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SOCIAL STUDIES 8 A_Jackson_TR1
8th Grade Social Studies is aligned with the Washington State Social Studies Standards and focuses on the study of American history from the First Americans, exploration and discovery of the Americas, the colonial period, the American War for Independence and American Revolution, the Constitution, developments in the early republic, westward expansion, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. We analyze historical interactions between people, geography, politics, economics, and cultures, while making connections with current events/issues. Throughout the course students will be asked to think critically, enhance social studies skills, and communicate effectively in a variety of settings (large group, small group, peer to peer, presentations, projects, writing, etc.), using documents, maps, charts, graphs, technology, multimedia platforms, and informational tools.