Syllabus: Patrick Hirth 8th Grade Social Studies
Welcome to Moore Traditional Middle School. I am looking forward to a successful and fun year. I look forward to meeting you throughout the school year and I will be teaching 8th grade social studies. I am concerned about your childs education and wish to keep our communication open at all times. If you have some personal information that may affect your childs learning or growth please contact me by one of the following ways: -Email at [email protected] or School Phone 502-485-8304 -Course Description
The Grade Eight Social Studies Program uses the five big ideas of social studies (government/civics, cultures and societies, economics, geography and historical perspective) to focus on an integrated approach to the study of United States history from the Land and People Before Columbus through the Civil War Era. Grade Eight Social Studies places emphasis on the significant events, critical movements, and people of various backgrounds who contributed to the building of our nation. Students study the historical roots of our democratic principles through an examination of the ideas, ideals, and critical events associated with the founding of our nation. Study of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution and its Amendments provides a foundation for understanding the purposes of our government, its organization and functions, and the role of the citizen. Using chronological thinking and historical analysis, students examine the political, social, and economic dimensions of early United States history and make links between the past and the present. In addition, students examine the history of Kentucky as a part of the larger national narrative.
-Units Covered Unit One: The World Before Transatlantic Travel Unit Two: Age of European Exploration Unit Three: Colonial Settlements Unit Four: The American Revolution Unit Five: Establishing A New Nation Unit Six: The Federalist Era Unit Seven: Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Unit Eight: A Nation Divided Unit Nine: Compromise and Conflict Unit Ten: The Civil War Unit Eleven: Rebuilding A Union -Materials Students are required to come to class prepared with their pen/pencil, notebook and folder. I will keep and hand out textbooks when they are required. Textbooks will never leave the classroom! Students should always have an organized folder and notebook.
Syllabus: Patrick Hirth 8th Grade Social Studies
-Procedures and rules Students are required to follow all school and classroom rules and procedures. Rules are posted in the classroom and a handout outlining all classroom procedures will be discussed the first week of school. -Grading Break Down I run a total points grading system. Each 6 week grading term will have the following assignments: 6 Weekly Word Wall Quizzes (25 points each) 1 or 2 Tests (50 points each) 1 Project (100 points) Homework Assignments (10-25 points) Weekly Warm Ups (15 points each week) -Assignments All assignments should be turned in complete and on time. Failure to do so will negatively impact an individuals grade. Students are expected to turn in all assignments at the beginning of class in their designated folder located in the back of the room. -Make-Up Work It is the students responsibility to find out what homework and assignments were m issed during an excused absence. Make up work will be located in a folder located near my desk. Student should take and complete any assignment they missed and return the completed assignment in their designated folder. -Test, Projects and Quizzes Tests will always be announced giving students plenty of time to prepare. Test questions will be a mixture of multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, and short answer. Quizzes will vary between open notes, announced and pop quizzes. Projects will vary depending on unit being covered. Looking forward to a successful year! Please contact me if you need anything. Thank You! Patrick Hirth Mr. Patrick Hirth
