Social Studies 8 and Honors 8

Social Studies 8

A grade level course designed to address the California State Standards for Social Studies. This course will focus on the ideas, issues, and events from colonial time,  framing of the Constitution up to World War I. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the study of government, the Constitution, and a citizen’s responsibilities within a democracy. Geographic literacy, organizational skills, critical thinking, and language arts continue to receive emphasis.

Social Studies Honors 8

Social Studies Honors 8 courses will provide students with a rigorous curriculum that teaches to the same standards as the Social Studies 8 courses. At the honors level, however, extended learning activities will require students to increase their use of critical thinking skills to include analysis, synthesis, and problem solving. The curriculum moves at an accelerated pace with a more concentrated focus.