8th Grade Social Studies:  US History

This is a survey course. We will be studying pivotal moments in American History from pre-Columbian times to the present, time permitting. We will also cover the other fields of social studies; geography, economics, civics/government, and culture as they apply to U. S. History.  In addition we will touch upon some current events. Materials will be derived from a number of sources, and include the text American History Globe Fearon, 2003