1. 8th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Clyde

2. Grading Policies
Assignments must be turned in on time. Each day late= 10% reduction in grade
Absence= follow district policy
Projects assigned ahead of time must still be turned in
Can be ed, brought after school, etc.
Missed tests must be re-scheduled with me

3. Grading Scale
Tests/Quizzes= 60%
Classwork= 20%
Projects=20%

4. Homework Not intentionally giving homework
Class time is given and work can become homework if not finished within the class period
Projects are given with plenty of advanced notice, and then I consistently remind
Studying for upcoming tests

5. Curriculum- 8th Begins with Revolutionary War
Constitution and Government Structure
Election…eeek!!!
WWII
Korean War
Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam War
Cold War
Modern History

6. Curriculum- 7th Grade Pre-Civil War Civil War Restoration
Industrialization
Immigration at the turn of the 20th Century
WWI

7. Other Skills Writing Map Reading Amicable Discussion MLA Format
Accept all writing in Google Docs
Map Reading
Amicable Discussion

8. Why Social Studies? Why is Social Studies so important anyway?
The present and future are cause by past events
You are a global citizen and need to know why our country functions
Ignorance and misunderstanding often lead to war and destruction
Protect your future by becoming responsible, educated citizens

9. Curriculum-Drama BackStage Performing Lighting Sound Blocking Makeup
Monolugues
Lighting
Scenes from Plays
Sound
Blocking
Makeup
Scenery
Costuming

10. Online Resources My website= http://www.dvusd.org/Domain/4865
Canvas=access to online textbook
Remind- text to 81010
8th Grade
7th Grade
Drama= @cb8dg