1. Connecting State Requirements with what we do at PCMS
8th Grade US History
Connecting State Requirements with what we do at PCMS

2. For each unit we study this year there will be four areas of focus
keep these terms in the back of your mind as we proceed this year.

3. 4 Areas of Focus
Economics
Geography
Civics
History/Culture

4. ECONOMICS
Business
Trade
Commerce
Taxes

5. GEOGRAPHY Climate Distance Rural – Agriculture Industry – City
Transportation

6. CIVICS
Government
Politics
Citizenship
Laws

7. HISTORY/CULTURE
Religion
Beliefs
Race
Gender