1. 8th Grade United States History
Mrs. VanKooten
Room 703
mrsvk.weebly.com

2. Textbooks Main Textbook Additional textbooks: Pearson Education Holt
History Alive

3. Social Science Packet Students have a packet for US History.
The Packet has:
Key Terms
Maps
Notes
Reading with Purpose
Source Analysis
Primary: speeches/quotes
Secondary: video/textbooks

4. Grades and assessments
Student grades are a reflection of learning
Variety of Assessment:
Classwork/Homework (25%)
Tests/Quizzes (35%)
Projects (40%)
Presentations
Class Discussions
Writing
On-Line Grades A
Mastery of Content B
Above Average Understanding C
Met Expectation of Understanding D
Below Average Understanding F
Did not understand Content

5. Contact Info for Mrs. VANkooten
mrsvk.weebly.com
ext.20703

6. Big Days ahead! Promotion Career Day Museum of Tolerance Field Trip
Check the Promotion Requirements
Career Day
Museum of Tolerance Field Trip
Semi-Formal
Disneyland Trip
8th Grade Party