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8th Grade Civics
The American Revolution
Understand the Causes of the American Revolutionary War
Know the important battles of the Revolutionary War
Explore the different roles of the colonists during the revolutionary era
Understand the general content of the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary plays
Causes of Revolution Book
The Foundation of American Government
Understand the Articles of Confederation: achievements and failures
Understand the general principles of the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the
Amendments
Explore the birth of the U.S. political parties
Amendment Project (perform skits showing understanding of Amendments)
Structure of American Government
Know the general functions of each branch of government
Understand how a Bill becomes a Law
Understand the Election process (Popular votes vs. Electoral votes)
Elections (Every Four Years)
Understand the Presidential election process
Explore issues important to voters
Know the responsibilities of the President of the U.S.
Digital stories on presidential candidates
Campaign groups- Design own campaign, present speeches on issues, create
commercials, mudsling, debate
United States Expansion
Understand the economy of the North and the South
Understand Westward Expansion
Explore the Mexican-American War
The American Civil War
Understand the causes of the American Civil War
Understand the history of slavery
Know the important battles of the Civil War
Understand the Reconstruction Era of the U.S.
Black History
Understand the fight for Civil Rights in America
Research history of segregation laws in America
Understand constitutional amendments in relation to the Civil Rights Movement
Immigration
Study the Great Wave of Immigration, late 1800s
Understand immigration procedures/ past and present
Know current immigration issues
Citizenship Responsibilities
Understand Rights of U.S. Citizens
Understand Responsibilities of U.S. citizens
Explore citizens and the Law
Historical Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Understand the function of the U.S. Supreme Court
Explore Landmark Supreme Court cases
Describe how important Supreme Court decisions have affected our lives
Crime and Punishment
Understand the various types of crime
Understand the juvenile justice system
Explore various court cases and punishment
Geography Skills
Demonstrate ability to read & understand various types of maps
Know landscapes and borders of 13 original colonies
Demonstrate knowledge of organizing data onto a map
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