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Eighth Grade Social Studies

Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. Students use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
History  1 Formulate appropriate hypotheses about United States history based on a variety of historical sources and perspectives
2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas and themes from the origins of the American Revolution through Reconstruction and their relationships with one another
Geography  1 Use geographic tools to analyze patterns in human and physical systems
2 Conflict and cooperation occur over space and resources
Economics  1 Economic freedom, including free trade, is important for economic growth
2 Manage personal credit and debt PFL)
Civics  1 Analyze elements of continuity and change in the United States government and the role of citizens over time
2 The place of law in a constitutional system

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills Eighth Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.