United States History, Grade 8

HistoryThe student understands traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history…2 lessons

HistoryThe student understands the causes of exploration and colonization eras2 lessons

HistoryThe student understands the foundations of representative government in the United States3 lessons

HistoryThe student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary…4 lessons

HistoryThe student understands the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in…8 lessons

HistoryThe student understands westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic…3 lessons

HistoryThe student understands how political, economic, and social factors led to the growth of…5 lessons

HistoryThe student understands individuals, issues, and events of the Civil War4 lessons

HistoryThe student understands the effects of Reconstruction on the political, economic, and…3 lessons

GeographyThe student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of the…3 lessons

GeographyThe student understands the physical characteristics of North America and how humans…2 lessons

EconomicsThe student understands why various sections of the United States developed different…3 lessons

EconomicsThe student understands how various economic forces resulted in the Industrial Revolution…2 lessons

EconomicsThe student understands the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the…2 lessons

GovernmentThe student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration…5 lessons

GovernmentThe student understands the purpose of changing the U.S. Constitution and the impact of…2 lessons

GovernmentThe student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and…2 lessons

GovernmentThe student understands the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases3 lessons

CitizenshipThe student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States3 lessons

CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the…2 lessons

CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a…3 lessons

CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional…2 lessons

CultureThe student understands the relationships between and among people from various groups…5 lessons

CultureThe student understands the major reform movements of the 19th century2 lessons

CultureThe student understands the impact of religion on the American way of life3 lessons

CultureThe student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they…2 lessons

Science, technology, and societyThe student understands the impact of science and technology on the economic development…3 lessons

Science, technology, and societyThe student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological…2 lessons

Social studies skillsThe student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired…8 lessons

Social studies skillsThe student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms4 lessons

Social studies skillsThe student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and…2 lessons