8th Grade Syllabus

                                                                    8th Grade Social Studies

Second Nine Weeks 2009

Instructor: Bonnie Webb  bgwebb@hotmail.com   

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Georgia Department of Education Social Studies Standards

Revolution in Georgia

Sample Standards:

 

SS8H3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution.

a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their

impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (i.e., Seven Years War),

Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of

Independence.

b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War;

include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button

Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

 

SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and

the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of

Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role

of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new

constitution.

Foundations in Government

Judicial, Executive, and Legislative Branches

 

GRADING SYSTEM (PERCENTAGE WEIGHTS)

Classwork and Participation - 40%           

Tests/ Quizzes – 30%

Projects- 30%

* Late Work may be accepted with a penalty.

 

8th Grade Georgia Studies Blog

 

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The syllabus is subject to change in order to accommodate classes that need additional or less time on an activity. Changes may also be made in accordance to Cobb County and National Testing Schedules. Classes will be notified when changes are made in the syllabus. 

Required Materials: Section in the Cooper Notebook- Pens, Pencils

Extra Credit Work is not given in this class so it is imperative that all work be completed.
Bonnie Webb