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The American Republic to 1877
8th Grade History
Mr. Wyland
Contact Info:
Email- [email protected]
Phone- 814-447-5529 ext. 2215
Course description: This course covers early America from the arrival of indigenous peoples through the completion of the Civil War. Throughout the year we will also highlight Colonial America, the American Revolution, the beginning of the nation, and the expansion of the nation.
Course purpose: To promote the understanding of the founding and growth of our country through the use of text, documents, and film.
Required materials
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
Rules/expectations:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. Listen quietly when others speak.
4. Respect others.
5. Work until the bell.
6. Follow all school rules.
Homework/late work policy:
Assigned homework is expected to be completed when the student arrives to class on the date it is due. Late homework will not be accepted. Exceptions will be made for projects and other large assignments, which will be accepted with a 50% deduction until the end of the marking period.
Quiz/test/project policy: Quizzes, tests, and projects are important tools for evaluating students. Students will have prior knowledge of the dates of quizzes, tests, and projects. Students are expected to complete all test, quizzes, and projects to the best of their ability.
Course learning objectives:
Different Worlds Meet
Colonial Settlement
Creating a Nation
The New Republic
The Growing Nation
Civil War
8th Grade History
Mr. Wyland
Contact Info:
Email- [email protected]
Phone- 814-447-5529 ext. 2215
Course description: This course covers early America from the arrival of indigenous peoples through the completion of the Civil War. Throughout the year we will also highlight Colonial America, the American Revolution, the beginning of the nation, and the expansion of the nation.
Course purpose: To promote the understanding of the founding and growth of our country through the use of text, documents, and film.
Required materials
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
Rules/expectations:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. Listen quietly when others speak.
4. Respect others.
5. Work until the bell.
6. Follow all school rules.
Homework/late work policy:
Assigned homework is expected to be completed when the student arrives to class on the date it is due. Late homework will not be accepted. Exceptions will be made for projects and other large assignments, which will be accepted with a 50% deduction until the end of the marking period.
Quiz/test/project policy: Quizzes, tests, and projects are important tools for evaluating students. Students will have prior knowledge of the dates of quizzes, tests, and projects. Students are expected to complete all test, quizzes, and projects to the best of their ability.
Course learning objectives:
Different Worlds Meet
- Exploring the Americas, 1400-1625
Colonial Settlement
- Colonial America, 1587-1770
- The Colonies Grow, 1607-1770
Creating a Nation
- Road to Independence, 1763- 1770
- The American Revolution, 1776-1783
- A More Perfect Union , 1777-1790
The New Republic
- A New Nation, 1789-1800
- The Jefferson Era, 1800-1816
The Growing Nation
- Manifest Destiny, 1818-1853
- North and South, 1820-1860
- The Age of Reform, 1820-1860
Civil War
- Road to Civil War, 1820-1861
- The Civil War, 1861-1865