Welcome to Social Studies 8!
This page is designed to help you successfully navigate this course.
Social Studies in Grade 8 involves examining a variety of Historical and Geographical aspects. In this class it is our purpose to look at how modern society was formed. Many civilizations have existed in the past and examining how they functioned and the structures and systems they had in place, can help us to understand aspects of our world today.
Furthermore, this class will aim to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who are capable of examining various perspectives and supporting informed opinions on ideas both historical and current.
Social Studies in Grade 8 involves examining a variety of Historical and Geographical aspects. In this class it is our purpose to look at how modern society was formed. Many civilizations have existed in the past and examining how they functioned and the structures and systems they had in place, can help us to understand aspects of our world today.
Furthermore, this class will aim to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who are capable of examining various perspectives and supporting informed opinions on ideas both historical and current.
Areas of Study
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Required Materials
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GEOGRAPHY
CURRENT EVENTS ANCIENT ROME THE MIDDLE AGES THE RENAISSANCE THE AGE OF EXPLORATION EARLY CHINA THE REFORMATION WORLD RELIGIONS THE ARAB WORLD JAPAN INDIA |
Textbook: PATHWAYS
Writing utensils (Pencil & Pen) Binder with Lined Paper AssessmentStudents in SS 8 will be given opportunities to demonstrate their learning through a variety of projects and assignments. Throughout the year, students will work individually, in pairs or in groups to complete assigned tasks. Assignments and projects will be designed around the BIG IDEAS and curricular competencies as outlined in the Social Studies 8 Curriculum
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/8 Student work will be assessed by project-specific Rubric according to the following scale:
EE - Exceeding Expectations FM - Fully Meeting Expectations ME (+/-) - Meeting Expectations NM - Not Meeting Expectations Tests/Quizzes will be given a mark and then converted to the scale above as determined by class achievement (difficulty of assessment). |
CLASS BY CLASS OVERVIEW
(Check here for homework, assignments, handouts and work missed when absent)
The Week of Tuesday April 14 - Friday April 17
PLEASE REFER TO THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM TO FIND ASSIGNMENT
The Week of Monday April 6 - Thursday April 9
HERE IS YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK OF APR 6 - APR 9
docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5OXMF71AhlPeCVNCZHzk1B2i0s4Tw1MNYkWHTchUwg/edit?usp=sharing
docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5OXMF71AhlPeCVNCZHzk1B2i0s4Tw1MNYkWHTchUwg/edit?usp=sharing
Watch this video for a tutorial on how to get into Freshgrade!
The Week of Monday Mar 30 - Friday Apr 3
Welcome to Mr.Marriott's Virtual Classroom!
HERE IS YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 30 - APR 3
docs.google.com/document/d/12pHcZ-GgM10Ys4nlEIFw8mPyC3WkW_pf9OejPlqzuuk/edit?usp=sharing
docs.google.com/document/d/12pHcZ-GgM10Ys4nlEIFw8mPyC3WkW_pf9OejPlqzuuk/edit?usp=sharing
The Link below is to a Quick Survey on your Mental/Physical Health at this time.
forms.gle/aC9wjLkz7rKkyixa9
forms.gle/aC9wjLkz7rKkyixa9
Wednesday Mar 11 - Friday Mar 14
-Finish Recording and Filming Ancient Civilizations Video
-Group and Self Reflection
-Group and Self Reflection
Tuesday Mar 10
-Ancient Civilizations Project - Filming/Editing
-Google Form - Group Work forms.gle/eMKuWGB2ZVMuPaGLA
-Google Form - Group Work forms.gle/eMKuWGB2ZVMuPaGLA
Wednesday Feb 27 - Monday Mar 9
-Ancient Civilizations Project - Filming/Editing
Wednesday Feb 20 - Tuesday Feb 26
-Ancient Civilizations Project Research
-Meeting with Groups - Ranking Causes (for end of civilization)
-Ms. Kachel review of Green Screen and other apps to use.
-Meeting with Groups - Ranking Causes (for end of civilization)
-Ms. Kachel review of Green Screen and other apps to use.
Tuesday Feb 19
-Library Researching Ancient Civilizations
LINK TO FLIPGRID VIDEO flipgrid.com/8963bcb5
LINK TO FLIPGRID VIDEO flipgrid.com/8963bcb5
Monday Feb 18
-Library Researching Ancient Civilizations
Friday Feb 14
-Introduced Ancient Civilizations Project (Research Handout)\
-In Library to Start Research wsslibrary.weebly.com/
-In Library to Start Research wsslibrary.weebly.com/
Thursday Feb 13
-Reviewed Geog Quiz, Assignments handed back
-Gallery Walk and Project Choice Registration
-Gallery Walk and Project Choice Registration
Wednesday Feb 12
-Presentation on Finding Information (Mrs. Kachel)
-Using Library Website
-Gallery Walk Assignment
-Using Library Website
-Gallery Walk Assignment
Tuesday Feb 11
-Finished video previews
-Books Research Blitz (Reactions Chart)
-Books Research Blitz (Reactions Chart)
Monday Feb 10
Previewing Ancient Civilizations Videos/Reactions Chart (link to youtube playlist below)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSVldLf-iVcscSzDR9Hsp5MMYbFMJG0bi
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSVldLf-iVcscSzDR9Hsp5MMYbFMJG0bi
Thursday Feb 6
-Canadian Geography Quiz
-Consequences of the Fall of Rome
-Video (Crash Course - Fall of Rome)
-Consequences of the Fall of Rome
-Video (Crash Course - Fall of Rome)
Wednesday Feb 5
The Glory and Fall of Rome - Cause and Consequence
Tuesday Feb 4
Current Events - What in the World Assignment ( US Iran Crisis or Australian Bush Fires)
Monday Feb 3
Geography Terms Discussion
Time to work on Canada Maps
Canadian Geography Quiz on Thursday
Time to work on Canada Maps
Canadian Geography Quiz on Thursday
Friday Jan 31
Finished up with the Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
Map of Canada Assignment Started
Map of Canada Assignment Started
Thursday Jan 30
Reviewed Geography (Canada and World) Handout
Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
Wednesday Jan 29
Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
Canada and the World Geography Review Handout
Canada and the World Geography Review Handout
Tuesday Jan 28
What is Social Studies? (Notes and Discussion)
Monday Jan 27
Understanding Cause and Consequence - Story (Car Crash) and Discussion