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Grade 8 |
![]() Social Studies - Mrs. Thenhaus
The test on Chapters 5 and 6 will take place on Dec. 4. It will cover the Revolutionary War period, 31 characters who made an impact on our country's founding, various battles and laws.
Our next chapter begins the United States Constitution which will include a visit to the Federal Courthouse.
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW AMERICAN HISTORY? 1.Do you know who planned the Boston Tea party and why? 2.What did Abby Adams hang in the ballroom of the Executive Mansion? 3.What were the Loyalists called? 4.Who said "...as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"? 5. What was the name of the document that declared our break from England?
Each chapter has a syllabus of all required work. Ask your student what is due each day. All work for Chapters 5 and 6 is due by Monday, Nov. 30. We are also beginning the fourth quarter project by submitting a topic card on Dec. 1. The topic must be from American History prior to the last quarter century and include a thesis question and narrowed topic. ![]() |