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American History 8AAmerican History 8AMs. Kelly GrotrianMs. Kelly GrotrianRoom 309 (304)Room 309 (304)

88thth Grade History Grade History CurriculumCurriculumEarly Colonies and Early Colonies and the American the American Revolution through Revolution through the Civil War and the Civil War and ReconstructionReconstruction

Thorough coverage of Thorough coverage of the US Constitution the US Constitution and Bill of Rightsand Bill of Rights

88thth Grade History Textbook Grade History Textbook American AnthemAmerican Anthem

TextbookTextbookCD-rom (OPTIONAL)CD-rom (OPTIONAL)Online Online

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Technology in the Technology in the ClassroomClassroomUse of CD-rom and Use of CD-rom and

Online resources for Online resources for textbooktextbook

SMARTBoardSMARTBoard

Classroom Behavior & Classroom Behavior & ExpectationsExpectations BEGIN working on the “DO BEGIN working on the “DO

NOW” immediatelyNOW” immediately BE respectful & politeBE respectful & polite BE on timeBE on time BE preparedBE prepared

Grading SystemGrading System Tests = 45%Tests = 45% Quizzes = 35%Quizzes = 35% Homework = 10%Homework = 10% Participation = 10%Participation = 10%

TWO Exams (Midterm, Final)TWO Exams (Midterm, Final) Research Paper and Oral Research Paper and Oral

Assessment Project (3Assessment Project (3rdrd Quarter) Quarter)

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