Big Ideas
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Contact and conflict between different groups causes important changes.
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The natural environment and human activities influence where people will live and their quality of life. |
The exploration and the colonization of other territories had different consequences for different groups. |
New ideas create tension between people who embrace change and those who hold on to tradition. |
Students will also develop their skills with the Social Studies Curricular Competencies.
Units of Study
All of my courses start with a Unit 0 that introduces students to course routines and expectations.
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UNIT 1:
World Religions |
UNIT 2:
The Medieval World |
UNIT 3:
Reshaping Worldviews |
UNIT 4: Contact, Colonization, and Change |
Students will also complete an inquiry project in the library about inventions that changed the world.
Assessment
Marks it this course are standards-based and growth-oriented, which means that your final mark is based on your where you end up, not where you started or an average of everything you did. You will receive verbal and written feedback to help you recognize your strengths and improve. Your work will be evaluated with the proficiency scale.
Students in Grade 8 receive a proficiency and written feedback on their report card.
Students in Grade 8 receive a proficiency and written feedback on their report card.
