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Mr. Kashorek's Classroom
"Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World." - Christopher Columbus
Welcome to Social Studies!
Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies
8th Grade Social Studies covers American history from Post-Civil War Reconstruction until the present. The course follows the New York State Framework for Social Studies and culminates in a final exam given in June.
Important Class Links
Online links will be posted here periodically. Examples of links are webquests, videos, review materials, project directions, etc.
Grading Policy
Tests & Projects
In-Class/Remote Assignments
Class Discussions/Seminars
20% of quarter grade
70% of quarter grade
10% of quarter grade
The following are Social Studies Skills:
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Developing Answers
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Interpreting Evidence
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Checks / Tickets to Leave
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Close Reading
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Cause & Effect
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Comparing
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