Syllabus
SC/US History
Justin Saul
355-6975
[email protected]
Available for Extra Help
Monday-Friday 7:40-8:10
TEXT
Huff, A. Jr. (2006). The history of South Carolina in the building of the nation. Alester G. Furman.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The focus for social studies in grade eight is the history of South Carolina and the role that the state and its people have played in the development of the United States as a nation. Students learn about the state’s development during colonial times; the growth of the American ideal, which led to the break with England; and the rising controversy about slavery, which led to the Civil War. The continued study of South Carolina from Reconstruction to the present, including the struggle for social and economic justice waged by the people of South Carolina, further allows students to see the progress that the state has made and also to visualize the future challenges yet to be met and overcome.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT
TITLE
STANDARD & INDICATORS
TIME
Unit 1
Native American Culture & Early Exploration
8-1.1, 8-1.2, 8-1.3
Weeks 1-2
Unit 2
Development of Colonial SC
8-1.4 - 8-1.6
Weeks 3-5
Unit 3
SC & the American Revolution
8-2.1 through 8-2.6
Weeks 6-9
Unit 4
SC & the New National Government
8-3.1 – 8-3.4
Weeks 10-11
Unit 5
The Antebellum Period
8-4.1 through 8-4.4
Weeks 12-14
Unit 6
The Civil War
8-4.5 through 8-4.6
Weeks 15-17
Unit 7
Reconstruction
8-5.1 through 8-5.4
Weeks 18-20
Unit 8
Industrialism & Progressivism in SC and the Nation
8-5.5 through 8-5.8
Weeks 21-23
Unit 9
World War I & the Roaring Twenties
8-6.1 through 8-6.2
Weeks 24-25
Unit 10
The Great Depression
8-6.3 through 8-6.4
Weeks 26-27
Unit 11
World War II & Aftermath
8-6.5 through 8-7.1
Weeks 28-30
Unit 12
Civil Rights & Economic Development
8-7.2 through 8-7.4
Weeks 31-33
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS
Pens/Pencils
Colored Pencils
Notebook (w/paper and divider tabs)
Composition Book for Daily Journals
GRADING POLICY
Major Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade
Benchmark Test = 5 %
Other Major Assignments (i.e. Projects and Unit Tests) = 45%
Minor Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade
Homework = 10%
Other Minor Assignments (i.e. Quizzes, Journals, Classwork) = 40%
Benchmark Dates for the year
October 23-24
January 14-15
March 25-26
Final Exams - A final exam will be given at the end of the year.
The teacher will monitor and adjust classroom procedures and schedule as needed. For specific course objectives and standards, please visit the South Carolina Department of Education at www.ed.sc.gov.
SC/US History
Justin Saul
355-6975
[email protected]
Available for Extra Help
Monday-Friday 7:40-8:10
TEXT
Huff, A. Jr. (2006). The history of South Carolina in the building of the nation. Alester G. Furman.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The focus for social studies in grade eight is the history of South Carolina and the role that the state and its people have played in the development of the United States as a nation. Students learn about the state’s development during colonial times; the growth of the American ideal, which led to the break with England; and the rising controversy about slavery, which led to the Civil War. The continued study of South Carolina from Reconstruction to the present, including the struggle for social and economic justice waged by the people of South Carolina, further allows students to see the progress that the state has made and also to visualize the future challenges yet to be met and overcome.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT
TITLE
STANDARD & INDICATORS
TIME
Unit 1
Native American Culture & Early Exploration
8-1.1, 8-1.2, 8-1.3
Weeks 1-2
Unit 2
Development of Colonial SC
8-1.4 - 8-1.6
Weeks 3-5
Unit 3
SC & the American Revolution
8-2.1 through 8-2.6
Weeks 6-9
Unit 4
SC & the New National Government
8-3.1 – 8-3.4
Weeks 10-11
Unit 5
The Antebellum Period
8-4.1 through 8-4.4
Weeks 12-14
Unit 6
The Civil War
8-4.5 through 8-4.6
Weeks 15-17
Unit 7
Reconstruction
8-5.1 through 8-5.4
Weeks 18-20
Unit 8
Industrialism & Progressivism in SC and the Nation
8-5.5 through 8-5.8
Weeks 21-23
Unit 9
World War I & the Roaring Twenties
8-6.1 through 8-6.2
Weeks 24-25
Unit 10
The Great Depression
8-6.3 through 8-6.4
Weeks 26-27
Unit 11
World War II & Aftermath
8-6.5 through 8-7.1
Weeks 28-30
Unit 12
Civil Rights & Economic Development
8-7.2 through 8-7.4
Weeks 31-33
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS
Pens/Pencils
Colored Pencils
Notebook (w/paper and divider tabs)
Composition Book for Daily Journals
GRADING POLICY
Major Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade
Benchmark Test = 5 %
Other Major Assignments (i.e. Projects and Unit Tests) = 45%
Minor Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade
Homework = 10%
Other Minor Assignments (i.e. Quizzes, Journals, Classwork) = 40%
Benchmark Dates for the year
October 23-24
January 14-15
March 25-26
Final Exams - A final exam will be given at the end of the year.
The teacher will monitor and adjust classroom procedures and schedule as needed. For specific course objectives and standards, please visit the South Carolina Department of Education at www.ed.sc.gov.