LOST MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Advanced Content Social Studies Syllabus

Teacher / Mr. Chadwick / Phone / 678-594-8224
Ext. 401
Grade / 8th Grade / E-mail /
Planning Time / 12:40 – 2:25 /

Lost Mountain Middle School Student Achievement Goals:

1. Students will read at or above grade level for varied purposes across all disciplines.

2. Students will use critical thinking skills to gain knowledge of the world around them.

Georgia Performance Standards:

For specific standards please refer to the Cobb County website at Click on the link for Picasso. This site will include a list of the CCSD Curriculum Standards. Click on social studies and then grade eight to access the standards.

FOR ADVANCED CONTENT CLASSES ONLY: This course is differentiated in content, pacing, process skills, and expectations. Curriculum content has been designed for mastery and extension of state and district standards. The district has established criteria and guidelines that identify students who will be successful with the advanced curriculum.

Text:

Georgia and the American Experience (Clairmont Press)

The cost of a replacement book is $49.95.

You can access the textbook by going the following website: on Georgia and type in the password…ga11hist

Classroom Goals:

In eighth grade, students study Georgia geography, history, government, economics, and culture. These four strands are interwoven throughout the course. U.S. events are included as appropriate to ensure students understand Georgia’s role in the history of the United States.

Guidelines for Success:

1.Be prepared and on-time to class with all necessary materials, including the textbook, notebook with paper and class work, and a writing utensil.

2.Be respectful of self, others, and property in the classroom.

3.Try your very best at all times.

VERY IMPORTANT...LATE WORK POLICY:

ONLY WAY TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT IS TO TURN YOUR WORK IN ON THE DUE DATE

1 DAY LATE: -25 POINTS

2 DAYS LATE: -50 POINTS

I WILL NOT TAKE WORK THAT IS 3 DAYS LATE

MY LATE WORK POLICY IS THE SAME AS MRS. RAEDER...LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER.

First Nine WeeksTentative Pacing

Introduction and Geography of Georgia3 Weeks

Georgia’s Beginnings3 Weeks

Georgia’s Colonization3 Weeks

Second Nine WeeksTentative Pacing

Revolution in Georgia2 Weeks

Foundations of Government in GA2 Weeks

Special Election Unit1 Week

State and Local Government4 Weeks

Third Nine WeeksTentative Pacing

Georgia’s Westward Movement3 Weeks

Antebellum Georgia3 Weeks

Civil War and Reconstruction3 Weeks

Fourth Nine WeeksTentative Pacing

Rise of Modern Georgia (1886-1945)4 Weeks

Georgia in the Modern World (1945-Present)4 Weeks

Review and Final Exam1 Week

Assessment Weights:

Homework 10%

FORMATIVE(QUIZ, NOTEBOOKS, CLASSWORK, SITE VISITS)30%

SUMMATIVE(TEST AND PROJECTS)60%

Please read, sign and return the last two pages…I keep the last two pages and you can keep the first three pages of this syllabus.

I have read and discussed the Social Studies syllabus with my child.

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Parent Signature

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Student Signature

E-Mail Address______

This e-mail address belongs to ______

Class Period for Social Studies ______*Return to Mr. Chadwick

*The teacher reserves the right to change or adjust any section of the course resume at any time to more adequately meet the needs, abilities, and interests of the students.

Dear Parents,

From time to time this year we may wish to show a PG or PG-13 movie to enhance an instructional unit or concept being taught. We would like to ask in advance for your permission to watch any movie that the teachers preview and deem acceptable for viewing. Some examples would be an edited version: Last of the Mohicans (French and Indian War), The Patriot (Revolutionary War), Glory and Race to Freedom (Civil War). Again, the students would NOT see the original but edited versions of the movie.

Please check the appropriate box below. Thank you for your consideration. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year!

Johnny Chadwick

8th Grade Social Studies

______I give permission for my child to view a teacher-previewed un-rated, PG, or PG-13 rated movie at any time throughout the school year.

______I would prefer to give permission on a case by case basis after more information is provided by the teacher.

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Print Student NameParent Signature

Students, please return this form to me after you get a parent signature.

Thanks,

Mr. Chadwick