Grade 8 - Social Studies
Contemporary World A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)The Contemporary World, Semester A, is a single-semester course designed to
strengthen your knowledge about the modern world. In the first unit, you will explore
how geography can help you gain a better understanding of the world and its people. In
the second unit, you will learn about the influence of culture on the world. In the third
unit, you will discover the relationship between art and society and study migration and
population distribution. In the last unit, you will learn about the effect of physical
processes on the environment and look at the ways people have adapted to and
modified physical environments.
Contemporary World B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)The Contemporary World, Semester B, is a single-semester course designed to
strengthen your understanding of government in the modern world. In the first unit, you
will study the role of government and the responsibilities of citizens in contemporary
societies. In the second unit, you will learn about democracy in the United States, and
you will look at the structure of the Constitution. In the third unit, you will explore the
functions of the US legal system as well as understand the rights and responsibilities of
US citizens. Toward the end of this course, you will learn about the factors affecting the
development of global trade and examine the structure and function of the US economy.
Florida M/J US History A (Credit: 0.50)In this course, you will learn about major events that took place in American history from the colonial period to the beginning of the 1800s. In the first and second units, you will evaluate historical and geographical data to help you develop your skills in social studies. In the third unit, you will learn about the major events and developments of colonial America. Next, you will analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution. In the last unit, you will explore developments in the new nation, including the creation of the US Constitution. You will also study the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, and the importance of the election of 1800.
Florida M/J US History B (Credit: 0.50)In this course, you will learn about major events that took place in American history from the early 1800s through Reconstruction. In the first unit, you will analyze the importance of the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, industrialization, and the Monroe era. In the second unit, you will examine the Jacksonian era, the impact of westward expansion, the reform movements of the mid-1800s, and the abolitionist movement. In the third unit, you will learn about the Civil War. You will analyze the factors that led to the Civil War and the impact of the war on the United States. In the last unit, you will explore the Reconstruction period.
Florida M/J World History A (Credit: 0.50)In this course, you will discover civilizations of the ancient past. You will learn about the development of ancient civilizations and explore the origins of kingdoms and empires across the world.
Florida M/J World History B (Credit: 0.50)In this course, you will learn about civilizations of the ancient past. Specifically, you will spend time learning about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. You will also examine how ancient Greece and Rome have influenced present-day societies.
Florida U.S. History 8 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 1.00)In this course, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history from
the colonial period to the beginning of the 1800s. In the first and second units, you’ll
evaluate historical and geographical data to help you develop your skills in social
studies. In the third unit, you’ll learn about the major events and developments of
colonial America. Next, you’ll analyze the causes and effects of the American
Revolution. In the last unit, you’ll explore developments in the new nation, including the
creation of the US Constitution. You will also study the Federalists and Anti-Federalists,
the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, and the importance of the
election of 1800
Florida U.S. History 8 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 1.00)In this course, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history from
the early 1800s through Reconstruction. In the first unit, you’ll analyze the importance of
the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, industrialization, and the Monroe era. In the
second unit, you’ll examine the Jacksonian era, the impact of westward expansion, the
reform movements of the mid-1800s, and the abolitionist movement. In the third unit,
you’ll learn about the Civil War. You’ll analyze the factors that led to the Civil War and
the impact of the war on the United States. In the last unit, you’ll explore the
Reconstruction period.
Middle School U.S. History A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)In Middle School US History, Semester A, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history. In the first unit, you’ll evaluate historical data to develop your historical thinking skills. In the second unit, you’ll learn about the major events and developments of colonial America. In the third unit, you’ll analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution. In the last unit, you’ll explore developments in the new nation, including the creation of the US Constitution, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, and the importance of the election of 1800.
Middle School U.S. History B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)
In Middle School US History, Semester B, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history. In the first unit, you’ll analyze the importance of the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, industrialization, and the Monroe era. In the second unit, you’ll examine the Jacksonian era, the impact of westward expansion, the reform movements of the mid-1800s, and the abolitionist movement. In the third unit, you’ll learn about the Civil War. You’ll analyze the factors that led to the Civil War and the impact of the war on the United States. In the last unit, you’ll explore the Reconstruction period.
Middle School World History A (Credit: 0.50)Middle School World History delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students' knowledge of world history, from the Neolithic Revolution through the Middle Ages. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about world history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback- rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
Middle School World History B (Credit: 0.50)Middle School World History delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students' knowledge of world history, from the Neolithic Revolution through the Middle Ages. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about world history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback- rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
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