Humble ISD

Rev 6/25/2015

BUNDLE 1:

Colonization through Revolutionary Era

8th Grade Social Studies – United States History to 1877

Humble ISD Curriculum: Year At-A-Glance

In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on

the political, economic, religious, and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the

U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction.

Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns in the

past and present. Students analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development of colonial America and the early years of the

republic and identify the origins of the free enterprise system. Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited

government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights, reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other historical

documents. Students evaluate the impact of Supreme Court cases and major reform movements of the 19th century and examine the rights

and responsibilities of citizens of the United States as well as the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic. Students

evaluate the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of the United States. Students use critical-

thinking skills, including the identification of bias in written, oral, and visual material.

Annual Assessments

Fall Semester:

District-Based Assessment

Spring Semester:

District-Based Assessment;

STATE ASSESSMENT

Unit 5:

Early Republic: The Age of

Jefferson & War of 1812 1800-1815

Unit 2:

Revolutionary Era 1763-1783

Unit 4:

Early Republic: The Federalist Era

1789-1800

Unit 3:

Constitutional Era 1783-1789 & Government

BUNDLE 3:

Early Republic, Era of Good Feelings, Age of Jackson, Westward Expansion, and

Reform Era

BUNDLE 2:

Creation and Ratification of the Constitution

through Early Republic

BUNDLE 4:

Sectionalism and Causes of the Civil War, Civil

War and Reconstruction

Unit 10:

Sectionalism Era 1830-1860

Unit 1:

Exploration and Colonization Era 1607-

1763

Unit 7:

Age of Jackson Era 1824-1844

Unit 6:

Era of Good Feelings &

Industrialization 1814-1850

Unit 11:

Civil War and

Reconstruction Era 1861-1877

Unit 8:

Westward Expansion Era 1820-1860

Unit 9:

Reform Movements Era 1820-1860

Unit 12:

Advanced Topics