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Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1st Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: What is the best way to find the truth?
Selections Listed may be replaced by other text.
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies Recommended Resources Recommended
Assessments
2 Days Discuss the Classroom
Syllabus and
School Handbook,
Build Classroom
Rules/Expectations
Pretest
Class Syllabus
EMS School Handbook
Classroom
Rules/Expectations
Diagnostic
14 Days Competency Goal 1
I Can analyze important
geographic, political,
economic, and social aspects of
life in the region prior to the
Revolutionary Period.
1.01 Assess the impact of
geography on the
settlement and
developing economy of
the Carolina colony.
I Can:
8.H.1.2 Summarize the
literal meaning of
historical documents in
order to establish
context.
8.G.11 Explain how
location and place have
presented opportunities
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter One
(The Lay of the Land)
Section 1-Tidewater
Region
Section 2 Coastal
Plain Region
Section 3 Piedmont
Region
Sec 4 Mountain
Region
Sec 5 Weather and
Climate
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
Daily Formative
Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1.02 Identify and describe
American Indians who
inhabited the regions that
became Carolina and
assess their impact on the
colony.
and challenges for the
movement of people,
goods, and ideas in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.G.1.3 Explain how
human and
environmental
interaction affected
quality of life and
settlement patterns in
North Carolina and the
United States 9e.g.
environmental disasters,
infrastructure
development, coastal
restoration and
alternative sources of
energy).
8.H.1.2 Summarize the
literal meaning of
historical documents in
order to establish
context.
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.C.1.1 Explain how
influences from Africa,
Europe, and the
Americas impacted
North Carolina and the
United States. (e.g.
Columbian exchange,
slavery and the decline of
the American Indian
populations).
8.C.1.2 Summarize the
origin of beliefs,
practices, and traditions
that represent various
groups within North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. Moravians,
Scots-Irish, Highland
Scots, Latino, Hmong,
African, and American
Indian).
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1.03 Compare and contrast
the relative importance of
differing economic,
geographic, religious, and
political motives for
European exploration.
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
14 Days Competency Goal 1
I Can analyze important
geographic, political,
economic, and social aspects of
life in the region prior to the
Revolutionary Period.
I Can:
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Two
(Natives and
Newcomers)
Section 1-First
Inhabitants
Section 2 –Indian Life
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Daily Formative
Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1.01 Assess the impact of
geography on the
settlement and
developing economy of
the Carolina colony.
1.02 Identify and describe
American Indians who
inhabited the regions that
became Carolina and
assess their impact on the
colony.
8.H.1.2 Summarize the
literal meaning of
historical documents in
order to establish
context.
8.G.11 Explain how
location and place have
presented opportunities
and challenges for the
movement of people,
goods, and ideas in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.H.1.2 Summarize the
literal meaning of
historical documents in
order to establish
context.
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.C.1.1 Explain how
influences from Africa,
Europe, and the
Americas impacted
at White Contact
Section 3- European
Explorers come and
go
Sec 4 – The Lost
Colony
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
CULMINATING PROJECTS
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
North Carolina and the
United States. (e.g.
Columbian exchange,
slavery and the decline of
the American Indian
populations).
8.C.1.2 Summarize the
origin of beliefs,
practices, and traditions
that represent various
groups within North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. Moravians,
Scots-Irish, Highland
Scots, Latino, Hmong,
African, and American
Indian).
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1.03 Compare and contrast
the relative importance of
differing economic,
geographic, religious, and
political motives for
European exploration.
European immigrants).
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
2nd Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: Does every conflict have a winner?
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies
Recommended
Resources
Recommended Assessments
15 Days Competency Goal 1
I Can analyze important
geographic, political,
economic, and social
aspects of life in the region
prior to the Revolutionary
Period.
1.05 Describe the factors
that led to the founding and
settlement of the American
colonies including religious
persecution, economic
opportunity, adventure,
and forced migration.
I Can:
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used to
construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of sources,
evaluate and interpret
data and support
interpretations with
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Three
(Proprietors and Their
Problems)
Sec 1 – Settling the
Albemarle Sound
Sec 2 – The Charting
of Carolina
Sec 3 – Culpeper’s
Rebellion
Sec 4 – Settling the
Pamlico Sound
Sec 5 – Settling the
Cape Fear
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments
(specific guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity
Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and
map web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Daily Formative Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
historical evidence).
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United states from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration, and Ellis and
Angel Island).
Instructional Coach
15 Days Competency Goal 1
I Can analyze important
geographic, political,
economic, and social
aspects of life in the region
prior to the Revolutionary
Period.
1.05 Describe the factors
that led to the founding and
settlement of the American
colonies including religious
persecution, economic
opportunity, adventure,
I Can:
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Four
(A Royal Colony
Struggles)
Sec 1- Continuing
Political Troubles
Sec 2 – Peopling the
Backcountry
Sec 3 – Life on the
Carolina Frontier
Sec 4 – Tryon and the
Regulation
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity
Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Daily Formative Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
and forced migration.
1.07 Identify European
immigrants, landed gentry,
tradesmen, and small
validity of sources used to
construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of sources,
evaluate and interpret
data and support
interpretations with
historical evidence).
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United states from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration, and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments
(specific guidelines)
CULMINATING
PROJECTS
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and
map web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
farmers to everyday life in
colonial North Carolina,
and compare them to other
colonies.
historical perspectives.
8.C.1.1 Explain how
influences from Africa,
Europe, and the
Americas impacted North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. Columbian
exchange, slavery and the
decline of the American
Indian populations).
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
3rd Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: What should we learn?
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies
Recommended
Resources
Recommended
Assessments
15 Days Competency Goal 2:
I Can trace the causes and
effects of the
Revolutionary war, and
assess the impact of major
events, problems, and
personalities during the
Constitutional Period in
North Carolina and the
New Nation.
2.01 Trace the events
leading up to the
Revolutionary War and
evaluate their relative
significance in the onset of
hostilities.
I Can:
8.H.1.3 Use primary
and secondary sources
to interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used
to construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Five
Sec 1 Road to
Independence
Sec 2 NC in the War for
Independence
Sec 3 British Invade the
Carolinas
Sec 4 North Carolinians
Fight Each Other
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments
(specific guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity
Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and
map web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Daily Formative Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
2.02 Describe the
contributions of key North
Carolina and national
personalities from the
Revolutionary War era
and assess their influence
on the outcome of the war.
sources, evaluate and
interpret data and
support interpretations
with historical
evidence).
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration
policies) on the
development of North
Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.1.3 Use primary
and secondary sources
to interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used
to construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
2.03 Examine the role of
North Carolina in the
Revolutionary War
questions, gather data
from a variety of
sources, evaluate and
interpret data and
support interpretations
with historical
evidence).
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the
founding fathers, the
Regulators, the
Greensboro Four, and
participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1898) influenced the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used
to construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
from a variety of
sources, evaluate and
interpret data and
support interpretations
with historical
evidence).
8.H.2.3 Summarize the
role of debate,
compromise, and
negotiation during
significant periods in
the history of North
Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the
United States.
15 Days Competency Goal 2:
I Can trace the causes and
effects of the
Revolutionary war, and
assess the impact of major
events, problems, and
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Six
(Fledgling State In A
New Union)
Sec 1 The State in the
Confederation
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity
Workbook
Daily Formative Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
personalities during the
Constitutional Period in
North Carolina and the
New Nation.
2.04 Examine the reasons
for the colonist’s victory
over the British, and
evaluate the impact of
military successes and
failures, the role of foreign
interventions, and ongoing
political and economic
domestic issues.
I Can:
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used
to construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of
sources, evaluate and
interpret data and
support interpretations
with historical
evidence).
8.H.2.1 explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration
policies) on the
development of North
Carolina and the
Sec 2 NC Joins the New
Union
Sec 3 NC’s Role in the
New Nation
Sec 4 Efforts to Improve
NC
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments
(specific guidelines)
CULMINATING PROJECT
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and
map web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
2.05 Describe the impact of
documents such as the
Mecklenburg Resolves, the
Halifax Resolves, the
Albany Plan of Union, the
United States.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the
founding fathers, the
Regulators, the
Greensboro Four, and
participants of the
Wilmington race Riots,
1898) influenced the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.G.1.1 Explain how
location and place have
presented opportunities
and challenges for the
movement of people,
goods, and ideas in
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.1.1 Construct
charts, graphs, and
historical narratives to
explain particular
events or issues.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
Declaration of
Independence, the State
Constitution of 1776, the
Articles of Confederation,
the United States
Constitution, and the Bill
of Rights on the formation
of the state and national
governments.
8.C&G.1.2 Evaluate the
degree to which
democratic ideals are
evident in historical
documents from North
Carolina and the
United States (e.g. the
Mecklenburg Resolves,
the Halifax Resolves,
the Declaration of
Independence, the
Articles of
Confederation, the Bill
of Rights and the
principles outlined in
the US Constitution and
North Carolina
Constitution of 1776,
1868 and 197`1).
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
4th Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: What is the best way to communicate?
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies
Recommended Resources Recommended
Assessments
15 Days Competency Goal 3:
I Can identify key events and
evaluate the impact of reform
and expansion in North
Carolina during the first half
of the 19th century.
3.05 Compare and contrast
different perspectives among
North Carolinians on the
national policy of Removal
and resettlement of American
Indian populations.
I Can:
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used to
construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of sources,
evaluate and interpret
data and support
interpretations with
historical evidence).
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Seven
(North Carolina
Finally Awakens)
Sec 1 Murphy’s
Dreams Fulfilled
Sec 2 The Cherokee
Removal
Sec 3 Whigs Support
Development
Sec 4 “The Rainbow of
Promise”
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.H.2.3 Summarize the
role of debate,
compromise, and
negotiation during
significant periods in the
history of North Carolina
and the United States.
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United States from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups.
5 Days Competency Goal 3:
I Can identify key events and
evaluate the impact of reform
and expansion in North
Carolina during the first half
of the 19th century.
3.04 Describe the development
of the institution of slavery in
the State and nation, and
assess its impact on the
economic, social, and political
conditions.
I Can:
8.H.1.3 Use primary and
secondary sources to
interpret various
historical perspectives.
8.H.1.4 Use historical
inquiry to evaluate the
validity of sources used to
construct historical
narratives (e.g.
formulates historical
questions, gather data
from a variety of sources,
evaluate and interpret
data and support
interpretations with
historical evidence).
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Eight
(An Agrarian Society)
Sec 1 A State of
Yeoman Farmers
Sec 2 Slaves and
Masters
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United states from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.E.1.1 Explain how
conflict, cooperation, and
competition influenced
periods of economic
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
growth and decline (e.g.
economic depressions
and recessions).
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups.
10 Days Competency Goal 4:
I Can examine the causes, and
character of the Civil War and
Reconstruction, and their
impact on North Carolina and
the nation.
4.01 Identify and analyze the
significance of the causes of
secession from the Union, and
compare reactions in North
Carolina to reactions I other
regions of the nation.
I Can:
8.H.1.5 Analyze the
relationship between
historical context and
decision-making.
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Nine
(Civil War and
Reconstruction)
Sec 1 Sectionalism and
Secession
Sec 2 Sticking with the
Confederacy
Sec 3 Conflicts on the
Home front
Sec 4 Reconstruction
in the State
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.G.1.2 Understand the
human and physical
characteristics of regions
in North Carolina and
the United States (e.g.
physical features, culture,
political organization and
ethnic make-up).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare.
Sec 5 African
Americans during
Reconstruction.
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
CULMINATING PROJECT
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
4.02 Describe the political and
military developments of the
Civil War and analyze their
effects on the outcome of the
war.
8.H.1.5 Analyze the
relationship between
historical context and
decision-making.
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individual and groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices).
8.G.1.1 Explain how
location and place have
presented opportunities
and challenges for the
movement of people,
goods, and ideas in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
4.03 Assess North Carolina’s
role in the Civil War and
analyze the social and
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare.
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8.H.1.5 Analyze the
relationship between
historical context and
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
economic impact of the war on
the state.
decision-making.
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
fathers, the Regulators,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
19890 influenced the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.E.1.1 Assess North
Carolina’s role in the
Civil War and analyze
the social and economic
impact of the war on the
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
4.04 Evaluate the importance
of the roles played by
individuals at the state and
national levels during the Civil
War and Reconstruction
Period.
state.
8.H.1.5 Analyze the
relationship between
historical context and
decision-making.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
fathers, the Regulators,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1989) influenced the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.H.2.3 Summarize the
role of debate,
compromise, and
negotiation during
significant periods in the
history of North Carolina
and the United States.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influence economic,
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
political and social
change in North Carolina
and the United States.
8.C&G.1.2 Evaluate the
degree to which
democratic ideals are
evident in historical
documents from North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. the
Mecklenburg Resolves,
the Halifax Resolves, the
Declaration of
Independence, the
Articles of
Confederation, the Bill of
Rights and the principles
outlined in the US
Constitution and North
Carolina Constitution of
1776, 1868 and 197`1).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
4.05 Analyze the political,
economic, and social impact of
Reconstruction on the state
and identify the reasons why
Reconstruction came to an
end.
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare.
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying.
8.H.1.5 Analyze the
relationship between
historical context and
decision-making.
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.E.1.1 Assess North
Carolina’s role in the
Civil War and analyze
the social and economic
impact of the war on the
state.
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
5th Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves?
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies
Recommended Resources Recommended
Assessments
10 Days Competency Goal 5:
I Can evaluate the impact of
political, economic, and social
technological changes on life in
North Carolina from 1870 to
1930.
5.01 Identify the role played
by the agriculture, textile,
tobacco, and furniture
industries in North Carolina,
and analyze their importance
in the economic development
of the state.
I Can:
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought abut by
technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Ten
(Towns, Trains, and
Transportation)
Sec 1 Trains Lead to
Town Growth
Sec 2 Tobacco and
Textiles Spur the
Transition
Sec 3 The Transition
in the Towns
Sec 4 The Transition
in Countryside
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Laptop/Computer
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
5.02 Examine the changing
role of educational, religious,
and social institutions in the
state and analyze their impact.
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.H.3.4 Compare
historical and
contemporary issues to
understand continuity
and change in the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
5.03 Describe the social,
economic, and political impact
of migration of North
Carolina.
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
States.
8.H.3.4 Compare
historical and
contemporary issues to
understand continuity
and change in the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying.).
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
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2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
North Carolina and the
United States from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.H.3.4 Compare
historical and
contemporary issues to
understand continuity
and change in the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.G.1.2 Understand the
human and physical
characteristics of regions
in North Carolina and
the United States (e.g.
physical features, culture,
political organization and
ethnic make-up).
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
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H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
5.04 Identify technological
advances, and evaluate their
influence on the quality of life
in North Carolina.
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought abut by
technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices.
10 Days Competency Goal 5:
I Can evaluate the impact of
political, economic, and social
technological changes on life in
North Carolina from 1870 to
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Eleven
(The Patterns of
Progress)
Sec 1 Progress,
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
1930.
5.05 Assess the influence of the
political, legal, and social
movements on the political
system and life in North
Carolina.
I Can:
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
Democrats, and
Education
Sec 2 Black Responses
to Segregation
Sec 3 Main Streets and
Mill Villages
Sec 4 Progress in the
Countryside
Sec 5 Impact of the
First World War
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
5.06 Describe North
Carolina’s reaction to the
increasing United States
involvement in world affairs
including participation in
World War I, and evaluate the
impact on the state’s economy.
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying).
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.E.1.1 Explain how
conflict, cooperation, and
competition influenced
periods of economic
growth and decline (e.g.
economic depressions
and recessions.
10 Days Competency Goal 6:
I Can analyze the immediate
and long-term effects of the
Great Depression and World
War II on North Carolina.
6.01 Identify the causes and
effects of the Great Depression
and analyze the impact of New
Deal policies on Depression
Era life in North Carolina.
I Can:
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United States 9e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication
networks and business
practices.
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Twelve
(The Great Depression
and the Big War)
Sec 1 NC Roars
Through the Twenties
Sec 2 Great
Depression Levels NC
Describe
Sec 3 Net Deal Plows
Through NC
Sec 4 NC Again Helps
Win the World War
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.E.1.1 Explain how
conflict, cooperation, and
competition influenced
periods of economic
growth and decline (e.g.
economic depressions
and recessions).
8.E.1.3 Explain how
quality of life is impacted
by personal financial
choices (e.g. credit,
savings, investing,
borrowing and giving).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
federalists, education,
guidelines)
CULMINATING PROJECT
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
6.02 Describe the significance
or major events and military
engagements associated with
World War II and evaluate the
impact of the war on North
Carolina.
6.03 Examine the significance
of key ideas and individuals
associated with World War II.
immigration and
healthcare).
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying).
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
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H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
6.04 Assess the impact of
World War II on the
economic, political, social, and
military role of different
groups in North Carolina
including women and
minorities.
fathers, the Regulators ,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1898) influenced the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
states (e.g. women,
religious groups, and
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants).
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
6th Six Weeks
8th Grade Social Studies
Big Question: Community or Individual – Which is more important?
Days NCSCoS Unit
Objectives/Goals
CCSS Skill/Vocabulary
Terms
Instructional Strategies
Recommended Resources Recommended
Assessments
8 Days Competency Goal 7:
I Can analyze changer in
North Carolina during the
postwar period to the 1970s.
7.01 Analyze the extent and
significance of economic
changes in North Carolina.
7.02 Evaluate the importance
of social change to different
groups in North Carolina.
I Can:
8.E.1.2 Use economic
indicators (e.g. GDP,
inflation and
unemployment) to
evaluate the growth and
stability of the economy
of North Carolina and
the United States.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
fathers, the Regulators,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1898) influenced the
Introduce Vocabulary
(for Chapter Thirteen
Postwar Choices and
Freedoms)
Sec 1 The Politics of
Reform and Reaction
Sec 2 Postwar
Prosperity Spreads
Across the state
Sec 3 New Choices in
Daily Life
Sec 4 The Civil Rights
Movement Comes to
North Carolina
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
7.03 Assess the influence of
technological advances on
economic development and
daily life.
7.04 Compare and contrast the
various political viewpoints
surrounding issues of the post
World War II era.
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices).
8.H.2.3 Summarize he
role of debate,
compromise, and
negotiation during
significant periods in the
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
7.05 Evaluate the major
changes and events that have
affected the role of local, state,
history of North Carolina
and the United States.
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
sate and national
governments (e.g.
Federalist and anti-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare).
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Caroling and the
Untied States (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
and national governments. military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anit-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare).
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
united states (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8 Days Competency Goal 8:
I Can evaluate the impact of
demographic, economic,
technological, social, and
political developments in
North Carolina since the
1970’s.
8.01 Describe the changing
I Can:
8.H.3.1 Explain how
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Fourteen
(Stars on the National
Stage)
Sec 1 Republicans
Restore Political
Balance
Sec 2 First Truly
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
demographics in North
Carolina and analyze their
significance for North
Carolina’s society and
economy.
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United States from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individuals and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.G.1.2 Understand the
human and physical
characteristics of regions
in North Carolina and
the United States 9e.g.
physical features, culture,
political organization and
ethnic make-up).
Urban Places Develop
Sec 3 New
Technologies Alter the
Industrial Economy
Sec 4 NC Acts to
Preserve Its Resources
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.02 List economic and
technological advances
occurring in North Carolina
since 1970, and assess their
influence on North Carolina’s
role in the nation and the
world.
8.C.1.2 Summarize the
origin of beliefs,
practices, and traditions
that represent various
groups within North
Carolina and the United
States (e.g. Moravians,
Scots-Irish, Highland
Scots, Latino, Hmong,
African, ad American
Indian).
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United states (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices).
8.E.1.1 Explain how
conflict, cooperation, and
competition influenced
periods of economic
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.03 Describe the impact of
state and national issues on the
political climate of North
Carolina.
growth and decline (e.g.
economic depressions
and recessions).
8.G.1.2 Understand the
human and physical
characteristics of regions
in North Carolina and
the United States 9e.g.
physical features, culture,
political organization and
ethnic make-up).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare).
8.C&G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8.04 Assess the importance of
regional diversity on the
development of economic,
social, and political institutions
in North Carolina.
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United States from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Angel Island).
8.C.1.3 Summarize the
contributions of
particular groups to the
development of North
Carolina and the United
states (e.g. women,
religious groups, ad
ethnic minorities such as
American Indians,
African Americans, and
European immigrants.
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
8 Days Competency Goal 9:
I Can explore examples of and
opportunities for active
citizenship, past and present,
at the local and state level.
9.01 Describe contemporary
political, economic, and social
issues at the state and local
levels, and evaluate their
impact on the community.
I Can:
8.H.2.1 Explain the
impact of economic,
political, social, and
military conflicts (e.g.
war, slavery, states’
rights and citizenship
and immigration policies)
on the development of
North Carolina and the
United States.
8.H.3.1 Explain how
migration and
immigration contributed
to the development of
North Carolina and the
United states from
colonization to
contemporary times (e.g.
westward movement,
African slavery, Trail of
Tears, the Great
Migration and Ellis and
Introduce Vocabulary
for Chapter Fifteen
(A Work in Progress”
Sec 1 The Impact of
Global Change
Sec 2 Living Local in a
Global Economy
Sec 3 NC Government
in the New century
Discuss the Unit Big Question
Write about the Big Question
Essential Question
Write about the Essential
Question
Develop Learning Targets
Discuss Learning Targets
Use I Can Statements
Pre-Reading Strategies
During Reading Strategies
After Reading Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Document Analysis
Debates
Speeches (assignment &
presentation rubrics)
Research Assignments (specific
guidelines)
CULMINATING PROJECT
Textbook
Revised Blooms Taxonomy
(Key Words & Model
Questions)
Student Activity Workbook
Atlases
Maps
Vocabulary and Reading
Warm-up Activities
Lesson Plans
Graphic Organizers
Dictionary
Newspaper and magazine
archives
SmartBoard
Laptop/Computer
Internet Historical and map
web sites
Student Journals
Cornell Notes
AVID Strategies
Instructional Coach
Daily Formative
Assessments
Section Assessments
Unit Assessments
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
Angel Island).
8.H.3.2 Explain how
changes brought about
by technology and other
innovations affected
individuals and groups in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
advancements in
transportation,
communication networks
and business practices).
8.G.1.3 Explain how
human and
environmental
interaction affected
qualify of life and
settlement patterns in
North Carolina and the
United States (e.g.
environmental disasters,
infrastructure
development, coastal
restoration and
alternative sources of
energy).
8.E.1.2 Use economic
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
indicators (e.g. GDP,
inflation and
unemployment) to
evaluate the growth and
stability of the economy
of North Carolina and
the United States.
8.E.1.3 Explain how
quality of life is impacted
by personal financial
choices (e.g. credit,
savings, investing,
borrowing and giving).
8.C&G.1.3 Analyze
differing viewpoints on
the scope and power of
state and national
governments (e.g.
Federalists and anti-
Federalists, education,
immigration and
healthcare.
8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
access to democratic
rights and freedoms
among various groups in
North Carolina and the
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
9.02 Identify past and present
state and local leaders from
diverse cultural backgrounds
and assess their influence in
affecting change.
United States (e.g.
enslaved people, women,
wage earners, landless
farmers, American
Indians, African
Americans and other
ethnic groups).\
8.C7G.2.3 Explain the
impact of human and
civil rights issues
throughout North
Carolina and United
States history.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
fathers, the Regulators,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1898) influence the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
individual and groups
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
9.03 Describe opportunities for
and benefits of civic
participation.
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying).
8.H.2.2 Summarize how
leadership and citizen
actions (e.g. the founding
fathers, the Regulators,
the Greensboro Four,
and participants of the
Wilmington Race Riots,
1898) influence the
outcome of key conflicts
in North Carolina and
the United States.
8.H.3.3 Explain how
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
individual and groups
have influenced
economic, political and
social change in North
Carolina and the United
States.
8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of various
approaches used to effect
change in North Carolina
and the United States
(e.g. picketing, boycotts,
sit-ins, voting, marches,
holding elected office and
lobbying).
6 Days Social Studies Review for
Exam
End of Year Project Rubric
Halifax County Public Schools Grade 8
Curriculum Pacing Guide
2011-2012
H- History
G- Geography and Environmental Literacy
E- Economics Financial Literacy
C&G- Civics and Government
C- Culture
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