8th Grade: United States History and Civic Ideals In eighth grade, students focus on the history of the United States including the American founding and establishment of democratic principles. Students will analyze the powers and civic responsibilities of citizens and examine the origins, functions, and structure of the U.S. government. As a result, students will gain an understanding of historical events in early American history, democratic principles, individual rights, and government institutions. Inquiry Anchor Inquiry Standard Standard Constructing Compelling SS.8.1. Explain points of agreement and disagreement of disciplinary concepts and ideas associated Questions with a compelling question. SS.8.2. Construct supporting questions that demonstrate the relationship between them and the Constructing Supporting Questions compelling question in an inquiry. SS.8.3. Gather relevant information from multiple sources using the origin, authority, structure, Gathering and Evaluating context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. Sources SS.8.4. Independently, evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources by determining their relevance and intended use. SS.8.5. Independently, identify evidence that draws information from multiple perspectives and sources to Developing Claims and support claims, noting evidentiary limitations. Using Evidence SS.8.6. Independently, develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both. **SS.8.7. Independently, construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources. SS.8.8. Construct responses to compelling questions supported by reasoning and evidence while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. Communicating and SS.8.9. Present original arguments based on credible sources using a variety of media to authentic audiences. Critiquing Conclusions SS.8.10. Independently, analyze disciplinary arguments of peers for credibility. SS.8.11. Analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at the local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those Taking Informed Action trying to address the problem. **SS.8.12. Apply a range of deliberative and democratic procedures to make decisions and take action in classrooms, schools, and communities.
8th Grade: United States History and Civic Ideals In eighth grade, students focus on the history of the United States including the American founding and establishment of democratic principles. Students will analyze the powers and civic responsibilities of citizens and examine the origins, functions, and structure of the U.S. government. As a result, students will gain an understanding of historical events in early American history, democratic principles, individual rights, and government institutions. Inquiry Anchor Standard Inquiry Standard Constructing Compelling Questions SS.8.1. Explain points of agreement and disagreement of disciplinary concepts and ideas associated with a compelling question. Constructing Supporting Questions SS.8.2. Construct supporting questions that demonstrate the relationship between them and the compelling question in an inquiry. Gathering and Evaluating Sources SS.8.3. Gather relevant information from multiple sources using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. SS.8.4. Independently, evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources by determining their relevance and intended use. Developing Claims and Using Evidence SS.8.5. Independently, identify evidence that draws information from multiple perspectives and sources to support claims, noting evidentiary limitations. SS.8.6. Independently, develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both. **SS.8.7. Independently, construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources. Communicating and Critiquing Conclusions SS.8.8. Construct responses to compelling questions supported by reasoning and evidence while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. SS.8.9. Present original arguments based on credible sources using a variety of media to authentic audiences. SS.8.10. Independently, analyze disciplinary arguments of peers for credibility. Taking Informed Action SS.8.11. Analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at the local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem. **SS.8.12. Apply a range of deliberative and democratic procedures to make decisions and take action in classrooms, schools, and communities.