Georgia Studies Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Brian Bodiford

Contact Information:

Phone: 706-554-3532

Email:

Course Overview:

Eighth grade social studies curriculum is the study of the state of Georgia. Our studies will include the geography, government, history, and economy of the state. The history portion includes Georgia’s role in American history from prehistoric times to the present. We will also review social studies skills learned in early grades for reinforcement as needed. For a detailed list of subject content and skills covered, please see the standards at the Georgia Department of Education website.

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Documents/Social-Studies-8th-Grade-Georgia-Standards.pdf

Concepts in GA Studies:

Geography, prehistoric cultures, colonization, trade in early Georgia, Revolution, Georgia’s role in the Civil War, Civil Rights Movement, WWI, the New Deal, WWII, Post-WWII, modern Civil Rights Movement, Modern Georgia, Georgia’s Government, transportation, commerce, and Georgia today.

Materials:

3 ring binder

Composition notebook

Pen(s) black or blue

Hole reinforcement tabs

Class Format:

Classes may include discussions and debates, PowerPoint presentations, notes, individual and group work, writing assignments, research, worksheets, and projects.

Late Work:

Late homework/classwork will NOT receive full credit. Students may turn in late work for partial credit. The only exception is if the student was absent on the day it was due. It is expected that absent students will turn in the work when they return.

Assignments are due by the beginning of class on their due date. Late work will have points deducted as follows.

·  1 day late – 20 points

·  2 days late – 30 points

·  3 days late – 40 points

·  4 days late – 50 points

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Make-up Work:

It is the student’s responsibility to find out what assignments he or she missed by asking the teacher or a classmate.

Grades:

I will update my grade book weekly. Please use Parent Portal to keep up with grades. I will also place stickers or written grades in planners at least every other week. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding grades.

Grading Weights:

Formative assessments (work done in class, quizzes) – 40%

Summative assessments (tests, performance tasks) – 40%

9 Weeks Exams – 10%

Homework—10%

Homework:

Homework and due dates will be written on the board Monday. Students should write their assignments in their planners as soon as they enter class on Monday.

Projects:

We will do several small projects during the course of the school year. Information will be sent home when projects are assigned.

A copy of this signed syllabus will remain in the student’s notebook for future reference.

My parents/guardians and I have read and discussed the syllabus and understand what is expected of me in my Georgia Studies class.

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