GRADE 8 HISTORY
Fall Semester
Topics
- Renaissance
- Art and Literature
- Science and Math
- Reformation
- Protestant Reformation
- Scientific Revolution
- Age of Exploration
- Global convergence
- Triangle trade
- Cultural and Economic impacts
- Social impacts
- Age of Enlightenment
Spring Semester
Topics
- Revolutions
- Industrial Revolution
- Imperialism
- Africa and Asia
- The Berlin Conference
- World War I
- Short term and Long term causes
- Battles
- Military changes during WWI
Recommended History Resources for Students
- Teaching History – Students can access resources regarding historic topics geared towards specific age groups.
- PBS LearningMedia – Crash Course World History – A great video resource for students to get a “crash course” on topics they are unsure about or wish to learn more about.
- History.com Classroom – A resource created by History.com for students, including videos, biographies, geography, primary sources, and more.
