Course Syllabus

In eighth grade, students study Georgia geography, history, government, and economics. While the four strands are interwoven, ample opportunity is also provided for in-depth study of the geography of Georgia and the government of Georgia. U.S. historical events are included, as appropriate, to ensure students understand Georgia’s role in the history of the United States.

***9 Weeks FINAL EXAM is on Monday, May 13 (it has been pushed up from May 14, due to Relay for Life on Friday, May 17). Please look at the review material provided below.***

POST SGM Testing is on Monday, May 6 - Please study for this exam (use your GMAS review guides).

Click below for your GMAS Reviews (Kahoot, Quizlet, Study Guide) - Please be sure to take some time and visit these GMAS review pages below before our testing in April.

• Milestones Review (Kahoot)
• Quizlet Reviews
• Yearlong GA Studies Study Guide (covers all the standards for this year) - Year Long Study Guide 2018-2019.pdf
• Yearlong GA Studies Review Sheet (Key terms) - Year Long Review Sheet.pdf
• GMAS Test Review Site: http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/
• List of ALL Standards covered this year - 8th Grade Standards - ALL.docx
• GMAS Review Guide #1 - GMAS Review Guide 1 - Geography and H1-H2-1.docx
  • Answer Key GMAS #1 - GMAS Review Guide 1 - Geography and H1-H2 - ANS KEY-1.docx
• GMAS Review Guide #2 - GMAS Review Guide 2 - H3-H6-3.docx
  • Answer Key GMAS #2 - GMAS Review Guide 2 - H3-H6 - ANS Key-1.docx
• GMAS Review Guide #3 - GMAS Review Guide 3 - H7-H10-2.docx
  • Answer Key GMAS #3 - GMAS Review Guide 3 - H7-H10 - ANS KEY.docx
• GMAS Review Guide #4 - GMAS Review Guide 4 - H11-H12, Gov, Econ-2.docx
  • Answer Key GMAS #4 GMAS Review Guide 4 - H11-H12, Gov, Econ - ANS KEY.docx
• ***Something new this year, GMAS test questions have changed. There are now "technology enhanced questions", which means it is no longer just choose A, B, C, or D. There are multiple formats of questions. Please take some time to visit the GMAS site for Test Practice -https://wbte.drcedirect.com/GA/#login

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

Course Syllabus: 2018-2019 8th Grade Syllabus.doc

***Weekly Updates*** Click below to get an update of what we will be learning/covering each week this year. It is listed in chronological order. You will find copies of ALL our lessons and ALL our GMAS Review Guides***

Weekly Updates and GMAS Reviews (search by week)