U.S. History
Grade 8 - Homework
Chapter Outlines
FALL SEMESTER
Colonization/Revolution
Constitution
• Chapter 8, sec. 3 and 7 Principles of the Constitution
• Articles 1, 2 and 3 (see *** info)
American Presidents (First four)
SPRING SEMESTER
Jackson and the West
Division: North vs. South
Civil War
Weekly homework is composed of textbook outlines. Students are asked to read the textbook at home and take notes. Notes are recorded on outlines provided by the teacher. Completed outline are submitted using Turnitin.com. Student will have at least one week to finish each assignment. Assignments are due before school starts on the following Tuesday.
Late work will receive a zero. Reading and notetaking skills as well as organization and punctuality habits are vital for student’s future academic success.