Eighth Grade American History & Civics (1920)
American history with increased emphasis on civics and citizenship. Community civics movement influenced curriculum.
4
Hours/Week
8
Skills Expected
Roaring Twenties
Era
Post-WWI emphasis on Americanism and citizenship. Community civics movement emphasized local and national civic participation.
Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
Scientific education and standardized testing emerged. Junior high schools became common.
- Understanding of American historical development
- Citizenship and civic participation
- Understanding of government structure
- Current events awareness
- Critical analysis of historical issues
- Research and report skills
- Geographic literacy
- Democratic values and responsibilities
- West's American History and Government
- Community Civics textbooks
- Beard and Bagley's American History
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AmblesideOnline (Free Charlotte Mason Curriculum)
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