Welcome to 8th U.S. History Kristen Giangregorio Room 209, WCI

The best way to get in touch Once again...contact information The best way to get in touch with me is by email. kgiangregorio@walnutcreeksd.org Homework on my website: walnutcreeksd.org/wci (Find 8th grade Agendas)

Historical Connection Approach Our Beginnings – Early Explorers, Colonies, and Revolution American Belief System Western Expansion Economics Reform, Diversity, and Prejudice Civil War and Reconstruction Leadership and the Presidency

California Content Standards, Common Core Social Studies Literacy Standards, California Social Studies Framework 2016 What we use… Textbook Primary sources Articles Lecture Maps and charts Activities Media – web, video, presentations What we do… Read a variety of materials for a variety of purposes Critical thinking Collaboration Summary Analysis Study strategies

On my website… Homework updates and weekly agendas Upcoming activities and important dates (Calendar to be updated) Important 8th grade class expectations for this year

Advice you can help your 8th grader with… Use my website! Check grades online (Aeries) Don’t get behind Learn from mistakes Don’t give up Remember this goal: a smooth transition to high school

It’s an exciting year… Visiting artists come to history classes (funded by WCEF) Las Lomas counselors visit in February Las Lomas student leadership visits in May Civil war activities Graduation picnic and party… …All while preparing for the move to Las Lomas!

Thank you for coming tonight! The best way to support your 8th grader is by being involved and talking with them about what we are learning in class. It’s going to be a GREAT Year!