1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Mr. Verducci
8th Grade Social Studies

2. Curriculum
The curriculum implemented will have an emphasis on Ancient Civilizations.
Our themes will include:
Early Hominids
Early Man/Paleolithic vs. Neolithic
Ancient China
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome

3. Curriculum
We will also connect history with the novels read in Language Arts class.
As students read their novels they will learn the history of that era. Here are a few examples.
Romeo and Juliette(The Renaissance)
Diary of Anne Frank(World War II)
The Outsiders(The 60’s)

4. Text Series and Google Classroom
Our curriculum is supported with the use of the text series History Alive: The Ancient World. The text is a resource used in class.
Along with the use of History Alive we will be using Google Classroom to complete many of our assignments. Parents will be receiving an allowing you access to check on your child’s work.

5. CNN Student News
Each day begins with a look at Current Events. Students will watch CNN Student News and choose a story to provide an open ended response.
If students are absent they will be responsible to make up that days CNN News. A link is provided on my school web page.

6. Homework
We will also have an article of the week. It is given at the beginning of the week and it is due at the end of the week.
Each homework assignment is worth five points.
If students lose the article it can be found on my web page

7. Grading
Marking period grades are scored based on total points accumulated. I do not weigh categories. For example, if there are a total of 90 points in a marking period and a student earned 88 points. Their average is or a 98, which equals an A+.
I use projects as a way to assess student progress. Projects are completed in class. If students do not complete the project in the time allotted in class it will be assigned as homework
Students will also be quizzed on vocabulary for each theme.
Please check your child’s grades using Guardian Access!

8. How to contact me.
To find out updated information on my class go to Click on the Intermediate School link and teacher/staff webpages.
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