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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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!