American Republic 8 th grade

Students are challenged to think about the men, women, and ideas that helped to shape our country. The history of the nation is presented chronologically while exploring its foundations and characteristics from a biblical perspective. Critical reading and thinking skills are more fully developed with historical primary sources. Both citizenship and patriotism are reinforced through this comprehensive survey, as young people explore the ideas and philosophies that helped to build this great country, the United States of America.

Special purchases

Required: None

Recommended: Index cards, Highlighters, Apple pencil for iPad

Homework estimate (per night)

20-30 minutes, two or three times a week

Major concepts covered

American History- The Colonial Era, The Revolutionary War Era, The Constitution, Establishing A Democracy, Expansion West, The Civil War Era, Industrialism, Becoming A World Power, Great Depression, and The World Wars

Insider information for students

Quizzes and tests come right from the American Republic Handout Notes. Trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia in September.

Insider information for parents

Handwriting note cards will help students retain content of chapter notes.

Encourage the student to pace his/her work and not to wait until the night before a quiz or test to study.

Curriculum Used

The American Republic e-Textbook; The American Republic Student Activities Workbook, BJU Press