8th Grade Social Studies

From Colonies to Constitution

First Semester Review & Capstone Preparation

Essential Question

How did different groups of people experience and shape the founding of America?

UNIT 1

The 13 Colonies

How did geography and economic systems create different societies in colonial America?

UNIT 2

The Triangle Trade

How did the Triangle Trade create wealth for some while causing suffering for others?

UNIT 3

Revolutionary Voices

Why did different groups have such different perspectives on the American Revolution?

UNIT 4

The Constitution

How did the founders balance strong government with protection of individual rights?

Capstone Project

Create either a WeVideo (3-5 minutes) or a 4-panel poster that answers the essential question for each unit using the Answer-Evidence-Impact framework.

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