Social Studies 8
Social Studies 8 Course Overview
Big Ideas
Our communities are diverse and made up of individuals who have a lot in common.
Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from.
Rights, roles, and responsibilities shape our identity and help us build healthy relationships with others.
From: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/8/core
Introduction
Socials Studies 8 focuses on Europe and it’s interactions with the outside world from the 8th to the 16 th century A.D.
Where Does This Course Fit?
- Prerequisites: Social Studies 7
- Follow-up Course: Students hoping to take Social Studies 9 should complete Social Studies 8.
Course Materials
- All materials for this course can be found online.
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
1 | Europe’s Middle Ages and Renaissance |
2 | The Islamic World |
3 | Trade between Europe and Asia |
4 | Pre-Columbian North and South America |
Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
Assignments | 45% |
Online Quizzes | 16% |
Midterm exam | 19% |
Final exam | 20% |
Your final assessment will be represented on this Proficiency Scale.
You have up to a year to complete your course.