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.