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K–12 Standards

History: Grade 8

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Historical Analysis and Skills Development

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    Continuity and Change over Time

    1. A.

      Compare and contrast events over time and how continuity and change over time influenced those events.8.1.8.A

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    Fact/Opinion and Points of View

    1. B.

      Compare and contrast a historical event, using multiple points of view from primary and secondary sources.8.1.8.B

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    Research

    1. C.

      Produce an organized product on an assigned historical topic that presents and reflects on a thesis statement and appropriate primary and secondary sources.8.1.8.C

Pennsylvania History

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    Contributions from Individuals and Groups (PA)

    1. A.

      Compare and contrast the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of specific individuals and groups from Pennsylvania.8.2.8.A

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    Historical Documents, Artifacts, and Places (PA)

    1. B.

      Compare and contrast the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.8.2.8.B

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    Impact of Continnity and Change on PA History

    1. C.

      Compare and contrast the ways continuity and change have impacted Pennsylvania history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography</li><li>Social organizations</li></ul>8.2.8.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (PA)

    1. D.

      Compare and contrast examples of how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations impacted the history and development of Pennsylvania.<ul><li>Ethnicity and race</li><li>Working conditions</li><li>Immigration</li><li>Military conflict</li><li>Economic stability</li></ul>8.2.8.D

United States History

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    Contributions of Individuals and Groups (US History)

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      Examine the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the United States.8.3.8.A

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    Historical Documents and Artifacts (US History)

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      Evaluate the importance of historical documents, artifacts and places critical to United States history.8.3.8.B

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    Impact of Continuity and Change on US History

    1. C.

      Summarize how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography</li><li>Social organizations</li></ul>8.3.8.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (US)

    1. D.

      Examine how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the growth and development of the U.S.<ul><li>Ethnicity and race</li><li>Working conditions</li><li>Immigration</li><li>Military conflict</li><li>Economic stability</li></ul>8.3.8.D

World History

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    Contributions of Individuals and Groups (World)

    1. A.

      Compare the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development throughout world history.8.4.8.A

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    Historical Documents, Artifacts, and Sites (World)

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      Illustrate how historical documents, artifacts, and sites are critical to world history.8.4.8.B

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    Impact of Continuity and Change (World)

    1. C.

      Illustrate how continuity and change have impacted world history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography</li><li>Social organizations</li></ul>8.4.8.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (World)

    1. D.

      Compare conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations which have impacted the history and development of the world.8.4.8.D

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2009
Where can I read the official document?
Academic Standards for History (Elementary)

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