Grade 8 - Electives
Civics (Credit: 1.00)This Civics course is designed to give students an overview of all aspects of U.S. government and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Students will define civics, politics, and government and then explore the basic principles, purposes, and types of government. Students will take a deeper dive into the foundations of U.S. government by examining the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other amendments. Students will also analyze the three branches of government, federalism, civic rights and liberties, and the role of political parties and interest groups. They will take a global perspective by examining foreign affairs, including U.S. foreign policy, other nation’s political structures and foreign policies, the relationship between the United States and other countries, as well as international organizations. They will examine the meaning of citizenship, including who is a U.S. citizen, how people become citizens, and citizens’ privileges, rights, and responsibilities. Students will also analyze civic participation and civic virtue by studying historical and contemporary examples of how citizens influenced the government.
Health Quest (Credit: 0.50)Health Quest is a health science elective course for upper junior high students. The curriculum
introduces students to the concepts of what good health is, why good health is important, and what students should
do in order to achieve good health. Â
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