Stephen Walker - 8th Grade US History

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Stephen Walker - 8th Grade US History

Phone: (512)943-5090 X6957 

E-mail: walkers@georgetownisd.org
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    My Education & Teaching Background

    This will be my 6th year as a classroom teacher and 8th year working in education.  History has always been my favorite subject and I look forward to instilling that same passion for understanding our history in my students.  I became a teacher through the Texas State Teaching Recruitment program and I am certified in Social Studies Composite, History, Business and PE.  I also received a Bachelors in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University.  

    Class/Course Information

    SOCIAL STUDIES
    Semesters: 2
    Grade Placement: 8
    Prerequisite: None
    In Grade 8 social studies, students study the history and geography of the United States from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns in the past and present. Students analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development of colonial America and the early years of the Republic and identify the origins of the free enterprise system.Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents. Students evaluate the impact of Supreme Court cases, major reform movements, and examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. Students research the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of the United States. Students use critical-thinking skills, including identifying bias in written, oral, and visual material.
     

    Schedule:

    1st - Pre AP US History

    2nd - Pre AP US History

    3rd - US History

    4th - US History

    5th - Pre AP US History

    6th - PLC

    7th - Advisory

    8th - Conference 

     

    Tutorials and Test Make Up:

    If a student needs additonal help, I am happy to assist.  I am usually avaliable:

    W-Th-F  - Before school starting at 8:15

    M-W-F  - After school until 4:30pm

    Students should communicate with me (email or in person) about when they would like to come in so that I can make myself avaliable.  If I am unavaliable I will do my best to find them another time or resource for help.