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8th Grade

Welcome to Mr. Wharton's Social Studies Class!

 
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Please refer to the syllabus for more information about the class, and do not hesitate to email me with any questions. 
Syllabus 2012-2013
 
 
To access the class textbook please follow the instructions below:
 

Georgia: It’s Heritage and It’s Promise. Caldwell, Lee Ann. Atlanta (GA): Clairmont Press, 2011.

Access the full textbook (including an audio book version) and other resources at www.mystatehistory.com

  • Select Georgia: It’s Heritage and It’s Promise 2011, Full Version
  • Password: gamsh17 (click go)
  • On the first page you see:
                           1. The chapter links (down the middle of the page) take you to activities, notes, and study tools (including PowerPoint notes for each chapter).
 
                           2. The link at the TOP takes you to the text (where chapters are listed on the left side)

In addition to the full text, the website has other great resources for studying and preparing for class, including games & activities to reinforce the content -- I encourage students to use this and review often!!!
 
Tutorials are held TUESDAYS 7:30-8:30 AM. Students may also come to lunch tutorial on TUESDAYS if they get prior approval and have something specific to work on.