Quiz on 8th Grade Social Studies Syllabus F2023

What is the theme of the class all this school year? (*This is actually not in the syllabus, but we talked about it in class)

• What the . . . . . . . ? I’ve never even heard of this!!

• It’s “History is For Losers!”

• “The Story of U.S.”

• “Social Studies: be social, study things!”

And what does this theme mean? (*This is actually not in the syllabus, but we talked about it in class)

• It’s the story of how each of us came to be the person we are today.

• It’s the story of how self-centered we are because we only think of ourselves.

• It’s the story of how our country came to be what it is today. Part I

• It’s the story of how stupid we’ve all been in our lives & how we need to change.

Besides history, what is one other social studies subject that will be involved in this class?

• Economics

• Geography

• Government

• all of these

How is your grade calculated for this class?

• there are 2 categories, classwork (35%) and tests/quizzes (65%)

• all your points are added up and divided by the number of points possible

• all your points are added up and then divided into 3 categories for tests, quizzes and classwork then subtracted from 1,000 and then divided by 18.

• I don’t know. I never pay attention to this stuff.

In the syllabus, I say that history is really just what?

• a huge story

• an explanation of how we personally got to be the way we are now

• an explanation of why we are the way we are today (in our country)

• all of these.

Can you turn things in late?

• yes, up to 2 weeks, but your score will be reduced

• yes, anytime.

• no, never, ever and don't ever ask me again!

• not unless you do a special dance

How does the teacher expect you to treat others?

• with respect & consideration (the way you want to be treated)

• as if they worked in coal mines

• like they were just arriving from outer space

• with disdain & contempt

Does the teacher assign homework?

• He says he will give homework rarely, something to finish, something to read, practice what we learned in class or study for a quiz/test

• Once in a while, like 2 times per semester.

• Never, ever, ever. He’d rather die first

• He says he will give homework, something to finish, something to read, practice what we learned in class or study for a quiz/test

Is there ever any extra credit?

• Ha, ha, ha, ha!! Stop it! NO! Never.

• Every day

• Only AFTER the school year is completed

• At the very end of each grading period.

True or False? This is Social Studies class. The teacher will never reinforce or teach English language skills or knowledge.

• True

• False