DBQ Rubric                             

The 8th grade social studies course covers the years of 1877 to the present. The topics of study for 8th grade social studies are:

1. Industrial Revolution

2. Immigration: US People

3. Foreign Policy

4. The Progressive Movement

5. World War I

6. The 1920's and the 1930's (Roaring 20's and Great Depression)

7. World War II

8. 1945 - Present

Welcome to Mr. DeLilli's Social Studies program! The excitement of a new school year is always felt in September when we begin to take a look at what topics of study are ahead. The 8th grade curriculum is a continuation of the 7th grade curriculum chronologically starting with the Industrial Revolution. There are a variety of activities that we plan each year and students will be informed of these as we approach them. This website is available for students and parents to help complete work, get caught up, and be informed of the review programs available throughout the year to help prepare for the 8th grade NYS Social Studies Assessment. Please feel free to contact me at any time by emailing at cdelilli@gloversvilleschools.org if you have a question or concern about your child. I look forward to this year and the study of American History from 1877 to the present.

At the conclusion of the year students may be taking a final exam on these topics. All students will have to take the Grade 8 NYS Social Studies Assessment which is based on the 7th and 8th grade social studies curriculum. (See the State Assessment Link) We will review 7th grade throughout the year and introduce new topics from the 8th grade units. The state assessment is scheduled for June 7th and 8th. I will be communicating with parents throughout the year to keep you informed of activities and what can be done at home to help students be more successful in this course of study.  

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS LINK:

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Rubric for DBQ: Click HERE

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The State Assessment link will give any student the opportunity to work on an authentic New York State Assessment questions starting as far back as June 2001.  Just click on the State Assessment link below and it will take you to the assessments by date. Just scroll down and look for the test year that you want to practice.  Part 1 of each test are the 45 multiple choice questions along with the constructed response questions. Part 2 of the test link will take you to the DBQ for each year. Great practice for answering questions. Practice will make perfect!  

State Assessment for Grade 8 

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This link is for the Grade 5 practice Assessments. The page will open to the 2005 test. Click the link below to proceed to the assessment page.

GRADE 5 ASSESSMENT LINK