8th Grade Advanced Social Studies is a rigorous course designed for students seeking a deeper and more analytical study of United States history. The course emphasizes close observation, critical analysis, higher-order questioning, and evidence-based academic writing. Students will examine key periods and themes in U.S. history, including colonization, the American Revolution, the foundations of government, and westward expansion. Through analysis of primary and secondary sources, inquiry-based learning, and structured writing, students will develop strong historical reasoning and communication skills.