Welcome to 8th Grade U.S. History!

I am so excited to have you here at McMillan Junior High!

In our class, we'll be exploring the background of our country from its beginnings to the reconstruction era by analyzing primary and secondary sources, researching historical figures, and incorporating technology.

Specific units we're covering: 

Semesters 1 & 2

Unit 1 - Colonial America- Life in the New Land 1587- 1763
Unit 2 - American Independence – Restlessness to Rebellion 1763-1783 
Unit 3 - Writing the Constitution – Creating a More Perfect Union 1783-1791 & Celebrate Freedom 
Unit 4 - Early Republic – Addressing Challenges 1789-1828 

Semesters 3 & 4

Unit 5 - Industrialization- Innovation 1800s- 1850s
Unit 6 - Age of Jackson – Democracy Expands 1820s-1830s 
Unit 7 - Westward Expansion – From Sea to Shining Sea 1780s-1850s 
Unit 8 - Reform - Innovation brings Change 1800s-1850s 
Unit 9 - Sectionalism & Civil War – The Endangered Union 1860-1865 
Unit 10 - Reconstruction – Rebuilding the Union 1865-1877 

Schedule: 

1st Period: 8th Grade Girls Athletics

2nd Period: Advanced U.S. History

3rd Period: Planning Period 8th Grade U.S. History  

4th Period: Advanced U.S. History  

5th Period: Privilege/Lunch/Advisory

6th Period: Advanced U.S. History  

7th Period: Advanced U.S. History  

8th Period: 7th Grade Girls Athletics

Please feel free to take a look at my Virtual Meet the Teacher Slideshow here. I look forward to meeting you all at our back-to-school night!

In the future, please be sure to check Google Classroom for specific details about classroom assignments and due dates. 

If you have any other questions or would like to schedule a meeting, please contact me at brittany.kinlaw@wylieisd.net.