Course Length:  2 Semesters

Social Studies in the eighth grade will consist of the study of Canada, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica.  The study of these areas will be based on the five themes of geography.  In addition, other tropics such as map skills and current events may be studied.

Central to this curriculum are two additional important objectives:

First, the development of the social studies concepts necessary to understand and evaluate both ones' own and all other cultures;
Second, the development of the learning skills necessary for each student's further education at the high school level.

 
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All students attending Sun Prairie Area School District schools may participate in educational programs and activities, including career and technical education, regardless of sex, color, religion, profession or demonstration of belief or non-belief, homelessness status, sexual orientation, or emotional, physical, mental or learning disability. The District shall provide appropriate educational services or programs for students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, regardless of the nature or severity of the handicap or disability. (SPASD Policy JB)