Class Expectations
 
Be Nice
► Be Respectful
Be Prepared

 

 "It is wiser to find out than to suppose

 -       Mark Twain
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to the Eighth Grade     

Social Studies Web Page
 
This web page is brought to
you by Mr. Busch, and will
provide you with all of the
Social Studies information
that you’ll ever need.
 

This Month

Contact Information

Mastery Statements

Materials Needed for Class

Grading

About Me

      

                                 

This month, we are studying the 1920's and the Great Depression.
 
 
 
*Also check the “Class Threads” section at http://pleasantdale2012.lefora.com. There, you will find what we did in class, as well as homework downloads and other class materials.
 
 
 
Eric Busch
708.246.7357  
·         Text Book
·         S.S. Notebook
·         Writing Utensil
 
“A History of US,” by Joy Hakim
 
      Book 8 - An Age of Extremes
      Book 9 - War, Peace, and All that Jazz
      Book 10 - All the People
 
Students are graded using a straight-Points Scale – assignments are given points
according to their importance. Generally, Tests and quizzes are weighted more heavily than other assignments.
  
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pleasantdale Middle School                               2003-2010
7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
8th Grade Team Leader (2004-2009)
Core Planning Team (2005-2010)
Curriculum Council (2006-2007)
Coach: Softball and Basketball (2003-2010)
Social Studies Coordinator (2007-2009)
 
EDUCATION
Lawrence University                Appleton, WI
Psychology & Education  
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign         
 Masters of Education
 
 
 (Click on PDF Link Above)
 

     

 
 

 

 

Useful Links

 
8th Grade S.S. Message Board
 
The History Channel
 
PBS
 
    
 
 
 
 
CHI-TOWN!!!!!
 
 
 
 
MY BABIES!!!