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M.F.A. History and Quantitative Statistics B.A. History and Geography
Mrs. Destiny Smith
Greetings, My name is Destiny Adams Smith; your U.S. History 8th grade teacher. I have a Masters in History and Quantitative Statistics, B.A. in History and Geography from Texas Southern University; alumni of the prestigous TSU Debate teach under the tuteledge of the late, great Dr. T.F. Freeeman Esq. I am also the girls basketball coach and have a passion for UIL Academics and US History. I have worked in Seconday education for over 15 years; from 7th grade through College.
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Mrs. Destiny Smith - USH 8th Grade
The eighth grade program focuses on the History of the United States, beginning with a review of America; before European discovery and concluding with the Civil War and Reconstruction. A review of units on discovery, exploration, colonization, revolution, and independence is followed by a more detailed explanation of the founding of our nation, principles of the United States Constitution, Western Expansion, Social Reform Movements, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. Skills for thinking, inquiry, and participation in a democratic society are included.
Throughout the eighth grade program, students are challenged to expand their learning skills with enrichment materials and research activities. Appropriate activities are selected that will enable each student to have a successful school experience.
