MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Intermediate-Level Skills and Concepts Booklet

This booklet has been created to help students review the major social studies skills, concepts, and United States history taught at the middle level.  It is meant to prepare 8th grade pupils for the New York State Intermediate-Level Social Studies Test they take in June.

Table of Contents

1. Timeline - Key Topics in American History

2. Essential Questions for All 11 Social Studies Units

3. Test Taking Strategies and Social Studies Skills

4. Glossary of Important Terms

5. Frequently Asked Topics on the NYS Intermediate-Level Social Studies Test

6. Past NYS Intermediate-Level Social Studies Tests

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