8th Grade
English
Literature
Literature is organized by genre to encourage comprehensive
study
of the types of literature. The following list shows the units and
sections
within each unit.
The Short Story: Plot,
Character,
Point of View, Setting, and Theme
Drama: One-act Plays, a
full-length
play
Nonfiction: Biographies
and
Personal Accounts, Essays for Enjoyment, Essays in the Content Areas
Poetry: Narrative
Poetry,
Lyric Poetry, Imagery and Figurative Language, Facets of Nature,
Perceptions,
and Choices
American Myths,
Legends,
and Folktales
The Novel: A Complete
Novel
Features at the end of the selection are designed to foster
comprehension
and encourage constructive response, either personal or literary. The
study
questions are built upon three levels of comprehension: the literal,
the interpretive,
and the applied. These features encourage the growth of skills needed
by
students to become independent readers.
Each unit ends with a two-page lesson focusing on one
reading
skill appropriate to the type of literature students have read. Units
also
end with six additional writing activities: three creative writing
activities
and three analytical writing activities. Each activity is developed
through the steps of the writing process.
Math
Math 87 is a transition
program
for students who have completed Math 76 but are not ready to enroll in
prealgebra.
Basic mathematical concepts and skills are reviewed and reinforced.
Concepts,
procedures, and vocabulary needed to succeed in upper-level mathematics
courses
are introduced and developed incrementally with continual practice.
Math
87 includes the study of fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios;
perimeter,
circumference, area, and volume; exponents; scientific notation; and
signed
numbers. Students continually practice problem-solving techniques
through
word problems.
Algebra 1/2
Algebra 1/2
is
made up of five instructional components: Introduction of the New
Increment,
Examples with Complete Solutions, Practice of the Increment, Daily
Problem
Set, and Cumulative Tests. Algebra 1/2 covers all topics normally
taught
in pre-algebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete
mathematics.
It is recommended for seventh-graders who plan to take first-year
algebra inthe eighth grade, or for eighth-graders who plan to take
first-year algebra
in the ninth grade. Algebra 1/2 represents the culmination of the
study
of pre-algebra mathematics.
Science
Physical science. This module
offers
a deep study of physical science with modern theories and
applications
into our real industry. The concepts and principles that students have
learnt
so far are being applied to explore the tremendous variety of
industrial
and economic benefits of our days. Students will advance deeper into
properties
of matter, motions and forces, conservation of energy, waves, nuclear
processes,
nuclear and fossil fuels, sound waves, electricity, magnetism.
Social Studies
Social Studies Grades 7
and 8 are studies of American History based upon the series of books by Joy Hakim, A History of US. The series includes the following books: The First Americans; Making Thirteen
Colonies; From Colonies to Country; The New Nation;
War, Terrible War; Reconstruction
and Reform; An Age of Extremes; and All the People.
This author teaches history through stories, true stories. Hopefully understanding the past will help
students make sense of the present.
Studies of
American
History based upon the series of books by Joy Hakim, A History of
US.
The series includes the following books: The First Americans;
Making
Thirteen Colonies; From Colonies to Country; The New
Nation;
War, Terrible War; Reconstruction and Reform; An Age of Extremes;
and
All the People. This author teaches history through stories, true
stories.
Hopefully understanding the past will help students make sense of the
present.