8th Grade Topics
Religion/Confirmation
· Study of the latter old testament and the Gospels
· Relating Bible stories to student’s lives
· Practice in leading class devotions
· Practice in leading class prayer.
· Study of the ten commandments, baptism, Lord’s Prayer, Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Supper.
Algebra
· Thorough, comprehensive coverage of all aspects of algebra
· Algebraic tools
· Functions, equations, inequalities
· Graphing linear and non-linear equations
· Systems of Equations and inequalities
· Quadratic equations
· Exponents and exponential functions
· Geometric skills
· Radical expressions
· Polynomials
· Rational expressions and functions
· Defining variables, writing variable expressions and equations
· Technology in math
· Applications to real-world
· More intense than 8th grade math course
Science
· The earth resources including minerals mineral mixtures and energy
· Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
· Weathering, erosion and deposition.
· Oceanography
· Weather and climate
· Astronomy
· The human body; nervous system and reproductive system
Language
· Continued study of grammar and its correct usage in the English language
· Parts of speech and correct usage in writing
· Mechanics and punctuation
· Increased vocabulary and spelling skills
· Learning how to research, prepare and write a research paper
· Learn various styles of writing
Literature
· Increased reading comprehension.
· Identifying the key parts of a story.
· Learning to read for enjoyment.
· Study of different genres.
· Learning the importance of character development and setting a story.
· Exploration of different themes in literature.
· Sharing thoughts, likes and dislikes of books with other students through reading journals.
American History
· Study of American history from the exploration to present time.
· Chronological events for this time period.
· The American Constitution.
· Key Characters who influenced. America’s progress.
· American Government.
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