Language Arts
- Study English grammar rules appropriate for 8th grade.
- Take accurate notes from written and verbal sources
- Continue study of Grammar
- Write essays that describe, persuade, narrate, compare, and contrast.
- Read increasingly complex literature.
- Analyze fiction for basic elements as well as author's purpose, symbolism, style and bias
- Revise and edit own writing
- Compare and contrast various styles of writing
- Recite memorized poetry or speeches or participate in some form of public speaking
- Spell all vocabulary words accurately
- Analyze words for origin, roots, suffices and prefix
- Read non-fiction for content
Math
This year students continue building on these areas in preparation for HS
- Understand the Real Number System
- Convert decimals, fraction, percents and apply to word problems
- Use the rectangular coordinate system
- Expand on knowledge of basic geometric terminology
- Use Pythagorean Theorem
- Compare and contrast mean, median, mode and range
- Use negative numbers in various basic operations
Algebra
- Understand the use of variables
- Study the properties of the Real Number System including radicals
- Solve simple equations and inequalities
- Set up and solve word problems using multiple variable(s)
- Understand the order of operations when using the symbols of inclusion
- Study exponential notation and the laws for working with exponents and their uses
- Study polynomials and their uses in expressions and equations
- Graph and solve linear equations using points, slope and intercepts
- Solve systems of equations in two variables
- Solve equations with rational algebraic expressions
- Extend the four basic operations to include radical expressions
- Learn the quadratic formula and how it is used
- Study quadratic equations and functions
Geometry
- Define and apply basic geometric terminology
- Define two and three-dimensional geometric figures and utilize their properties
- Understand and apply various forms of reasoning
- Generate theorem proofs based upon definitions, postulates and previous theorem
- Apply definitions, theorems and postulates to unknowns in geometric figures
- Apply ratios, proportions and trigonometric rations to geometric problems
Science
Any General Science can be studied. Grades 7 and 8 combine all general science and give a basic introduction to advanced science.
Social Studies
- Describe the compromises made in the development and acceptance of the U.S. Constitution
- Analyze the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, compared to other similar documents
- Compare and contrast the duties and responsibilities of the three branches of federal and state government
- Describe the federal and state law making process
- Analyze and compare Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and demonstrate ways to put responsibility of citizenship into action
- Illinois Constitution
Fine Arts - Music
- Increase participation at the individual level
- Expand understanding of music notation in transcription
- Identify specific names bass patterns
- Identify harmony patterns in accompaniment
- Explore instrumental music applications
Fine Arts - Visual Arts
- Explore art history pertinent to grade level curriculum
- Solve designing problems using color schemes selected from the color wheel
- Utilize fantasy as a means of expression in works or art
- Identify and use analogous, complimentary and monochromatic colors
- Organize a presentation inspired by the style of the artist
- Complete a year-long sketch book project
Fine Arts - Performing Arts
- Expand skills in role play
- Explore creative self expression through movement
- Rehearse and perform music, theater, dance or public speaking
Physical Fitness
- Demonstrate specific skills in basketball, football, softball, soccer, volleyball and badminton
- Demonstrate specific skills in track and field events
- Use equipment properly and safely
- Participate cooperatively and ethically in competitive activities
Foreign Language
- Contribute to group discussion
- Demonstrate presentation skills
- Describe some customs and cultural traditions
- Write a report, skit or story
Life Skills
- Cooking/Foods Nutrition and the food pyramid
- Meal planning on a budget including maintaining and balancing a checkbook
- Sewing Design and complete an original garment
- Research fabric arts and make a presentation
- Carpentry Design and execute a project combining materials
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