We are using Sadlier-Oxford Algebra 1 2010 edition and Fundamentals of Algebra 2009 edition.
We will be covering Linear Equations, Linear Inequalities, Relations and Functions, linear Functions, System of Linear Functions, Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials,Radical Equations,
Quadreatic Equations.
Language Arts
Writing: Writing is taught as a process that is based on the 6 Traits: ideas and content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the writing process and the various types of writing. Rubric scoring guides will be used to assess student writing.
Literature: Students will read critically, identify genre, conflict, resolution, mood, style, and theme. To prepare for high school, the students will learn to write a literary analysis with citations. There will be a variety of novels read in class.
Grammar: Usage and mechanics will be reinforced and reviewed.
Vocabulary: Vocabulary will be taught through Vocabulary Workshop (Sadlier-Oxford) and word lists from novels.
Science
The Science series we are using in 8th grade is Prentice Hall Science Explorer
Physical Science:
Motion, Forces and Energy
Chemical Building Blocks
Chemical Interactions
Social Studies
Eighth Grade Social Studies continues to exam the historical period from Civil War Reconstruction to the Present Day in American history. Students will examine significant events during this time period using a variety of methods.