Description

What's Included

The following materials are included with the 8th grade package:

Additional Materials Recommended

The following items are needed to complete the 8th grade coursework:

A note on MyLab Math with Prealgebra: While the basic answer key is in the back of the textbook, the publisher offers an online resource called MyLab Math which contains helpful tools such as instructional videos, a detailed solution manual, and the digital textbook. You can check it out with Pearson’s free 14 day trial and then upgrade through the platform for $60 if you find it helpful!

The course ID for students not enrolled in Oak Meadow’s distance learning school is oakmeadow45189. If you are enrolling with Oak Meadow, your teacher will provide your complimentary access code prior to your start date.

Please note that Oak Meadow course assignments are not loaded into MyLab Math nor does it tie into an Learning Management System. The MyLab Math platform is supplementary and not required to complete the course.

8th Grade Curriculum Overview

View samples of our 8th grade curriculum here.

In English students read a variety of classic novels while studying vocabulary drawn from the reading. Lesson work concentrates on grammar and composition skills. Weekly assignments in writing grammar and usage provide ample practice for the student preparing to enter high school.

The eighth grade social studies curriculum introduces students to the concepts of civics through a study of the champions of freedom government systems and economics. Students get step outside their usual homeschool environment to witness their local government in action explore issues affecting their state and become aware of national issues. This experiential approach to understanding social issues includes practical activities such as community service projects and interviewing local community leaders. Students are encouraged to learn how to make a difference on a local level by learning more about the people and businesses in their area.

The science curriculum focuses on the principles of physical science including mass matter force energy sound light color electricity magnetism and mechanics. In order to prepare students for more advanced science emphasis is placed on using objective observation skills incorporating scientific terminology when writing and demonstrating careful methodology and data collection. Assignments require students to conduct experiments perform mathematical calculations analyze their findings and support conclusions with evidence. Lab investigations (included in a separate lab manual) guide students in actively exploring concepts related to chemical reactions forces and interactions energy waves and engineering design.

In this PreAlgebra course, students will develop the skills and understanding to prepare them for Algebra 1. They will practice skills using self-corrected exercise sets in preparation for chapter tests that gauge their grasp of the material. Activities provide varied opportunities to explore applications of the lesson concepts. This course is organized into 36 lessons that correspond with the 10 chapters in the textbook.

8th Grade projects, crafts, and activities include: