What's included:
- 8th Grade Civics Coursebook - Digital
- 8th Grade Civics Teacher Manual - Digital
- 8th Grade English Coursebook, Third Edition - Digital
- 8th Grade English Teacher Manual, Third Edition- Digital
- 8th Grade Physical Science Coursebook - Digital
- 8th Grade Physical Science Lab Manual - Digital
- 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher Manual - Digital
- 100 Ways to Improve Your Composition and Creative Writing - Digital
Please note that math is not included in this digital curriculum package because Oak Meadow does not have a license to offer Saxon Algebra 1/2 digital. It is only available in print format.
Additional Materials Required:
The following materials will be used alongside the digital curriculum and may only available in print format.
- Saxon Pre-Algebra Homeschool Kit
- English Manual for Middle School - Digital
- Oak Meadow blank journal (1)
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Before The Ever After by Jaqueline Woodson
- The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas
- Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Baseball in April and Other Stories by Gary Soto
- The Elements of Style
- 8th Grade Physical Science Lab Kit
- Saxon Pre-Algebra Solutions Manual
- Compass and Protractor Set
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.
Projects, crafts, and activities include:
- Evaluate a Supreme Court ruling
- Participate in a community service project
- Interview a member of the fire department
- Write a science fiction story
- Create your own radio or television advertisement
- Research hybrid vehicles
