8th Grade Full-Curriculum FLEX: Marking Period 4
This five part course covers the full 8th grade curriculum including Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies! Miss Sarah is certified in general and special education, with an emphasis on project-based and student-led learning.
Sarah Ponessa, M. Ed
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What's included
Homework
One homework assignment per subject, per week, will be assigned. Homework will take no more than 30 minutes per subject. Students will also work on a variety of projects both during class and outside of class. A calendar will be provided with due dates for book club reading and larger projects.Assessment
Students will be assessed through mini projects, experiments and weekly homework assignments. Students will also participate in game based assessments, Nearpods, Kahoots, Spelling Bees and reading circles.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Come join our full-curriculum learning pod for 8th grade! Learners will have the opportunity to study with the same certified teacher throughout the year, while cultivating relationships with their peers! Class videos will be posted Monday-Thursday each week, with chances for live individual help with Miss Sarah in the afternoons. Each week learners will have one homework assignment per subject. The homework will not be due until the following week. For example, math homework that is assigned Monday will be due the following Monday. Homework assignments will be due prior to class. All homework will be turned in through the classroom. Homework assignments should take no longer than 30 minutes per subject, per week. Each week will include all core subject areas as well as a special area project. Included in the curriculum will be 3 sciences experiments completed throughout the 6 weeks, 2 social studies projects, and writing will be integrated into all subject areas. **Although class does not meet live, there will be videos, student paced Nearpods and written lessons. Students will also complete projects that will be shared with the class. Students will also share writing samples for peer review. Monday: - Homeroom: Students will share what they did over the weekend and respond to a short writing prompt. New goals will be introduced for the week. - Math Lesson (new topic) - Math assignment Tuesday: - Spelling and Vocabulary - Grammar - Reading/Writing Wednesday: - Social Studies Reading and Lesson - Special Area project Thursday: - Science Lesson (new topic) - Conceptual understanding questions, visuals and examples - Experiment preparation and analysis Friday: - Math Mini Lesson (continued topic from Monday) - Math practice and game - Weekly Wrap-up: Students will be reminded of what goals we accomplished this week and the teacher will indicate where we may need to add more practice. If necessary, optional weekend practice will be provided. The following topics will be covered: Week 1: Math: Graphs, Functions and Sequences Language Arts: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Science: What is Work? Social Studies: Causes of World War II Week 2: Math: Graphing Equations with Slope Formula Language Arts: Introduction to Public Speaking - Formal and Informal Science: Work and Machines Social Studies: World War II in America Week 3: Math: Graphing Equations with y-Intercept Language Arts: Troublesome Words Science: Work and Machines Social Studies: Winning the War Week 4: Math: Solving Systems of Equations Language Arts: Research and Evidence Science: Alternative Energy Sources - Solar Energy Social Studies: Postwar America Week 5: Math: Parallel and Perpendicular Slopes Language Arts: Speeches Science: Alternative Energy Sources - Hydro Energy Social Studies: Expanding Civil Rights Week 6: Math: Solving Equations - Elimination vs Substitution Language Arts: Prewriting, Drafting, Revision and Editing Science: Alternative Energy Sources - Wind Energy Social Studies: Civil Rights Project Week7: Math: Outliers - Scatter Plots, Correlation Language Arts: Journal Writing Science: Work, Machines and Energy Project Social Studies: Civil Right Presentations All materials will be supplied through the class the Saturday before at noon EST. All assignments will be turned in through the classroom and will receive individual feedback. Students will also share work with other classmates to facilitate peer review skills.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the core standards for all subjects applicable to 8th grade. Students will leave class feeling confident in their abilities to complete age-level and grade-level appropriate tasks in math, language arts, science, social studies and social skills.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
Sources
Math worksheets, assessments and homework will be created and generated my Miss Sarah.
Social studies curriculum will Beast Academy be used as a curriculum guide. Students will also utilized short stories and articles, depending on the unit. Sources will include National Geographic, Smithsonian's History Explorer, Newsela and National Archives.
Social studies sources:
United Nations education Scientific and Cultural Organization: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/64
https://pixaby.com/photos/milky-way-galaxy-night-sky-stars-984050/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/man-nicolas-copernicus-astronomy-5660767/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/issac-newton-portain-vintage-393704/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/man-galileo-galilei-astronomer-5660768/
https://pixaby.com/photos/davinci-leonardo-rome-italy-europe-4670066/
Vector - Ancient or geocentric and modern or heliocentric solar system models vector infographic, education diagram by siberianart @ 123RF.com
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"Thirteen Colonies." Wikimedia Commons, 5 Dec. 2017, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:Thirteencolonies_politics.jp.
"New York Harbor." PICRYL, picryl.com/media/new-york-a-city-in-n-america-inhabited-by-english-and-dutch-subject-to-the-5a1a70.
"Wiliam Penn." Wikimedia Commons, 30 Oct. 2013, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:William_Penn,_Peace_Movement,_Pennsylvania_(presentation_window_--_Frederick.
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Science curriculum and resources will also be designed by Miss Sarah. Science will be hands on, include experiments and demonstrations, and interactive exploration.
Language arts resources and books can be found under the class listing materials. Discussions will be student driven and will also include literacy circle questions.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Moravian College
As a certified teacher, Miss Sarah is qualified to teach pre-k through grade 12 general education, special education as well as music education and Spanish. After graduating in 2016, Miss Sarah continued her education through professional development courses, conferences and giving presentations. Miss Sarah studied world views as well as music and politics to gain knowledge of different cultures, their values and their history.
Miss Sarah is a special education teacher certified to differentiate assignments based on student abilities. Additionally, Miss Sarah is certified in curriculum development and design for both general and special education.
In brick and mortar schools, Miss Sarah taught history of Ancient European and African cultures, traditions and music. Additionally, Miss Sarah taught a unit study on slavery, abolitionists, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Reviews
Live Group Class
$450
for 7 weeks7 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
