8th Grade Full Curriculum Homeschool Learning Pod: Marking Period 1
Class experience
US Grade 8
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! Classes will be held Monday-Friday each week with chances for individual help with Miss Sarah before or after each class. 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...
35 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1MathVariables, Coefficients, Terms and Constants - Collecting Like TermsLesson 2Language ArtsStoryline and CharactersLesson 3ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 4ScienceProperties of MatterLesson 5Social StudiesSix Elements of Geography and the Thirteen ColoniesWeek 2Lesson 6MathEvaluating Algebraic Expressions with Order of OperationsLesson 7Language ArtsWho/Whom, They're/Their/There, Your/You'reLesson 8ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 9ScienceProperties of MatterLesson 10Social StudiesThe Thirteen ColoniesWeek 3Lesson 11MathMulti-Step EquationsLesson 12Language ArtsPoint-of-View, NarratorLesson 13ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 14ScienceTypes of MatterLesson 15Social StudiesGeography ProjectWeek 4Lesson 16MathDecimals - Expansion and TerminationLesson 17Language ArtsCharacter TypesLesson 18ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 19ScienceTypes of MatterLesson 20Social StudiesThe French and Indian WarWeek 5Lesson 21MathExponents - Bases and PowerLesson 22Language ArtsSymbols and MetaphorsLesson 23ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 24ScienceChanges in MatterLesson 25Social StudiesCauses of the American RevolutionWeek 6Lesson 26MathNegative ExponentsLesson 27Language ArtsPlot Structure and ForeshadowingLesson 28ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 29ScienceChanges in MatterLesson 30Social StudiesThe Declaration of IndependenceWeek 7Lesson 31MathScientific NotationLesson 32Language ArtsCharacter DialogueLesson 33ReadingAnimal Farm by George OrwellLesson 34ScienceMatter ProjectLesson 35Social StudiesThe Constitution and the Bills of Rights
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.
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.
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
When experiments are planned, parents will be notified of all supplies and given the option to be supervise.
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 https://www.123rf.com/photo_16465213_ancient-or-geocentric-and-modern-or-heliocentric-solar-system-models-vector-infographic-education-di.html?vti=o6wjpmfirfi4hz5tn3-1-7 "US and British Flag" © NATALIA OMELCHENKO / 123rf.com https://www.123rf.com/ stock-photo/152043274.html?sti=mr7nww7890n8f6n9t4|&mediapopup=152043274 "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. Stymetz_Lamb,_J._%26_R._Lamb_Studio,_New_York,_c._1908,_ _glass,_lead,_wood_-_ Brooklyn_Museum_-_DSC09493 JPG. "New England Town Common" ® WANGKUN JIA / 123rf.com https:// www.123rf.com/stock-photo/colonial_schoolhouse_new_england. html?oriSearch=colonial+schoolhouse&sti=m9uejmawc2echpak00 [&mediapopup=142833189 Slave's quarters in an old plantation house in Louisiana © ontheraks /123rf.com https://www. 123rf.com/stock-photo/slave_plantation. html?oriSearch=cotton+plantation&sti=mzxIrfncvh13ayfqe%7C&mediapopup= 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.
Teaching is not just a profession for me; it’s my true calling, igniting a passion that fills me with immense joy. Over the span of 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding a diverse array of learners, both in-person and virtually. Recognizing...
Group Class
$600
for 35 classes5x per week, 7 weeks
90 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-18 learners per class