Homeschool 8th Grade Full Curriculum: Individualized, STEM, and Project-Based 8
What's included
24 live meetings
22 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework is optional, but it is suggested students complete an additional 20-30 minutes daily of out of class assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 8
Looking for a fun, high-interest, and engaging learning group for your 8th grader? This course is individualized so each and every student is working on their own plan while still being able to learn with their peers. For over 10 years we have worked with homeschoolers in a microschool co-op Ms. Iman started. Our Kind Curriculum©️ is engaging, project-based, and sparks the wonder in our students. Our curriculum covers the following: 🗣️Language Arts Skills ➗ Math Skills 😁Social Emotional Skills 🎓 Leadership Skills 💸 Entrepreneurship 🔬STEM Skills ✍️Writing Skills 🧪Science Skills 📖Reading Comprehension Skills 🎨 Art Skills During this class students will be able to build connections and friendships with peers while having fun learning all the skills they need to know during 8th and 9th grade. Our courses are short and done with very small groups of learners so students can really have the chance to have the attention of the teacher and connect with other students. Each class covers the following Day 1: Math: 30 minutes of group fluency, minilessons, and Word Problems, 20 minutes of independent lessons where students work through fluency, concept development, and independent practice at their own pace with precise and supportive digital and teacher feedback. Day 2: English Language Arts and Writing Skills with minutes minilessons and discussions to include stories, reading comprehension skill building, videos, poetry, and Writing Assignments with feedback Day 3: Hands-on Project-Based Learning Activity and Individual Work Time to include Art, Social Studies, Science, and STEM projects. Projects will typically cover optional assignments from the book we are working on that week I pride myself on being a loving, engaging, and Kind teacher as do all of our teachers at Kind Academy. We value student opinions and like them to have a chance to interact with each other. Our teachers use hands-on props, videos, songs, and stories to engage with learners.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science Skills
Students will improve their social skills such as taking turns, asking questions, enjoying learning, and understanding themselves.
Students will also be more inspired to engage with nature, more observant, and typically more focused after our courses.
Syllabus
24 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Rigid Transformations
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
How Can You Benefit from Written Communication?
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What Is Science?
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Describe a translation or rotation of a shape using informal language
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Optional handouts will typically be given and can be opened in an app like Kami or a fillable pdf All students should have the following for classes pencils and pens a journal for writing paper art supplies like markers or crayons
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Nearpod
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I started a successful microschool in 2016 that promoted wonder based learning, hands on play, and high interest activities. Our proven curriculum has influences from Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf and other self directed educational philosophies. It has been published and used with high reviews from parents, schools, and co-ops.
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Live Group Course
$51
weekly or $408 for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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