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RELIGION |
Faith First; Liturgy and
Morality. RCL
Resources for Christian Living.
The objective of the eighth grade
course is to complete the student’s preparation to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation. A review of the Ten Commandments, the Seven Sacraments, and
prayer are stressed areas of study. Church history and liturgy are learned
to bring the student to a fuller faith in God. Morality lessons are a major
part of the year to prepare the student to live in today’s world.
The Catholic Vision
of Love, Level 8, is included to instill moral values. |
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ALGEBRA |
Algebra, Structure and
Method Book 1.
McDougal Littell.
The Algebra course continues
the study of the basics and expands to include two variable equations,
linear equation graphing, rational and irrational numbers and quadratic
functions. Problem solving using all math operations and functions is
incorporated into the lessons. |
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SCIENCE |
Earth Science,
Holt Rinehart Winston.
Students explore the major
concepts of earth and space science through experimentation, hands-on
activities, demonstrations, discussions, and lectures. Students are made
aware of the relationship of science to their daily lives. Scientific
Method is stressed as a problem solving strategy. |
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LANGUAGE
ARTS
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Literature, Silver Level
Prentice Hall
Emphasis is placed on a review of
reading skills and writing in the different areas of narration, description,
exposition, and persuasion. Classical literature is read and discussed.
Literary terms are studied and utilized.
Language Arts Today,
Classic Edition McGraw Hill
Course focus is on the basics of grammar
and incorporating them into the writing experience.
Vocabulary Workshop, Level
C Sadlier-Oxford
300 words are presented over
fifteen units of study to be practiced, defined, properly spelled and used
in an effort to increase the students working vocabulary.
We Write to Read,
Peterson Directed Handwriting Advanced Cursive
Improvement of skill
and fluency in letter formation is achieved through practice exercises in
slant, size, rhythm, and stroke control. |