Grade 8

Math

In Grade 8 the student achieves mastery in . . .

Using formulas

Solving equations

Finding volume and surface areas of solid

figures—prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres

Basic geometry and geometric vocabulary—points, find height

Tables and graphs—their preparation and use

Use of Pythagorean Theorem—using right triangles

to find height and distance, finding hypotenuse of a

right triangle

Square roots

Use of positive and negative numbers

Application of learned knowledge comes through a

more advanced study of banking, tax investments,

mortgages, real estate (land and buildings), stocks and bonds, federal and sales taxes, and insurance (premiums and policies).

English

Sentence patterns and parts continue to be emphasized. Action and linking verbs are reviewed,

as well as verb tenses, conjugations, and progressive form, and the emphatic mood.

Diagraming concentrates on pronouns, adjectives, adverbs,

prepositional phrases, and sentence patterns.

The student continues to develop writing skills, which include topic sentences, outlining, and paragraph development.

He learns to recognize sentence fragments and run-on sentences and is guided in writing several short biographical sketches.

Social Studies

What was it like to be a sailor on one of Columbus’ ships,

or to be the first man to step onto the surface of the moon?

History seems to come alive with the “You are there” vignettes in this course.

Historical facts are presented in a way that personally involves the student

in the exciting events in American history.

Understanding of the subject matter is enhanced with time lines, maps, and activity questions

that require an understanding of the concepts and interpretation, as well as memorization of facts.

Science

This earth science introduces specific areas of study such as astronomy,

volcanology, topography, oceanography, meteorology, and mineralogy with proofs of the Creation.

Students learn about the perfection of God’s design for the universe.

Weather science is a fascinating study as part of this curriculum.

Word Building

The student will learn 780 spelling words as he learns to use the dictionary as a study tool.

Among these words are homonyms, antonyms, commonly misspelled words, Greek word parts,

and the words of Spanish and French origin.

Wise sayings that illustrate spelling rules are used throughout.

Basic Literature

The study guides include comprehension questions, a test, and a composition assignment for each book in the series.

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