8th Grade Information and Updates
8th Grade Academic Updates
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Science
In January, students will be learning about Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion. Students will create a video to demonstrate their understanding of the laws with real world examples.
Math
Algebra - This month in Algebra 1, students will be learning how to solve systems of equations using graphing, substitution, and elimination methods. To track their progress, they will take an open-note quiz each week.
8th Grade Math - This month, students will review proportional relationships and explore linear relationships. They will compare proportional relationships by analyzing their equations, tables, and graphs. Students will learn how to interpret the intercept and slope of a graph. Students will also apply the concept that a graph represents all solutions of an equation. Progress will be assessed through one quiz and a unit test.
Language Arts
Language Arts classes are reading the Dystopian novel The Giver. They are recording key ideas and writing questions to help prepare for their written assessment when we finish the novel.
Social Studies
In Mr. P's classes, students are working on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States of America, The Bill of Rights, Government and its' branches and learning about some presidents such as Washington, Lincoln, Hamilton, and Jefferson. They have been assessed by doing worksheets related with videos, activities and readings done in class.
In Ms. Yoce's class, students will be able to analyze the foundational principles of the United States government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the contributions of key individuals, by engaging in research, collaborative discussions, and projects that demonstrate their understanding of how these elements shaped the nation's democratic foundation. They will work on a program called iCivics and Cornell notes when there is an educational video about the unit.