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8th Grade Curriculum Overview

8th Grade Curriculum

A Unified View of Core Academics and Connection Offerings

Core Academic Subjects

Language Arts

Focuses on Literature & Comprehension (strategies, genre analysis, and critical reading), Writing Skills (grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling, and strategic development), Listening, Speaking, Viewing, Vocabulary acquisition, and Advanced Accessing Information/Reference Skills.

Mathematics

Includes Algebra (foundational concepts and problem-solving), Geometry (understanding geometric concepts from an algebraic perspective), Computation, Estimation, Number Relationships, Probability, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics.

Science (Physical Science)

Detailed study of Matter & Energy (characteristics, transformations, and conservation), Motion & Forces (Principles of Force, Motion, Gravity, and Waves), Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism, and the application of the Characteristics of Science.

Social Studies (Georgia Studies)

Covers Historical Context from Native American Cultures through the Post World War II era and Civil Rights Movement, focusing on Modern Georgia, Civic and Economic Understandings, and integrating Information Processing Skills and Geographic Understanding.