BIBLE Eighth Grade 2006-2008
Into His Likeness: Through the Trinity, Personal Relationship with Jesus
and Practical Christianity
Explain the role of inspiration in the formation of
the Bible as it was written and preserved over thousands of years
Describe the concept of the Trinity and identify the
characteristic of each member
Understand the importance of faith, commitment and a
dynamic relationship with Jesus
Know the fundamental Seventh-day Adventist beliefs
Explain the importance of developing relationships
with others based on Christian values
Know how to apply Christian principles to your daily
life
LANGUAGE ARTS
Viewing
Determine the cause and effect of detailed answers to
extend the understanding of visual media
Use figurative language from visual media and answer
specific questions to demonstrate understanding
Listening
Analyze presentations by purpose
Analyze propaganda and argumentation
Develop study skills
Use specific strategies to understand confusing parts
of text; e.g. predict, clarify, question, and summarize
Read for comprehension and application
Speaking
Analyze the impact of media on consumers
Participate in group discussions; refine and use
cooperative group processes
Visually Representing
Create visual media to support a presentation
Model visual media techniques to show the impact on a
particular audience
Writing
Practice the writing process
Begin using characteristics of good writing
Continue enhancing the writing modes
Narrow the topic to achieve an appropriate focus
State main idea clearly in a cohesive one sentence
thesis
Write documents related to career development
Number and Operations
Use appropriate significant digits in calculations
Extend understanding of number operations to
irrational numbers
Know the definition of real numbers, set notation and
set operations
Algebra
Add and subtract matrices
Recognize slope and intercept relationships
Use information to determine whether situations are
functions
Recognize minimum and maximum values
Understand the properties of arithmetic and geometric
sequences
Develop an initial conceptual understanding of
different uses of variables
Identify functions as linear or nonlinear and
contrast their properties from tables, graphs or equations
Geometry
Find the surface area of various geometric shapes,
e.g. pyramids and cones
Find the volume of spheres using formula
Define objects by geometric properties
Recognize sine, cosine and tangent relationships with
respect to the right triangle
Measurement
Draw picture to assist in solving measurement
problems
Find the size of interior and exterior angles of
convex polygons using formula and protractor
Use appropriate significant digits in calculations
Convert temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius
Data Analysis and Probability
Determine the number of combinations from a given set
Make a box and whisker plot
SCIENCE
Life: Plants
Compare plant kingdom divisions in their structure
and function
Describe photosynthesis, cell respiration,
transportation, and transpiration
Describe plant reproduction
Describe types of plant tropisms and how plants adapt
Health: Consumer and Community Health, Teen Health Risks,
Diseases
Know how to locate and use community health resources
Identify community health organizations and agencies
Identify major teen health risks and how risks may be
reduced
Describe how life style pathogens, family history,
and other risk factors are related to the cause or prevention of disease
Identify the structure and function of bacteria and
viruses; explain how they transmit diseases
Describe personal and community health care practices
that result in prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable diseases
Explain how the immune system protects the body from
disease
Physical: Chemistry, Energy Forms, Work and Machines
Identify characteristics of a simple physical and
chemical changes
Describe the relationship between atoms, elements,
molecules, ions, and isotopes
Identify symbols of common elements and describe how
they are organized on the periodic table
Distinguish between compounds, mixtures, and type of
mixtures
Explain a chemical reaction and chemical bonds
Identify the make-up of the three types of radiation
Describe how nuclear fission and fusion are produced
Compare the properties of acids and bases
Explain how energy an change from one form to another
Explain the operation of a simple mechanical device and
its relation to work and power.
Earth: Creation, Evolution, Earths Age, Fossil Record,
Ecology
Distinguish between naturalistic evolution and
special creation
Identify several theories of origins and their basic
assumptions
Explain why The Story of the Flood is important to
creation
Describe
Describe the three views on the age of the earth
Compare the naturalistic interpretation of fossils
and creationist
Analyze impacts of human activity on the ecosystems
of the earth
Identify ways in which organisms react to changing
environments
Describe methods of conserving natural resources
Identify factors that cause species to become
endangered or extinct
Scientific Inquiry: May be included in each unit of study
Make observations
Ask questions or form hypotheses based on these
observations
Plan a simple investigation
Collect data from the investigation
Use the data collected from the investigation to
explain the results
Safely use and store tools and equipment
Service/Career Options
Explore ways to use Physical, Life, Health and/or
Earth Science to serve the community
Identify careers in areas of Science
SOCIAL STUDIES
History:
Identify how God has led in the past
Discuss attempts made to improve the lives of African
Americans during the Reconstruction era
Identify major inventors during the time of the
Industrial Revolution
Describe growth and development of the transportation
industry
Tell how industrial growth caused migration - rural
to urban areas
Study the causes and effects of the Spanish-American
War
Discuss the open-door policy in
Describe the development of the
Study the 17th, 18th, and 19th
Amendments
Explore the events and reasoning behind WWI
Trace the major events of WWI
Explore the new technology of war used during WWI
Explain the Treaty of
Describe the Great Migration of 1920
Discuss the roaring 20s and prohibition
Study the crash of the stock market and the Great
Depression
Study the rise of dictators in
Discuss the bombing of
Trace the major events of WWII
Study how atomic weapons were used to end the war
Explore how Soviet-American tensions shaped the cold
war
Discuss the US attempt to contain communism
Explore the civil rights movement
Discuss the age of flight
Discuss presidents from Nixon to the current
administration
Civics and Government
Explain relationship between rights and
responsibilities of citizens
Identify how a person becomes a citizen of the United
States
Evaluate policies, practices, and consequences of
Reconstruction, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
Describe the responsibilities of the US government to
its citizens
Describe various types of elections and explain ways
that citizens can participate in political parties, campaigns, and elections
Geography
Learn how to read topographic maps and interpret
their symbols
Describe how physical features influence
industrialization, urbanization, and population density in a nation
Explain how geography impacts international
relationships
Identify how climate affected different events in
history
Study climatic changes brought about by the
greenhouse effect, acid rain, air and water pollution, and depletion of the
ozone layer
Identify on maps the distribution of natural
resources
Economics
Explain how government has encouraged business
expansion
Discuss child labor, working conditions, and
laissez-faire policies toward big business and examine the labor movement
Evaluate how the characteristics of a market economy
have affected the economic development of the United States
Use charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams to compare
growth in national product, imports, exports, population growth, etc.
Individuals, Society, and
Culture
Understand the importance of developing a personal
relationship with Christ
Understand that Gods plan for the individual is to
engage in service to others
Understand how the daily life of Americans has
changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution
Describe how the Great Depression affected American
society
Discuss the changing roles of women during WWI and
WWII
Compare the adaptations of different immigrant groups
in the US. Bermuda and Canada
Identify solutions to problems that arise when
scientific advancements and social norms or values come into conflict
Show how religious leaders and the spiritual
awakening affect reforms from the 19th century to the present
Identify ways that Adventist organizations work to
improve life
TECHNOLOGY
Integrate advanced word processing skills into daily
assignments
Continue to advance in keyboarding skills
Know proper technology terms
Understand the equipment to access, process, retrieve
and communicate information
Incorporate database and spreadsheet components into
presentations
Integrate advanced use of electronic resources into
class assignments and presentations
Investigate technology-related occupations
Demonstrate a responsible, ethical use of technology
Understand the legal issues for using/accessing
software, music, etc.