Introduction to the Eighth Grade January 17, 2017

8th Grade Teaching Team Rachel Corwin Team Leader, French Joel Hager History, Middle East Nate Johnston Science, S.T.E.A.M. Susie Lewis Algebra Mark Luebbers English, Poetry

Other 8th Grade Teachers Elvira Carrillo Spanish Evan DiTullio Technical Theater Julia Joyce Instructional Specialist Ully Marin Studio Art Brittany Patterson Photography Esther Rose Vocal Lois Rust Musical Director Kaki Scheer Outdoor Education Kyle Scully Beginning Spanish Stephanie Wietmarschen Band

French and Spanish Equivalent of level 1 4 Language Skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing National language exams Country project given in the target language

History Skills Content Public Speech –Debate and Mock Trial Writing-How to write a thesis statement, utilizing primary/secondary documents, and constructing an annotated bibliography. EF (Executive Functioning)- planning, organizing, working memory, etc.) ________________________________ Content French and Indian War The Holocaust (Washington DC trip) Systems of Government/North Korea The American Revolution The American Civil War The Russian Revolution World War I and II Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

(* coordinated w/ History 8) English Literature: A Separate Peace Life of Pi To Kill a Mockingbird Short Stories and Poems *MAUS *Much Ado About Nothing (* coordinated w/ History 8) Close/Active Reading of Literature Literary Analysis in Discussion Writing Research, Expository and Personal Essays Grammar study through Error Recognition and Exercise Practice - Purdue University O.W.L Vocabulary study through active reading and research using databases and on-line resources - Oxford English Dictionary - Online Etymology Dictionary - Symbol Dictionary - Myth Encyclopedia - ArtStor

Science Energy Weather Mass, Volume, Density Chemistry Experimental Design Using and Interpreting Data

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Electronic Textbook by Prentice Hall Geometry Probability & Statistics Statistics Computer applications software Excel Fluid Math Problems of the Week OML Mathcounts UC Math Bowl Stock Market game

Washington, D.C. Oct. 17 - 20, 2017 Capitol tour Smithsonian Museums Holocaust Museum National Memorials Arlington National Cemetery Kennedy Center

Other 8th Grade Activities and Information 8th grade musical in November Sports Philosophy Everyone plays Teamwork and leadership skills Honor System

Special Goals of the 8th Grade Develop Leadership Skills Develop Research Skills Improve Time Management Skills Become an Independent Learner Character Development & Mission Skills 8th to 9th Transition