Welcome to Our Eighth Grade School Box!

The Eighth Grade School Box from SchoolhouseTeachers.com is an essential stepping stone in preparing your student for the transition to high school. Tailored specifically for eighth graders, this comprehensive program offers:

  • Advanced Middle School Curriculum: In-depth guides for each core subject, addressing the rigorous academic requirements of eighth grade.
  • Preparation for High School: The curriculum is structured to bridge the gap between middle school and high school, ensuring students are well-prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.
  • Record-Keeping with Applecore: With membership, you get access to Applecore, a system perfect for tracking academic progress, managing GPAs, and generating report cards, which is crucial for high school preparation.

This program not only covers all necessary academic areas but also equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful high school experience.

 

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Click on the subject below for Curriculum Guide and Courses.

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Does the Eighth Grade School Box cost extra?

No! All the content you need is included with any SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership.

Is this a physical box of materials shipped to my home?

The Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Box is a set of online materials, including downloadable .pdf files, streaming videos, and other resources that are available immediately upon purchase of a SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership. There is no physical box of materials to store, no shipping cost, and no delay while waiting for materials to arrive.

What’s in the Eighth Grade School Box?

✓ A curriculum guide for each subject that correlates objectives with the SchoolhouseTeachers.com Scope and Sequence
✓ Weekly checklists to keep you on track
✓ Daily checklists that guide you – and your student – through each activity
✓ Direct links to the SchoolhouseTeachers.com courses and resources you need by the week
✓ All the additional suggested materials for the year listed in one place, like art supplies and notepaper
✓ Links to additional SchoolhouseTeachers.com resources for those days you want to spend more time on a topic your kids love

What will my child learn when we follow the Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Guides?

Please check the SchoolhouseTeachers.com Scope and Sequence for a full list of the skills covered at each grade level. Here is just a sample of the topics your child will explore this year in eighth grade:

  • Math: Algebra I includes linear equations, graphing, inequalities, equations, polynomials, factoring exponential expressions
  • English/Language Arts:
    • Literature: expand knowledge of prominent and classic authors; analyze, evaluate, and critique literature; identify farce, satire, soliloquies, and asides; compare and contrast tragedy and comedy
    • Composition: continue to write for various purposes, use quotations appropriately, identify and include credible sources, create multimedia presentations
    • Grammar: progressive tenses of verbs, participles, various moods, phrasal, italics and quotation marks, in-depth study of specific parts of speech
  • Spelling: lists derived from scripture, literature, and famous speeches
  • Science: Physical Science includes an overview of the study of chemistry, physics, geography, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy
  • History – Traditional: Post-World War II to present, Cold War, Korean War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, Gulf War, rights of Americans, British Empire, Republic of China, Middle East, European Union
  • History – Classical: French and Indian War, American Revolution, Industrial Revolution, immigration, prominent historical figures and inventors of the time period, Cold War, Korean War, Russian history, missionaries’ lives and struggles, British Empire, Apartheid
  • Social Studies/Geography: continental features, capitals of Asia and Africa, impact of technology, cultural heritage
  • Art: elements of design, creating art by following examples, expressionism, cubism, art deco, pop art, study of famous artists

May I see a sample of a curriculum guide?

Sure! Each curriculum guide has the same basic layout, designed to save you time and effort. Please click on the image for a larger view.

Do I have to use Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Guides for every subject?

Absolutely not! You can choose the subject guides you need from the Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Box. Choose curriculum guides from across multiple grades to match your student’s skills and interests, combine guides for some subjects with individual SchoolhouseTeachers.com courses of your choice in other subject areas, or customize using resources from one of our Focused Learning Centers. Flexible options help you meet your individual needs! **Always follow your state’s requirements**

Is the Eighth Grade School Box included with my membership?

The Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Box, complete with all the curriculum guides and resources you need to successfully teach a full year of eighth grade skills, is automatically available as part of membership in SchoolhouseTeachers.com. We have several membership options to choose from, and every membership includes access to hundreds of courses, a huge selection of streaming videos, full World Book libraries, and dozens of additional tools and resources for your entire family!