HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL GRADE 8 CURRICULUM OUTLINE 2016 - 2017 Mrs. Neri and Mr. Scatozza
HOLY ANGELS SCHOOLGRADE 8
CURRICULUM OUTLINE2016 - 2017
Mrs. Neri and Mr. Scatozza
Religion/Family StudiesBible and Various Texts Used
The following virtues will be discussed:⦿ Hospitality⦿ Thankfulness⦿ Peacemaking⦿ Charity⦿ Courage⦿ Love⦿ Forgiveness⦿ Justice⦿ Compassion⦿ Faithfulness
Language
⦿ Strands in Language according to Ministry of Education:● Reading● Writing● Oral and Visual Communication● Media Literacy
Reading Program facilitated by What in the World Current Events Subscription - Provides comprehension, inferencing, discussion opportunities
Math: Mathpower 8
⦿ Strands in Math according to Ministry of Education● Number Sense and Numeration● Measurement● Data Management and Probability● Patterning and Algebra● Geometry and Spatial Sense
Science and TechnologyText: Investigating Science and Technology 8Online Assignments: Ontario Education Resource
Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed)Online Experiments: Explore Learning: Gizmos
Units Covered this year: Cells, Fluids, Water Systems, Structures (time permitting)
One strand will be reinforced with a Scientist in the School Presentation (2nd/3rd Term based on - availability)
History
⦿ Sources: History 8, primary source documents⦿ Online Assignments: Ontario Education
Resource Bank (Ont. Min of Ed.)
Term 1: Pre & Post Confederation of Canada
Term 2: 1890s – 1914 lead up to WWI
Geography
⦿ Sources: Geography 8, other resources⦿ Online resources: Ontario Education Resource
Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed.)
Term 1: Global Settlement Patterns (Basic map skills)
Term 2: Economic Development and Quality of Life
Physical Education Health (Wed/Fri) Program comprised of:
- Fundamental Movement Competence Skills and Physical Fitness
Proper attire to participate: shoes, shorts, t-shirt
All students are encouraged to give their full effort at all times. Significant portion of mark given to participating in program frequently with enthusiasm.
Health Sources: OPHEA Handbook grade 8Online Resources: Ontario Education Resources
Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed.)
Strands covered: Living Skills (Teaching: Critical Thinking Skills,
Interpersonal Skills)
Healthy Living (Teaching: Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, and Growth and Development
Homework Any unfinished classroom work is to be taken
home, completed and returned for self and/or teacher evaluation. If a student is absent, s/he should be responsible for any missed work.
Students must use the agenda system to record any pertinent homework, information and reminders. Please review it frequently!!!
School Uniform:Please remind your son and daughters that when
they are at school they are required to wear a school uniform of blue pants and a white top. (JEANS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE as part of the school uniform!)
Students must also wear a white shirt (with sleeves) or blouse. Students are not to wear non uniform sweaters, hoodies on top of their white shirts during class time (exception: school sweaters)
Google ClassroomWe are going to use Google Classroom
frequently as a teaching tool in the classroom
What will it be used for this year:- announcements -messages to
students and parents- forms- course content (information in each subject area)
What does it look like?
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Should you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school so we can arrange a time to discuss any concerns you may have.