The chemistry block explored the nature of living substances, especially those that are eaten for nourishment. The course looked at the differences and similarities among carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The block began with a look at varying types of sugars, including glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose and artificial sweeteners. The...
[read more]8th Grade Physics completes a three-year sequence of experimental investigations into several areas of Physics. In 8th grade, we revisited and deepened our understanding of thermal effects (especially identifying and differentiating conduction, convection and radiation as the three methods of warming/cooling), visual physics (especially...
[read more]The world geography block began with a review of the seven continents and their physical land formations. The class heard about the geography of Asia with a concentrated look at China, India and Russia. The students learned the locations of the most famous mountain ranges, deserts, steppes, rivers and lakes in Asia. The class heard about...
[read more]The Age of Revolution block began with a look at the impact of the Reformation and the Elizabethan Age on European culture and ways of thinking. Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans held these “reform” ideals when they left for the New World. Whether it was out of desperation, entrepreneurship or a sense for adventure, the early settlers...
[read more]The young adolescent lives in a state of constant change. Every day teenagers must deal with new physical, emotional and intellectual challenges that can help them to grow and develop into healthy, mature adults. Beginning with the Age of Revolutions, the 8th grade curriculum presents subjects that reflect the modern world's fast pace of...
[read more]8th grade students have reached the culmination of the grade school experience. Their sharpened observational skills and growing critical faculties are preparing them for their transition to the heavy focus on conceptual reasoning and discursive exploration of topics in high school. The 8th grade curriculum explores connections in...
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