Jeanne in MN Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I did a search for 8th grade schedules and can't find any. I know some have to be posted here! Anyone care to share? The following is what I have so far: Math-Math-U-See pre-algebra LA-Rod and Staff grammar, Igniting Your Writing, literature History-SOTW II, MOH II Geography-Around the World in 180 Days ScienceChemistry-wish Jeannie Fulbright's book would be ready by fall! Guitar lessons Would like to include: Mapping the World With Art Finish Music Ace Deluxe Any comments, thoughts, ideas, critiques would be welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Grade 8 will be my last year homeschooling (I think)! Saxon algebra 1 w/ Art Reed CLE LA 8 CLE reading 8 LL&C 8 CPO Life Science w/ Thinkwell Bio videos SOTW 4 w/ PH America IEW US History V2 and/or SICC B Spanish ?? - continue w/ SfC A & another computer program RS or VLS ?? Daily Paragraph Editing or Editor in Chief (have both) Child's History of Art 1/wk Bible - ?? have a bunch of resources but not sure EFTRU cards or Vocabulary for the High School Student (have both, may do both) Guitar Edited May 17, 2010 by MIch elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Here is our proposed schedule for next year: 8-9 M-F Oak Meadow Civics 9-10:30 M-W Oak Meadow 8 Science Th-F Runkles Geography 10:30-12 M-W MCT Laguage (grammar, vocab, and writing) Th-F TOG y4 literature and MCT poetry 12-1 M-F Lunch 1-2 M-F Electives at the PS 2-4 M-F After school activities (football, track, chess, engineering) 6-7 M-F Discovering Mathematics 2A+B 7-8 M-Th Second Form Latin F Latin Quiz and Thinking Toolbox 8-9 M-Th Independent Reading Civics, science, geography, and ps electives are his choice as well as the after school activities. It seems like a long day to me but he looks at it as having from noon to 6:00, the best part of the day, as his free time. He is doing things that he wants to do during that time. If it were up to me, I would do either civics or geography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 This year my 8th grader did: BSGFAA with everyone Saxon 1/2 Apologia Physical Science TOG II R&S English IEW"s Medieval Writing SWR VFTCR Henle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Math: Via TPS (The Potter's School) Algebra I Science: Via TPS - Apologia Physical Science History: History Odyssey Middle Ages Literature: LL from LOTR, reading list via TWTM Grammar: AG season 3 Composition: Laurel Tree Tutortials - Intro to Composition Spanish: Getting Started with Spanish & Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day He'll do geography and drawing once per week, and we'll try to sqeeze in spelling (he needs it) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 we are just finishing 8th this year - so here is what we have done: math: Saxon 1/2 science: Apologia Physical history: BF Early American and World Jr high geography: Around the World in 180 Days language arts: Spelling Power, Word Roots, Editor in Chief, Queen's LL for Secondary Child vol 2, AG's Literary Essays music: BF History of Classical plus piano art: Artistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Next year, dd 13/8th will do this: Math: CD Alg 1 Spanish: Spanish 2 (10th grade class) at PS on T, W, F English: TPS English 1 (+ more vocab & lit) Logic: TPS Prepositional Logic & Apologetics US History & Lit: History of US, TTC Early American lectures LL American + a few more novels Science: Human Anatomy (Bio EL Unit 8, PH Human Body, Thinkwell) Music: Piano, CYT Daily Bible reading Community Service: Sunday school teacher, worship team, Portland Rescue Mission, NW Children's Outreach Edited May 16, 2010 by Beth in SW WA more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 We are just finishing 8th grade. We did: Math - Life of Fred Beginning Algebra Latin - Lingua Latina Greek - EG I and II Writing/Grammar - CW Diogenes Chreia (not finished, though) History - TOG year 3/4 Literature - my own list of lit from Civil War - Modern Times Through co-op and our own classical studies he also read Antigone, learned some Greek history, read half of the Odyssey ... we watched some Teaching Company lectures for science, and they did science experiments at co-op ... they learned about drama and performed A Christmas Carol and are still working on Much Ado ... We also did First Lego League (robotics). And we did a teeny tiny bit of Harmony Fine Arts' art/music appreciation program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 My ds will be an 8th grader next year. My plan so far is... Pre-Algebra (Teaching Textbook) at co-op Literature (Bob Jones) at co-op Beginning Japanese IEW U.S. History-based Writing Phonetic Zoo spelling Winston Grammar Brimwood Press history, followed by our own world history review using Take Me Back Bible - Old Testament (hoping to use Christian Schools International text; I ordered it to check it out) Science and art will be combined in a co-op class; I will supplement at home with Milestones in Science kit Supplemental: Quick Thinks Math Math Detective logic puzzles Alice computer programming Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanine in TX Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 8th grade next school year Saxon Algebra I R & S Grammar 8 & Editor in Chief R & S Reading Comprehension & Lightning Lit 8 Wordly Wise & Jensen's Vocabulary Spanish at coop and Henle Latin Traditional Logic I All American History - Vol 2 Physical Sciecne at coop Extracurricular - Girl Scouts, Piano, Track, NSBE Jr, and Jack & Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 In the fall: Sonlight Core 200 Apologia Physical Science Saxon Algebra Traditional Logic I Write Shop Rod and Staff Grammar Henle Latin Rosetta Stone French extras: Civil Air Patrol, church teen singing group, folk music club, taekwondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 8th grade is in my signature.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 For my rising 8th grader: History - All American History 2; The Teaching Company; supplements (still choosing books and videos) Science - Apologia Biology with supplements (still working on those); Apologia Marine Biology as a secondary (interest only) class Math - Finish CD Algebra 1; then ?? Language arts - MCTLA Level 5; with a focus on the writing Literature - Book club; DS reads a lot so I am not going to plan lots of books but will choose a couple for him to study in depth Spanish - still deciding Extras: Philosophy, drums, Boy Scouts (he wants to obtain Eagle by March 2011 so we will focus on leadership and the Eagle project), 4H, small group bible study for teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca77 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Here's what my 8th grader will be doing: Math-BJU pre-algebra (online) Writing-IEW SICC B Grammar-Cozy Grammar 1 Spelling-Spelling Workout H Vocab.-Vocab. Cartoons Typing-Typing Instructor Deluxe Literature-SL Core 100 Science-Noeo Chem.lll History-(with everyone)-U.S. using VP cards w/Hakim and Kingfisher Bible-(with everyone)-VP Act-Rev.cards w/ all the Bible reading/scripture memory using Desiring God's Fighter Versus/catechism using Traing Hearts Teaching Minds Logic-Fallacy Detective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Grade 8 will be my last year homeschooling (I think)! Saxon algebra 1 w/ Art Reed CLE LA 8 CLE reading 8 LL&C 8 CPO Life Science w/ Thinkwell Bio videos SOTW 4 w/ PH America IEW US History V2 and/or SICC B Spanish ?? - continue w/ SfC A & another computer program RS or VLS ?? Daily Paragraph Editing or Editor in Chief (have both) Child's History of Art 1/wk Bible - ?? have a bunch of resources but not sure EFTRU cards or Vocabulary for the High School Student (have both, may do both) Guitar In some board searching yesterday regarding history curricula, I ran across your thread from last summer where you were deciding between TOG2 and BJU! :001_smile: What is PH America? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy in WA Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 My 8th grader is doing: Math: Life of Fred Algebra I and Chalkdust Elementary Algebra (depending on her mood) Language Arts: IEW/Easy Grammar History:Shakespeare Conquest and Keys of Liberty (TJEd classes) Science: Marine Biology class She also volunteers at Fort Nisqually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I always enjoy these threads. I think I posted 8th grade plans once before, but we have now quite drastically changed our plans. For now, we're planning on: RCA Humanities I RCA Latin 2 Henle OSU German 1 Algebra or Geometry depending on how the AoPS Intro to Algebra class goes this summer (don't know what we've gotten her into yet!) and we'll either have her taking math with RCA or continue with AoPS. RCA uses Lial's for Algebra and they have a Euclidean Geometry course that looks very good. Considering 3 science options: RCA Physical Science, Apologia Biology on her own or with Virtual Homeschool Group, or Biology with a local co-op if it fits with our schedule. Vocabulary for the College Bound Student and SAT Question of the Day Draw Squad if we can get around to it. Extracurriculars: Swim team in the summer, piano and dance year round (we are probably going to have to stop violin as it is just too much with the demands of her dance classes). I'm not sure how this much online coursework will be for her. This year, she's loved her online classes, and I feel like it's been a good thing for her. But we'll just have to take a wait and see approach with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Ack! Nevermind. Still revising. Edited May 16, 2010 by dragons in the flower bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Our most basic plan thus far: Math~ Chalk Dust Algebra (last 3 chapters) then onto Chalk Dust Geometry Language Arts~Vocabulary-Magic Lens/ Royal Fireworks Press Lightning Literature (LL) Gr. 8 then onto 9th grade selections Grammar-undecided Writing-my program Science~Continue on with conceptual Physical Science Explorations, Hewitt History~Continue reading K12 series Human Odyssey, vol.2 & 3 Continue Physical World Geography I would also like to read some "political" novels in addition to LL 8 and do a unit government/civics/philosophy and economics. Extras~ Cambridge Latin Piano Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 In some board searching yesterday regarding history curricula, I ran across your thread from last summer where you were deciding between TOG2 and BJU! :001_smile: What is PH America? That wasn't ME! I looked at TOG years ago and decided that it wasn't for us. Prentice Hall America - Calvert School uses it for grade 8. Not that we use Calvert School, but I do like many of their materials (as with SL and others too, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That wasn't ME! I looked at TOG years ago and decided that it wasn't for us. Prentice Hall America - Calvert School uses it for grade 8. Not that we use Calvert School, but I do like many of their materials (as with SL and others too, lol). Oops! You're right! Sorry for the confusion! I'm looking at 8th grade Modern history texts and will take a look at PH. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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