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In this survey course, basic physical, human, political and cultural characteristics of the world's countries are introduced. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a new appreciation for the wonders of creation and the responsibilities that God has given to His people to care for His world.
As well as a variety of short stories and poetry, 8th graders read novels including Ben-Hur, The Giver, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary-building are a part of these literature units. Students study drama through reading The Miracle Worker and produce their own short plays. They critically view a movie, Into the Barrens, and write a movie review. Grammar study strengthens foundational skills for speaking and writing.
| Science - Space & Earth |
2 semesters | Students will investigate God's perfect creation of the heavens and the earth. Major topics include composition and function of earth's oceans, atmosphere, geology, and land forms and study of the solar system. Upon completion, the students will understand the order and reality of God's design for our earth's systems and its relationship to the solar system.
Algebra I is the study of variables and their role in formulating algebraic statements. Students will solve and graph variable expressions, variable equations, and variable inequalities. They will also discover how these equations and inequalities can help solve real life problems as they use them to solve story problems. Students will mainly deal with linear equations and inequalities, but will be introduced to quadratic functions. Graphing calculators will be introduced. Exponential, polynomial and rational functions will also be explored.
| Bible - The Day Of The Lord |
2 semesters | Students will gain a basic familiarity with the covenant relationship God made with his people and how that relationship was affected through the history of the Old Testament from the time of the divided kingdom through the exile of Judah. Students will also apply lessons learned from Israel and Judah's covenant history to their own commitment to and relationship with God.
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