Grades 6th - 8th

Pedagogical Overview

    • Math: Percent, beginning algebra and negative numbers, ratios, proportions, geometric drawing with instruments and proofs and business math

    • Literature and Grammar: Advanced grammar, descriptive compositions, expository writing, spelling, biographies, the Roman Empire and Medieval literature, research methods and report writing

    • Science: Mineralogy, physics (acoustics, electricity, magnetism, optics and heat), beginning astronomy, continuation of garden and nature studies

    • Performing Arts and Music: Class play, choral singing (elective), theater (elective), song writing (elective)guitar, violin, or ukulele.

    • Art: Geometry with compass/ruler, painting, clay relief modeling, woodcarving.

    • Spanish: Reading and translation of stories.

    • Handwork: Pattern making and 3-D construction

    • History and Social Studies: The Roman Empire and Medieval history

    • Geography: World geography with an emphasis on European and South American geography

    • Technology: Computer skills and use will be part of the Main Lesson

    • Movement: Archery, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Flag Football, Badminton, Dodgeball, Ice Skating, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Juggling, and Circuit Training

    • Math: Pre-algebra and 2D geometry

    • Literature and Grammar: Creative writing, poetry reading and writing

    • Science: Health and nutrition, intro to physiology, environmental sustainability, astronomy, chemistry 1, and physics, including electricity, magnetism, and mechanics

    • Performing Arts and Music: Class play, Enchanted Forest community performance, choral songing (elective), theater (elective), sing writing (elective)guitar, violin, or ukulele

    • Foreign Language: Independent study of language of choice

    • Handwork: Wet felting

    • History and Social Studies: The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration/Reformation

    • Geography: World geography

    • Technology: Computer skills, Cyber Civics, and graphic design (elective)

    • Movement: Archery, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Flag Football, Badminton, Dodgeball, Ice Skating, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Juggling, and Circuit Training

    • Math: Algebra and 3D geometry

    • Literature and Grammar: Short stories

    • Science: Organic chemistry, hydraulics, physics, meteorology, human physiology and embryology

    • Performing Arts and Music: Class play community performance, choral singing (elective), theater (elective), song writing (elective)guitar, violin, or ukulele

    • Foreign Language: Independent study of language of choice

    • Handwork: Wet felting,

    • History and Social Studies: US History, Revolutions

    • Geography: World geography

    • Technology: Computer skills, Cyber Civics, and graphic design (elective)

    • Movement: Archery, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Flag Football, Badminton, Dodgeball, Ice Skating, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Juggling, and Circuit Training

    • Field trip: 8th Grade Class Trip