Grades 6th - 8th
Pedagogical Overview
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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
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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
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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