HOLY ANGELS SCHOOLGRADE 8

CURRICULUM OUTLINE2016 - 2017

Mrs. Neri and Mr. Scatozza

Religion/Family StudiesBible and Various Texts Used

The following virtues will be discussed:⦿ Hospitality⦿ Thankfulness⦿ Peacemaking⦿ Charity⦿ Courage⦿ Love⦿ Forgiveness⦿ Justice⦿ Compassion⦿ Faithfulness

Language

⦿ Strands in Language according to Ministry of Education:● Reading● Writing● Oral and Visual Communication● Media Literacy

Reading Program facilitated by What in the World Current Events Subscription - Provides comprehension, inferencing, discussion opportunities

Math: Mathpower 8

⦿ Strands in Math according to Ministry of Education● Number Sense and Numeration● Measurement● Data Management and Probability● Patterning and Algebra● Geometry and Spatial Sense

Science and TechnologyText: Investigating Science and Technology 8Online Assignments: Ontario Education Resource

Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed)Online Experiments: Explore Learning: Gizmos

Units Covered this year: Cells, Fluids, Water Systems, Structures (time permitting)

One strand will be reinforced with a Scientist in the School Presentation (2nd/3rd Term based on - availability)

History

⦿ Sources: History 8, primary source documents⦿ Online Assignments: Ontario Education

Resource Bank (Ont. Min of Ed.)

Term 1: Pre & Post Confederation of Canada

Term 2: 1890s – 1914 lead up to WWI

Geography

⦿ Sources: Geography 8, other resources⦿ Online resources: Ontario Education Resource

Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed.)

Term 1: Global Settlement Patterns (Basic map skills)

Term 2: Economic Development and Quality of Life

Physical Education Health (Wed/Fri) Program comprised of:

- Fundamental Movement Competence Skills and Physical Fitness

Proper attire to participate: shoes, shorts, t-shirt

All students are encouraged to give their full effort at all times. Significant portion of mark given to participating in program frequently with enthusiasm.

Health Sources: OPHEA Handbook grade 8Online Resources: Ontario Education Resources

Bank (Ont. Min. of Ed.)

Strands covered: Living Skills (Teaching: Critical Thinking Skills,

Interpersonal Skills)

Healthy Living (Teaching: Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, and Growth and Development

Homework Any unfinished classroom work is to be taken

home, completed and returned for self and/or teacher evaluation. If a student is absent, s/he should be responsible for any missed work.

Students must use the agenda system to record any pertinent homework, information and reminders. Please review it frequently!!!

School Uniform:Please remind your son and daughters that when

they are at school they are required to wear a school uniform of blue pants and a white top. (JEANS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE as part of the school uniform!)

Students must also wear a white shirt (with sleeves) or blouse. Students are not to wear non uniform sweaters, hoodies on top of their white shirts during class time (exception: school sweaters)

Google ClassroomWe are going to use Google Classroom

frequently as a teaching tool in the classroom

What will it be used for this year:- announcements -messages to

students and parents- forms- course content (information in each subject area)

What does it look like?

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Should you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school so we can arrange a time to discuss any concerns you may have.