SIXTH GRADE
Religion
Faith and Life Grade 6 – Following Christ
- Scope & Sequence @ ignatius.com/promotions/faithandlife/scope.html
Resources: Faith and Life Series
Language Arts
Grammar
- Parts of Speech
- Sentence Types & Parts
- Punctuation
Daily Oral Language
Vocabulary
- Definitions
- Synonyms
- Sentence Use
Short Stories
- Plot
- Theme
- Character
- Setting
- Genre
- Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
Literature:
- The Cay
- Tuck Everlasting
- A Wrinkle in Time
Writing
- Paragraph & Essay Formats
- Animal Essays (Basic Essay Writing Unit)
Research
- Paper
- Outlining
- Bibliography
- Parenthetical citations
- Speeches
Creative writing
Google Slides Book Report
Resources: Literature, Copper Level, Prentice Hall
Math
- Problem of the Day
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Graphing & Statistics
- Division of Decimals
- Measurement & Geometry
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Fractions
- Integers
- Percents
- Ratio
- Proportion & Probability
- Introduction to Geometry, Area & Volume
- Story Problems
Resources: Progress in Mathematics – Sadlier-Oxford; Review State Standards
Science
- Scientific Method
- Classifying Organisms
- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Cycle and Division
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- Genetics (inheritance, DNA)
- Human Body Systems
- Skeletal, Muscular, Skin, Digestive, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Immune, Nervous, Endocrine)
- Biomes & Ecosystems
- OMSI Camp
- Science Fair
Resources: Life Science
Social Studies
Topics
- Finding Information in the Textbook and Atlas
- Latitude and Longitude
- Time Zones
- Elements of a Map
- How Geographers View the World
- Physical Geography – Planet Earth
- Human Geography – Culture, The World’s Economies
- The United States East and West of the Mississippi
- Canada
- Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Islands
- South America
- Brazil
- Western, Northern and Southern Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- Oceania
- Antarctica
- Australia and New Zealand
Activities
- Google Earth Scavenger Hunts
- Daily Geography
- Country Reports including: itinerary and travel treasures (has a written and oral component)
- Passport Program
Resources: Discovering World Geography – McGraw Hill
Physical Education
Units
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Floor Hockey
- Netgames
Various games
- Tag
- Capture the Flag
- Soccer
- Ultimate
Resources: Self / Various Collected Resources
Art
Drawing
- Abstract, realistic, shading, perspective, proportion & themed projects.
Mediums
- Pencil, colored pencils, markers, charcoal, pastels.
Health
- 8 dimensions of Health
- Physical Health
- Emotions
- Social Health
- Core Values
- Goals
- Disease prevention
Resources: Decisions for Health: Level Red, Holt; Project School Wellness
SEVENTH GRADE
Religion
Faith and Life Grade 7 – Life of Grace
- Scope & Sequence @ ignatius.com/promotions/faithandlife/scope.html
Resources: Faith and Life Series
Language Arts
Grammar
- Punctuation
- Parts of Speech
- Sentence Types & Parts
Short Stories
Vocabulary
- Definitions
- Synonyms
- Sentences
Daily Oral Language
Literature
- Number the Stars
- The Diary of Anne Frank
- The Giver
- The Outsiders
Writing
- Research Paper
- Paper
- Outlining
- Bibliography
- Parenthetical Citations
- Speeches
Creative writing
Google Slides Book Report
Resources: Literature, Middle School Level, Heath
Math
- Problem of the Day
- Variables
- Expressions
- Order of Operations
- Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- Evaluating Formulas
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Integers (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
- Decimals and Place Value (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
- Powers and Exponents
- Prime Factorization
- Functions
- Fractions and Equivalent Fractions
- Improper and Mixed Numbers (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
- Rational Numbers
- Scientific Notation
- Distributive Property
- Inequalities (solving, combining)
- Polynomials
- One Geometry Unit
- One Percentages Unit
Resources: Pre-Algebra: A Transition to Algebra
Science
- Earth’s Structure
- Minerals
- Rocks (Rock Cycle, Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic)
- Weather and Erosion
- Deposition
- Plate Tectonics (Continental Drift, Landforms, Mountains, Plate Boundaries)
- Earthquakes
- Volcanoes
- Geologic Time
- Earth’s Atmosphere (Current, Quality, Structure, Composition)
- Weather, Climate
- Earth’s Water, Oceans
- Fossils at OMSI Camp
- Science Fair
Resources: Earth & Space Science
Social Studies
Topics
- Researching History
- Studying Geography, Economics and Citizenship
- Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution
- Mesopotamia
- Ancient Egypt and Kush
- Greek Civilization
- India
- China
- Rome – Republic to Empire, Roman Civilization
- The Rise to Christianity
- The Americas
- Medieval Europe
- Renaissance and Reformation
- Age of Exploration and Trade
- Political and Industrial Revolutions
- Imperialism and World War I
- World War II and the Cold War
Activities
- Egyptian Hieroglyphics
- Ancient Civilization: GRAPES
- Interactive Field Trips
- Country Reports (Includes: Itinerary, & Travel Treasures. Has oral and written component.)
- Passport Program
- Daily Geography
Resources: Discovering our Past A History of the World – McGraw Hill
Physical Education
Units
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Floor Hockey
- Netgames
Various games
- Tag
- Capture the Flag
- Soccer
- Ultimate
Art
Painting & Printmaking
- Abstract, realistic, color mixing, landscape, pointillism, themed projects
Mediums
- Tempra, acrylic, watercolor, printing inks
Health
- Managing Stress
- Encouraging Healthy Relationships
- Conflict and Violence
- Teens and Tobacco
- Teens and Alcohol
- Teens and Drugs
- Emotional Health
- 8 Dimensions of Health and how they are all connected
Resources: Decisions for Health, Level Red, Holt
EIGHTH GRADE
Religion
Faith and Life Grade 8 – Our Life in The Church
- Scope & Sequence @ ignatius.com/promotions/faithandlife/scope.html
Resources: Faith and Life Series
Language Arts
Grammar
- Parts of Speech
- Sentence Types & Parts
- Punctuation
Poetry
Short Stories
Vocabulary
- Definitions
- Synonyms
- Sentences
Daily Oral Language
Literature
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Witch of Blackbird Pond
- To Kill a Mockingbird
Writing
- Compare/Contrast Paper
- Poems
- Colonial Paper
- Creative Writing
Google Slides Book Report
Resources: Elements of Literature, Hold, Rinehart & Winston
Math – Pre-Algebra
Topics
- Equations and Inequalities
- Graphs of Equations and Inequalities
- Ratios
- Proportions
- Percents
- Equations in Geometry
- Area
- Volume
- Probability
- Statistics
- Data Representation
- Square Roots
- Special Triangles
- Pythagorean Theorem
Activities
- Problem of the Day
Resources: Pre-Algebra, Addison, Wesley
Math – Algebra
Topics
- Expressions
- Equations
- Functions
- Linear Equations, Functions, & Inequalities
- System of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Exponential Functions & Sequences
- Polynomials
- Factoring and Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic and Exponential Functions
- Radical Functions
- Statistics and Probability
Activities
- Problem of the Day
Resources: Algebra I, Big Ideas Math
Science
- Motion
- Speed
- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Laws of Motion (Gravity, Friction, Newton’s Three Laws)
- Work
- Power
- Simple Machines
- Pressure
- Classifying Matter
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- States of Matter, Atom (Discovery, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons)
- The Periodic Table (History, Arrangement, Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids)
- Elements
- Chemical Bonds
- Waves
- Sound
- Light
- OMSI Camp
Resources: Physical Science
Social Studies
Topics
- Elements of a Map
- The first Americans
- Exploring the Americas, Colonial America
- Declaration of Independence
- The American Revolution
- The Constitution
- The Federalist Era
- The Jefferson Era
- The Jackson Era
- Manifest Destiny
- North and South
- Civil War
- The Reconstruction Era
Activities
- Daily Geography
- Passport Program
- Report (Global or Local topics)
- Simulations for each chapter
- Country Report (Includes: Itinerary, and travel treasures. Has oral and written component.)
Resources: Discovering our Past A History of the United States, McGraw Hill
Physical Education
Units
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Floor Hockey
- Net games
Various games
- Tag
- Capture the Flag
- Soccer
- Ultimate
Resources: Self / Various Collected Resources
Art
Collage & 3-D
- Collage, sculpture
Mediums
- Paper, clay, Styrofoam, wire, cardboard
Health
Topics
- Making Healthy Decisions
- Stress Management
- Managing Mental and Emotional Health
- Physical Fitness
- Eating Responsibly
- Building Responsible Relationships
- Conflict Management
- Preventing Abuse and Violence
- Medicine, Tobacco and Illegal Drugs
- Infectious Disease
- Safety
- Being a Healthcare Consumer
- Health and the Environment
- Emotional Health
- 8 Dimensions of Health and how they are all connected
Activities
- Group led topics
- Skits
- Posters
Resources: Decisions for Health: Level Blue, Holt