Eighth Grade - Manistee Area Public Schools

EIGHTH GRADE CURRICULUM

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ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

ELA

I CAN…

present information with clarity: relevant evidence, valid reasoning, well-chosen details, eye contact, volume, pronunciation
introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically
support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text
use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts
cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision
determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts
analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor
determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text
determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints
delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced
form and use verbs in the active and passive voice
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood
use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break (ellipsis to indicate omission if possible)

SCIENCE

I CAN…

identify lunar phases, eclipses of sun and moon and explain the seasonal change
demonstrate how gravity helps with the motions within our solar system and galaxies
explain the energy that drives the cycling of Earth’s materials
explain how Earth’s surface has been changed by geoscience activities
explain how energy from the sun and forces of gravity allow the cycling of water through earth’s surfaces
explain that Earth’s mineral, energy and groundwater are distributed unevenly
graph to show how kinetic energy is related to the mass of and speed of an object
describe/ explain how the positions/arrangements of objects interacting at different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system
show and explain a basic wave model showing how amplitude of a wave relates to energy in a wave
demonstrate/explain how waves reflect, absorb, or transmit through various materials

SOCIAL STUDIES

I CAN…

explain the major issues being debated at the Constitutional Convention.
summarize the compromises that settled the debates at the constitutional convention
summarize the major achievements in early American foreign policy
summarize the importance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

HEALTH

I CAN...

understand what adequate physical activity consists of
note the differences between activity type and intensity -Example: Personal Fitness Plan w/SMART Goals
identify short/long term effects of tobacco use
identify short/long term effects of vaping
identify strategies to remove myself from high risk situations
identify alternative activities to substance use/abuse
identify healthy traits/characteristics
identify unhealthy characteristics
demonstrate next steps when unhealthy traits are identified
identify a bullying or harassment type of situation (negative, repeated, unwelcomed)
explain strategies to remove myself from risky situations
report things that I’m not comfortable with to a trusted adult or OK2SAY
identify risk factors for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify warning signs for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify protective factors for anxiety, depression and suicide
identify the different forms of communication
apply I-statements to real life situations correctly

MATH

I CAN…

know the properties of integer exponents
use properties of integer exponents to form equivalent expressions
write numbers in scientific notation
use similar triangles to explain slope
derive an equation of a line through the origin (y=mx)
derive an equation of a line intercepting the y-axis (y=mx+b)
solve linear equations with one variable.
identify equations as having: one (x=a), infinitely many (a=a), or no solution(s) (a=b, where a ≠b)
understand that a solution to a system is the intersection.
solve systems of equations algebraically.
solve systems of equations by graphing
compare two functions represented in a different way
determine the rate of change & initial value of a function
interpret the rate of change & initial value in a situation
describe the effect of dilations on 2-D figures with coordinates
describe the effect of rotations on 2-D figures with coordinates
describe the effect of reflections on 2-D figures with coordinates
apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side length
construct and interpret scatter plots
describe patterns in scatter plots

ART

I CAN...

understand the varying qualities of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes at a developing level
develop the concept of proper use of materials and using tools safely and responsibly
develop a successful visual vocabulary
develop reflective thinking skills by observing, analyzing, and critically evaluating works of art for the purpose of improving technical quality
identify, design, and solve creative problems at a developing level
collaborate, communicate, and work with others to create new ideas at a developing level
demonstrate reflective thinking practices at a developing level
make knowledgeable choices about materials, techniques, media technology, organizational principles, and processes to articulate ideas and communicate intended meaning at a developing level
observe, describe, and analyze visual characteristics at a developing level
develop the ability to describe how the artist’s choice of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes influence the viewer
develop and defend informed aesthetic opinions about works of art using artistic vocabulary at a developing level
explore social and global issues through the application of the creative process

BAND

I CAN...

play several songs by myself
several songs with the band
learn to play a song by myself

Physical Education

I CAN....

catch a ball in a small sided game
throw a ball during a small sided game
dribble a soccer ball
strike a volleyball
perform multiple swim strokes for short distances

SEL

I CAN...

identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to contribute positively
develop and maintain positive relationships

ACADEMIC RESOURCES & STANDARDS

Curriculum Resources

Content Area	Grade(s)	Resource	Used Since…
Math	6-12	CPM	2019-2020
Science	6-8	Cereal City	2019-2020 (rolling out 1 kit/year)
ALL (Embedded conversation and SEL)	6-12	Reading Apprenticeship Caring School Community	2016-2017 2022-2023