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Eighth Grade

- Academics

Eighth Grade Algebra
1^st Nine Weeks	2^nd Nine Weeks	3^rd Nine Weeks	4^th Nine Weeks
The Study of Functions	Investigating Linear Functions	Systems of Linear Equations and Applications	Quadratic Equations and Applications
Algebraic Expressions and Equations	Linear Functions and Applications	Exponents and Polynomial Operations	Tying It All Together
Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Applications	Systems of Linear Equations	Quadratic Functions	Cost Comparison Analysis
Eighth Grade Mathematics
1^st Nine Weeks	2^nd Nine Weeks	3^rd Nine Weeks	4^th Nine Weeks
Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers	Proportional and Non-Proportion Functions	Angle and Triangle Relationships Involving Real Numbers	Making Connections (continued)
Statics with Univariate Data	Statistics with Bivariate Data	Angle and Triangle Relationships Involving Real Numbers	Financial Planning
One-Variable Equations, Inequalities, and their Applications	Statistics with Bivariate Data	Measurement of Three-Dimensional Figures	Financial Planning
Developing an Understanding of Slope and Y-Intercept	Transformational Geometry	Measurement of Three-Dimensional Figures	Essential Understandings of Algebra
Proportional and Non-Proportional Functions	Transformational Geometry	Making Connections	Essential Understandings of Algebra
Eighth Grade Science
1^st Nine Weeks	2^nd Nine Weeks	3^rd Nine Weeks	4^th Nine Weeks
Science Safety and Procedures	Force and Motion	Climatic Interactions	Interdependence Among Living Systems
Science Safety and Procedures	Newton’s Laws	Earth Cycles
Atoms	Newton’s Laws	Earth Cycles
Periodic Table	Forces that Change the Earth	Light Years and Theories	Student Deigned Experiments
Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions		Light Years and Theories
Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions		Characteristics of the Universe
Eighth Grade Language Arts and Reading
1^st Nine Weeks	2^nd Nine Weeks	3^rd Nine Weeks	4^th Nine Weeks
Analyzing Fiction and Drama	Analyzing Persuasive Text	Creating Connections Across Literary Text	Media Literacy
Analyzing Literary Nonfiction and Poetry	Analyzing Information Text	Creating Connections Across Informational Text	Producing Research
Analyzing Literary Nonfiction and Poetry	Analyzing Information Text	Creating Connections Across All Genres	Producing Research
Eighth Grade Social Studies
1^st Nine Weeks	2^nd Nine Weeks	3^rd Nine Weeks	4^th Nine Weeks
Exploration and Colonization	More Perfect Union	Westward Expansion	Sectionalism and Civil War
Celebrate Freedom Week	Early Republic	Industrialization: Economies Develop	Reconstruction
Revolutionary Era	Age of Jackson	Reform and Culture	Rights and Responsibilities
Writing the Constitution	Age of Jackson	Reform and Culture	Rights and Responsibilities

Eighth Grade Religion
Goal 1 – Catholic Creed	Understand, believe, and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scriptures, Catholic Tradition and Human Experience.
Goal 2 – Sacraments	Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God’s grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.
Goal 3 – Christian Living	Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and dignity of the human person and love of neighbor.
Goal 4 – Sacred Scripture	Read, comprehend, and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God’s revelation through Scripture.
Goal 5 – Liturgy	Understand that the Liturgical Year unfolds the whole mystery of Christ and is expressed in the liturgical rites of the Church.
Goal 6 – Christian Prayer and Spirituality	Understand and express the different forms of prayer; consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit.
Goal 7 – Catholic Church	Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Christ, the community of believers, as expressed in the Church’s origin, history, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, chrisms, members, and communion of saints.
Goal 8 – Parish Life	Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish community such as, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, stewardship, and missionary efforts.
Goal 9 – Vocation	Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ, responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in life.
Goal 10 – Ecumenism and Dialogue	Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sign of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims, and all faith traditions.

Cathedral School

of Saint Mary

A Ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral

Eighth Grade