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Homeschool Curriculum: Grade 8

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236877: Pre-Algebra Grade 8 Homeschool Kit Pre-Algebra Grade 8 Homeschool Kit
By Bob Jones University Press

BJU Press'math utilizes the concept approach, making a thorough understanding of math the primary goal of each lesson. Problem solving skills, systematic learning and review, Christian principles and enjoyable lessons create apt learning conditions. Math 8: Pre-Algebra reviews and builds on arithmetic skills, and delves further into integers, negative numbers and algebraic expressions. Consumer-related problems included.

Kit Includes:
  • Teachers Edition
  • Student Textbook
  • Tests & Answer Key

  • 236810: Excursions in Literature Grade 8 Homeschool Kit Excursions in Literature Grade 8 Homeschool Kit
    By Bob Jones University Press

    Teach the process of literary analysis that enables your student to interpret and evaluate what he or she reads in the light of Biblical truth. Excursions in Literature teaches a biblical perspective on six themes--choices, friends, viewpoints, adventures, discoveries, heroes and villiams. Students will learn to start using literary critiscm as they read.

    Kit Includes:
  • Teachers Edition
  • Student Textbook

  • 221721: Writing & Grammar Grade 8--Home School Kit (3rd Edition) Writing & Grammar Grade 8--Home School Kit (3rd Edition)
    By Bob Jones University Press

    Learn the elements of the English language needed for success! Correct grammar and a fluent writing style are fast becoming necessary requirements in our fast-paced world for academics and for life. Writing & Grammar 8 reviews the eight parts of speech,five basic sentence patterns, while emphasizing correct grammatical usage. Students will complete writing projects such as scripts, fables, essays and more.

    Kit Includes:
  • Student Worktext
  • Teacher's Edition
  • Tests & Answer Keys

  • 7352154: Weather Wise Library: 4 Volumes, Ages 8-13 Weather Wise Library: 4 Volumes, Ages 8-13
    By Homeschool / Learning Resources Inc

    Launch scientific investigations of severe weather phenomena using actual disaster facts and full-color photos. Thrill students with the science subjects they love. Study accounts of recent disaster events and complete earth science, physical science, math and research activities. Each 32-page book includes interesting storm science facts, lab activities, group research projects, science fair ideas and weather safety tips. Grades 3-8.

    242826: Wordly Wise 3000, Grade 8, 2nd Edition Wordly Wise 3000, Grade 8, 2nd Edition
    By Educators Publishing Service

    Three thousand carefully selected words taken from literature, textbooks, and SAT-prep books are the basis of this exciting vocabulary series that teaches new words through reading, writing, and a variety of exercises. Each lesson's alphabetized word list gives pronunciations, parts of speech, and concise definitions, and uses each word in a sentence. Interesting, engaging, and acting as a mnemonic anchor for the word, sentences are anything but boring! Comprehension of the vocabulary words is facilitated and reinforced through the five different exercises repeated in each lesson; new for the 2nd, expanded edition of Wordly Wise, reading first strategies as well as Greek and Latin word studies with prefixes, suffixes, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

    Wordly Wise 3000, Book 8 contains 20 lessons; words taught in Book 8 include: fastidious, grimace, hallowed, immaculate, inclement, indefatigable, lackadaisical, lurid, malevolent, perpetuate, pilfer, query, recant, requisite, servile, surveillance and more. This 2nd Edition book replaces the previous Wordly Wise 3000, Book 5. A new reading passage, More Than Just a Pretty Flower, replaces Miss America and "Word study" now replaces "Word relationships". 170 two-tone pages, softcover.


    242938: Wordly Wise 3000, Grade 8, Test Booklet with Answer Key Wordly Wise 3000, Grade 8, Test Booklet with Answer Key
    By Educators Publishing Service

    This Wordly Wise 3000 Test Booklet, 2nd Ed. accompanies Wordly Wise 3000, Book 8, 2nd Ed. Tests are multiple choice with varied questions such as finding the antonym/synonym or the best word to complete a sentence. Final test questions are based upon an included passage. Line-listed answers are included. 126 pages, softcover. Grade 8.

    371507: U.S. History Puzzles Grades 4-8+ U.S. History Puzzles Grades 4-8+
    By Carson-dellosa Publishing

    Give students some fun reinforcements on US History. Crosswords, word searches, hidden messages, quizzesmatching and more are all included in this supplemental activity book. Each chapter has a reading before the activity to give students all the information needed to complete the page. Topics include The American Revolution, The California Gold Rush, The Trail of Tears, The Cold War and more. 46 reproducible pages, softcover. Answers are included in the back.

    72312: Lifepac Math, Grade 8 (Pre-Algebra/Pre-Geometry), Complete Set Lifepac Math, Grade 8 (Pre-Algebra/Pre-Geometry), Complete Set
    By Alpha Omega Publications

    The LIFEPAC Math (Pre-Algebra/Pre-Geometry) complete set contains all 10 student workbooks for a full year of study plus the comprehensive Teacher's Guide.

    Topics covered include:

  • Whole Numbers
  • Numbers and Factors
  • Rational Numbers
  • Fractions and Rounding
  • Fractions and Percent
  • Statistics, Graphs, and Probability
  • Integers
  • Formulas and Geometry
  • Algebraic Equations
  • Numbers, Fractions, and Algebra

  • 628229: MCP Spelling Workout Level H (Gr. 8) Student Book MCP Spelling Workout Level H (Gr. 8) Student Book
    By Pearson Learning

    Spelling Workout uses a sports theme that gives you and your students the tools you need to be an unbeatable team! Capitalizing on the close tie between spelling and phonics, the program leads students from simple sound-letter relationships to more complex spelling patterns.

    This is a complete curriculum; pages are not reproducible. Softcover, 189 pages.


    313356: Switched-On Schoolhouse 2007, Science, Grade 8 Switched-On Schoolhouse 2007, Science, Grade 8
    By Alpha Omega Publications

    In teaching scientific facts, honor is given to the Creator: all laws are God's Laws, all life is God's life, and all truth is God's truth. Younger grades observe areas of life, earth, space and physical sciences, while high school grades follow the standard format of learning biology, chemistry and physics.

    ! Helping students to better understand and meet expectations, student objectives are included in every core class, and teachers have new customizing options. Teachers can allow or deny student access to any of the games, and separate test and quiz options allow teachers to set preferences and determine how tests and quizzes are administered; open or closed book tests, easy spelling and messaging if a test problem is skipped are all possible.

    Grade 8 science topics include science & society, structure of matter, health & nutrition, energy, machines, and technology.

    New and Improved features for the 2007 Switched-On Schoolhouse include:

  • Highlighting tool that allows students to highlight points and details for subsequent review.
  • Printable journal entries along with other useful useful printing options.
  • Flexible editing of assignment titles and additional editing options
  • New help button offering specific assistance for workingwith different types of question formats

    System Requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98 SE, Windows Vista
  • Pentium class processor 500 MHZ or better
  • 256MB of memory
  • 250 MB of hard disk space
  • 800x600 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color
  • CDROM drive
  • Printer Recommended

  • 6061262: Jensen's Punctuation Jensen's Punctuation
    By Wordsmiths

    When does the exclamation point go outside the quotation marks? What one word signals no comma? When is a semicolon used? Your students will unravel the mysteries of punctuation with this easy-to-use text. They'll discover key words that reveal certain rules, secrets of compound sentences, easy formulas that can be applied continuously, and much more. Includes teacher guidelines, tests, and answer key. Grades 8 and up. 184 pages, softcover from Wordsmiths.

    65005: Natural Speller Natural Speller
    By Kathryn Stout, B.S.Ed.,M.Ed. / Design A Study

    Instead of trying to memorize words letter by letter, your children can become "natural" spellers by learning to recognize sight and sound patterns in vocabulary. This program allows you to customize a curriculum for grades 1 to 8 that teaches commonly misspelled words, Latin and Greek word parts, abbreviations, contractions, homophones, numbers, and more at a pace that's suited to your students. 92 pages, softcover from Design-A-Study.

    771907: Saxon Phonics Intervention, Home Study Kit Saxon Phonics Intervention, Home Study Kit
    By Saxon Publishing

    If you have older, struggling students who are reading and spelling below their grade level, perhaps it's time for Phonics Intervention. This systematic program will put them on the road to reading success! Lorna Simmons, a former classroom and special education teacher, created the program when her oldest son was still having difficulty reading upon finishing second grade.
    In keeping with the Saxon philosophy, this curriculum builds on prior learning, and presents information in small, carefully sequenced increments. Covering consonants, vowels, and reading comprehension, the program offers explicit, systematic strategies for decoding and spelling words. Consumable work sheets, speed drills, and vocabulary tests reinforce learning and provide daily reading opportunities. Students also learn dictionary skills through progressively difficult alphabetizing activities.
    The teacher's manual includes all lessons, assessments, speed drills, word lists, and reduced versions of student materials. Kit includes a teacher's manual, student workbook, and classroom materials. Grades 4 and up.

    7352532: Fraction Tower &#174 Activity Cards Library Set, Grades 6-8 Fraction Tower &#174 Activity Cards Library Set, Grades 6-8
    By Homeschool / Learning Resources Inc

    Each library set contains multiple titles based upon a specific set of math skills to provide the whole class with familiarity of new concepts and practice with their applications. Includes: Advanced Fractions Activity Cards (#7352514), Proper Fractions Activity Cards (#7352516), Decimal Activity Cards (#7352517) and Percent Activity Cards (#7352518). Grades 6-8.

    727012: Apples 2: Daily Phonics Drills for Secondary Students Apples 2: Daily Phonics Drills for Secondary Students
    By Susan Kemmerer / Schoolhouse Publishing

    For the older student who needs some basic phonics review, Apples 2 doesn't dwell on long lists or confusing exceptions. Rather, one spelling rule is studied per day and then applied by completing fun Bible puzzles, sentences and verses. Review lessons, a list of commonly misspelled words, rule exceptions, helps and answer key are all included. Your students will soon be on their way to becoming more proficient readers and writers with this unique spelling book. 163 pages, reproducible for individual/family use only. Softcover.

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