2024/25A.Y. TERM II LESSON OVERVIEWS FOR GRADE 8
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The following are the Lesson Overviews for the Second Term of the 2024/25A.Y.
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UNIT 10 Graphs
●​ Functions
●​ Plotting graphs
●​ Gradient and intercept
●​ Intercepting graphs
UNIT 11 Ratio and Proportion
●​ Using ratios
●​ Direct and inverse proportion
UNIT 12 Probability
●​ Mutually exclusive events
●​ Independent events
●​ Combined events
●​ Chance experiment
UNIT 13 Position and transformation
Math
●​ Bearing and scale
●​ Points on a line segment
●​ Transformation
●​ Enlarging shapes
UNIT 14 Volume, surface area and symmetry
●​ Calculating the volume of prisms
●​ Calculating the surface area of triangular prism, pyramids and cylinder
●​ Symmetry in three dimensional shapes
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UNIT 15 Interpreting and Discussing Results
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Interpreting and drawing frequency polygons
Scatter graphs
Back- to - Back stem - and - leaf diagrams
Calculating statistics for grouped data
Representing data
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Unit 6: A Sense of Place
1. The City Sings
Framework Codes: 9Rv.02, 9Ri.07
Objective: Analyze descriptive texts to identify sensory details and imagery and
evaluate
how these impact the reader.
2. A Love Letter to the Grand Canyon
Framework Codes: 9Ws.01, 9Ri.10
Objective: Explore the structure of travel writing and discuss how text organization
enhances clarity and engagement.
3. Chasm
Framework Codes: 9Ri.08, 9Wc.07
English
Objective: Evaluate the plot structure, focal characters, and the use of spatial
metaphors in narratives.
4. In the Desert
Framework Codes: 9Rv.03, 9Wv.02
Objective: Study the conventions of sonnets and examine how irony and contrast affect
tone and meaning.
5. Pastoral Poetry
Framework Codes: 9Rv.01, 9Ra.05
Objective: Compare the structure and language of modern and traditional sonnets,
identifying conventions of pastoral literature.
6. Returning Home
Framework Codes: 9Rv.02
Objective: Interpret the use of pathetic fallacy and analyze how weather and mood
contribute to tone.
Unit 7: The Journey Within
1. The Tree
Framework Codes: 9Ri.04, 9Rv.01
Objective: Analyze explicit and deeper meanings in a story opening, linking to
conventions of the fantasy genre.
2. The Farmers
Framework Codes: 9Rg.05, 9Ri.08
Objective: Evaluate the role of formality in dialogue and narrative patterns in fantasy
stories.
3. The Bronze Door
Framework Codes: 9Wc.03, 9Ws.01
Objective: Create imaginative settings that align with the conventions of the fantasy
genre.
4. The Crow
Framework Codes: 9Ri.09, 9Rv.03
Objective: Examine symbolism, plot progression, and character development in
narratives.
5. Nothing
Framework Codes: 9Ri.07, 9Ws.01
Objective: Interpret unfamiliar words and analyze the structural effect of anti-climactic
endings.
6. The Chosen One
Framework Codes: 9Wc.05, 9Wp.04
Objective: Write a fantasy story with a clear and satisfying conclusion, establishing a
consistent viewpoint.
●​ Review and Practice for Midterm Exam
●​ Consolidate Units 6 and 7 through revision and practice activities.
●​ Midterm Exam: February 24–27, 2025
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Unit 8: Different Lives
1. The Aeroplane
Framework Codes: 9SLp.03
Objective: Use voice and movement in drama to convey conflict and enhance meaning.
2. Mrs. Manzi
Framework Codes: 9Wc.07, 9Ws.02
Objective: Write a drama scene featuring contrasting characters and coherent structure.
3. A Different Voice
Framework Codes: 9Ri.06, 9Wc.03
Objective: Analyze and compose informative articles with balanced viewpoints and
structured arguments.
4. He for She
Framework Codes: 9SLm.05, 9Wc.08
Objective: Write and deliver persuasive speeches using rhetorical techniques for
impact.
5. The Transporter
Framework Codes: 9Ri.10, 9Ws.01
Objective: Study features of futuristic storytelling and create compelling story
openings.
6. A Strange Ship
Framework Codes: 9Rv.02, 9Ri.09
Objective: Explore conventions of science fiction, focusing on tension, conflict, and
mystery.
Unit 9: Strange and Unusual
1. Stranger in a Strange Land
Framework Codes: 9Ra.02
Objective: Interpret the themes and structure of a poem, analyzing its emotional tone.
2. A Strange Meeting
Framework Codes: 9Rv.03, 9Ri.10
Objective: Analyze language, plot, and characterization in tragic poems.
3. Film with Macbeth
Framework Codes: 9Rv.02, 9Ra.05
Objective: Examine Shakespearean texts to identify themes, cultural, and historical
contexts.
4. An Unusual Job
Framework Codes: 9Ws.02
Objective: Analyze structural features of feature articles and write engaging content.
5. Unusual Endings
Framework Codes: 9Ri.05, 9Ws.01
Objective: Evaluate the effects of unconventional story endings and predict outcomes.
6. A Twist in the Tail
Framework Codes: 9Wc.07, 9Ws.01
Objective: Create unique narratives by blending elements of different genres.
●​ Review and Practice for Final Exam
●​ Consolidate Units 8 and 9 through revision and practice activities.
●​ Final Exam: April 14–17, 2025
Chemistry
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Unit 8: - Rates of Chemical Reactions
« 8.1 Measuring rate of reaction
« 8.2 temperature and rate of reaction
« 8.3 surface area and rate of reaction
« 8.4 Concentration and rate of reaction
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Unit 1: - States of matter (IGCSE)
« 1.1 Solids, liquids and gases
« 1.2 The kinetic particle theory of matter
« 1.3 Changes of state
« 1.4 The effects of temperature and pressure on the volume of a gas
« 1.5 Diffusion
Unit 3: Classification of Compounds (Local book)
« Organic compounds
« Hydrocarbons( alkene, alkane and alkyne)
« Inorganic compounds
« Acid's, bases, oxides and salts.
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Physics
Unit 6 sound and space
6.1 loudness and pitch
6.2 Interference of sound
Local book
*Speed of sound in different media
* Reflection of sound echo
6.3 formation of the moon
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6.4 Nebulae
6.5 Tectonics
Local book
* The solar system
*Rocks in space
*Galaxies
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Unit-4 - Maintaining Life (pages 159 - 163)
4.4 Keeping a fetus healthy
Unit - 7 - Gene and Inheritance (pages 243 - 270)
Biology
7.1 Chromosomes, Genes & DNA
7.2 Gametes & Inheritance
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7.3 Variations
7.4 Natural selection
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ICT
Global
Perspective
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Final exam
Objectives
10A.01. Analyse the causes and effects of migration and urbanization on societies
10 Rs.01. Research the historical and contemporary patterns of migration and
urbanization
10A.01. Analyse the components of social identity and societal dynamics
The following 10 lessons will be covered in the final exam
4.Refugees and Displacement: A Global Perspective
5.The Role of Immigration Policies
6.Cultural Integration and Diversity in Urban Areas
7.Migration and Economic Development
8.Future Trends in Migration
Unit Three: Social identity and inclusion
1.Understanding Social Identity: Concepts and Definitions
2.Theories of Social Identity
3.Cultural Identity and Its Importance
4.The Role of Stereotypes and Prejudices
5.Belonging and Community: The Need for Inclusion
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UNIT 4 - CONSTITUTIONALISM
4.1. The meaning of constitution and constitutionalism
4. 2. The purpose of the constitution
4.3. The importance of the constitution
Civics and
Ethical
Education
4.4. The classification of the constitution
4.5. The need for constitutionalism in sustaining peace and stability
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UNIT 5 - HUMAN RIGHTS
5.1. Classification of Human Rights
5.2. Human Rights under the Regional Constitution of Ethiopia
5.3. Challenges for protecting Human Rights in Ethiopia
UNIT 6 : CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE BUILDING
6.1. Concept of Peace and Conflict
6.2. Causes of Conflict
6.3. Peace Building
6.4. Indigenous Institutions
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ምዕራፍ 4-አጭር ልቦለድ
●​ አዳምጦ መረዳት (የህይወት ቅዳጆች)
●​ አንብቦ መረዳት(መምሰልና መሆን፤)
●​ ንግግር
●​ መሸጋገሪያ ቃላትና ሐረጋት
●​ ያልተለመዱ ቃላት
●​ ሐረግ
●​ ሥነ-ግጥም
●​ ዘይቤ
●​ ፈሊጣዊ አነጋገር
●​ ምሳሌያዊ አነጋገር
●​ ተረት
●​ አፈታሪክ እና ሐተታ ተፈጥሮ
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Amharic
ምዕራፍ 5 ሥነ ሕዝብ
●​ አዳምጦ መረዳት (የህዝብ ቁጥር መጨመር እንደ መልካም አጋጣሚ)፣
●​ አንብቦ መረዳት (የኢትዮጵያ የስነ ህዝብ ፖሊሲ)
●​ በምክንያትና ውጤት ስልት አንቀጽ መጻፍ፣
●​ ድርብ ዓረፍተ ነገር
●​ ተራኪ ድርሰት
●​ እማሬያዊና ፍካሬያዊ ፍቺ
●​ ገቢርና ተገብሮ
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ምዕራፍ 6 - በርሐማነት
●​ አዳምጦ መረዳት(የምድራችን ጀግና)
●​ አንብቦ መረዳት(ተፈጥሮን የመመለስ ስራ)
●​ ውይይት
●​ ገላጭ ድርሰት ያለው ድርሰት መጻፍ፣
●​ ዓረፍተነገሮች
ምዕራፍ 7 - የሕጻናት ጉልበት ብዝበዛ
●​ አዳምጦ መረዳት(የሕጻናት ጉልበት ብዝበዛ)
●​ አንብቦ መረዳት (የማሪቱና የመሰሎቿ ፍዳ)
●​ ለቃላት ተመሳሳይና ተቃራኒ ፍቺ መስጠትና በዐውድ መጠቀም
●​ በዋናና መዘርዝር ሐሳቦች(በማዋገን ስልት) ድርሰት መጻፍ
●​ ጅምር ታሪክ
●​ ዓረፍተነገሮች
ምዕረፍ 8፡-ሰላም
●​ አዳምጦ መረዳት (ሰላምን ፍለጋ)
●​ አንብቦ መረዳት (ሰላም ለእድገታችን)
●​ ግጥምን ወደ ዝርው ጽሑፍ መቀየር
●​ ስረዓተ ነጥቦች
●​ የዓ.ነገር አይነቶች
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Unit Four: Early Modern and modern world history
●​ The Great geographical discovery
●​ Renaissance, Reformation and counter reformation
●​ The industrial Revolution
●​ The two world warsThe cold war
Social
Studies
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Unit Five: Africa since the 1500s
●​ Slavery and slave trade
●​ Colonialism in Africa
●​ Independent African states and towards economic and political integration
Unit Six: Modern history of Ethiopia
●​ Formation of Modern Empire state
GRADE 8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
At the end of this 2nd term the students will be able to understand in the following major areas
Physical
Education
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Health and fitness
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Circuit training
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Game for understanding
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Football drills
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Football tactics
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Athletics
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Jump
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throwing