GRADE 8 CURRICULUM PLANS – LAMBTON-KINGSWAY (2013-2014)
Marcus Ellerker, Dilhan Kuru, Sonya Chandra, Ernie Ourique
(NB: This is a working document; specific topics/areas of study are subject to change)
Language
Arts
Math
September
October
November
December
January
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Narrative Writing
Narrative Writing
- explain their interpretation of a
written work, support with evidence
from the work & their own knowledge
and experience
Narrative/Research & Report
Writing
(Expository Writing)
Research & Report Writing
(Expository Writing)
Recount (Retell)
-organize information & ideas
creatively & logically using
paragraph structures appropriated for
their purpose.
Number Sense &
Numeration
Geometry & Spatial Sense
Number Sense & Numeration
(Operations with fractions)
Data Management &
Probability
(Organizing data) cont’d
(Integers and operations, scientific
notation)
Algebra
(First degree equations &
patterning problems)
(Pythagorean relationship)
-provide clear answers to questions &
well constructed
explanations/instructions in classroom
work
Data Management &
Probability
(Organizing data)
Fluids
Fluids
Fluids
Systems in Action
Systems in Action
Science
Demonstrate an understanding of
the properties (e.g., viscosity,
density, buoyancy) of fluids
• Investigate the buoyant force
and other properties (e.g.,
viscosity) of fluids
• Design and construct
pneumatic or hydraulic systems
that solve a problem in a given
situation
Demonstrate an understanding of
the properties (e.g., viscosity,
density, buoyancy) of fluids
• Investigate the buoyant force and
other properties (e.g., viscosity) of
fluids
• Design and construct pneumatic
or hydraulic systems that solve a
problem in a given situation
Demonstrate an understanding of
the properties (e.g., viscosity,
density, buoyancy) of fluids
• Investigate the buoyant force and
other properties (e.g., viscosity) of
fluids
• Design and construct pneumatic
or hydraulic systems that solve a
problem in a given situation
Demonstrate an understanding of
the factors that contribute to the
efficient operation of mechanisms
and systems
• Calculate the mechanical
efficiency and mechanical
advantage of simple machines
Demonstrate an understanding of
the factors that contribute to the
efficient operation of mechanisms
and systems
• Calculate the mechanical
efficiency and mechanical
advantage of simple machines
History
Confederation
- identify external and internal
Confederation
Confederation
Development of the West
Development of the West
factors leading to confederation
- identify key people and events
leading to signing of BNA Act, &
reasons for exclusions of certain
groups.
-compare Canada as it was in 1867 to
the Canada of today
- demo. Understanding of G&D of the
west from Canadian Gov, Metis,
Aboriginals & Immigrant point of
view.
- analyse & describe conflicts &
change that occurred in Canada West
in the 19th century.
Patterns in Human Geography
Patterns in Human Geography
Patterns in Human Geography
Economic Systems
Economic Systems
-identify the main patterns of human
- compare living and working
-compare key characteristics of a
-demonstrate understanding of
- describe economic relationship
Geography
GRADE 8 CURRICULUM PLANS – LAMBTON-KINGSWAY (2013-2014)
Marcus Ellerker, Dilhan Kuru, Sonya Chandra, Ernie Ourique
(NB: This is a working document; specific topics/areas of study are subject to change)
Art
Physical
Education
settlement & factors that influence
population distribution & land use
conditions in countries with different
patterns of settlement & explain how
demographic patterns effect their lives
number of developed & developing
countries.
economic systems and factors that
influence them
between Canada and global
community.
Line Design/Sketchbooks
Focus: Rhythm/Repetition
Flag Rugby/Health
Sketching/Drawing Objects
Focus: Contour/Shading
Flag rugby/Basketball /health
3D Sculptures
Focus: Hallowe’en Activity
Basketball/health
Character Development Assignment
Focus: Researching Prints
Volleyball/Health
Sketching/Drawing
Focus: Life Drawing
Volleyball/Health
-apply a variety of movement skills
in combination & sequence
- apply a variety of movement skills in
combination & sequence. – analyse
effects of over and under eating.
- apply a variety of movement skills in
combination & sequence. – identify
ways to maintain health body weight.
February
March
April
May
June
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Ongoing: Reading Responses/Novel
Study, Traits of Writing, Journal
Writing, Forms of Writing, CASI,
Spelling/Grammar, Media Studies,
Oral Reports
Debates
Persuasive Writing
Algebra
(Generating appropriate
equations)cont’d
Probability
(Assigning probability values
for everyday events)
Debates
Persuasive Writing
Measurement
(Area of Various 2D shapes)
Poetry
Speech Writing
Review Month
Number Sense & Numeration
Geometry & Spatial Sense
(Taxation and applying percenbt)
(Properties of angles and angle
relationships) cont’d
Measurement
(Circles and application of
circle formulas)cont’d
Algebra
(Investigating inequalities and
problem solving)
Introduction to Gr. 9
Computers
Language
Arts
Math
Geometry & Spatial Sense
(Properties of angles and angle
relationships)
Measurement
(Circles and application of
circle formulas)
GRADE 8 CURRICULUM PLANS – LAMBTON-KINGSWAY (2013-2014)
Marcus Ellerker, Dilhan Kuru, Sonya Chandra, Ernie Ourique
(NB: This is a working document; specific topics/areas of study are subject to change)
Systems in Action
Cells
Cells
Water Systems
Water Systems
Science
Demonstrate an understanding of
the factors that contribute to the
efficient operation of
mechanisms and systems
• Calculate the mechanical
efficiency and mechanical
advantage of simple machines
Demonstrate an understanding of
the basic structure and function of
plant and animal cells, and
describe the hierarchical
organization of cells in plants and
animals
• Investigate basic cellular
processes and cellular transport
Demonstrate an understanding of
the basic structure and function of
plant and animal cells, and
describe the hierarchical
organization of cells in plants and
animals
• Investigate basic cellular
processes and cellular transport
Investigate and research the major
features of the earth’s water
resources (e.g., oceans, rivers,
lakes, glaciers, ice-caps, snowfall,
clouds) and the effects of large
bodies of water on global climate
and ecosystems
Investigate and research the major
features of the earth’s water
resources (e.g., oceans, rivers,
lakes, glaciers, ice-caps, snowfall,
clouds) and the effects of large
bodies of water on global climate
and ecosystems
History
Development of the West
Development of the West
Conflict and Change
- Describe and analyse
Conflict and Change
Conflict and Change
- Describe treaties, alliances
Review
-
conflicting points about a
historical event
Geography
Economic Systems
- describe economic relationship
between Canada and global
community.
Art
Physical
Education
Computers
Sketching/Drawing
Focus: Portraits
Fitness/Health
Economic Systems
Migration
-identify push and pull factors that
Describe the factors
contributing to change in
Canadian society
Migration
-
Identify barriers to migration.
influence the movement of people.
Sketching/Drawing
Focus: Landscape/Architecture
Soccer/Fitness/Health
3D Sculptures
Focus: Paper Mache Animals
Soccer/Frisbee
and events that lead to start
of WW 1.
Migration
-
Review
Describe the effects that
migration has had on the
development of the Canadian
population.
3D Sculptures
Focus: Paper Mache Animals
Frisbee/Health
Completing
Portfolios/Sketchbooks
GRADE 8 CURRICULUM PLANS – LAMBTON-KINGSWAY (2013-2014)
Marcus Ellerker, Dilhan Kuru, Sonya Chandra, Ernie Ourique
(NB: This is a working document; specific topics/areas of study are subject to change)