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Comprehensive Weekly Independent Study Plan for 8th Grade

This Independent Study Plan outlines a structured weekly schedule for 8th-grade students, focusing on subjects like Math, History, Language Arts, Science, and Physical Education. It includes specific activities, objectives, and assessments designed to enhance student learning and understanding in each subject area. Key components involve collaborative projects, interactive reading assignments, and vocabulary enhancement. The plan integrates technology and real-world applications, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience aimed at fostering critical thinking and academic growth.

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Comprehensive Weekly Independent Study Plan for 8th Grade

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  1. Schedule Independent Study • 8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn • 8:30-9:30-Math • 9:30-10:00-History • 10:00-10:45-Language Arts • 10:45-11-RR/Get Lunch • 11:00-11:30-Science • 11:30-12:00-Testing/Conferencing • 12:00-1:00-P.E • 1:00-2:00-Study Hall

  2. Pre-Test • Not for a grade

  3. Expressions PPT-HRW Vocabulary Matrix • PPT • Use terms • Variable Expression • Verbal Phrase • Sum • Difference • Product • Quotient

  4. Order of Operations • P • E • M • D • A • S • Parenthesis • Exponents • Multiplication and Division left to right • Addition and Subtration left to right • www.mathgoodies.com

  5. MathObjectives:-Student will use mathematical terms to describe operations-Student will review order of operations-Students will use the correct order of operations to complete expressions Through(All Students) • ____Pre-Course Test (Not for grade) • ____Ch. 1 Lesson 2. Questions Pgs. 9-10 (1-50). • ____Ch. 1 Lesson 4. Questions Pg. 18 0nly. • ____Math vocabulary matrix of terms • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Go to www.mathgoodies.com go to “order of operations….do all online problems right before class next week • Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F) • _______Timed Multiplication Practice Activity

  6. 8th Grade Language ArtsChapter 1 “Getting what you “wish” for. Quickwrite…What do you treasure?

  7. 8th Grade Language ArtsT3-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to use selection vocabulary words in a cloze activity (Lang. Objective) • Analyze the structural elements of plot • Understand how conflicts are addressed and resolved • Be able to identify and correctly use nouns and pronouns • Be able to navigate the new textbook

  8. Into (Strategic Students)____Interactive Reader Section for “Treasure of Lemon Brown”____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent) Through(All Students) • ____Read “Treasure of Lemon Brown” Pgs. 14-26. Do Focus Questions A-L. • ____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Treasure…” • ____Literature Response Pg. 27 • ____Workbook Pages ___, ____, ____ • ____Bring a “treasure” to class • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary. • ____Read Novel…”The Islanders” • ____Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map • ____Choices Activities Pg. 29

  9. Start the year right! Packet-To return To give to Guardians… • Packet for work • Technology Use • Insurance??? • Return to me if you have insurance • Emergency Card • Grade and Attendance • PPT • PE • Starts Oct. 1 • Put on Post It • Schedule • All tutoring starts Oct. 1 • Put on Post It • Calendar • Min. Days

  10. 8th Grade Independent StudyAssignmentsT1W1 Due September 7, 2010 Name_______________________ Total Work Completed_______% (0/25/50/75/100) • Physical Education • 5 PE Credits Due by November 15th • ____P.E Log-230 Minutes • Grade______________ • TW________________

  11. 8th Grade American HistoryT1-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to write an essay about the contributions of the “Great Thinkers” of the Enlightenment period (Lang. Objective) • Be able to explain how British colonies were shaped by prosperity, literacy, and new movements in religion and thought • Be able to navigate the new textbook

  12. Think about it….What is culture?Pg. 133 • Partner Activity: • Look up the word in the dictionary • Draw 4 pictures symbolizing American culture

  13. Who were the founders of America? • Think…. • Pair-Talk to your partner. • Share out • www.howstuffworks.com • “Pilgrims and Puritans: The Search for Relligious Freedom”

  14. Timeline Assignment This week…. Next week…. • Do research of main dates for this Benchmark • Worksheet • Place into timeline • www.teach-nology.com

  15. History Timeline Preparation

  16. The Great Awakening and Enlightenment Great Awakening Enlightenment • A religious movement • Ministers said religious “emotion” was more important than deeds • Jonathan Edwards-scared with “Gods anger” • Inspired people to question the British govt. • Not emotion….scientific reasoning • Applied natural law to society • “People have natural rights to life, liberty and property” • Inspired people to question British govt.

  17. Enlightenment Thinkers

  18. Bubble Map • Write 4 facts about each

  19. Into/Through(All Students) • ____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Great Awakening Thinkers Bubble Map • Sources other than book/4 important facts • ____Do Questions Pg. 140. • ____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 2. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 145. • ____Timeline • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Make a diorama of the Boston Tea Party • ____Write a 2 Page Typed Biography of one of the Enlightenment thinkers (See Pg. 153 A and B) • ____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report

  20. 8th Grade Physical ScienceT1-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to identify topics that would be classified as “Physical Science” (Lang. Objective) • Learn why physical science is important to understand • be able to understand what units of measurement would be used to measure different things

  21. Science Book Walk….. • Unit Intro • Write down 10 major topics that you see that we will be studying • Reflect on the topic you are most familiar with • What do these have in common?

  22. Physical Science….what is it?(www.howstuffworks.com“The Universe and it’s Future”) From Atom…… To universe

  23. Cornell NotesChapter 1 Notebook Options Cornell notes • Separate notebook • Binder sections • 2 Columns • 1st-Vocabulary/Definition • 2nd Blue Headings/Details

  24. Into/Through(All Students) • ____Read Chapter 1 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 8 • ____Read Chapter 1 Lesson 2. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 14 • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____ Go to www.howstuffworks.com and research Physical Science. Watch videos relating.

  25. Housekeeping • Contract • Work due • P.E.

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