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Eighth Grade Curriculum
Math - Practical applications of arithmetic; algebra; geometry.
Literature and Grammar – Grammar, composition including book and scientific reports. Shakespeare, epic and dramatic poetry.
Science – Physics; organic chemistry; physiology; continuation of gardening and nature studies.
Music - Singing; recorder; violin, choir and orchestra.
Art - Calligraphy; painting with an emphasis on discovering space in color; soapstone carving.
Foreign Language - Emphasis on vocabulary building and dialogues
Handwork - Use of sewing machine to make a piece of clothing; modeling the human head in clay; 3-dimensional drawing /making a stool, carved box or moveable toy from wood.
History and Social Studies - History of 1700 to present including the Industrial Revolution and United States history
Geography - Geography of Asia, Australia and Antarctica as well as global contrasts.
Movement - Gymnastics with equipment, team games and sports.
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