8th Grade
Ages 13–14 | Middle School Year 3
Eighth grade confronts the modern world! Revolutions, industrialization, and the shaping of our current era match teenagers' growing idealism and desire for justice. Students explore the American and French Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil War while developing Algebra I skills.
📚 8th Grade Resources
Year at a Glance
History & Social Studies
- • American Revolution (Lammas)
- • French Revolution & Napoleon (Mabon)
- • Industrial Revolution (Samhain)
- • Civil War & Reconstruction (Yule)
Science & Life Skills
- • Human Anatomy I – Body Systems (Imbolc)
- • Human Anatomy II – Health & Wellness (Ostara)
- • Career Exploration (Beltane)
- • High School Preparation (Beltane)
Math
- • Algebra I (full year)
- • Variables & expressions
- • Linear equations & inequalities
- • Graphing & functions
Language Arts
- • Historical fiction & primary sources
- • Persuasive & research writing
- • Debate & public speaking
- • Grammar & vocabulary
Sabbat Units
Lammas/Lughnasadh
American Revolution
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Mabon
French Revolution & Napoleon
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Samhain
Industrial Revolution
2nd Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion
Yule
Civil War & Reconstruction
1st Principle: Inherent worth and dignity
Imbolc
Human Anatomy I
3rd Principle: Acceptance and spiritual growth
Ostara
Human Anatomy II
4th Principle: Free and responsible search for truth
Beltane
Career Exploration & High School Prep
5th Principle: Right of conscience and democratic process
Litha
Summer Projects & Review (Optional)
6th Principle: Goal of world community
🎯 8th Grade Learning Goals
By the end of 8th grade, students will:
- • Analyze causes and effects of major revolutions
- • Understand industrialization's impact on society
- • Connect historical events to present-day issues
- • Master Algebra I concepts and problem-solving
- • Know the major systems of the human body
Life skills developed:
- • Critical thinking and debate skills
- • Research and citation practices
- • Career awareness and goal-setting
- • Health and wellness knowledge
- • High school readiness and study skills