8th Grade Supply List
Materials for American & French Revolutions, Industrial Revolution, Civil War, human anatomy, and Algebra I.
✏️ Writing & Language Arts
- ☐ Main Lesson Book (unlined, large format)
- ☐ Composition notebooks (4-5)
- ☐ Colored pencils (36+ colors)
- ☐ Fine-tip pens (black, blue)
- ☐ Research notebook with dividers
- ☐ Index cards for vocabulary and debate prep
- ☐ Highlighters (multiple colors)
- ☐ Binder for organizing research
🎨 Art & Handwork
- ☐ Watercolors & brushes
- ☐ Sketching pencils
- ☐ Drawing paper
- ☐ Poster board for presentations
- ☐ Markers for timeline work
🗽 History: Revolutions & Civil War
- ☐ U.S. map (historical and current)
- ☐ World map (for French Revolution context)
- ☐ Timeline materials (large roll or poster)
- ☐ Access to primary source documents
- ☐ Civil War battle maps
🔢 Math: Algebra I
- ☐ Graph paper notebook (essential)
- ☐ Scientific calculator
- ☐ Geometry set (compass, protractor, ruler)
- ☐ Algebra tiles or manipulatives
- ☐ Coordinate plane poster
- ☐ Formula reference sheet
🫀 Science: Human Anatomy
- ☐ Anatomy coloring book
- ☐ Human body model or poster
- ☐ Skeleton model (small or poster)
- ☐ Stethoscope (inexpensive)
- ☐ Blood pressure cuff (optional)
- ☐ Lab notebook
- ☐ Colored pencils for anatomy drawings
🎓 Career Exploration
- ☐ Career exploration journal
- ☐ Portfolio folder or binder
- ☐ Resume template
- ☐ Interview preparation materials
🕯️ Hearth Circle
- ☐ Candle and holder
- ☐ Bell or singing bowl
- ☐ Reflection journal
- ☐ Seasonal altar items
💡 8th Grade Supply Tips
- • Algebra: Graph paper is essential—buy extra notebooks
- • Anatomy: Coloring books are surprisingly effective learning tools
- • Primary sources: Many are available free online (Library of Congress)
- • Portfolio: Start building a collection of best work for high school
- • Debate prep: Index cards help organize arguments