Digital Packet: 8th grade resources · Digital Packet: 8th grade resources We are excited for you to see all the great things in store for your 8th grader! Below are some links to

Digital Packet: 8th grade resources We are excited for you to see all the great things in store for your 8th grader! Below are some links to videos that will help you to familiarize your family with the 8th grade curriculum and platform. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Video Resources

Login/ Student and Parent Dashboard Navigating Courses Course Tools/ Guided Notes

Student Orientation

Getting Oriented – video #1: What’s in a course, How to get started, How to stay on track

The Learning Experience – video #2: What’s in a typical lesson, What you’ll do in a lesson, How to get the most out of each lesson.

Keys to Success – video #3 Keys to Success: Stay on pace, complete and understand your assignments, and communicate with your teacher

Courses Guide – Save a copy of this PDF file! This is a print version of things you need to know right and now throughout your course.

Curriculum

Your student will be enrolled in a maximum of five courses. You may start with fewer courses and add more as the semester progresses. Understand that the semester end date for all courses does not change if you decide to add a new course later in the semester. The following are the available 8th grade courses. Click here to view the full description of each course. The available syllabi are contained within this document on the next pages.

Core Subjects

Math 8, semester A and B

English 8, semester A and B

Science 8, semester A and B

History 8, semester A and B

Business Digital Literacy – one semester (syllabus not available)

Electives (pick 1):

Art 8 – one semester

Health 8 – one semester

PE 8 – one semester

Coding – one semester (syllabus not available)

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Syllabus

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Math 8, Semester A

Course Overview Mathematics is the study of patterns around us. In Math 8, Semester A, you will explore transformations and solve linear equations. You will also solve real-world problems with two linear equations. In this course, you will study and interpret functions that can help you solve problems you encounter in everyday life.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will: Explore and verify the properties of transformations and describe their effects. Understand that two figures are congruent or similar if one can be obtained from the other

by a sequence of rotations, reflections, or translations. Examine the properties of the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. Solve linear equations with rational coefficients and give examples of linear equations with

one, infinitely many, or no solutions. Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope, and compare two

different proportional relationships represented in different ways. Derive the equations y = mx and y = mx + b. Use similar triangles to explain why the slope is the same between any two points on a line. Solve a system of linear equations algebraically and by finding the point of intersection. Solve real-world and mathematical problems with two linear equations. Understand functions, describe properties of linear and nonlinear functions, and compare

properties of functions represented in different ways. Construct and interpret functions given in verbal descriptions, two coordinate values, tables,

or a graph.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and

Google Docs. Understand the basics of spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel and Google

Spreadsheets. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.

For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Plato Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course.

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Credit Value Math 8A is a 0.5-credit course. Course Materials Notebook Calculator Computer with internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Excel or equivalent

Course Pacing Guide This course description and pacing guide is intended to help you stay on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class.

Unit 1: Transformations Summary Unit 1 begins with exploring and verifying the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations. By using coordinates, you will describe the effects of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections. You will understand that two figures are congruent or similar if one can be obtained from the other by a sequence of rotations, reflections, or translations. Lastly, you will examine the properties of the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

Day Activity/Objective Type

1 day: 1

Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Plato Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

3 days: 2–4

Properties of Transformations Explore properties of rotations, reflections, and translations.

Lesson

4 days: 5–8

Experimenting with Transformations Verify the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations.

Course Activity

3 days: 9–11

Effects of Transformations Describe the effects of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections using coordinates.

Lesson

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3 days: 12–14

Congruence and Transformations Understand that two figures are congruent if one can be obtained from the other by a sequence of rotations, reflections, or translations.

Lesson

3 days: 15–17

Similarity and Transformations Understand that two figures are similar if one can be obtained from the other by a sequence of dilations, rotations, reflections, or translations.

Lesson

3 days: 18–20

Parallel Lines Examine the properties of the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

Lesson

6 days: 21–26

Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 1 Unit Activity Discussion

1 day: 27

Posttest—Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Linear Equations

Summary In this unit, you will solve linear equations with rational coefficients and give examples of linear equations with one, infinitely many, or no solutions. You will graph proportional relationships by interpreting the unit rate as the slope. You will then compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways. Finally, you will derive the equations y = mx and y = mx + b and use similar triangles to explain why the slope is the same between any two points on a line.


3 days: 28–30

Solving Linear Equations Solve linear equations with rational coefficients.

Lesson

3 days: 31–33

Solutions to Linear Equations Give examples of linear equations with one, infinitely many, or no solutions.

Lesson

3 days: 34–36

Slope Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope.

Lesson

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3 days: 37–39

Comparing Proportional Relationships Compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways.

Lesson

3 days: 40–42

Equations of a Line Derive the equations y = mx and y = mx + b.

Lesson

4 days: 43–46

Slope and Similar Triangles Use similar triangles to explain why the slope is the same between any two points.

Course Activity

6 days: 47–52


1 day: 53


Unit 3: Systems of Equations

Summary Unit 3 focuses on solving a system of linear equations algebraically and by finding the point of intersection. In this unit, you will solve real-world and mathematical problems with two linear equations.


3 days: 54–56

Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically Solve a system of linear equations by finding the point of intersection.

Lesson

3 days: 57–59

Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically Solve a system of linear equations algebraically.

Lesson

3 days: 60–62

Solving Problems with Systems of Linear Equations Solve real-world and mathematical problems with two linear equations.

Lesson

6 days: 63–68


1 day: 69


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Unit 4: Functions

Summary In this unit, you will understand that a function assigns one output to each input and that the graph of a function is a set of ordered pairs of inputs and corresponding outputs. You will describe properties of linear and nonlinear functions and compare properties of functions represented in different ways. Lastly, you will construct and interpret functions given in verbal descriptions, two coordinate values, tables, or a graph.


3 days: 70–72

Introduction to Functions Understand that a function assigns one output to each input and that the graph of a function is a set of ordered pairs of inputs and corresponding outputs.

Lesson

3 days: 73–75

Properties of Functions Describe properties of linear and nonlinear functions.

Lesson

3 days: 76–78

Comparing Functions Compare properties of functions represented in different ways.

Lesson

3 days: 79–81

Constructing and Interpreting Functions Construct and interpret functions given in verbal descriptions, two coordinate values, tables, or a graph.

Lesson

6 days: 82–87


1 day: 88


1 day: 89

Semester Review

1 day: 90

End-of-Semester Test Assessment

Syllabus


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Math 8, Semester B

Course Overview Mathematics is the study of patterns around us. In Math 8, Semester B, you will study the use of scientific notation and learn to use roots appropriately. You will also plot and compare irrational numbers and simplify expressions with irrational numbers. You will also explore the Pythagorean Theorem and probability, which you can use to solve real-world problems. Course Goals By the end of this course, you will: Explore properties of exponents, and understand the use of scientific notation. Compare, add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers expressed in scientific notation. Work with square and cube roots, and use decimal expansion to understand the real

number system. Plot and compare irrational numbers, and simplify expressions with irrational numbers. Apply facts about angle relationships in triangles. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown side lengths and to find the distance

between two points in a coordinate system. Learn the formulas for the volume of cones, cylinders, and spheres, and use them to solve

real-world and mathematical problems. Interpret and describe data in scatter plots, and informally fit lines to model data in scatter

plots. Apply linear equations from scatter plots, and construct and apply two-way tables.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and

Google Docs. Understand the basics of spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel and Google

Spreadsheets. Communicate through email and discussion boards.

For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Plato Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course. Credit Value Math 8B is a 0.5-credit course.

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Course Materials Notebook Calculator Computer with internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Excel or equivalent

Course Pacing Guide This course description and pacing guide is intended to help you stay on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class. Unit 1: Scientific Notation Summary In this unit, you will study and apply the properties of integer exponents and use scientific notation. You will compare numbers expressed in scientific notation, and you will add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers expressed in scientific notation.


1 day: 1


Course Orientation

3 days: 2–4

Properties of Exponents Study and apply the properties of integer exponents.

Lesson

3 days: 5–7

Introduction to Scientific Notation Use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of 10 to estimate large and small quantities.

Lesson

3 days: 8–10

Comparing Numbers Using Scientific Notation Compare numbers in scientific notation.

Lesson

3 days: 11–13

Adding and Subtracting in Scientific Notation Add and subtract numbers expressed in scientific notation.

Lesson

4 days: 14–17

Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation Multiply and divide numbers expressed in scientific notation.

Lesson

5 days: 18–22


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1 day: 23


Unit 2: Roots

Summary In this unit, you will use square and cube roots. You will also use decimal expansion to understand the real number system. You will use irrational approximations and number diagrams to plot and compare irrational numbers. Finally, you will simplify expressions with irrational numbers and use rational approximations to estimate expressions with irrational numbers.


3 days: 24–26

Square and Cube Roots Use square and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations and evaluate square and cube roots of small perfect squares.

Lesson

3 days: 27–29

Real Numbers Use decimal expansion to understand the real number system.

Lesson

3 days: 30–32

Plotting and Comparing Irrational Numbers Use irrational approximations and number diagrams to plot and compare irrational numbers.

Lesson

4 days: 33–36

Expressions with Irrational Numbers Simplify expressions with irrational numbers and use rational approximations to estimate expressions with irrational numbers.

Lesson

5 days: 37–41


1 day: 42


Unit 3: The Pythagorean Theorem and Volume

Summary At the beginning if this unit, you will apply facts about angle relationships in triangles. Using the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, you will calculate unknown side

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lengths. You will also apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system. Finally, you will find the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use the volume formulas to solve real-world problems.


3 days: 43–45

Angles Apply facts about angle relationships in triangles.

Lesson

3 days: 46–48

Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem Examine the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown side lengths.

Lesson

4 days: 49–52

Explaining the Pythagorean Theorem Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Course Activity

4 days: 53–56

The Pythagorean Theorem and the Coordinate Plane Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find distances between two points in a coordinate system.

Lesson

4 days: 57–60

Volume Study formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Lesson

5 days: 61–65


1 day: 66


Unit 4: Statistics and Probability

Summary In this unit, you’ll interpret and describe data in scatter plots and informally fit lines to model data in scatter plots. You will apply linear equations found for scatter plots, and you will construct and use two-way tables.


4 days: 67–70

Introduction to Scatter Plots Interpret and describe data in scatter plots.

Lesson

4 days: 71–74

Scatter Plots with Linear Associations Informally fit lines to model data in scatter plots.

Lesson

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4 days: 75–78

Applying Linear Equations from Scatter Plots Apply the linear equation found for a scatter plot with a linear association.

Lesson

4 days: 79–82

Two-Way Tables Construct and apply two-way tables.

Lesson

5 days: 83–87


1 day: 88


1 day: 89

Semester Review

1 day: 90


Syllabus


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English 8A Course Overview English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In English 8A, you will explore the features of different forms of literary writing such as diaries, memoirs, informative essays, and fictional narratives. You will also improve your writing by learning about persuasive writing techniques. You will compare and contrast a literary piece across different mediums, including drama. You will engage in a dramatic reading of poetry and learn how to give multimedia presentations. In the latter part of the course, you will analyze informational texts to understand the history of the Civil War. You will also analyze various types of literary works to better understand literary elements such as point of view, conflict, theme, structure, and setting.

Course Goals This course will help you meet these goals: Investigate the features of written forms of literature such as diaries, memoirs, informative

essays, and fictional narratives. Analyze stage directions and dialogue in a drama. Engage in character study. Learn about the elements of multimedia presentations. Compare and contrast a literary piece with its film adaptation/live performance. Participate in a dramatic reading of poetry. Investigate the origins, causes, and effects of the Civil War. Explain the function, features, and persuasive techniques used in informational texts. Examine the process of debating and participate in a debate. Evaluate elements of fiction such as theme, point of view, conflict, word choice, structure,

and setting in short stories.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or

Google Docs. Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or

Google Docs Presentation. Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.

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Credit Value English 8A is a 0.5-credit course.

Course Materials Notebook Pencil Or Pen Computer With Internet Connection And Speakers Or Headphones Microsoft Word Or Equivalent Microsoft PowerPoint Or Equivalent

Course Pacing Guide The following course description and pacing guide is intended to help you stay on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class.

Unit 1: How Can You Benefit from Written Communication? Summary This unit focuses on the different forms of literary writing, beginning with a lesson on diaries. In the next lesson, you will explore point of view and theme in Frederick Douglass’s memoir titled Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. You will then examine the features of informative essays. You will also investigate purpose in the informative essay Business and Ethics by Redfield Ingalls and the short story Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In the final lesson in this unit, you will explore the process of writing fictional narratives.


1 day: 1

Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Course Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

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4 days: 2–5

Dear Diary: Writing for Yourself Explore examples of famous diaries and practice keeping your own diary.

Lesson

4 days: 6–9

Memoirs Explore point of view and theme in a Frederick Douglass’s Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.

Lesson

4 days: 10–13

Writing Informative Essays Examine the characteristics of informative essays.

Lesson

3 days: 14–16

Reading Fictional Narratives Investigate purpose in fictional narratives and study techniques for reading them.

Lesson

3 days: 17–19

Writing Narratives Explore the process of creating a narrative.

Lesson

3 days: 20–22

Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 1 Unit Activity/ Discussion

1 day: 23


Unit 2: How Does Communication Style Affect Your Understanding? Summary This unit focuses on analysis of literary works, beginning with a lesson in which you will explore the elements of drama in Susan Glaspell’s Trifles. Later, you will evaluate the literary element of character in Glaspell’s short story, A Jury of Her Peers, an adaptation of Trifles. In this unit’s third lesson, you will examine the main features of multimedia presentations. Then, you will investigate and interpret a film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Speckled Band. In the last lesson, you will examine techniques for delivering dramatic readings of poems such as Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky, Robert Frost’s Design, and William Blake’s The Chimney Sweeper.”


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3 days: 24–26

Elements of Drama: Trifles Determine the relationship between stage directions and dialogue in Susan Glaspell’s play Trifles.

Lesson

3 days: 27–29

Character Study: A Jury of Her Peers Evaluate the main characters in Susan Glaspell’s short story A Jury of Her Peers, an adaptation of her play Trifles.

Lesson

4 days: 30–33

Giving Multimedia Presentations Examine key elements of creating and delivering successful multimedia presentations.

Lesson

4 days: 34–37

Film Adaptations Investigate and interpret a film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Speckled Band.

Lesson

3 days 38–40

Performing Poetry: Dramatic Readings Examine techniques for delivering a dramatic reading of a poem.

Lesson

3 days: 41–43


1 day: 44


Unit 3: How Can You Make Peace with Conflict? Summary This unit focuses on informational texts related to the Civil War. First, you will explore the main idea and point of view in Abraham Lincoln’s two inaugural speeches, as well as Jefferson Davis’s First Inaugural Speech. Next, you will analyze the Dred Scott Decision, James Henry Hammond’s speech, and William Lloyd Garrison’s speech and their arguments for and against slavery. In the third lesson of this unit, you will investigate the connections and distinctions between important Civil War events. Then you will explore the main features of persuasive essays. In the last lesson, you will examine the process of preparing for and participating in a debate.


4 days: 45–48

The Civil War: Understanding the Conflict Determine the main idea and point of view in Civil War texts.

Lesson

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4 days: 49–52

Arguments about Slavery Analyze Civil War documents that contain arguments for and against slavery.

Lesson

4 days: 53–56

The Civil War: Connecting Major Events Investigate connections and distinctions between important Civil War events.

Lesson

4 days: 57–60

Writing a Persuasive Argument Explore the characteristics of persuasive essays.

Lesson

4 days: 61–64

Debating an Argument Examine the process of preparing for and participating in a debate.

Lesson

3 days: 65–67


1 day: 68


Unit 4: How Do You Analyze Internal and External Struggles? Summary This unit focuses on internal and external struggles. It starts with a lesson in which you will evaluate point of view and structure in Amy Tan’s Rules of the Games and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. In the next lesson, you will investigate the impact of word choice and structure in O’ Henry’s The Gift of the Magi and Giovanni Boccaccio’s Federigo’s Falcon, both of which are short stories with surprise endings. In the third lesson of this unit, you will examine theme and setting in Stephen Crane’s An Episode of War. Finally, you will investigate approaches for writing argumentative essays about works of fiction.


5 days: 69–73

Point of View and Conflict with the Self in Short Stories Evaluate point of view and structure in Amy Tan’s Rules of the Game and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart.

Lesson

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4 days: 74–77

Word Choice and Stories with Plot Twists Investigate the impact of word choice and structure in two stories with plot twists, O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi and Giovanni Boccaccio’s Federigo’s Falcon.

Lesson

4 days: 78–81

Theme, Setting, and Cultural Conflict in Short Stories Examine theme and setting in Stephen Crane’s An Episode of War.

Lesson

4 days: 82–85

Writing about Short Fiction Investigate approaches for writing argumentative essays about works of fiction.

Lesson

3 days: 86–88


1 day: 89


1 day 90


Syllabus


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English 8B

Course Overview English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In English 8B, you will analyze nonfiction texts to explore what they reveal about the process of growing up. You will also analyze elements of poetry such as theme, structure, meter, language, and sound to help you read poems and compose a poem of your own. You will read novels and analyze their literary elements and their use of literary devices. In the final unit, you will reflect upon and evaluate certain aspects of your past, present, and future while reading Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

Course Goals This course will help you meet these goals: x Understand stages of human growth such as adolescence. x Use nonfictional texts such as informative essays, scientific essays, and memoirs to explore

aspects of growing up such as body image, gender matters, and body changes. x Analyze theme in poetry. x Explain structures, metrical patterns, and sound patterns in poetry. x Examine language and sound techniques required to compose a poem. x Draft a persuasive essay based on a topic related to poetry. x Investigate literary elements such as character, setting, conflict, and theme in one of the

following novels: Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Lois Lowry’s The Giver, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, or John Knowles’s A Separate Peace.

x Analyze the use of symbolism in one of the following novels: Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Lois Lowry’s The Giver, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, and John Knowles’s A Separate Peace.

x Draft an argumentative essay based on how you relate to the characters of the novel you choose.

x Reflect upon and evaluate aspects of your past, present, and future life as a student by reading Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: x Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or

Google Docs.

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x Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Docs Presentation.

x Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. x Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.


Credit Value English 8B is a 0.5-credit course.

Course Materials x notebook x pencil or pen x computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones x Microsoft Word or equivalent x Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent

Some course readings may require a visit to your school library or public library.

The Course Novel Unit In Unit 3 of this course, you’ll choose one of the following novels to read.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott This coming-of-age story follows the lives of the March family members: a mother who is trying to make ends meet, a father who is serving in the Civil War, and four daughters who experience the ups and downs of becoming young women. The story focuses on the March girls—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Alcott takes readers through each of their lives as they face heartbreaks and hardships. These experiences help them grow as individuals. Yet, despite their differences, the love they share binds them together.

The Giver by Lois Lowry This novel is set in a futuristic society that appears to be perfect. The community has done away with all unpleasant emotions. Its people experience no pain, hunger, anger, or grief. The story’s protagonist is a boy named Jonas who is assigned the job of Receiver. He must receive and store all of his community’s good and bad memories. Jonas receives these stored memories from an old man known as the Giver. In the process, he begins to understand the terrible cost his society has paid for perfection. Together, he and the Giver must decide what to do with this secret knowledge.

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë In this tale, a courageous orphan faces challenges with honesty, passion, and courage. Brontë’s protagonist, Jane, learns to overcome pain early in life. The story follows her as she grows into a strong but lonely young woman. Eventually, Jane becomes the governess in a mansion owned by the wealthy and mysterious Edward Rochester. There she encounters hardship, intrigue, and the meaning of true love. Will Jane’s journey end happily?

A Separate Peace by John Knowles This novel explores how our egos and insecurities get the better of our relationships. Knowles weaves a touching tale of two friends—Gene and Finny—who are opposites in many ways. While Gene has the intellect, Finny has the charm. While Gene is cautious, Finny is carefree. Their relationship changes when Finny falls out of a tree and breaks his leg. Gene knows something about what caused the accident, but will he ever admit the truth to Finny? Will his conscience ever be at peace?

Note: You will be able to read Little Women and Jane Eyre online. Links to these novels are provided in the course novel unit. To read The Giver or A Separate Peace, you will need to get a copy from your school, a library, or some other source.

Course Pacing Guide The following course description and pacing guide is intended to help you stay on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class.

Unit 1: How Do Your Mind and Body Change as You Grow? Summary This unit focuses on the changes a growing adolescent’s mind and body go through. To explore this topic, you will look at evidence from informative essays about body image and develop your own personal narrative. You will analyze structure and technical meaning in scientific texts about the role hormonal and chemical changes in the body have on mood. You will evaluate structure and reasoning in informative texts about gender development in relation to biology and society. At the end of the unit, you will explore techniques for writing your own short memoir and examine the benefits of peer review.


1 day: 1

Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Course Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

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4 days: 2–5

Growing Up: Maintaining a Healthy Body Image Identify the main idea and supporting evidence in informative essays.

Lesson

5 days: 6–10

The Ups and Downs of Adolescence Analyze structure and technical meaning in texts about the role hormonal and chemical changes in the body have on mood.

Lesson

4 days: 11–14

Gender Matters: Navigating Biological and Social Influences Evaluate structure and reasoning in texts about gender development in relation to biology and society.

Lesson

5 days: 15–19

Documenting Change: Memoirs Revisited Explore techniques for writing your own short memoir and examine the benefits of peer review.

Lesson

3 days: 20–22


1 day: 23


Unit 2: How Can You Change Your Perspective? Summary This unit focuses on various elements of poetry. You will investigate theme and structure in Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” and examine the impact of meter and punctuation in Emily Dickinson’s poem “I’m Nobody! Who Are You?” You will explore the language and sound techniques used in Claude McKay’s “America” and Carl Sandburg’s “Theme in Yellow” to compose a poem. Finally, you will prepare and revise a persuasive essay on a topic related to poetry.


5 days: 24–28

Decision Making, Theme, and Structure in Poetry Investigate theme and structure in Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken."

Lesson

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5 days: 29–33

Meter, Punctuation, and Self-Understanding in Poetry Analyze the impact of meter and punctuation in Emily Dickinson's poem "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?"

Lesson

4 days: 34–37

An Introduction to Poetry Writing Explore the language and sound techniques used to compose a poem.

Lesson

4 days: 38–41

Writing Persuasively about Poetry Prepare and revise a persuasive essay on a topic related to poetry.

Lesson

3 days 42–44


1 day 45


Unit 3: Who Are You? Summary This unit explores literary elements such as character, setting, conflict, and theme in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Lois Lowry’s The Giver, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, or John Knowles’s A Separate Peace. You will select one of these four novels and explore how novelists add meaning to their works by referring to other pieces of literature. You will examine the use of symbols in novels. You will also explore how you relate to the characters in a novel by writing an argumentative essay.

For further details, see the section The Course Novel Unit above.


4 days: 46–49

Characters and Setting in Novels Identify the characters and setting in novels.

Lesson

3 days: 50–52

How Novelists Reference Other Works Explore how novelists add meaning to their works by referencing other pieces of literature.

Lesson

4 days: 53–56

Key Conflicts in Novels Examine key conflicts in novels.

Lesson

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4 days: 57–60

Themes and Symbols in Novels Investigate themes and symbolism in novels.

Lesson

4 days: 61–64

Writing about Characters in Novels Explore how you relate to the characters in a novel by writing an argumentative essay.

Lesson

3 days: 65–67


1 day: 68


Unit 4: Who Do You Want to Be? Summary This unit focuses on Charles Dickens’s narrative approach with regard to the past, present, and future in A Christmas Carol. You will read the novel and evaluate your identity as a student. You will reflect upon your past, present, and future reading, study, and writing habits.


5 days: 69–73

Who You Were: Learning from Your Past Examine Charles Dickens’s narrative approach to considering one’s past in A Christmas Carol and apply that type of self-exploration to an investigation of your past study, reading, and writing habits.

Lesson

5 days: 74–78

Who You Are: Assessing Your Present Explore Charles Dickens’s narrative approach to assessing one’s present in A Christmas Carol and reflect on your current identity as a student.

Lesson

3 days: 79–81

Who You Will Be: Predicting Your Future Analyze Charles Dickens’s narrative approach to predicting one’s future behavior in A Christmas Carol and consider how your past and present behavior can help you determine the type of student you will be.

Lesson

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4 days: 82–85

Who You Want to Be: Shaping Your Identity Investigate Charles Dickens’s narrative approach to shaping one’s own identity in A Christmas Carol and brainstorm ways that you can change your behavior to become the type of student you want to be.

Lesson

3 days: 86–88


1 day: 89


1 day: 90

End of Semester Test Assessment

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Science 8, Semester A Course Overview Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 8A is an integrated science course that covers topics selected from Earth science and life science. This course discusses genes and inheritance, the evolution of species, and managing energy resources on Earth. In the first unit, you will explain how an organism’s genes transfer traits from parents to offspring. You’ll also learn about genetic diversity and genetic mutations. In the second unit, you’ll compare the anatomy and development of species to give evidence for evolution. You’ll also see how fossils and rock strata on Earth hold important clues about evolution. In the third unit, you will differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources on Earth. You’ll see how energy transforms as it moves from one sphere of Earth to another. In hands-on activities, you’ll devise ways to harness and control energy for human benefit.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: Investigate patterns of inheritance, and identify the causes and effects of genetic

mutations. Explain how some traits increase an individual’s probability of surviving. Gather and use information to explain how technology has changed the way humans

influence the traits of organisms. Explain why genetic diversity allows a species to adapt to its environment, and

create an explanation to show the causes and effects of shifting genetic diversity. Model the geological process that makes fossils from leaves. Explain how the characteristics of living and extinct organisms can be used to

construct an evolutionary lineage. Classify organisms based on their shared characteristics. State why embryos and certain anatomies of different species provide evidence of

evolution. Classify organisms based on their shared characteristics. Describe the interactions of energy between the four spheres of Earth. Explain particle motion of matter and the composition of substances. Use evidence to explain that natural geological processes result in uneven

distribution of Earth’s natural resources.

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Design a device that harnesses energy from the Sun. Use historical evidence of natural hazards to determine the disaster risk for a region. Engineer a structure to protect the public from a natural hazard.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word

or Google Docs. Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint

or Google Docs presentation. Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.


Credit Value Science 8A is a 0.5-credit course.

Course Materials notebook computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Word or equivalent Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent equipment listed in Appendix B


Unit 1: Genes Summary This unit discusses the important aspects of genetics. You’ll begin by reviewing the process of scientific inquiry. Then you’ll explore how genetic characteristics are related to genes, chromosomes, genotype, and phenotype. You will evaluate your own genetic characteristics and determine the probability of inheriting certain traits. You’ll learn

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about dominant and recessive traits and the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genes. Next, you’ll explore the types, causes, and effects of genetic mutations. In a hands-on activity, you’ll research the adaptations of two different organisms and compare them. Finally, you’ll determine the effects of natural and artificial selection and see how genetic diversity plays a significant role in helping a species adapt to its ever-changing environment.


1 day: 1


Course Orientation

3 days: 2–4

What Is Science? Apply the steps of the scientific method to an investigation.

Lesson

3 days: 5–7

Introduction to Genes Investigate different patterns of inheritance, and predict the genetic inheritance of offspring.

Lesson

4 days: 8–11

Your Genetic Traits Create Punnett squares and genetic flowchart models to calculate the probability that an offspring will inherit a specific trait.

Course Activity

3 days: 12–14

Genetic Mutations Identify the causes and effects of genetic mutations.

Lesson

3 days: 15–17

Identifying Adaptations Compare and contrast the adaptations of two different organisms that live in different environments.

Course Activity

3 days: 18–20

Natural Selection Construct an explanation that describes how some traits increase an individual’s probability of surviving and reproducing in its environment.

Lesson

4 days: 21–24

Artificial Selection Gather and use information to explain how technology has changed the way that humans influence the traits of organisms.

Lesson

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3 days: 25–27

Genetic Diversity Explain why genetic diversity allows a species to adapt to its environment.

Lesson

5 days: 28–32


1 day: 33


Unit 2: Evolution Summary This unit focuses on the evolution of different organisms. At the beginning of the unit, you will use real leaves and sticks to model fossil formation to learn more about how they are formed. Then you’ll be introduced to evolution and how to classify organisms based on their characteristics. You’ll compare the embryonic development and anatomy of different species and explain how anatomical similarities give evidence of evolution. Finally, you’ll apply your knowledge of fossils to understand how rock strata in Earth’s crust hold clues about how life-forms have changed and evolved over time.


4 days: 34–37

Fossils and Coal Formation Model the geological process that makes fossils from leaves.

Course Activity

3 days: 38–40

What Is Evolution? Explain how the characteristics of living and extinct organisms can be used to construct an evolutionary lineage.

Lesson

4 days: 41–44

Classifying Organisms Classify organisms based on their shared characteristics.

Course Activity

3 days: 45–47

Embryology Explain why similarities in embryos of different species provide evidence of evolution.

Lesson

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3 days: 48–50

Comparative Anatomy Examine anatomical similarities between organisms, and explain why these similarities provide evidence of evolution.

Lesson

4 days 51–54

Fossils Analyze data from rock strata for evidence that life-forms have changed and evolved.

Lesson

5 days: 55–59


1 day: 60


Unit 3: Energy and the Earth Summary The focus of this unit is understanding and managing energy on Earth. You’ll begin by modeling the energy flow among Earth’s four spheres. You will apply these ideas in a hands-on activity as you build a model of a watershed. Next, you’ll explore matter at the atomic level and analyze how substances, such as water, go through three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. You’ll create a model of Earth’s oceans and engineer a structure to control the energy of a tsunami. You’ll also investigate other methods that scientists use to protect and warn the public about natural hazards. Finally, you’ll examine the processes that change the distribution of Earth’s natural resources and build a device that depends on one of our most common natural resources—the Sun.


4 days: 61–64

Energy Flow Use a model to explain the flow of energy within a system, and describe the interactions of energy between the four spheres of Earth.

Lesson

2 days: 65–66

Modeling a Watershed Construct and use a model to explain how water flow in a watershed relates to the water cycle on Earth.

Course Activity

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3 days: 67–69

Matter and Energy Use models to explain particle motion of matter and the composition of mixtures, compounds, and elements.

Lesson

3 days: 70–72

Modeling Tsunamis Construct a model of an ocean, and design features for houses along the shore to withstand the force of a tsunami.

Course Activity

3 days: 73–75

Natural Hazards Use historical evidence of natural hazards to determine the disaster risk for a region.

Lesson

4 days 76–79

Designing a Solar Oven Design and construct two solar ovens, test them, and use the test results to determine which design is more effective.

Course Activity

3 days 80–82

Natural Resources Use evidence to explain that natural geological processes result in uneven distributions of natural resources across the globe.

Lesson

5 days: 83–87


1 day: 88


1 day 89

Semester Review

1 day 90


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Appendix A: Safety Notes and Disclaimer Each Course Activity and Unit Activity that includes a lab/experiment component will highlight key safety guidelines using the safety icon ( ), which appears directly in the activity. In addition to adhering to those guidelines, you must ensure that you follow these general safety practices:

Work slowly and safely at all times, and abide by the safety notes and icons. Pay attention and be alert at all times. Limit any distractions. Keep your hands away from your nose, eyes, mouth, and skin. Wash your hands

before and after experiments. If you don’t understand something, ask a teacher or an adult before proceeding. Wear the required protective gear. Adult supervision is required for all activities involving an experiment/lab component. Do not perform experiments that have not been approved. Follow the procedure. Follow good housekeeping practices. Keep your work area clean. Abide by all disposal instructions and icons to protect yourself and our planet. Report any problems or complications to an adult.

Note: Edmentum assumes no liability for personal injury, death, property damage, equipment damage, or financial loss resulting from the instruction included in this course.

Syllabus


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Science 8, Semester B Course Overview Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 8B is an integrated science course that covers topics selected from Earth and space science, physical science, and life science. This course discusses climate change and methods for confronting it, the physical features of waves and wave technology, and the positive and negative ways that humans and technology affect the Earth and its ecosystems. In the first unit, you’ll study the factors that have led to climate change and explore scientific solutions to address these changes. In the second unit, you’ll learn how waves and interactions between them can be used to develop new technologies. In the third unit, you’ll broaden your knowledge of technology-based and human-based threats to the environment and find ways to reduce their negative impact.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: Model the greenhouse effect using temperature as a dependent variable. Explain how current trends in carbon dioxide levels affect Earth’s climate. Determine the effectiveness of different methods of addressing climate change. Classify waves based on their characteristics, and use mathematics to model them. Interpret models of interactions of light and matter. Assess how light from objects in space provides information about their temperature,

composition, and distance. Compare and contrast the use of digital and analog signals in communication. Build a seismograph model, and engineer a model building that can withstand an

earthquake. Analyze data to explain how technology can limit the risk of damage from natural

hazards. Explain how the growing number of humans and their use of natural resources affect

Earth’s systems. Design methods to reduce the negative impact that humans have on the

environment. Understand how changes to the physical or biological components of an ecosystem

affect populations of organisms, and research one effect that humans have on the ocean’s ecosystem.

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Evaluate solutions to maintain biodiversity in an ecosystem, and design a solution to an environmental problem in an ecosystem.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word

or Google Docs. Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint

or Google Docs presentation. Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.


Credit Value Science 8B is a 0.5-credit course.

Course Materials notebook computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Word or equivalent Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent equipment listed in Appendix B


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Unit 1: Earth’s Changing Climate Summary In this unit, you will model the greenhouse effect using temperature as a dependent variable. You’ll learn about the processes that fuel climate change. Then you’ll study the evidence of climate change and learn how to pose formal questions to uncover truths about it. You’ll also investigate commercial and residential methods and technologies for addressing climate change. In the unit activity, you will explore the effects of climate change on Earth’s oceans.


1 day: 1


Course Orientation

4 days: 2–5

Modeling the Greenhouse Effect Model the greenhouse effect using temperature as a dependent variable.

Course Activity

5 days: 6–10

The Mechanics of Climate Change Use data of carbon dioxide levels to explain how current trends affect Earth’s climate.

Lesson

5 days: 11–15

Evidence of a Changing Climate Ask questions to clarify evidence of the causes of changing global temperatures over the past century.

Lesson

5 days: 16–20

Confronting Climate Change Develop scientific questions to determine the effectiveness of different methods of addressing climate change, including using alternative fuels, recycling, and preserving natural habitats.

Lesson

5 days: 21–25


1 day: 26


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Unit 2: Waves Summary This unit focuses on the characteristics and applications of waves. In this unit, you’ll learn the parts of a wave and how to represent waves mathematically. You’ll explain how visible light, one type of electromagnetic wave, interacts with matter and develop a model to describe what you see. You will assess how light from objects in space gives information about their temperature, composition, and distance. Finally, you’ll study a real-world application of wave technology as you compare and contrast the use of digital and analog signals in communication.


5 days: 27–31

Exploring Waves Classify waves based on their characteristics, and use mathematics to model them.

Lesson

3 days: 32–34

Describing How Light Interacts with Matter Observe interactions of light and matter, and develop a model that describes your observations.

Course Activity

4 days: 35–38

Interactions of Light with Matter Use models to describe interactions of light and matter.

Lesson

5 days: 39–43

Light and Information About the Universe Assess how light from objects in space provides information about their temperature, composition, and distance.

Lesson

5 days: 44–48


1 day: 49


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Unit 3: Technology and Human Impacts on Earth Summary This unit focuses on how advancements in technology and human actions can affect Earth’s systems in positive and negative ways. You’ll build a mock seismograph and engineer a model building that can withstand an earthquake. Your models will show how humans can use technology to limit the risk of damage from natural hazards. You’ll study how the growing number of humans and their use of natural resources affect Earth’s systems, including our oceans’ ecosystems. Next, you will use evidence to argue how changes occurring in parts of an ecosystem can affect the populations of organisms living in the system. You’ll find effective ways to maintain biodiversity in an ecosystem for the health and welfare of its species. At the end of the unit, you’ll look at methods to reduce the negative impact that humans have on the environment.


4 days: 50–53

Earthquake Tools and Engineering Build a seismograph model, and engineer a model building that can withstand an earthquake.

Course Activity

5 days: 54–58

Technology and the Changing Earth Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to explain how technology can limit the risk of damage.

Lesson

5 days: 59–63

The Human Population Explain how the growing number of humans and their use of natural resources affect Earth’s systems.

Lesson

4 days: 64–67

Human Effects on Ocean Ecosystems Research one effect that humans have on the ocean’s ecosystem.

Course Activity

5 days 68–72

Biodiversity and Population Size Use evidence to argue that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations of organisms.

Lesson

5 days 73–77

Protecting Ecosystems Evaluate solutions for maintaining biodiversity in an ecosystem.

Lesson

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5 days 78–82

Taking Care of Our Planet Design methods to reduce the negative impact that humans have on the environment.

Lesson

5 days 83–87


1 day: 88


1 day 89

Semester Review

1 day 90


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Appendix A: Safety Notes and Disclaimer Each Course Activity and Unit Activity that includes a lab/experiment component will highlight key safety guidelines using the safety icon ( ), which appears directly in the activity. In addition to adhering to those guidelines, you must ensure that you follow these general safety practices: Work slowly and safely at all times, and abide by the safety notes and icons. Pay attention and be alert at all times. Limit any distractions. Keep your hands away from your nose, eyes, mouth, and skin. Wash your hands

before and after experiments. If you don’t understand something, ask a teacher or an adult before proceeding. Wear the required protective gear. Adult supervision is required for all activities involving an experiment/lab component. Do not perform experiments that have not been approved. Follow the procedure. Follow good housekeeping practices. Keep your work area clean. Abide by all disposal instructions and icons to protect yourself and our planet. Report any problems or complications to an adult.

Note: Edmentum assumes no liability for personal injury, death, property damage, equipment damage, or financial loss resulting from the instruction included in this course.

Syllabus


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Middle School US History, Semester A Course Overview In Middle School US History, Semester A, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history. In the first unit, you’ll evaluate historical data to develop your historical thinking skills. In the second unit, you’ll learn about the major events and developments of colonial America. In the third unit, you’ll analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution. In the last unit, you’ll explore developments in the new nation, including the creation of the US Constitution, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, and the importance of the election of 1800.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: x Assess primary and secondary sources. x Analyze historical data and events to interpret the past. x Understand the development of colonial America. x Examine the causes and effects of the American Revolution. x Explain the creation of the US Constitution. x Analyze the views of Federalists and Anti-Federalists. x Explain the administrations of George Washington and John Adams. x Analyze the importance of the election of 1800.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: x Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word

or Google Docs. x Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint

or Google Docs presentation. x Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. x Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.

For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course.

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Credit Value Middle School US History, Semester A, is a 0.5-credit course.




Unit 1: Historical Thinking Skills Summary This unit focuses on developing your historical thinking skills. First, you’ll interpret the content of primary and secondary sources. Next, you’ll interpret information in maps, charts, graphs, and other visual representations of data. Then, you’ll analyze major historical events chronologically.


1 day: 1

Syllabus and Student Orientation Review the Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

4 days: 2–5

Historical Sources Evaluate primary and secondary sources.

Lesson

4 days: 6–9

Using Visual Information Analyze visual representations of historical data.

Lesson

4 days: 10–13

Chronological Thinking Analyze historical events using chronological thinking.

Lesson

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5 days: 14–18


1 day: 19


Unit 2: Colonial America Summary This unit focuses on the development of colonial America. First, you’ll identify the main American Indian groups of colonial America and describe their cultural, economic, and social characteristics. You will also assess their contributions to the growth of colonial America. Next, you’ll analyze the exploration, settlement, and growth of colonial America. You will also explain the role of slavery in colonial America. Finally, you will analyze the causes and effects of the French and Indian War.


4 days: 20–23

American Indians Describe the lives of American Indians during the colonial era.

Lesson

5 days: 24–28

Exploration and Settlement of Colonial America Describe the exploration and settlement of colonial America.

Lesson

4 days: 29–32

The Development of Colonial America Describe the development of colonial America.

Lesson

4 days: 33–36

Slavery in Colonial America Evaluate the role of slavery in colonial America.

Lesson

4 days 37–40

The French and Indian War Analyze the causes and effects of the French and Indian War.

Lesson

5 days: 41–45


1 day: 46


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Unit 3: The Revolution Summary This unit focuses on the American Revolution. You’ll explore the causes, major events, and consequences of the American Revolution. You will also analyze the importance of the Articles of Confederation in the American Revolution.


5 days: 47–51

Causes of the American Revolution Analyze the events that contributed to the start of the American Revolution.

Lesson

4 days: 52–55

The American Revolution Analyze key events and consequences of the American Revolution.

Lesson

5 days: 56–60

Articles of Confederation Explain the role of the Articles of Confederation in the American Revolution.

Lesson

4 days: 61–64


1 day: 65


Unit 4: The New Nation Summary This unit focuses on developments in the new nation after the American Revolution. You’ll learn about the creation of the US Constitution. You’ll also examine the ideas of Federalists and Anti-Federalists and analyze their impact on the writing and ratification of the Constitution. You’ll assess the administrations of George Washington and John Adams. Finally, you’ll evaluate the significance of the election of 1800.

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4 days: 66–69

The Constitution Explain the creation of the US Constitution.

Lesson

4 days: 70–73

Ratification: The Federalists and Their Opponents Compare the ideas of Federalism and Anti-Federalism and their effect on the ratification debate.

Lesson

5 days: 74–78

The Administrations of Washington and Adams Evaluate the administrations of George Washington and John Adams.

Lesson

4 days: 79–82

The Election of 1800 Define the importance of the election of 1800.

Lesson

5 days: 83–87


1 day: 88


1 day 89

Semester Review

1 day 90


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Middle School US History, Semester B Course Overview In Middle School US History, Semester B, you’ll learn about major events that took place in American history. In the first unit, you’ll analyze the importance of the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, industrialization, and the Monroe era. In the second unit, you’ll examine the Jacksonian era, the impact of westward expansion, the reform movements of the mid-1800s, and the abolitionist movement. In the third unit, you’ll learn about the Civil War. You’ll analyze the factors that led to the Civil War and the impact of the war on the United States. In the last unit, you’ll explore the Reconstruction period.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: x Analyze the importance of the Louisiana Purchase. x Identify the causes and effects of the War of 1812. x Analyze the impact of industrialization on the United States in the early 1800s. x Explain the growth of the Monroe era. x Analyze Andrew Jackson’s actions as president. x Explain the effects of westward expansion. x Describe reform movements of the 1800s. x Explain the differences between the North and the South before the Civil War. x Trace the origins of the abolitionist movement in the United States. x Examine the causes, major events, and impact of the Civil War. x Analyze the Reconstruction period after the Civil War.

General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: x Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word

or Google Docs. x Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint

or Google Docs presentation. x Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. x Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.

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For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course.

Credit Value Middle School US History, Semester B, is a 0.5-credit course.




Unit 1: A Young Nation Summary This unit focuses on the development of the United States during the early nineteenth century. First you’ll explore how the Louisiana Purchase shaped the growth of the nation. Next you’ll examine the causes and effects of the War of 1812. Then you will analyze the impact of industrialization on the United States in the early 1800s. Finally, you’ll learn about important foreign and domestic policies of the Monroe era.


1 day: 1

Syllabus and Student Orientation Review the Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

4 days: 2–5

The Louisiana Purchase Analyze the significance of the Louisiana Purchase.

Lesson

4 days: 6–9

The War of 1812 Explain the causes and consequences of the War of 1812.

Lesson

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4 days: 10–13

Industrialization Analyze the impact of industrialization on the United States in the early 1800s.

Lesson

4 days 14–17

Building a New Nation Analyze important foreign and domestic policies of the Monroe era.

Lesson

5 days: 18–22


1 day: 23


Unit 2: The Nation Expands Summary This unit focuses on the development of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. You’ll learn about Andrew Jackson’s actions as the president of the nation. Next you’ll examine the cultural, economic, and political impact of westward expansion. You’ll explore important reform movements during the mid-1800s. You’ll analyze the differences between the North and the South before the Civil War and trace the origins of the abolitionist movement.


4 days: 24–27

The Age of Jackson Analyze Andrew Jackson’s actions as president.

Lesson

4 days: 28–31

Westward Expansion Analyze how westward expansion changed the nation culturally, economically, and politically.

Lesson

4 days: 32–35

Culture and Reform in the Mid-1800s Analyze the reform movements of the mid-1800s.

Lesson

4 days: 36–39

The North and the South Analyze the differences between the North and the South before the Civil War.

Lesson

4 days 40–43

Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement Describe the history of the abolitionist movement in the United States.

Lesson

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5 days: 44–48


1 day: 49


Unit 3: A Nation Divided Summary This unit focuses on the Civil War, one of the most significant events of US history. You’ll examine the events that led to the Civil War and explore the major events of the war’s early years. You’ll analyze the impact of the war on the Northern and Southern economies and explore the last years of the Civil War.


4 days: 50–53

Compromises and Clashes Before the Civil War Analyze issues and legislative actions related to slavery as they affected the North, the South, and western sections of the United States.

Lesson

4 days: 54–57

The Civil War Begins Describe major events during the early years of the Civil War.

Lesson

4 days: 58–61

The Impact of the Civil War Explain how the Civil War affected daily life for soldiers and civilians.

Lesson

4 days 62–65

The Civil War Ends Describe the last years of the Civil War.

Lesson

5 days: 66–70


1 day: 71


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Unit 4: A Nation Reunited Summary This unit focuses on the Reconstruction period that followed the Civil War. You’ll examine the different plans to reunite the North and the South after the Civil War. You’ll analyze the political conflicts that took place over the Reconstruction plan. Finally, you’ll explore the impact of Reconstruction on the nation.


4 days: 72–75

Reconstruction Begins Analyze the different plans to reunite the nation after the Civil War.

Lesson

4 days: 76–79

The Battle over Reconstruction Explain the political conflicts over Reconstruction.

Lesson

4 days: 80–83

The End of Reconstruction Analyze the short- and long-term effects of Reconstruction on the nation.

Lesson

4 days: 84–87


1 day: 88


1 day 89

Semester Review

1 day 90


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Syllabus

Art History and Appreciation

Course Overview Art has played a significant role in every major civilization throughout the history of man. The emergence of different art forms often reflects the values that a civilization deems important: religion, labor, love, political change, or even commerce. Since artwork and cultural values are so closely related, studying art is a compelling way to learn about the people who produced it.

Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

x Identify the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity and basic design principles.

x Identify various art forms, art tools, techniques, and processes. x Identify the cultural functions of prehistoric art, the form and function of Egyptian art,

and the main principles of classical Greek art and Roman art. x Trace principal developments in early Christian art and architecture and identify the

relationship between Christian worship and sacred images and architecture. x Identify aspects of Islamic art and architecture, the main principles of Renaissance art,

and examples of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese art. x Identify and analyze the key aesthetic features of African art, American Indian art, and

Latin American art. x Identify the historical and cultural significance of the Reformation period on art and the

key principles of Baroque art and architecture. x Identify how the development of visual technologies impacted art after the

Renaissance. x Identify the relationship between art and science and art and politics in the early

modern world. x State the main principles of modern art in relation to modern culture and identify major

developments in modern architecture in terms of technologies, form, and function. x Identify pre-digital (analog) visual culture from the 1950s to the end of the 20th

century.

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General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following:

x Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

x Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. x Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.

For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Student Orientation, found at the beginning of this course.

Credit Value Art History and Appreciation is a 0.5-credit course.

Course Materials x Notebook x Computer with internet connection and speakers or headphones x Microsoft Word or equivalent

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Unit 1: What is Art?: Creation and Communication

Summary In this unit, you will identify the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity. You’ll also identify the basic design principles. You’ll list commonly used art terms and vocabulary and explain the art evaluation process. You will identify various art forms, art tools, techniques, and processes. Finally, you’ll identify tools for analyzing an image and analyze how images communicate meaning.

Day Activity/Objective Type 2 days:

1–2 Syllabus and Student Orientation Review the Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course.

Course Orientation

2 days: 3–4

Creativity and Expression in Art Identify the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity.

Lesson

2 days: 5–6

Understanding Design Principles Identify basic design principles.

Lesson

2 days: 7–8

Understanding and Evaluating Art List commonly used art terms and vocabulary and explain the art evaluation process.

Lesson

2 days: 9–10

Understanding Tools and Techniques Identify various art forms, art tools, techniques, and processes.

Lesson

2 days: 11–12

Communicating Meaning through Art Identify tools for analyzing an image and analyze how images communicate meaning.

Lesson

1 day: 13


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Unit 2: Art, History, and Culture Summary In this unit, you will identify the cultural functions of prehistoric art. You’ll identify the form and function of Egyptian art in its cultural context. You’ll identify the main principles of classical Greek art. You’ll identify the principal characteristics of Roman art. Finally, you will trace the technological developments in Greek and Roman architecture.

Day Activity/Objective Type 2 days: 14–15

Prehistoric Art and Culture Identify the cultural functions of prehistoric art.

Lesson

2 days: 16–17

Egyptian Culture and Art Identify the form and function of Egyptian art in its cultural context.

Lesson

3 days: 18–20

Classical Greek Art Identify the main principles of classical Greek art.

Lesson

3 days: 21–23

Roman Art Identify the principal characteristics of Roman art.

Lesson

3 days: 24–26

Understanding Greek and Roman Architecture Trace technological developments in Greek and Roman architecture.

Lesson

1 day: 27


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Unit 3: Western and World Art Appreciation Summary In this unit, you will trace principal developments in early Christian art and architecture. You’ll identify the relationship between Christian worship and sacred images and architecture. You’ll identify aspects of Islamic art and architecture. You’ll identify and classify the main principles of Renaissance art. You’ll identify and compare examples of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese art. You will identify and analyze the key aesthetic principles of African art. You’ll identify key features of American Indian art. Finally, you will identify key features of Latin American art


Developments in Christian Art Trace principal developments in early Christian art and architecture.

Lesson

2 days: 31–32

Sacred Images and Christian Worship Identify the relationship between Christian worship and sacred images and architecture.

Lesson

3 days: 33–35

Islamic Art and Architecture Identify aspects of Islamic art and architecture.

Lesson

3 days: 36–38

Renaissance Art Identify and classify the main principles of Renaissance art.

Lesson

2 days: 39–40

Exploring Asian Art Identify and compare examples of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese art.

Lesson

2 days: 41–42

African Art and Aesthetics Identify and analyze key aesthetic principles of African art.

Lesson

2 days: 43–44

Appreciation of American Indian Art Identify key features of American Indian art.

Lesson

2 days: 45–46

Appreciation of Latin American Art Identify key features of Latin American art.

Lesson

1 day: 47


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Unit 4: Art and the Modern World

Summary In this unit, you will identify the historical and cultural significance of the Reformation period on art. You’ll identify key principles of Baroque art and architecture. You’ll identify how the development of visual technologies impacted art after the Renaissance. You’ll identify the relationship between art and science and art and politics in the early modern world. Finally, you’ll state the main principles of modern art in relation to modern culture.


Understanding Art and the Reformation Identify the historical and cultural significance of the Reformation period on art.

Lesson

3 days: 51–53

Principles of Baroque Art and Architecture Identify key principles of Baroque art and architecture.

Lesson

3 days: 54–56

Visual Culture after the Renaissance Identify how the development of visual technologies impacted art after the Renaissance.

Lesson

2 days: 57–58

Art and Science in the Modern World Identify the relationship between art and science in the early modern world.

Lesson

2 days: 59–60

Art and Politics in the Modern World Identify the relationship between art and politics in the early modern world.

Lesson

2 days: 61–62

Modern Art and Modern Culture State the main principles of modern art in relation to modern culture.

Lesson

1 day: 63


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Unit 5: Art in the 20th Century and Today

Summary In this unit, you will identify major developments in modern architecture in terms of technologies, form, and function. You’ll state the cultural importance of modern design in the world today. You’ll identify major developments in art after World War II. You will state new roles for art in the contemporary world. You’ll identify pre-digital (analog) visual culture from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century. Finally, you will identify late twentieth-century and early twenty-first-century technological developments in visual culture and new media.


Developments in Modern Architecture Identify major developments in modern architecture in terms of technologies, form, and function.

Lesson

3 days: 67–69

Modern Design for Today State the cultural importance of modern design in the world today.

Lesson

3 days: 70–72

Developments in Art after World War II Identify major developments in art after World War II.

Lesson

3 days: 73–75

Understanding Contemporary Art State new roles for art in the contemporary world.

Lesson

2 days: 76–77

Visual Culture after the 1950s Identify pre-digital (analog) visual culture from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century.

Lesson

2 days: 78–79

Developments in Visual Culture: Video Games and Animation Identify late twentieth-century and early twenty-first-century technological developments in visual culture and new media.

Lesson

1 day: 80


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Course Project: Art History and Appreciation Summary The course project is designed to take approximately eight days. Because the activities included in the project relate directly to many of the course objectives, it is possible for students to work on the project incrementally during the semester.


Course Project Illustrate and describe art’s relationship with the cultural setting in which it is created.

Course Project

1 day: 89

Semester Review

1 day: 90
