Grade 8 DL Course Descriptons

DL Standard

  • English Language Arts 8  (ELA8)
    Unit studies using Accelerated Christian Education materials:  English (12 PACEs) , 7 novels (God’s Adventurer, Little One - Maid of Israel, When Science Fails, The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Ann of Ava, In His Steps,), Word Building (12 PACEs (1085-1096) and any teacher directed assignments.
  • Mathematics 8  (MA8)
    God is the Master Mathematician and as such, He has created us with the capacity to quantify and qualify.  Numbers let us say how much we know, while their endlessness shows how little we know.  Basic number facts point to God’s steadfast character, while exponential notation points to His infinitude.  The best way to understand math is to do math.  Through daily exploration of math operations, students learn about the vast usefulness and order of numbers and number theory.  This continuous review program allows students to experience and re-experience math.  BC Math and Accelerated Christian Education (any gap PACEs plus 12 PACEs (1085-1096) curriculum is used).  May supplement with extra assignments to cover IRP’s.
  • Science 8  (SC8)
    This course will use Accelerated Christian Education materials (7 PACE’s: 801, 802, 1087, 1094, 1105, 1106, 1118) as well as teacher driven assignments and worksheets that will use the internet as a resource base. There will also be term tests given throughout the year. The course content includes the process of science, fluids and dynamics, water systems of the earth, cells and body systems and Optics.   May include kit.
  • Social Studies 8  (SS8)
    An exciting course about the Middle Ages including the Early Church History, Feudalism, the Roman Empire, the Protestant Reformation, and the Age or Exploration from a Christian perspective. This course uses the History of the World in Christian Perspective textbook. It includes projects, chapter studies, quizzes and tests.
  • Computer 8  (COMP8)
    Teacher will discuss computer program needs on an individual basis.  Suggested program “Mavis Beacon Teaches Keyboarding”.
  • Physical Education 8  (PE8)
    The student will be expected to engage in several different types of physical exercise throughout the year.  There are three main areas (active living, movement, and personal and social responsibility).  The student is expected to have participated in all three areas and in at least five different types of activities.  Two written assignments, planning, assessing and maintaining a personal fitness program and learning “game rules, etiquette, and strategies” are also part of this course. 
  • Second Language 8  (SL8)
    Communication is the most exciting tool we have to interact with others.  God has given us the ability to learn other languages giving us a picture of the world and the inhabitants around us.  Learning a second language builds on written, oral and comprehension skills as well as emphasizing group communication.  Students will learn not only how to put sentences and thoughts together, but will discover a new cultural way of thinking through this course.  Rosetta Stone course materials will be used. 
  • Spanish 8  (Sp8)
    Unit studies using Accelerated Christian Education materials (12 PACEs, and 25 videos). 
  • Fine Arts 8  (FNA8)
    Description: 
  • Visual Arts 8  (VA8)
    Artist or not, you can learn art principles that will develop the artist in you.  This course offers both 2D and 3D art experiences that teach basic visual elements and art principles.  “The visual elements are : line, colour, form, space, shape, texture, value and tone.  The principles include: pattern/repetition/rhythm, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, and unity/harmony.” (BC Education) Along with drawing, painting and simple sculpture, you will become familiar with famous artists from the past and present in Canada and around the world. 
  • Applied Skills 8  (AS8)
    Description: 
  • Home Economics 8  (HE8)
    Unit studies using Alpha Omega curriculum (10 Lifepacs), plus any teacher driven assignments. 
  • Health & Career Education 8  (HCE8)
    Teacher will assign; contact teacher for course content.

 

DL Individualized

Courses may be either self-designed or teacher developed.  In self-designed courses parents collaborate with the teacher to select resources, refine individual goals, and select assessment strategies that meet the Provincial Learning Outcomes for Grade 8.  Parents interested in teacher-developed courses may contact the individual teachers for information on courses currently available.

  • English Language Arts 8  (ELA8 - I)
  • Social Studies 8  (SS8 - I)
  • Math 8  (MA8 - I)
  • Science 8  (SC8 - I)
  • Physical Education 8  (PE8 - I)
  • Fine Arts 8  (FNA8 - I)
  • Health & Career Education 8 (HCE8 - I)
  • Computer 8  (COMP8 - I)
  • Bible 8  (BIB8 - I)  (optional)
  • Second Language 8  (SL8 - I)
  • Applied Skills 8
    Choose from Technology Ed, Information Technology, Home Economics, or Business Education.

 

DL Che-S

For detailed course information visit Christian Home e-School at www.che-s.ca.

  • English Language Arts 8  (ELA8 CHeS)
  • Math 8  (MA8 CHeS)
  • Science 8  (SC8 CHeS)
  • Socials Studies 8  (SS8 CHeS)
  • Bible 8  (BIB8 CheS)
  • Fine Arts 8  (FA8 CheS)
  • Physical Education 8  (PE8 CheS)
  • French 8  (Fr8.CHeS)
  • Spanish 8  (Sp8.CHeS)