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Math - (Includes 12 Math
paces in this set) In Grade
8 the student achieves mastery in: 1. Using formulas. 2.
Solving equations. 3. Finding volume and surface areas of
solid figures-prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and
spheres. 4. Basic geometry and geometric vocabulary-points,
angles, etc.. 5. Tables and graphs-their preparation and
use. 6. Use of Pythagorean Theorem-using right triangles to
find their height and distance, finding hypotenuse of a
right triangle. 7. Square roots. 8. Use of positive and
negative numbers. Application of learned knowledge comes
through a more advanced study of banking, tax investments,
mortgages, real estate, (land & buildings), stocks and
bonds, federal and sales taxes, and insurance (premiums and
policies). A full years curriculum consists of 12 Paces.
(Includes Original
Edition Math paces.)
English - (Includes 12
English paces in this set)
Sentence patterns and parts continue to be emphasized.
Action and linking verbs are reviewed, as well as verb
tenses, conjugations, and progressive form, and the emphatic
mood. Diagramming concentrates on pronouns, adjectives,
adverbs, prepositional phrases, and sentence patterns. The
student continues to develop writing skills, which include
topic sentences, outlining, and paragraph development. He
learns to recognize sentence fragments and run-on sentences
and is guided in writing several short biographical
sketches. A full years curriculum consists of 12 Paces.
Basic 8 Literature -
(Includes 12 Literature & Creative
Writing paces in this set)
These study guides are
issued in conjunction with odd-numbered English Paces. The
study guides include comprehension questions, a test, and a
composition assignment for each book in the series.
Social Studies - (Includes
12 Social Studies paces in this set)
What was it like to be a sailor on one
of Columbus ships, to be a slave during the War Between the
States, or to be the first man to step onto the surface of
the moon? History seems to come alive with the You are there
vignettes in this course. Historical facts are presented in
a way that personally involves the student in the exciting
events in American history. Understanding of the subject
matter is enhanced with time lines, maps, and activity
questions that require an understanding of the concepts and
interpretations, as well as memorization of facts. Each PACE
combines a reusable Text Pac and a consumable Activity Pac.
A full years curriculum consists of 12 Paces.
Science - (Includes 12
Science
paces in this set) These
earth science Paces introduce specific areas of study as
astronomy, volcanology, topography, oceanography,
meteorology, and mineralogy with proofs of the Creation.
Students learn about the perfection of Gods design for the
universe. Weather science is a fascinating study as part of
this curriculum. This level includes a reusable Text Pac and
a consumable Activity Pac. A full years curriculum consists
of 12 Paces.
Word Building - (Includes 12
Word Building paces in this set)
Your student will learn 65 spelling
words in each PACE as he learns to use the dictionary as a
study tool. Among these words are homonyms, antonyms,
commonly misspelled words, Greek word parts, and the words
of Spanish and French origin. Wise sayings that illustrate
spelling rules are used throughout each PACE. A full years
curriculum consists of 12 Paces.
(Total of 61 paces in this set)
(No Score Keys Included)
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