Grade 8 Canadian Curriculum Guide

Explore everything taught in Grade 8 of the Canadian curriculum. Click on a subject to see detailed curriculum units, learning objectives, parent tips, and frequently asked questions.

Grade 8 Subjects

Grade 8 Math

Number sense, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and financial literacy

Curriculum units:

  • Number: Powers and Roots, Scientific Notation
  • Algebra: Linear Systems, Quadratic Expressions
  • Data: Two-Variable Data
  • Spatial Sense: Surface Area and Volume, Pythagorean Theorem
  • Financial Literacy: Compound Interest

Grade 8 Science

Life systems, matter and energy, structures and mechanisms, earth and space

Curriculum units:

  • Life Systems: Cells
  • Matter and Energy: Fluids
  • Structures: Systems in Action
  • Earth and Space: Water Systems

Grade 8 English Language Arts

Reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy

Curriculum units:

  • Literacy Connections: Critical Analysis and Social Justice
  • Foundations: Mastery of Standard English
  • Comprehension: Evaluating Arguments and Analyzing Themes
  • Composition: Argumentative and Narrative Writing

Grade 8 Social Studies

Heritage and identity, people and environments, communities

Curriculum units:

  • History: Creating Canada, 1850-1890: Confederation and Expansion
  • Geography: Patterns in Human Geography: Global Population Patterns

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