Grade 8 US Curriculum Guide

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

Grade 8 Subjects

Grade 8 Math

Common Core Math — operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, data analysis

Curriculum units:

  • The Number System \u2014 Irrational Numbers: The Number System \u2014 Irrational Numbers
  • Expressions, Equations & Systems: Expressions, Equations & Systems
  • Functions: Functions
  • Geometry \u2014 Transformations & Pythagorean Theorem: Geometry \u2014 Transformations & Pythagorean Theorem
  • Statistics & Probability \u2014 Bivariate Data: Statistics & Probability \u2014 Bivariate Data

Grade 8 Science

NGSS Science — life science, physical science, earth and space, engineering

Curriculum units:

  • Atoms and the Properties of Matter: Atoms and the Properties of Matter
  • Chemical Reactions: Chemical Reactions
  • Forces and Motion: Forces and Motion
  • Energy: Energy
  • Waves: Waves

Grade 8 English Language Arts

Common Core ELA — reading, writing, language, speaking and listening

Curriculum units:

  • Reading Literature: Complex Analysis and Thematic Synthesis: Reading Literature: Complex Analysis and Thematic Synthesis
  • Reading Informational Text: Rhetoric and Argument Evaluation: Reading Informational Text: Rhetoric and Argument Evaluation
  • Evidence-Based Argument Writing: Evidence-Based Argument Writing
  • Research and Synthesis Report: Research and Synthesis Report
  • Language, Style, and Preparing for High School: Language, Style, and Preparing for High School

Grade 8 Social Studies

C3 Framework — civics, economics, geography, history

Curriculum units:

  • Constitutional Democracy: Power, Rights & Responsibilities: Constitutional Democracy: Power, Rights & Responsibilities
  • Economic Systems & Decision-Making: Economic Systems & Decision-Making
  • Global Interconnections: Trade, Culture & Environment: Global Interconnections: Trade, Culture & Environment
  • Contemporary Issues: Inquiry & Civic Action: Contemporary Issues: Inquiry & Civic Action
  • Historical & Contemporary Geography of Power: Historical & Contemporary Geography of Power

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