CHC Lesson Plans: 8th Grade

A complete, daily schedule for all core and non-core subjects. These lesson plans clearly prioritize core and non-core subjects, allowing you to juggle family life, build an academically excellent education, and instill a love for learning!

Included in all CHC grade-level Lesson Plans:

• Introduction & FAQ: An extensive resource with practical advice and encouragement to make your year a joyful one.
• Comprehensive Subject Guide: This handy guide offers specific teaching help for each subject. Full of tips and suggestions!
• Daily Lesson Plans: Two page-per-week format. Weekly checklist goals are placed alongside daily plans that offer flexibility and guidance without formality. Core subjects are shaded to make it easy to prioritize.
• Year at a Glance Chart: Lists the topics covered by subject and week; particularly helpful when you come across additional enrichment material you wish to incorporate. Just check the chart to see which week the topic is being taught and then insert your notes/materials in your lesson plan binder.
• “Typical Course of Study” and “Achievement Record”: Useful for record-keeping purposes and/or to fulfill state reporting requirements.
• Certificate of Completion

Special Features for Eighth Grade:

• Five days a week schedule, 36 weeks
• The daily schedule within this lesson plan is written directly to the student. Although parental involvement is still important, the student is encouraged to complete most of his schoolwork independently.
• Study Guide for Earth Science: This essential resource includes enrichment links, instructions for writing the assigned research paper, and resources on the debate over global warming.
• Timeline & Writing Guides for History: This guide provides instructions for constructing a detailed timeline of the 17th to 21st centuries, using a free printable timeline template. The guide also provides step-by-step instructions and checklists for writing paragraphs and essays, as well as writing prompts for one-paragraph essays and five longer writing assignments on historical topics. The student can choose between five-paragraph essays or more creative assignments, such as writing a letter describing one’s experiences in the French Revolution.
• Diploma of Completion of the Elementary Grades