Grade 8 Map

GRADE 8 Overview
Arts Education	Dance Drama Music Visual Art Optional Inter-related
English Language Arts	Listening Reading Speaking Writing Viewing Representing
Health	Decision-making Process Family Structures, Roles and Responsibilities Family & Community Violence HIV/AIDS Eating Disorders Optional Unit - Caring for Skin Optional Unit - Protecting the Environment and the Health of People Optional Unit - Respect in Relationships Optional Unit - Gambling Optional Unit - Divorce and Separation Level A - Extend Knowledge Base Level B - Make an Informed Decision Level C - Carry Out Action Plan
Mathematics	Problem Solving Numbers andOperations Ratio and Proportion Geometry/Measurement Data Management Algerbra
Physical Education	Aquatics Developmental Games and Sports Educational Gymnastics Fitness Designing a Circuit Stretching with Towels and Ropes Passive Stretching Outdoor Pursuits Rhythmics Dance
Science	Adaptation and Succession The Moving Crust Solutions Energy Resources in Saskatchewan Earth and Space Consumer Product Testing Plant Growth Energy and Machines
Social Studies	Unit 1 Culture Topic 1: What is Culture? Topic 2: Patterns of Culture Topic 3: Economic Patterns - Meeting People's Needs Topic 4: Political Patterns - Decision-making Structures Topic 5: Kinship Patterns - The Structure of Families Topic 6: Artistic patterns - Creative Expression Topic 7: Religious Patterns - Beliefs, Ceremonies, Rituals and Traditions Topic 8: Educational Patterns - Lessons for Life Topic 9: Recreation and Play Patterns - Socializing and Learning Topic10: Cultural Patterns - Finding the Connections Unit 2 Citizenship Topic 1: Glorious and Free Topic 2: Defining Citizenship Topic 3: A Brief History of Canadian Citizenship Topic 4: Decision Making in a Democracy Topic 5: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens in a Democracy Topic 6: The History of Canadian Government Structure Topic 7: Levels of Decision Making in Government Topic 8: Active, Informed Citizenship Topic 9: Reaffirm Your Citizenship Unit 3 Identity Topic One: Who You Are Topic Two: What's In a Name? Topic Three: Societal Roles and Identity Topic Four: The Media - Shaping Identity Topic Five: Family Influences on Identity Topic Six: Identity and Environment Topic Seven: Cultural Identity Topic Eight: Canadian Culture Topic Nine: Canada - A Nation of Immigrants Topic Ten: Immigration Experiences Unit 4 Interdependence Student Handout #1: Case Study - Regina Women's Construction Co-op Student Handout #2: Case Study - Recycling Co-op, Colombia Student Handout #3: Assembly Line Simulation Student Handout #4: Global Interdependence Anticipation Guide Student Handout #5: The United Nations Student Handout #6: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Student Handout #7: Children's Rights Student Handout #8: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Student Handout #9: United Nations Globingo
Career Guidance	Self-Awareness Module Activity 1: My Skills Activity 2: Improving My Self-Concept Activity 3: Personality and Occupational Roles Activity 4: Discovering My Potential Life Career Management Skills Module Activity 1: Do I Manage My Time Wisely? Activity 2: The Decision-Making Process Activity 3: Problem Solving Solutions Activity 4: Influences In My Life Educational Planning Module Activity 1: Why People Work Activity 2: Subjects and Occupations Activity 3: Transferable Skills Activity 4: Planning My Future Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning Module Activity 1: Learning About Me and Occupations Activity 2: Anticipating the Future Activity 3: My Contributions Help Activity 4: Traditional and Non-Traditional Occupations, Sex-Role Stereotypes Activity 5: What's My Line? Activity 6: Am I an Entrepreneur? Activity 7: Worker Cooperatives Activity 8: The World of Work Has Changed Activity 9: Career Development Stages Activity 10: Career Development Record