Grade 8

Mathematics

• Grade 8 (Algebra) Standards & Benchmarks
• Grade 8 (Algebra) Scope & Sequence
• Grade 8 Mathematics MDE GLCEs Link v.12.05
• K-12 Math Beliefs, Mission, and Exit Standards (Modified January 26, 2011)

Pacing Guides Aligned with Common Core Standards: (Revised June 2011)

   Grade level changes are indicated with colors:
       Green: Moving out of grade
       Blue: Moving in from another grade
       Yellow indicates focal points and critical areas.

• Grade 8 Math Pacing Guide Aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Grade 8 Math Pacing Guide Timeline

Sample Activities (for Michigan Curriculum Frameworks):

• Grade 8 Math (Algebra) Activities 1 of 2
• Grade 8 Math (Algebra) Activities 2 of 2

 

English Language Arts

• Standards/Benchmarks/Expectations
• Scope & Sequence
• Grade 8 ELA MDE GLCEs Link v.12.05

Pacing Guides: (Revised March 2010)

• Grade 8 ELA Pacing Guide
• Grade 8 ELA Pacing Guide with Michigan Curriculum Framework 
  • Grade 8 Pacing Guide Timeline

Sample Activities (for Michigan Curriculum Frameworks):

• Grade 8 Reading Activities
• Grade 8 Writing Activities
• Grade 8 Writing Anchor Papers
• Grade 8 Writing Rubric

 

Science

• Science Belief and Mission Statements (March 2008)

Pacing Guides: (Revised May 2008)

• Science Pacing Guides (Links to High School Science page)

Sample Activities (for Michigan Curriculum Frameworks):

• Grade 8 Science Activities

 

Social Studies

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum http://micitizenshipcurriculum.org/

• Grade 8 Social Studies MDE GLCEs Link v.12.07
• Social Studies Beliefs, Mission, and Exit Standards (May 2008)

Pacing Guides: (Revised March 2008)

• Grade 8 Social Studies Pacing Guide (Legal Size)
• Grade 8 Social Studies Pacing Guide (Letter Size)
  • Grade 8 Social Studies Pacing Guide Timeline

Sample Activities (for Michigan Curriculum Frameworks):

• Grade 8 Social Studies Activities

 

World Languages

• World Languages Mission Statement, Belief Statements, and Exit Standards (Revised November 2010) 

Content Expectations: (May 2010)

• Middle School World Languages Content Expectations

Scope and Sequence: (May 2010)

• First Novice Level (Middle School) World Languages Scope & Sequence   

Assessments and Activities: Novice High (January 2012)

• Communication
• Cultures
• Connections
• Comparisons
• Communities

1. Novice Low Assessments and Activities are located in the elementary grades (K-5)
2. Novice High Assessments and Activities are located in the middle grades (6-8)
3. Intermediate Assessments and Activities are located in the high grades (9-12)

 

Technology

Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS) June 2005

• K-12 Technology Belief Statement (April 2009)
• K-12 Technology Mission Statement (Updated March 2012)

Pacing Guides: (May 2009)

• Grade 8 Technology Pacing Guide

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