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Grade 8 curriculum guide 2014 2015

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THE SUBJECT AREAS The framework of the Middle Years Programme is shown as an octagon in the curriculum model. This emphasizes the importance of the 8 subject areas for a well-rounded education. Establishing a strong foundation of key skills and concepts in each of these disciplines is our priority in this programme.

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March ‐ June

Touch Football

Investigating decision-making and how the choices made today can affect myself and those around me

Pan Am Games

Individual and

Fitness Testing

team activities for skill and strategy improvement

Yoga Drugs and Alcohol Awareness (Health #2)

Why is body awareness important for my health? How do my decisions impact my life? Why should I be excited about the Pan-Am games?

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Organization Communicati on Reflection Thinking

Teacher evaluation, written tests and assignments, self‐ evaluation, peer‐ evaluation, daily observation, oral tasks (interviews) and achievement benchmarks


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