• YEAR EIGHT SAMPLE LESSONS

    • The Year 8 Sample Lessons are provided as an example of what you will find in this course, they do not represent the complete curriculum covered. 

      Children using the My Homeschool Year 8 Curriculum are usually around 13 or 14 years old.

      The Year 8 schedule of work can be taught over 4 or 5 days. This leaves time for you to pursue individual interests and natural learning.

      Additional instructions for parents, including a Weekly Planner that both parents and students can use, are provided when you purchase the graded course. A comprehensive Resource List is also provided, making it easy for you to prepare for the semester ahead. Many of our resources are in a PDF format that can be downloaded, printed and read offline but also offer Complementary Links that families may wish to use to further enhance the lessons.

      For more details and to purchase our Year Eight curriculum look here.

    • Y 8 - ENGLISH

      We also include a novel study, Shakespeare, historical literature, poetry, nature writings, and learn about the Art of Persuasion.

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      Literary Lines
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      Using classic, contemporary and Australian literature passages this resource explores various elements of language and literacy. Lessons begin with an excerpt of fine literature used for dictation which is then used as a springboard for learning about the mechanics of writing, composition, grammar and punctuation. (Semester One)

      Subject: English


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      Storm Boy Novella and Film Study
      English: This resource provides students with a comprehensive understanding of storytelling in different mediums. Through analysis, comparison, and persuasive writing, students will develop critical thinking and communication skills while forming their own opinions about the book and film. (Term 1)

    • Y 8 - MATHEMATICS

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      Alboe 8A
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      This is a math revision resource which has 50 quick lessons that include ‘a little bit of everything’ from the Australian Curriculum’s Year Seven Mathematics syllabus.  Most activities will only take around 5 minutes and are allocated three times per week.

      You will still need to purchase a Core Maths Program.

      Subject: Mathematics


    • Y 8 - SCIENCE & GEOGRAPHY

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      Biology: Blueprint For Life
      Enjoy learning about human anatomy and cell theory. All lessons have video lessons that complement the text. (Term 1 & 2).
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      Landscapes and Landforms

      This is a multidisciplinary unit featuring earth science, physical geography, literature, poetry and Medieval Picture Study all centred on the theme of landscapes and landforms.  This unit runs for one semester and includes the different classes of rocks, the processes that create and shape landforms and issues relating to geomorphological hazards. Along with fieldwork projects and other practical geographical skills taught, this unit examines examples of landscapes and landforms within Australia and overseas. This is a unit to inspire your student to be interested in the world around them and to seek to understand the forces that shape our Earth. 

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      Population Geography

      Examining where people live across Australia and across the world and the issues associated with settlement is the focus for this resource. Students will explore migration within the context of Australia and broader global trends, specifically considering the issues within the United States of America and China. It also covers planning issues within our cities and current affairs issues relating to asylum seekers and refugees. People and Places Complementary Links are provided for additional study.

      Subject: Geography and Social Science


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      People and Places Complementary Links
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    • Y 8 - HISTORY

      We also include Japanese history and Mongolian Empire.

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      Age of Faith

      This is a multidisciplinary resource featuring the history of the early middle ages in a narrative format. During this period, we see the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empire rise from a crumbling Roman Empire. Christianity spreads. Vikings make their mark on Europe. Muslims establish themselves and their new religion Islam. New countries and kingdoms are founded. Notebooking exercises, video suggestions and Book of Centuries dates are included. (Term 1 & 2)

      Subjects: English, History & Geography

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      Age of Faith Complementary Links
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    • Y 8 - CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP

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      Liberties and the Law

      This unit of study is a thoughtful inquiry into the glue that holds our democratic society together. Building on Year 7’s Civil Society but not dependent on it, this is a deeper investigation into the rights and obligations of living in a diverse society. We examine the origins of our legal system, responsibilities and freedoms, and consider indigenous customary law and national identity.

    • Y 8 - CREATIVE ARTS

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      Middle Ages Picture Study
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      A collection of artworks representing events from the Middle Ages up to the 11th Century.

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      Japanese Picture Study
      Japanese art following its history timeline.