Grade 8 Ontario Curriculum

Grade 8 Ontario Curriculum

Mathematics (Ontario Grade 8 Math Curriculum)

Topics Covered:

Operations with integers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Fractions & decimals: multi-step problem solving.

Percentages: tax, discount, interest, financial literacy.

Algebra: expressions, equations, linear relationships.

Geometry: Pythagorean concept intro, angles, polygons.

Measurement: surface area & volume of cylinders/prisms.

Data: probability, scatter plots, trends, data collection.

What students learn:

Students gain the mathematical foundation needed for high school Grade 8 academic/applied math.

English (Ontario Grade 8 English Curriculum)

Topics Covered:

Reading novels, essays, poetry, media texts.

Critical analysis: theme, bias, perspective, inferencing.

Writing essays, arguments, narratives, reports, research.

Grammar mastery: sentence fluency, transitions, advanced punctuation.

Media literacy: evaluating sources, credibility, messaging.

Speaking: debates, formal presentations, discussions.

Science (Ontario Grade 8 Science Curriculum)

Topics Covered:

Cells & systems: human biology fundamentals.

Fluids: density, buoyancy, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Optics: light, reflection, refraction.

Water systems: oceans, watersheds, pollution.

Social Studies (Ontario Grade 8 Social Studies Curriculum)

Topics Covered:

Confederation of Canada.

Immigration, industrialization, urban growth.

Global economic & environmental issues.

French (Ontario Grade 8 French)

Topics Covered:

Writing paragraphs & short essays.

Dialogue creation & conversation practice.

Verb tenses: present, future, passé composé (intro).

Arts (Ontario Grade 8 Arts)

Topics Covered:

Visual composition, perspective, digital art introduction.

Music composition & advanced notation.

Drama: characterization, scriptwriting, scenes.

Health & Physical Education

Topics Covered:

Mental health skills, stress management, online safety.

Fitness, team games, strategy-based sports.