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8th Grade Course List


Advanced courses offering high school credit in 8th grade are listed under 6th - 8th Electives.
Bible
Language Arts
Pre-Algebra
History & Geography
General Science II
 

Course Descriptions


Practical Christianity and Church History
In this inspirational course, students will continue their study of practical Christianity and church history. Guided by the King James Version, this course explores the establishment of the church, the nature of God, and the concept of salvation. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to expand their understanding of prayer and its purpose in their lives. With helpful instruction on God's will, the roles of parents and children, and Proverbs, this course is a great way to keep teenagers on a spiritual course. As a part of a complete learning management system, Practical Christianity and Church History is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students, and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers. Like all CVA Online courses, Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

Integrated Language Arts
A perfect review of language arts concepts before high school, this comprehensive language arts course covers the origin of the English language, effective communication skills, words, sentences, paragraphs, and compositions. A focus on grammar rules and reading skills helps students to prepare themselves for the rigor of secondary instruction. Online exercises help students improve comprehension with interactive lessons that improve retention. As a part of a complete learning management system, CVA Online's 8th Grade Language Arts is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students, and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers. Like all CVA Online courses, Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

Pre-Algebra
The understanding of higher level math begins with this challenging pre-algebra course. Designed as a core subject for 8th graders, this course can also be taken as an elective course for middle and high school students in other grades. This interactive course is a thorough examination of significant math concepts including number relationships, variables, scientific notation, functions, integers, measurement, formula use, and data representation. As a part of a complete learning management system, Pre-Algebra is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students, and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers. Like all CVA Online courses, Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

American History
In this course, students will explore the history of the United States from its early explorers to the present time. From the colonization and the quest for independence, to the Civil War, the Cold War, and the challenges America faces today as a global power, students explore the growth and challenges faced by this young nation. As a part of a complete learning management system, CVA Online's 8th Grade History and Geography is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers. Like all CVA Online courses, Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.

General Science II
Budding scientists will discover many facets of the exciting world of science as they study atoms and molecules, rocks and fossils, nutrition and health, oceanography, and inner and outer space from a Christian worldview in this interactive physical science course. As a part of a complete learning management system, CVA Online's 8th Grade Science is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students, and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers. Like all CVA Online courses, Bible verses (KJV) and biblical references support the development of a Christian worldview and encourage practical Christian living.