Middle School Year 8 Curriculum

Form class teachers: Mrs Keir, Ms Key, Mr MacClure, Ms Ennor
Form class, Scripture, English, Social Studies, Mathematics

Other Core subjects:
Science, Health & Physical Education, Maori, Library Literacy, French, Spanish

Art & Technology Crafts:
Craft Art, Soft Materials, Foods, Hard Materials, Information Technology

Middleton Grange School Internal Standards Based Assessments

English
8ENG1	Read unfamiliar texts and show knowledge of language features.
8ENG2	Read and respond to literature.
8ENG3	Produce creative writing.
8ENG4	Demonstrate knowledge and accuracy in use of language.
8ENG5	Construct and deliver a speech or story.
8ENG7	Produce transactional writing.
8ENG8	Listen and respond to oral texts.
8ENG9	View, study and respond to a film.
Social Studies
8SST1	Carry out and present directed research around the world.
8SST2	Apply mapping skills in a Social Studies context.
8SST3	Describe life in pre-1840 New Zealand and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi.
8SST4	Describe how people cope in hostile environments.
8SST5	Complete an investigation about a creative idea or invention.
8SST6	Develop an economic understanding of the world.
Mathematics
8MAT1	Understand integers and solve problems involving calculation of numbers written in decimal form.
8MAT2	Solve problems involving angles, bearings and grid references.
8MAT3	Plan and carry out a statistical investigation.
8MAT4	Calculate perimeters, areas and volumes.
8MAT5	Work with fractions.
8MAT6	Work with formulae, equations and graphs.
8MAT7	Read and construct scales, timetables and charts.
8MAT8	Use geometrical transformations.
8MAT9	Solve problems involving percentages.
8MAT10	Use probabilities in practical situations.
Science
8SCI1	Use parts of the scientific method.
8SCI2	Name native trees and understand the importance of New Zealand forests.
8SCI3	Demonstrate the practical skills involved in the separation of mixtures.
8SCI4	Identify some gases and demonstrate a knowledge of their reactions.
8SCI5	Carry out a long term study and care of a rat.
8SCI6	Describe static and current electricity.
Physical Education
8PED1	Demonstrate individual responsibility in participation, support and encouragement.
8PED3	Demonstrate skill in a variety of large ball activities.
8PED4	Demonstrate knowledge in mental health and safety management.
8PED6	Demonstrate skills in gymnastics and display safe practice.
8PED7	Demonstrate skills in catching, hitting and pitching.

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