Grade 8
Philosophy
Philosophy
What relevance does philosophy have in everyday living?
What relevance does philosophy have in everyday living?
In this year long unit of study, students are provided with an awareness of and appreciation for the role that philosophy has played in shaping our culture and the continuing role of philosophy in our day-to-day experiences. Through structured discussions, debates, readings, small group activities and response writing, students consider the writings of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Hume and Machiavelli. Throughout the year, the continued relevance of philosophy is explored as philosophical reflections are related to modern day events and scientific breakthrough. Socratic dialogue provides the structural framework for group discussions and investigations. Philosophy, language related to thinking, along with supportive current science theory and research are explored within this structural framework. Students should understand that philosophy has shaped our culture and continues to impact society, philosophers work continues to be relevant today and decision making is in part related to personal philosophy.
In this year long unit of study, students are provided with an awareness of and appreciation for the role that philosophy has played in shaping our culture and the continuing role of philosophy in our day-to-day experiences. Through structured discussions, debates, readings, small group activities and response writing, students consider the writings of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Hume and Machiavelli. Throughout the year, the continued relevance of philosophy is explored as philosophical reflections are related to modern day events and scientific breakthrough. Socratic dialogue provides the structural framework for group discussions and investigations. Philosophy, language related to thinking, along with supportive current science theory and research are explored within this structural framework. Students should understand that philosophy has shaped our culture and continues to impact society, philosophers work continues to be relevant today and decision making is in part related to personal philosophy.
Wordmasters
Wordmasters
How can the meaning of words be used to understand the advanced vocabulary relationships within an analogy?
How can the meaning of words be used to understand the advanced vocabulary relationships within an analogy?
Students develop an understanding of the relationship between words while solving complex analogies in the Wordmasters Challenge. Students should be able to identify the relationship within specific analogy types, understand and apply advanced vocabulary, develop verbal reasoning abilities, and address higher-order thinking.
Students develop an understanding of the relationship between words while solving complex analogies in the Wordmasters Challenge. Students should be able to identify the relationship within specific analogy types, understand and apply advanced vocabulary, develop verbal reasoning abilities, and address higher-order thinking.