Grade 8

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Homeschooling just got easier.  This bundle includes all digital lesson plans for core subjects, full access to the Homeschool Planet platform to manage school from home, and full access to the “Homeschool Like an Expert” video series for parents (including the “Quick Start Guide.”)  Easy links are provided to purchase curriculum directly from the distributor when the curriculum is not included in a digital format right within the bundle. We’ve done the work of sourcing great faith-based printed curriculum so you don’t have to.  Though the offerings on this page are primarily book based options there is a video math option available for families that would like a little more help with Mathematics at this level. See the bundle descriptions for more info  Relax--it’s going to be a great school year.

Scroll through the package options below and choose the one that works best for your family!

Includes:

  • Homeschool Planet Digital Planner one year subscription
    • Automatic digital download of lesson plans within the Homeschool Planet network, with detailed plans of what to teach in every subject every day.
    • Homeschool Planet classroom platform for digitally managing grades, report cards, schedules, chores, sports, and other activities for all student progress in one easy place.
    • Automatic assignment generator and extensive customization.
    • Intuitive and dynamic rescheduling- for when life happens.
    • Printable checklists that show complete/incomplete assignments
    • Daily and weekly email digests of assignments and activities
    • Extra perks, like offsite storage, a mobile version, integration with standard web-based calendars, and no ads!
  • Homeschool Like an Expert Video Series to watch at your convenience
    • Overview
    • Bonus: Quick Start Guide to Homeschooling
    • Getting Started Successfully
    • Study How My Child Learns Best
    • Develop a Community
    • Find the Best Curriculum
    • Utilize Tests and Grades
    • Respond to Special Needs
    • Balance Teens and Toddlers at the Same Table
    • How to Transition to Traditional School
    • Support the Teacher at Home
    • Each video includes downloadable printables and resources
  • Four Core Subjects (choose your favorite combo!) included with enhancing Elective options coming soon
    • Math: Thinkwell Math 8 (Complete Curriculum and Lessons Plans) ~OR~ Right Start Level H (Complete Lessons Plans)
    • Science: Master Books General Science 2 (Complete Lesson Plan)
    • History: Notgrass (Complete Lesson Plans) for Uncle Sam and You ~OR~ From Adam to Us
    • Language Arts: Learning Language Arts Through Literature (Complete Lesson Plans) for the Gray Book
  • All links/codes to purchase required materials directly from the publisher or discount reseller

Please note: Select the "More Info" link located in each bundle option below for a complete description of the bundle. Some items will need to be purchased separately with provided links. Lesson plans are subject to copyright laws and cannot be used beyond those in your household. By “household” we mean a person or persons sharing the same single family housing unit such as a home, apartment, mobile home or condominium. You may reach us with any questions at support@homeschoolplanet.com.

  • Automatic rescheduling of assignments when "life happens"
  • "Daily Digest" email reminders to help you and your child stay on track
  • Grade your student's work to recognize or reward completion.
  • Track attendance for states where this is required.
  • Generate reports, reminders, and much more!
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Packages

Package 8A: Thinkwell Math 8, MasterBooks General Science 2, Notgrass Uncle Sam and You, Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray  

$307.74

$297.75
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Curriculum Selections for this Package

Math- Thinkwell Math 8 Video/Online Course
Science- MasterBooks General Science 2
History- Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You
Language Arts- Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition

INCLUDED in this package:
Descriptions for products can be found below and are hyperlinked for more information. 

  • One Year Subscription to Homeschool Planet
  • The Homeschool Like an Expert: Video Series
  • Thinkwell Math 8, full curriculum
  • Thinkwell Math lesson plan
  • MasterBooks General Science 2 lesson plan
  • Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You lesson plan
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition lesson plan

Items you will need to purchase separately from this package:
Your receipt and follow up emails will include complete directions and direct links to purchase the curriculum from our retail partners needed to complete this package.

  • MasterBooks General Science 2, cost $68.78
  • Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You, cost $100
    Optional literature package available for $60
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition, cost $49.88
    Additional literature titles may be purchased or borrowed from the library.

Product Descriptions:
Each title below is hyperlinked to provide additional information.

Thinkwell Math 8: Thinkwell's 8th Grade Math (Prealgebra) is an online homeschool course designed to give your child the reasoning and computational skills they will need to succeed in high school Algebra. Our 300+ video lessons by award-winning mathematician and college professor Dr. Edward Burger provide a path for the best foundation for success in Algebra 1. Automatically graded exercises provide the practice your student needs to understand algebra.

MasterBooks General Science 2: Explore four fascinating branches of science through the engaging, full-color Wonders of Creation series in General Science 2: Survey of Geology and Archaeology! In this unique science course students in grades 7 - 12 will explore caves, archaeology, fossils, and geology as they discover fascinating facts, incredible wonders, captivating structures, and God’s glory on display throughout creation! This study of the Creator’s handiwork will fill your student with awe and wonder while helping to cement their biblical worldview. This junior high and high school level science course allows one core area of science to be studied per quarter. Lessons are scheduled five days a week and should take 30 – 45 minutes to complete.

Notgrass Uncle Sam and You:  How do elections work? What does the President do all day? Who decides where stop signs go? What is Labor Day? Uncle Sam and You by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year civics course that answers these questions and many more. Designed for students in grades 5 through 8, this curriculum guides your family on an engaging tour of American government. Your student will learn about elected leaders and everyday citizens who have important roles to fill in making our country work.

Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition: The Learning Language Arts through Literature program is a complete language arts program for Grades 1-12. Using an integrated approach to teaching, students learn communication skills in the context of quality literature that makes not only makes reading more attractive, but creates a deeper understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, and other language skills.

Package 8B: Thinkwell Math 8, MasterBooks General Science 2, Notgrass From Adam to Us, Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray  

$307.74

$297.75
Adding...In cartPurchasedAdd to Cart

More Info

Curriculum Selections for this Package

Math- Thinkwell Math 8 Video/Online Course
Science- MasterBooks General Science 2
History- Notgrass: Froom Adam to Us
Language Arts- Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition

INCLUDED in this package:
Descriptions for products can be found below and are hyperlinked for more information. 

  • One Year Subscription to Homeschool Planet
  • The Homeschool Like an Expert: Video Series
  • Thinkwell Math 8, full curriculum
  • Thinkwell Math lesson plan
  • MasterBooks General Science 2 lesson plan
  • Notgrass: From Adam to Us lesson plan
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition lesson plan

Items you will need to purchase separately from this package:
Your receipt and follow up emails will include complete directions and direct links to purchase the curriculum from our retail partners needed to complete this package.

  • MasterBooks General Science 2, cost $68.78
  • Notgrass: From Adam to Us, cost $110
    Optional literature package available for $75
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition, cost $49.88
    Additional literature titles may be purchased or borrowed from the library.

Product Descriptions:
Each title below is hyperlinked to provide additional information.

Thinkwell Math 8: Thinkwell's 8th Grade Math (Prealgebra) is an online homeschool course designed to give your child the reasoning and computational skills they will need to succeed in high school Algebra. Our 300+ video lessons by award-winning mathematician and college professor Dr. Edward Burger provide a path for the best foundation for success in Algebra 1. Automatically graded exercises provide the practice your student needs to understand algebra.

MasterBooks General Science 2: Explore four fascinating branches of science through the engaging, full-color Wonders of Creation series in General Science 2: Survey of Geology and Archaeology! In this unique science course students in grades 7 - 12 will explore caves, archaeology, fossils, and geology as they discover fascinating facts, incredible wonders, captivating structures, and God’s glory on display throughout creation! This study of the Creator’s handiwork will fill your student with awe and wonder while helping to cement their biblical worldview. This junior high and high school level science course allows one core area of science to be studied per quarter. Lessons are scheduled five days a week and should take 30 – 45 minutes to complete.

Notgrass From Adam to Us: From Adam to Us by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year world history and literature course designed for students in grades five through eight. The daily lessons are written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. Primary sources, literature, and hands-on activities help the student connect with the history in a personal way.

Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition: The Learning Language Arts through Literature program is a complete language arts program for Grades 1-12. Using an integrated approach to teaching, students learn communication skills in the context of quality literature that makes not only makes reading more attractive, but creates a deeper understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, and other language skills.

Package 8C: RightStart Math Level H, MasterBooks General Science 2, Notgrass Uncle Sam and You, Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray  

$159.74

$149.75
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Curriculum Selections for this Package

Math- RightStart Math, Level H
Science- MasterBooks General Science 2
History- Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You
Language Arts- Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition

INCLUDED in this package:
Descriptions for products can be found below and are hyperlinked for more information. 

  • One Year Subscription to Homeschool Planet
  • The Homeschool Like an Expert: Video Series
  • Right Start Math, Level H lesson plan
  • MasterBooks General Science 2 lesson plan
  • Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You lesson plan
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition lesson plan

Items you will need to purchase separately from this package:
Your receipt and follow up emails will include complete directions and direct links to purchase the curriculum from our retail partners needed to complete this package.

  • Right Start Math, Level H, an exclusive 10% off coupon will bring the price to $81.68
    Optional but recommended Geometry kit, cost $129.50
  • MasterBooks General Science 2, cost $68.78
  • Notgrass: Uncle Sam and You, cost $100
    Optional literature package available for $60
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition, cost $49.88
    Additional literature titles may be purchased or borrowed from the library.

Product Descriptions:
Each title below is hyperlinked to provide additional information.

Right Start Math, Level H: Continue to learn middle school mathematics hands-on and visually using a geometric approach. Using a drawing board, T-square, triangles, compass, and goniometer, the student continues to work with fractions and decimals while investigating volume, tessellations, fractals, ratios, angles, and other geometry concepts. Trigonometry is introduced along with platonic solids, 3-dimensional figures, surface area, patterning, and plane symmetry. Connections between various aspects and branches of mathematics are explored. Pre-algebraic concepts are included. The history of mathematics is woven throughout the lessons. Daily card games are included in the lessons. Students work independently. This level is a continuation of topics from RS2 Level G.

MasterBooks General Science 2: Explore four fascinating branches of science through the engaging, full-color Wonders of Creation series in General Science 2: Survey of Geology and Archaeology! In this unique science course students in grades 7 - 12 will explore caves, archaeology, fossils, and geology as they discover fascinating facts, incredible wonders, captivating structures, and God’s glory on display throughout creation! This study of the Creator’s handiwork will fill your student with awe and wonder while helping to cement their biblical worldview. This junior high and high school level science course allows one core area of science to be studied per quarter. Lessons are scheduled five days a week and should take 30 – 45 minutes to complete.

Notgrass Uncle Sam and You: How do elections work? What does the President do all day? Who decides where stop signs go? What is Labor Day? Uncle Sam and You by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year civics course that answers these questions and many more. Designed for students in grades 5 through 8, this curriculum guides your family on an engaging tour of American government. Your student will learn about elected leaders and everyday citizens who have important roles to fill in making our country work.

Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition: The Learning Language Arts through Literature program is a complete language arts program for Grades 1-12. Using an integrated approach to teaching, students learn communication skills in the context of quality literature that makes not only makes reading more attractive, but creates a deeper understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, and other language skills.

Package 8D: RightStart Math Level H, MasterBooks General Science 2, Notgrass From Adam to Us, Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray  

$159.74

$149.75
Adding...In cartPurchasedAdd to Cart

More Info

Curriculum Selections for this Package

Math- RightStart Math, Level H
Science- MasterBooks General Science 2
History- Notgrass: Froom Adam to Us
Language Arts- Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition

INCLUDED in this package:
Descriptions for products can be found below and are hyperlinked for more information. 

  • One Year Subscription to Homeschool Planet
  • The Homeschool Like an Expert: Video Series
  • Right Start Math, Level H lesson plan
  • MasterBooks General Science 2 lesson plan
  • Notgrass: From Adam to Us lesson plan
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition lesson plan

Items you will need to purchase separately from this package:
Your receipt and follow up emails will include complete directions and direct links to purchase the curriculum from our retail partners needed to complete this package.

  • Right Start Math, Level H, an exclusive 10% off coupon will bring the price to $81.68
    Optional but recommended Geometry kit, cost $129.50
  • MasterBooks General Science 2, cost $68.78
  • Notgrass: From Adam to Us, cost $110
    Optional literature package available for $75
  • Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition, cost $49.88
    Additional literature titles may be purchased or borrowed from the library.

Product Descriptions:
Each title below is hyperlinked to provide additional information.

Right Start Math, Level H: Continue to learn middle school mathematics hands-on and visually using a geometric approach. Using a drawing board, T-square, triangles, compass, and goniometer, the student continues to work with fractions and decimals while investigating volume, tessellations, fractals, ratios, angles, and other geometry concepts. Trigonometry is introduced along with platonic solids, 3-dimensional figures, surface area, patterning, and plane symmetry. Connections between various aspects and branches of mathematics are explored. Pre-algebraic concepts are included. The history of mathematics is woven throughout the lessons. Daily card games are included in the lessons. Students work independently. This level is a continuation of topics from RS2 Level G.

MasterBooks General Science 2: Explore four fascinating branches of science through the engaging, full-color Wonders of Creation series in General Science 2: Survey of Geology and Archaeology! In this unique science course students in grades 7 - 12 will explore caves, archaeology, fossils, and geology as they discover fascinating facts, incredible wonders, captivating structures, and God’s glory on display throughout creation! This study of the Creator’s handiwork will fill your student with awe and wonder while helping to cement their biblical worldview. This junior high and high school level science course allows one core area of science to be studied per quarter. Lessons are scheduled five days a week and should take 30 – 45 minutes to complete.

Notgrass From Adam to Us: From Adam to Us by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year world history and literature course designed for students in grades five through eight. The daily lessons are written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. Primary sources, literature, and hands-on activities help the student connect with the history in a personal way.

Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Gray Book 3rd edition: The Learning Language Arts through Literature program is a complete language arts program for Grades 1-12. Using an integrated approach to teaching, students learn communication skills in the context of quality literature that makes not only makes reading more attractive, but creates a deeper understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, and other language skills.