Saint Stephen School ~ Webrary: Eighth Grade ~

LANGUAGE ARTS

Our Textbook

Writing & Grammar Grade 8 - online textbook resources.

GEOGRAPHY

Our Textbook

a. The World & Its People - Glencoe online textbook resources. Enter the Unit or Chapter to begin exploring. Click a chapter link below for quicker access.
-- Chapter 11 - Modern Europe
-- Chapter 12 - Western Europe Today
-- Chapter 13 - The New Eastern Europe
-- Chapter 14 - Russia's Landscape and History
-- Chapter 15 - The New Russia
-- Chapter 16 - Birthplace of Civilization
-- Chapter 17 - North Africa Today
-- Chapter 18 - Southwest Asia

Explore the World

a. CIA World Factbook - pull down list by country to see map, flag, and facts.

b. Around the World in 80 Clicks - links to the continents on the right under Go Directly To, just place your cursor over the name of the continent. Once you are at the continent page, the countries are listed on your left to click.

c. Country at a Glance - move your cursor around the world map to locate your country, click to see the current profile or use the pulldown.

d. Geographia - find your destination, read all about it.

e. Info Please - Countries - each country profile provides information on: geography, maps, flag, history, current ruler, area, population, capital, largest cities, languages, ethnicity/race, religion, literacy rate, economy, and government.

f. World Press - nonpartisan summaries of views outside U.S..

g. Newspaper Index - the best online newspapers from around the world.

h. World Music - on the left in a black box, find world music A to Z by genres or artist.

i. World Newspaper Collections - click the country then you are given a list of newspapers from that country to choose from.

GAMES

a. National Geographic Games - games to learn about the world.

b. Test Your Geography Knowledge - click on an area of the map to select a quiz.

c. Modern Culture - matching game.

Afghanistan

YOUR ASSIGNMENT - click this link to print or see the Venn Diagram you could make using MS Word, then click each link below ( a through f ) to read about real people living in Afghanistan. You will begin to understand the similiarities and the differences between you and the Afghanistan youth. You will list statements in the left square describing Afghani youth's lives and then in the right square describe American youh's lives (your own). In the center you list things you both have in common.

a. A Kids Life in Afghanistan - this site is written by a girl living in Kabul.

b. Kids Point of View - click the slideshow to see kids of Afghanistan and read their point of view.

c. The Kids of Khewa - an article about a girl named Bibi.

d. Life in a Rural Afghan Village - an article about a boy named Abdul.

e. Marjan’s Wedding: A Time for Celebration - read about an Afghanistan wedding.

f. The Pushtuns - read about an Afghanistan tribe.

MATH

Our Textbooks

Pre-Algebra - links by chapter, activities in problem solving.

Algebra - links by chapter, activities in problem solving.

  Formulas, Expressions, and Equations

a. Order of Operations - read through and then Work Out by doing some problems.

  Divisibility and Prime Factorization

a. Prime Numbers - select Primes, click on Start then use the left and right arrows to move the police car to intercept only prime numbers.

b. Greatest Common Factor - read through and do some examples.

c. Greatest Common Factor 2 - good explanation along with some practice examples.

d. Greatest Common Factor 3 - find the greatest common factor of the numbers shown.

e. Least Common Multiple - drag to cards to the correct set of numbers.

f.  Equivalent Fractions - find the fraction that is equivalent to the fraction given.

g. Rename Fraction in Lowest Terms - rename in lowest terms, see bars equal.

h. Comparing Fractions - find different names for the two fractions using the same number of division pieces (same denominator).

i. Fraction Frenzy - timed game that requires students to match equivalent fractions, leveled game/score given.

j. Equivalent Fractions/Decimal - find the decimal equivalent of the given fraction.

k. Decimal Order - arrange each set of decimal numbers in order from least to greatest.

l. Factor Game - a fun, interactive game that exercises your factoring ability. You can play against the computer or against a friend.

  Fraction Operations

a. Fractions - see it visually, addition, subtraction, mulitplication, division, comparing, and them try the games.

b. Exploring Fractions - view a video to see how a hotel kitchen uses fractions all the time, then click the interactive on the left to work with fractions.

c. Fraction Operations - in the first column labeled Number, the first three links are add, subtract, equivalent, multiply, and divide fraction links.

d. Fraction Model - this tool explores several representations for fractions using adjustable numerators and denominators. You can see decimal and percent equivalents, as well as a model that represents the fraction.

e. Mystery Picture - solve fraction of a set problems to uncover a mystery picture.

f. Adding Fractions - visual representation of fractions being added, enter & check your answers.

g. Math Splat - game gives you an addition problem then you pick from four bugs.

  Integers

a. Adding and Subtracting Integers - read through the rules for adding and subtracting integers, see it on a number line, and then take a workout.

b. Color Chips - click and drag chips to the circle to represent the problem, this will give you the basic idea of adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers.

c. Another Color Chips - game to give the basic idea of adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers.

d. Integers - operations with signed numbers, read through and click practice excercises.

  Like Terms

a. Symbol Match - if you like a British accent, listen to this fun tutorial.

b. Simplifying Like Terms - match columns.

c. Simplifying Algebraic Expressionss - help NEMO, the clownfish, escape from the dangers of open water by answering questions.

d. Like Terms with Algebra Tiles - have fun using algebra tiles to model algebric expressions.

  One Step Equations

a. Video Tutor - Solve equations by subtraction - see the steps necessary to solve an addition equation using the inverse of subtraction.

b. Video Tutor - Solve Equation by adding - see the steps necessary to solve a subtraction equation using the inverse of addition.

c. Spy Guys Equations - nice video to understand equations with a balance.

d. Equation match - Level 1 should already be highlighted, Level 2 and 3 get more difficult. Click Start to begin. To uncover two pieces of a hidden picture, you must select a pair of equations which have the same solution.

e. Math is fun - see why we use variables and how to solve for a solution.

f. Balance scale - use virtual manipulatives to solve equations.

fh. Solve one-step equations - interactive step by step process.

i. Multi-media tutorial - you move virtual manipulatives to solve equations.

j. Balance scale w/negative numbersl - use virtual manipulatives to solve equations.

k. A Journey to the Unknown - learn about solving equations.

  Two-Step Equations

a. Two-Step Equations - use a paper and pencil to solve two-step equations, check your answers.

  Similar Figures

a. Video Tutor - using proportion to find unknown length in similar figures.

b. Video Tutor - using similar figures to find indirect measurement.

c. Video Tutor - finding distances on maps using scales.

d. Similar Triangle Puzzle - drag the labels to the correct positions.

e. Scale Factor Puzzle - drag each answer and drop it into the correct box.

f. Similar Figure Web Lesson - read and follow a story to learn more about similar figures.

g. Pyramid Panic - use your geometry skills to escape from the ammit!

  SLOPEs / Linear Equations & Their Graphs

d. Slope & Y-Intercept - read through the explanation and then take a workout at the end.

b. Interactive Slope of a Line - click and drag the interactive points below. The line between the points will change and so will the slope of that line.

c. Slope Slider - manipulate a linear function of the form f(x)=mx+b using slider bars. Explore the relationship between slope and intercept in the Cartesian coordinate ... .

d. Slope Mapping - finding the slope using an interactive map.

e. Graphing Linear Equations - Explains how to find the points needed to graph the equation of a straight line.

f. Video Tutor - Slope of a Lines - finding slope using rise/run.

g. Video Tutor - Graph a Linear Equation - graphing a linear equation using slope-intercept form.

h. Video Tutor - Find the Slope - finding slope using coordinates.

i. Video Tutor - Write Equations w/Slope Y-intercept Form - writing an equation given the slope/y-intercept.

j. Video Tutor - Write Equations From a Graph - writing an equation from a graph.

k. Video Tutor - Solve System of Linear Equations - Solving systems of linear equations by graphing, find a point of intersection or see if lines are parallel, etc.

l. Video Tutor - Graphing Linear Inequalities - Graph linear inequalities using a boundary line.

l. Video Tutor - Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities - Graphing systems of linear equations.

Rates / Proportions

a. Video Tutor - writing ratios in three ways - using the semi-colon, as a fraction or with the word to.

b. Video Tutor - comparing unit rates - a rate is a ratio that compares quanities in different units, ie miles per hour.

c. Video Tutor - unit conversions - conversion factors, convert one unit of measure to another unit of measure, like miles to feet.

d. Video Tutor - solving proportions using cross products - a proportion is an equation in which one ratio is equal to another.

e. Video Tutor - Spy Guys - ratio interactive video.

f. Practice with Ratios - word problems with hints when needed.

g. Using Proportions - online quiz.

h. Ration Martian - recognize ratios.use virtual manipulatives to solve equations.

i. Ratio Blaster - find equal ratios, zap the approaching spaceships.

j. Ratio Stadium - play with your friends, click the correct answer to power your bike by finding equal ratios and win the race.

k. Dirt Bike Proportions - play with your friends, click the correct answer to power your bike by solving the proportion and win the race.

  Percents

a. Using the Proportion Method - easy to follow instructions.

  Exponents

SECTION 8-3   Multiplication Properties of Exponents

a. Video Tutor - Mulitplying powers with the same base

b. Video Tutor - Multiplying powers in algebraic expressions

c. Video Tutor - Multiplying numbers in scientific notation

d. Section Quiz - see how you do with a sample quiz.

e. Math is Fun - how to multiply & divide variables with exponents.

   STOCK LINK

Reference Links

a. Stock Quest - to enter our virtual stock trading log-in.

a. Yahoo Finance - find stock symbols, find current stock information.

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