Important Information
Mr. Aaron Zinck
[email protected]
Oyster Pond Academy
10583 Highway 7,
Oyster Pond, NS
B0J 1Y0
902 889-4301 ext. 1701210
Remind: 902 200-1064 @802sh
The science humaines 8 curriculum follows the curriculum outcomes which can be found on the Nova Scotia Department of Education website. The program itself is divided into five units. Students will be provided with multiple opportunities to show their understanding through varied activities.
Units covered include:
- Canadian Identity
- Geographic Influences on Identity
- Decades of Change
- Citizenship & Identity
- Evolving Identity
Topics of Study
- Changing Your World
- Distribution of Wealth
- Toward Confederation
- Many Voices
- New Century, New Ideas
- A Stronger Nation
- Celebrate Your Learning
Homework may be assigned so that students can practice their skills and improve their understanding of concepts studied in class. It is not directly graded; however, completion of homework will help students when it comes to future assignments. Please note that some graded in-class assignments may also need to be completed at home. Due dates and assignments will be posted on my website.
Students will engage in both assessments of learning and for learning. Assessment for learning helps teachers and students know where they are and where they need to go in order to meet the expectations. Assessment of learning happens at the end of particular section of study and demonstrates how thoroughly a concept is understood. As such, students are provided will multiple opportunities to show their learning through activities.
Students’ achievement of the outcomes will be assessed using a 1-4 point rubric. This information will be used to calculate a percentage grade for each strand at the end of each term.
4 Advanced understanding
3 + Competent
3 Demonstrates expected understanding
2 + Developing
2 Initial understanding
1 + Limited
1 No evidence of understanding
Resources used:
- Curriculum guide
- Grade 8 textbook
- Resource Guide
- Various articles and books
- Dictionary
Curriculum Document:
https://curriculum.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/documents/outcomes-indicators-files/Social%20Studies%208%20Outcomes%20%282014%29_2.pdf
Powerschool Grading System
Students and their parents are strongly encouraged to keep track of their progress by using the Parent Portal of PowerSchool which is accessible on the Parent tab of the OPA website. Please contact the main office if you need information to access this portal. Please contact Ms. Nicky Golding at 902 889-4300 to obtain your username and password.
