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Learning for 13 Year Olds

8th Grade • Eighth graders are preparing for high school with advanced academics and developing personal identity.

Explore all subjects designed for 13 year olds. Each guide includes curriculum milestones, hands-on activities, and tips for parents.

All Subjects for Age 13

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13Math for 13 Year Olds8th GradeUnderstand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find distancesKnow that numbers that are not rational are irrational and approximate themWork with radicals and integer exponents+4 more milestones

13Reading for 13 Year Olds8th GradeCite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferentiallyAnalyze how differences in points of view create suspense, humor, or dramatic ironyAnalyze how a text makes connections among individuals, ideas, or events+4 more milestones

13Science for 13 Year Olds8th GradeAnalyze and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in structure across organismsConstruct explanations for how natural selection leads to increases in beneficial traitsUse argument supported by evidence for how body systems interact to maintain homeostasis+4 more milestones

13Writing for 13 Year Olds8th GradeWrite arguments with clear claims, relevant evidence, logical reasoning, and consideration of counterclaimsWrite informative/explanatory texts examining topics with well-chosen facts, details, and examplesWrite narratives using literary techniques including multiple plot lines and complex characters+4 more milestones

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