Welcome to ​Old Fashioned Education's FREE online curriculum.
Before you begin, please read the introduction and license agreement. 

Directions: 

1. Gather materials using the Booklist (below) for what to teach.
2. Print the 40-Week Schedule PDF for when to teach it.
3. Order the Grade 8 Teacher Manual (optional, when available) with lesson plans, worksheets, tests, and answer key for how to teach it or plan your own lessons using the FREE Student Weekly Assignment Booklet PDF.

Key:  *Free online   ❶  Our Pick!   ❷ Christianbook

Eighth Grade
For Ages 12 to 15
Ancient History, from Creation to 500 AD

King James Bible 

• The King James Version of the Bible

Bible Study

• The Bible Book by Book*
• The Confessions of St. Augustine by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine*

Devotions. Choose 1

• Our Daily Bread* [1] 
• Daily Strength for Daily Needs*
• Streams in the Desert*

Arithmetic. Choose 1

• CIMT, MEP, Secondary Year 9* or
• Everyday Arithmetic Book 3 (Second Half)* with Answers* or
• Ray’s New Higher Arithmetic, purchased separately
• Algebra 1, Teaching Textbooks, purchased separately
• Math program of your choice, purchased separately

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Science

• Enjoying Science Together or General Science of choice [2]

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​Language Arts

• McGuffey High School Reader*, Do 2 lessons per week
• Handwriting Workbook of your choice^, purchase seperately
• McGuffey’s Eclectic Spelling Book*, Lessons 202-235
• Begin or continue Latin and other Languages as desired 

Grammar. Choose 1.

• Harvey's Grammar Series*
• Building Christian English Series, Grade 8
• Grammar curriculum of your choice

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Lating & Foriegn Language

• Latin for Beginners * or another Latin text of your choice [1]
• Add other foreign language of your choice

Literature

• Beowulf*
• Stories from the Greek Comedians*
• Stories From the Greek Tragedians*
• The Boys’ and Girls’ Plutarch*
• The Adventures of Ulysses*
• Helen of Troy*
• Bulfinch’s Mythology: The Age of Fable*

Extra reading as desired

• FREE Robinson Book List - Level 8*
• Andrew Lang's Fairy Books*

History

• Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01*  The Old Pagan Civilizations. All 8 chapters
• Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03*  Ancient Achievements. All 8 chapters
• Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04*  Imperial Antiquity. 4 Chapters: Constantine, Paula, St. Augustine, Leo the Great. (If you find you have the time, this book contains 6 more chapters, which are well worth reading.)

Biography

• Hannibal*
• Nero*
• Cleopatra*
• Xerxes*
• Julius Caesar*
• Darius the Great*
• Cyrus the Great*
• Alexander the Great*

Social Studies
Economics

• The Standard of Value*
• Economics in One Lesson*
• Take Charge of Your Money*

Civics

• Liberating Planet Earth*
• Study Guide for Liberating Planet Earth*
• Ruler of the Nations*  Biblical Principles for Government

Eighth Grade Syllabus​

Have Eighth Grade questions or comments?  See FAQ's

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Notes
[1] Our Daily Bread includes a Bible reading plan.
[2] If you prefer a Science reader, we recommend Rod & Staff Science Series.
^Consumable books less than 10%