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  There is no specific course of study guidelines for eighth-grade social studies. A homeschool family's curriculum choices or personal preferences are usually the determining factors. An eighth-grader following a classical homeschooling style will likely study modern history.  Other standard topics for eighth-grade social studies include:  explorers and their discoveries the growth and development of the United States colonial life the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights the American Civil War and Reconstruction.  Students may also study a variety of topics related to the United States such as the U.S. culture, political system, government, economic system, and geography. Resources: https://www.athomemiddleschool.com/socialstudies8 https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ https://allinonehomeschool.com/history-year-4/ https://allinonehomeschool.com/geography-and-cultures/ https://allinonehomeschool.com/early-american-history/ https://allinonehomeschool.com/history-year-...

The Holy Scriptures God's oath God's Word God's law God's statutes God's testimony God's commandments God's judgments The Book of the Law God's everlasting covenant The Word of God is living; is powerful stands forever is pure; is perfect is sharper than any two-edged sword converts the soul pierces/divides soul and spirit; joints and marrow is sure; is right makes me wise rejoices my heart is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of my heart enlightens my eyes is true; is righteous is to be desired more than fine gold is the gospel/salvation milk for growth is sweeter than honey heals and delivers me warns His servants is great reward to those is a lamp to my feet who keep it is a light to my path does not return void keeps my steps accomplishes what God pleases speaks to me instructs me prospers God's purpose guards me from sin will not be altered is proven is settled in heaven Scripture References: Is 40:8b; Prov 30:5; Ps 19:7-11; Is 55:11; Ps 1...

  Prophets God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began... the gospel of God which he promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures  (Acts 3:21b; Romans 1:2) The Prophet was to: Prophesy speak or sing by inspiration make prediction (scriptural or other) give simple discourse be a foreteller have visions see General Titles servant man of God mediator watchman messenger seer Message - Personal or National Covenant Enforces a call to covenant faithfulness a call to repentance warnings of judgement blessing for obedience Predictive Prophecy promise of Messiah and His Kingdom wrath and judgement of God prophecies concerning Israel and other nations The Greatest Prophet: Jesus Behold, I have come to do Thy will (Hebrews 10:7, 9) This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased (Matthew 3:17) Not my will but Thine be done (Luke 22:42) It is finished (John 19:30) Scriptures Deuteronomy 18:15   The  Lord  thy God will raise up ...

Seventh-grade social studies topics can vary greatly.   World history topics may include: the Middle Ages the Renaissance the Roman Empire European revolutions or  World War I and World War II.  American history may include:  the Industrial Revolution the Scientific Revolution the early 20th century including the 1920's, 1930's the Great Depression Civil Rights leaders.  Geography may include:  a detailed study of various regions or cultures, including the history, foods, customs, and religion of the area.  It may also focus on the geographic influences on significant historical events. Resources: https://americanheritage.org/programs/americas-heritage-an-adventure-in-liberty/ https://www.athomemiddleschool.com/socialstudies7 https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ ancient history early-american-history/ geography-and-cultures Modern History https://www.masterbooks.com/knowledge-base/globalmania/ https://sites.google.com/view/investigating-history/grad...

  History  Here is a quick overview of the events that take place between the Creation and the coming of Jeus.  God - Adam and Eve created - Seth - Noah - Shem - The Flood - Tower of Babel- Abraham   called out  Covenant made promises given  Issac Jacob  Twelve sons = 12 Tribes of Israel Joseph sold famine Egypt Moses Deliver Passover, Exodus The Red Sea Wilderness Journey Law Given Tabernacle Built Joshua leader of nation of Israel after the death of moses leads Israel into the promised land Judges United Kingdom Saul David Solomon Divided Kingdom Northern Kingdom - Israel = Ten Tribes Southern Kingdom - Judah = Two Tribes Captivity Israel exiled to Assyria Judah exiled to Babylon for 70 years Restoration Judah returns home city walls rebuilt temple rebuilt temple worship restored 400 years of silence

  The Natural, Carnal, and Spiritual Man The Natural Man  The natural man is one who lives without God - who lives his/her life "in the flesh". The "flesh" in this sense means the sinful (lower) nature- the nature which became a part of man after the fall (sin) of Adam and Eve. Now, this sinful nature is passed down to all men.  The illustration shows that the door of the spirit (that part of man that relates to God) is closed. the door of the flesh is open. The natural man must be born again - his spirit made alive.  1 Corinthians 2:14   But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.  Galatians 5:19-21   Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20  Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21  Envyings, murde...