Bookshark for Typical Middle Schoolers

 

What’s in the Box?

  • History & Geography

  • Read-Alouds

  • Readers

  • Language Arts

  • Handwriting

  • Math

  • Science

Basic Summary

  • Focuses on reading development for Language Arts

  • Lots of books (readers and read alouds) and writing assignments

  • Hands-on science experiments and activities

Learning Style Best Suited for

  • Students who love reading

  • Students who enjoy hands-on science activities

  • Discussion-based approach

Popular with

  • Students who enjoy reading

Benefits

  • Lots of amazing books are included in this curriculum

 
 
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History & Geography 

World History (6th-7th Grade)
With the first two volumes of the Story of the World books you'll be taken on a gripping story-based trek through history. Journey through Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greek culture, Ancient Rome and much more! Two authors provide the foundation for your adventure: The final two volumes of The Story of the World take you on a gripping story-based trek through history. The critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia, organized into 10 historical eras, is your one-stop research source and perfect companion to your study of World History. Timeline Figures are included to help your child map the flow of History.

American History (8th Grade)
Joy Hakim's award-winning series A History of US provides the foundation to the story of our nation with interesting text, photos, and illustrations. Several other books great books make up the history portion such as Before Columbus, Freedom Walkers, Sacajawea and more.

Read-Alouds

Savor Read-Aloud classics like poetry from Shakespeare to J.R.R. Tolkien, Emily Dickinson to Langston Hughes, covering a range of topics such as pets, nature, family and more.

Readers

Building student’s academic foundation by giving them fun, real books they can read successfully!

Language Arts

This complete Language Arts program ties directly into the history lessons and helps students develop excellent written communication skills.

Science 

Chemistry, Physics and Biology (6th Grade)
Students will study chemistry, physics and biology. Experiments include how to make sugar crystals, test foods for sugar and much more!

Conservation, Robotics and Technology (7th Grade)
Topics include energy, conservation, robotics, the human brain and technology. Filled with projects, experiments and activity sheets to engage your middle school student and inspire interest in these fascinating fields of study.

Physics, Electromagnetism, and Waves (8th Grade)
Includes the Story of Science, a three-book series centered on three of the world’s most influential scientists: Aristotle, Newton and Einstein. Each book provides the historical perspective and the scientific explanation necessary for students to comprehend how each scientist contributed to our current understanding of matter, mechanics, mathematics and the universe. 

Math

BookShark offers multiple Math options.

  • Math-U-See (K-12)

  • Singapore (K-8)

  • Saxon (K-12)

  • RightStart (K-6)

Each highly respected curriculum encourages students to develop solid math reasoning skills and apply them to real-life situations.

Spelling

Spelling You See takes the approach that students spell correctly when words are imprinted on the visual memory. The design of the program allows students to develop spelling skills naturally, at their own pace, with the direction and encouragement of the instructor.