Course Description
The 8th grade science curriculum provides extensive opportunities to practice and master science processing skills. The emphasis will be on Physical Science and Earth Science. Topics of study include lab safety, scientific method, measurement, motion, forces, the structure of matter, the periodic table layout, and waves.
Core Curriculum Content Standards
Sci & Tech - Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics (2009-2012)
Chemistry
GRADE 8
- -Compare and contrast scientific theories. -Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by scientists to study the natural world and universe. -Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. -Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence. -Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models. -Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements.(3.2.8.A6)
Health, Safety, and Physical Education (2002)
Safety and Injury Prevention
GRADE 3
- Recognize emergency situations and explain appropriate responses. -importance of remaining calm -how to call for help -simple assistance procedures -how to protect self(10.3.3.B)
- Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g., proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).(10.3.3.D)
Science
Grade 8
The Nature of Science
Processes, Procedures, and Tools of Scientific Investigations
- Apply knowledge of scientific investigation or technological design in different contexts to make inferences to solve problems.(S8.A.2.1)
Units
Unit #1 - Scientific Method
Unit #2 - Safety
Unit #3 - Measurement
Unit #4 - Principles of Motion and Force
Unit #5 - Work, Power and Machines
Unit #6 - Energy and Energy Resources
Unit #7 - States of Matter
Unit #8 - Classification and Changes of Matter
Unit #9 - The Periodic Table
Unit #10 - Earth Processes
Unit #11 - The Rock Cycle
