Science Curriculum 6-8
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Grade 8 |
Physical Science |
Life Science |
Earth Science |
| Energy Transfer and Transformations: What is the role of energy in our world? Focus ~ energy provides the ability to do work; forms of energy | Heredity and Evolution: What are the processes responsible for life's unity and diversity? Focus ~ human reproductive system; genes; heredity; environmental influences on a system | Energy in the Earth's Systems: How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth's systems? Focus ~ local and regional weather patterns |
| Properties of Matter: How does the structure of matter affect the properties and uses of materials? Focus ~ mixtures; pure substances | Structure and Function: How are organisms structured to ensure efficiency and survival? Focus: cells; human systems (digestive, respiratory circulatory, skeletal/muscular) | Energy in the Earth's Systems: How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth's systems? Focus ~ landforms (volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciations, weathering and erosion) |
| Forces and Motion: What makes objects move the way they do? Focus ~ inertia, force and motion | Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems? Focus ~ ecosystems; biotic and abiotic factors that impact populations of an ecosystem; food webs | Earth in the Solar System: How does the position of Earth in the solar system affect the conditions on our planet? Focus ~ gravity; motion of earth and moon - cycles on the earth |
| Science and Technology in Society: How do science and Technology affect the quality of our lives? Focus ~ bridge design to withstand the forces that act on them | Science and Technology in Society: How do science and technology affect the quality of our lives? Focus ~ water pollution | Science and Technology in Society: How do science and technology affect the quality of our lives? Focus ~ impact of technology on food production and preservation |