Standard set
Grade 8 - Science (2003, 2009, 2014)
Standards
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Science
A
Mix and Flow of Matter
B
Cells and Systems
C
Light and Optical Systems
D
Mechanical Systems
E
Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
A-1
Investigate and describe fluids used in technological devices and everyday materials
A-2
Investigate and describe the composition of fluids, and interpret the behaviour of materials in solution
A-3
Investigate and compare the properties of gases and liquids; and relate variations in their viscosity, density, buoyancy and compressibility to the particle model of matter
A-4
Identify, interpret and apply technologies based on properties of fluids
B-1
Investigate living things; and identify and apply scientific ideas used to interpret their general structure, function and organization
B-2
Investigate and describe the role of cells within living things
B-3
Interpret the healthy function of human body systems, and illustrate ways the body reacts to internal and external stimuli
B-4
Describe areas of scientific investigation leading to new knowledge about body systems and to new medical applications
C-1
Investigate the nature of light and vision; and describe the role of invention, explanation and inquiry in developing our current knowledge
C-2
Investigate the transmission of light, and describe its behaviour using a geometric ray model
C-3
Investigate and explain the science of image formation and vision, and interpret related technologies
D-1
Illustrate the development of science and technology by describing, comparing and interpreting mechanical devices that have been improved over time
D-2
Analyze machines by describing the structures and functions of the overall system, the subsystems and the component parts
D-3
Investigate and describe the transmission of force and energy between parts of a mechanical system
D-4
Analyze the social and environmental contexts of science and technology, as they apply to the development of mechanical devices
E-1
Describe the distribution and characteristics of water in local and global environments, and identify the significance of water supply and quality to the needs of humans and other living things
E-2
Investigate and interpret linkages among landforms, water and climate
E-3
Analyze factors affecting productivity and species distribution in marine and freshwater environments
E-4
Analyze human impacts on aquatic systems; and identify the roles of science and technology in addressing related questions, problems and issues
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