Grade 8 - Science (K & E) (2006)

Science

Mix & Flow of Matter

Cells & Systems

Light & Optical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fresh & Saltwater Systems

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

investigate and describe fluids used in technological devices and everyday materials

investigate and describe the composition of fluids and interpret the behaviour of materials in solution

investigate and compare the properties of gases and liquids and relate variations in their viscosity, density and buoyancy

identify and describe technologies based on properties of fluids

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to resolve problems, investigate issues and/or complete experiments, using appropriate technology at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to investigate problems, questions and issues; perform experiments; and record information using appropriate technology at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to investigations/experiments and assess personal and group performance, using appropriate technology, at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

investigate living things and identify ideas used to interpret their general structure, function and organization

investigate and describe the role of cells within living things

interpret the healthy function of human body systems and describe ways the body reacts to internal and external stimuli

describe areas of scientific investigation leading to new knowledge about body systems and to new medical applications

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

investigate the nature of light and the role of optical systems in our lives

investigate the transmission of light

investigate and examine the science of image formation and vision and related technologies

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about relationships among observable variables and conduct investigations to address those questions at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

demonstrate the development of science and technology by describing and comparing mechanical devices that have been improved over time

examine simple machines by describing the structures, functions and component parts of the overall system

investigate and describe the transmission of force and energy between parts of a mechanical system

examine the social and environmental contexts of science and technology, as they apply to the development of mechanical devices

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables and conduct investigations to address those questions at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

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

investigate the linkages among landforms, water and climate

examine factors affecting productivity and species distribution in marine and freshwater environments

examine human impacts on aquatic systems and identify the roles of science and technology in addressing related questions, problems and issues

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and interpreting skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas and procedures at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.