State of Ohio Grade 8 Science Learning Standards
Quarter 1: LIFE SCIENCE (LS)
Topic: Species and Reproduction This topic focuses on continuation of the species.
8.LS.1 Diversity of species, a result of variation of traits, occurs through the process of evolution and extinction over many generations. The fossil records provide evidence that changes have occurred in number and types of species.
8.LS.2 Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
8.LS.3 The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from parent(s).
Quarters 2-3: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (ESS)
Topic: Physical Earth This topic focuses on the physical features of Earth and how they formed. This includes the interior of Earth, the rock record, plate tectonics and landforms.
8.ESS.1 The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves.
8.ESS.2 Earth’s lithosphere consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.
8.ESS.3 A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth’s surface.
8.ESS.4 Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.
Quarters 3-4: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PS)
Topic: Forces and Motion This topic focuses on forces and motion within, on and around the Earth and within the universe.
8.PS.1 Objects can experience a force due to an external field such as magnetic, electrostatic or gravitational fields.
8.PS.2 Forces can act to change the motion of objects.
This course is based upon the Ohio Science Standards
(8th grade standards begin on page 181)