8th Grade
Science
Activities included are designed to support classroom instruction and assist students in their examination of the 8th grade Science standards.
Activities included are designed to support classroom instruction and assist students in their examination of the 8th grade Science standards.
The activities on this site are the same activities that were included in the 8th Grade Cumberland@Home packet that was distributed at schools and other locations throughout the community.
The activities on this site are the same activities that were included in the 8th Grade Cumberland@Home packet that was distributed at schools and other locations throughout the community.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Standard 8.L.2.1
- Summarize aspects of biotechnology including:
- Specific genetic information available
- Careers
- Economic benefits to North Carolina
- Ethical issues
- Implications for agriculture
Biotech Review 8.L.2.1.pdfChemistry
Chemistry
Standard 8.P.1.1
- Classify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures based on how the atoms are packed together in arrangements.
Standard 8.P.1.2
- Explain how the physical properties of elements and their reactivity have been used to produce the current model of the Periodic Table of elements.
Chemistry Review 8.P.1.1-1.2.pdfWater Quality and Stewardship
Water Quality and Stewardship
Standard: 8.E.1.3
- Predict the safety and potability of water supplies in North Carolina based on physical and biological factors, including:
- Temperature
- Dissolved oxygen
- pH
- Nitrates and phosphates
- Turbidity
- Bio-indicators
Standard 8.E.1.4
- Conclude that the good health of humans requires:
- Monitoring of the hydrosphere
- Water quality standards
- Methods of water treatment
- Maintaining safe water quality
- Stewardship
Water Stewardship Review 8.e.1.3-1.4.pdfAdditional Resources
Additional Resources
Additional Resources to support students can be found here.
Additional Resources to support students can be found here.