Year at a Glance:
Unit 1- Atoms and the Periodic Table
Unit 2- Chemical Reactions
Unit 3- Force, Motion and Energy
Unit 4- Cyclical Movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
Unit 5- Characteristics of the Universe
Unit 6- Plate Tectonics and Interpreting Maps
Unit 7- Climatic Interactions
Unit 8- Organisms and Environment
Unit 9- Scientific Investigation and Reasoning
CHEMISTRY (Chapters 2 & 3): Atomic Theory; Structure of Atoms; Valence Electrons; Periodic Table; Chemical Formulas; Chemical Reactions; Chemical Equations; Law of Conservation of Mass
PHYSICS (Chapters 4 & 5): Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces; Speed, Velocity & Acceleration; Newton's Laws
ASTRONOMY (Chapters 6 & 7): Relationship of Earth/Moon/Sun; Earth's Cyclical Movements; Models of Earth; Effects of the Sun on Earth; Lunar Cycle & Tides; Electromagnetic Spectrum/Waves; Theories of the Universe's Origin; Components of the Universe
GEOLOGY (Chapters 8 & 9): Continental Drift; Plate Tectonics; Weathering & Erosion; Satellite Images & Topography Changes
METEOROLOGY (Chapters 10 & 11): Oceanic Movement/Currents; Convection Energy; Atmospheric Movement; Weather & Weather Maps
ECOLOGY (Chapters 12 & 13): Interdependence & Competition in Ecosystems; Short- and Long-term Environmental Changes Affect on Organisms; Human Impact on the Environment
SCIENTIFIC PROCESS SKILLS (Embedded Throughout the Year): Safety; Scientific Method; Models; Lab Equipment & Tools; Investigative & Science Skills; Data Analysis
TEKS:
Use this quick reference guide to see what will be on the Science STARR test. This year we will be learning all TEKS beginning with "8" for 8th grade.