8th Grade Science
with Mr. Estes
Contact Forces:
Why do things sometimes get damaged when they hit each other?
Earth In Space:
How are we connected to the patterns we see in the sky and space?
Genetics:
Why are living things different from one another?
Natural Selection and Common Ancestry:
How could living things today be connected to the things that lived long ago?
Sound Waves:
How can a sound make something move?
Forces at a Distance:
How can a magnet move another object without touching it?
We use Google Classroom for daily communication and assignments
Ask your student to see their Google Classroom anytime
Other Educational Tech we use frequently:
BrainPop
Kahoot
Newsela
EdPuzzle
IXL
Gizmos
Citizen Science
Raising and Tagging Monarch butterflies before the migrate to Mexico
Zooniverse: helping scientists around the world with their work
Laughing and Learning every day
This disclaimer: Please note, these course outlines are meant as guides. Teachers may need to make adjustments as they are continually assessing student learning which can result in skill reinforcement and/or extra time on concepts.