8th grade Science 

 Below  is a tentative course outline

8th grade science - Biology 

September 2025

• Introduction to class and course requirements 

• Review Class Rules 

• Review Lab Safety  

  • Dissection lab - squid or starfish

•  Introduction to CER writing / Public Speaking Skills  

  • prompts/ help wanted ads activity 

  • Hot Topics (rotates throughout the year) 

• Introduction to Living Things 

  • Abiotic vs Biotic 

  • MR DRACULA list 

  • DKPCOFGS - cellular organization 

October 2025

• Introduction to Cells 

  • Prokaryote vs Eukaryote 

  • Cell Projects  

• Cell Processes and Energy 

  • Cellular Respiration vs Photosynthesis 

• Introduction to Genetics - Part 1

November / December 2025

• Introduction to Genetics - Part 2 

  • Punnett Square Project 

  • Genetic Disorders 

• Protein Synthesis - Detailed 

  • Project 

January  2026

• Review of Classification - Kingdoms 

• Virus and Bacteria 

• Protist and Fungi 

February  2026

• Introduction to Animals 

• Animal Life Processes

  • Dissections

  • Animal Project 

March  2026

• Introduction to the Human Body 

• Human Body Processes 

  • Dissections 

  • HBS project

April  2026

• Review for Standardized Testing - NJSLA 

  • 5/6/7/8th grade topics 

  • Sample tests 

May/ June  2026

• Introduction to Ecology 

• Populations and Communities 

• Biology Final Exam 

• Lab Practical Final Exam 

** Of course - this is subject to change due to weather, school calendar, etc…**