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Over the course of the year, you will learn about Earth, Physical, and Life Sciences through the topics of chemistry, hydrology, health, ecology, energy, technology, evolution, and natural resources. Our class will focus on hands-on, inquiry-based activities and projects, as well as non-fiction text, videos, seminar, current events, and more.
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8th Grade Science Units
8th Grade Science Units
Chemistry
Chemistry
8.P.1.1 Classify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures based on how the atoms are packed together in arrangements.
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.
8.P.1.3 Compare physical changes such as size, shape and state to chemical changes that are the result of a chemical reaction to include changes in temperature, color, formation of a gas precipitate.
8.P.1.4 Explain how the idea of atoms and a balanced chemical equation support the law of conservation of mass.
Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere
8.E.1.1 Explain the structure of the hydrosphere including: water distribution on Earth, local river basin and water availability.
8.E.1.2 Summarize evidence that Earth’s oceans are a reservoir of nutrients, minerals, dissolved gases, and life forms: estuaries, marine ecosystems, upwelling, behavior of gases in the marine environment, deep ocean technology and understandings gained.
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.
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.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
8.P.2.1 Explain the environmental consequences of the various methods of obtaining, transforming and distributing energy.
8.P.2.2 Explain the implications of the depletion of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources and the importance of conservation.
Pathogens and Diseases
Pathogens and Diseases
8.L.1.1 Summarize the basic characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites relating to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease.
8.L.1.2 Explain the difference between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
8.L.2.1 Summarize aspects of biotechnology including: specific genetic information available, careers, economic benefits to NC, ethical issues and implications for agriculture.
Energy
Energy
8.L.5.1- Summarize how food provides the energy and the molecules required for building materials, growth, and survival of all organisms (to include plants).
8.L.5.2- Explain the relationship among a healthy diet, exercise, and the general health of the body (emphasis on the relationship between respiration and digestion).
Ecosystems
Ecosystems
8.L.3.1 Explain how factors such as food, water, shelter, and space affect populations in an ecosystem.
8.L.3.2 Summarize the relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers including the positive and negative consequences of such interactions including: coexistence and cooperation, competition (predator/prey), parasitism, mutualism.
8.L.3.3 Explain how the flow of energy within food webs is interconnected with the cycling of matter (including water, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen).
Evolution
Evolution
8.E.2.1 Infer the age of Earth and relative age of rocks and fossils from index fossils and ordering of rock layers (relative dating and radioactive dating).
8.E.2.2 Explain the use of fossils, ice cores, composition of sedimentary rocks, faults, and igneous rock formations found in rock layers as evidence of the history of the Earth and its changing life forms.
8.L.4.1 Summarize the use of evidence drawn from geology, fossils, and comparative anatomy to form the basis for biological classification systems and the theory of evolution.
EOG REVIEW
EOG REVIEW
Preparation for the Science EOG and end-of-year activities.
Mr. Ver Vers Office Hours
Mr. Ver Vers Office Hours
This time is for me to answer any questions, comments or concerns for students, small groups, or parents/guardians.
See hours below:
Email, Talking Points, or In Person:
8:55-10:15 & 3:05-5:30
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