Science: 8th Grade

Instructions:

1. Use the checklist as a guide for staying on task.
2. Read the latest science posts.
3. Skim the science & nature news in the side menu.
4. Use online resources, i.e. BrainPOP, Discovery Streaming.

8th Grade Science Scientific method - scientific inquiry Scientific nomenclature - classification Scientific measurement - precision Ecology & environment Conservation - conserving energy Composition of the earth Ocean, atmosphere - ocean floor, currents Weather Water and its uses - water cycle, drink Weathering & erosion Recycling of resources Magnetism & electricity Heat & light Forces in liquids & gases

Wave, mechanical, electrical, & nuclear energy - forms of energy, current Earth's movement - earth, solar system Newton's three laws of motion Machines The atom - atomic model Periodic table of elements Compounds & mixtures Chemical changes - property changes Astronomy - space The universe & Milky Way Space & space travel - space flight, science & industry