• Welcome to Science 8
     
    8th Grade Science Course Expectations
     
    What will we be exploring this year in Science 8?
     
    September we will improve our basic science skills, review our science safety rules in the lab and begin to collect & analyze data using our senses and creating graphs, charts & tables. 
     
    October we will study Latitude & Longitude and Topographic Maps and start our Unit of Astronomy
     
    Novemeber & Decemeber we will continue our studies of Astronomy: Our Solar system, Stars and Galaxies, the Moon, Reasons for the Season and Space  Exploration
     
    January & February we will study Meteorology (Weather and Climate): Weather vs. Climate, Earth's, Factors that influence Climate, Earth's Atmosphere, Climate cycles & recent Climate change,Weather Patterns and Weather Forecast. 
     
    March, April & May we will study Geology; Weathering Erosion & Deposition (WED), The Lithosphere (Rocks and Minerals), Earth's Interior, CrustalMovements, Earthquakes & Volcanoes. 
     
    Mid May and June we will be Reviewing for our 8th Grade ILS State Test and Final  
    -Intermediate Level Science Performance Test May 2022. 
    -Intermediate Level Science written test June 2022. 
    -Science 8 Final June 2022.