Grade 8 - Science
Science 800 (Credit: 1.00)Science 800 is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in the physical
universe. This course expands on Science 600 and Science 700, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad
survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 800 include the structure and properties of
matter, measurement and mathematics of science, geology, oceanography, natural cycles and resources, science today
and tomorrow, and astronomy. Â
The curriculum seeks to develop the students' ability to be aware of and participate in scientific inquiry. The units
contain experiments and projects to capitalize on the students’ natural curiosity. The students will explore, observe
and manipulate everyday objects and materials in their environment. Students at this level should show understanding
of interrelationships between organisms and the environment, recognize patterns in systems, and expand their
knowledge of cellular dimensions of living systems. Collectively, this should help students develop and build on their
subjectâ€matter knowledge base. Â
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