Curriculum Maps – Science Grade 8

Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan.

Review scientific method and - Describing and classifying - state and changes in Unit: EARTH SCIENCE - topography
metric system matter matter - geologic time
G Standard # 10, 4, 8, 6 - periodic table, - inside earth
R ** skills of inquiry are elements, compounds - heat transfer standard # 1, 6, 7
embedded throughout year
A (metric, qualitative and Standard # 15, 7, 5, 4 standard # 2, 3, 5 ** earth science common
D quantitative observation assessment
prediction, inference, etc.)
E Unit: LIFE SCIENCE
Unit: PHYSICAL SCIENCE - evolution
-Properties of and measuring
8 matter ** physical science common standard # 17
Standard # 3, 1, 2 assessment

Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.

- continue evolution - cell theory - reproduction - continue genetics
- genetic variation - plant vs animal cell - genetics Prep for HS:
G - extinction - cell processes Prep for HS: Topics:
R standard # 7, 8, 9 Topics: - genetic disorders
standard #18 standard # 4, 3, 16 - genetic disorders - cloning
A - cloning - current events
D ** life science common - current events - balancing chemical
assessment - balancing chemical equations
E equations - study strategies
MCAS prep - study strategies - note-taking
MCAS prep - note-taking
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