Science

Grade 8 Science Course Outline

Course Description:

Students will use scientific skills and attitudes, including scientific inquiry and the design process, throughout the four thematic units.

Units of Study:

Cluster 1 :  Cells and Systems

Cluster 2 :  Optics

Cluster 3 :  Fluids

Cluster 4 :  Water Systems

Assessments:

·         Safety Procedures

·         Experiments

·         Design Process

·         Assignments

·         Projects

·         Quizzes

·         Tests

Cell Theory News Release

Rating Scale
Criteria	Poor     Good     Excellent
The news release ·         Identifies main scientists and their contributions ·         Identifies major points of the cell theory ·         Uses a format/approach suited to a news release	1     2     3     4     5   1     2     3     4     5   1     2     3     4     5

 Websites

How Stuff Works

The Newspaper Clipping Generator

Heart Contraction and Blood Flow

Heart Structure 3D

Sheep Heart

Heart and Stroke Foundation

Public Health Agency of Canada

Mayo Clinic