Science 8

Science 8

Prerequisite – None

Text – BC Science 8 (http://www.bcscience8.com/)

Course Description

Students in Science 8 will be actively involved in the scientific process and will be encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for scientific literacy. This course will focus on science safety, the scientific process, cells and systems, optics, fluids and dynamics, and water systems.

Prescribed Learning Outcomes

(taken from http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006sci_8.pdf)

Processes of Science
It is expected that students will:
A1 demonstrate safe procedures
A2 perform experiments using the scientific method
A3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
A4 use models to explain how systems operate
A5 demonstrate scientific literacy
A6 demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behaviour
A7 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
A8 demonstrate competence in the use of technologies specific to investigative procedures and research

Life Science: Cells and Systems
It is expected that students will:
B1 demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things
B2 relate the main features and properties of cells to their functions
B3 explain the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
B4 explain the functioning of the immune system, and the roles of the primary, secondary, and tertiary defence systems

Physical Science: Optics
It is expected that students will:
C1 demonstrate knowledge of the behaviour of waves
C2 explain the properties of visible light
C3 compare visible light to other types of electromagnetic radiation
C4 explain how human vision works

Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics
It is expected that students will:
C5 explain the concept of force
C6 describe the relationship between solids, liquids, and gases, using the kinetic molecular theory
C7 determine the density of various substances
C8 explain the relationship between pressure, temperature, area, and force in fluids
C9 recognize similarities between natural and constructed fluid systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic)

Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth
It is expected that students will:
D1 explain the significance of salinity and temperature in the world’s oceans
D2 describe how water and ice shape the landscape
D3 describe factors that affect productivity and species distribution in aquatic environments