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GRADE 8 SCIENCE
Program Description and Course Outline
Goals of the Program:
The Nature of Science and Science Processes
The Relationship between Science and Technology
Science, Technology and Society (STS)
Together these approaches are designed to develop the student's critical thinking skills. They learn to identify
scientific questions, technological problems and STS issues recognising the underlying assumptions of each. They
will develop the ability to identify and gather data, make inferences and draw conclusions from this data. They
are encouraged to assess issues from various viewpoints and evaluate evidence on specific issues.
OBJECTIVES:
- be encouraged to utilize the Scientific Inquiry Model
- recognize Scientific Discovery as tentative, cumulative and self correcting
- develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to Science Practices
- actively pursue practical problem solving
- examine social consequences of Science and Technology
- research scientifically
- explore how science has improved quality of life
- explore careers in Science
UNITS OF STUDY
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Mix and Flow of Matter
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A Science and Technology unit emphasizing and investigating the particle model in
relation to fluids and the application of knowledge to scientific principles. |
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Cells and Systems
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A Nature of Science unit investigating the characteristics of living organisms in
relation to life processes. |
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Light and Optical Instruments
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A Nature of Science unit investigating the nature of light and vision. |
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Mechanical Systems
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A Science and Technology unit emphasizing and investigating work and efficiency
in machines and how machines affect society. |
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Fresh and Saltwater Systems
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A STS unit (Social and Environmental Context) which explores the distribution and
characteristics of water and the importance it has in our environment. |
EVALUATION:
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TERM WORK INCLUDES: |
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Notes /In-class Assignments
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(10%)
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Labwork
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(20%)
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Formal Projects & Reports
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(30%)
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Formal Evaluation (Exams and Quizzes)
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(40%)
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Term Mark
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100%
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Term 1
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(Sept-Nov)
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(25%)
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Term 2
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(Dec-Mar)
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(25%)
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Term 3
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(Apr-June)
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(25%)
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Final Exam
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(June, 2003)
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(25%)
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Overall Evaluation
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100%
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