- Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- 8th Grade Syllabus
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8th Grade Syllabus
8th Grade Syllabus
MATTER: Properties and Change
8P1 Understand the properties of matter and changes that occur when matter interacts in an open and closed container
ENERGY: Conservation and Transfer
8P2 Explain the environmental implications associated with the various methods of obtaining, managing, and using energy resources
EARTH SYSTEMS: Systems, structures and Processes
8E1 Understand the hydrosphere and the impact of humans on local systems and the affect of hydrosphere on humans
EARTH HISTORY: Land and Life Evolution
8E2 Understand the history of the Earth and its life forms based on the evidence of change recorded in fossil record and landforms
LIFE SCIENCE: Diseases and their impact
8L1 Understand the hazards caused by agents of disease that effect living organisms
8L2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect living organisms
ECOSYSTEMS: Ecosystems and their structure
8L3Understand how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of their environment
EVOLUTION: Change of Life over time
8L4 Understand the evolution of organisms and landforms based on evidence, theories and processes that impact the Earth over time
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: How Cells create energy, grow, and repair themselves
8L5 Understand the composition of various substances as it relates to their ability to serve as a source of energy and building materials for growth and repair of organisms
Student will also be challenged to successfully pass the Science End of Grade Test in May.