Course Evaluation
The final mark for this course will be composed of the following:
Term marks will be composed of the following:
Science 8 Outline
Topics Approximate Dates
Processes of Science
The Behaviour of Matter
Physical Science: Energy
Plate Tectonics
The final mark for this course will be composed of the following:
- 40% Term 3 mark
- 40% Term 4 mark
- 20% Final Exam mark
Term marks will be composed of the following:
- 20% Final Unit Assessment (tests or project)
- 20% Quizzes
- 15% Labs and Experiments
- 15% Communications (Research Presentations and papers)
- 10% Class Assignments
- 20% Final Assessment for course (exam or project)
Science 8 Outline
Topics Approximate Dates
Processes of Science
- Lab Safety
- The Scientific Method
- Measurement and Communication
- Characteristics of Living things
- Nature of cells
- Biological Systems
- Cells, Tissue, Organs and Systems
- Human Body Systems
- Human Vision
- Optical Systems
The Behaviour of Matter
- Concept of Force
- Kinetic Molecular Theory
- Gases, liquids and Solids
- Relationship between Heat, pressure and force
- Calculating Density
- Nature of Viscosity
- Properties of Pneumatic and hydraulic Systems
Physical Science: Energy
- Properties of Waves
- Properties of Visible Light
- Types of Electromagnetic Radiation
Plate Tectonics
- The Water Cycle
- Salinity and temperature
- Effects of Water and Ice on landscape
- Continental Drainage Systems
- Material transport
- Marine Environments