8th Science

In 8th grade science, the students will be covering Astronomy, Weather and Climate, and Force and Motion.

Earth Science – Astronomy

•     Rocketry

•    Sun, Earth and planets

•    Moon phases, eclipses,

•    Life and death of stars

Earth Science – Weather

•    Atmosphere

•    Weather patterns

•    Storms

Physical Science – Chemistry

•    Atoms and molecules

•    Chemical and physical changes

•    Elements and their properties

Physical Science – Motion, Forces and Energy

•    World in Motion:  fuel-cell cars

Series:  Prentice Hall Science Explorer

Copyright:  2007

Project example:  Design and launch water rockets.