What's Included
The following materials are included with the 8th Grade Science Package:
- 8th Grade Physical Science Coursebook
- 8th Grade Physical Science Lab Manual
- 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher Manual
- 8th Grade Physical Science Lab Kit
Additional Materials Recommended for Science
Additional materials needed to perform the labs are commonly available household items. All required lab materials are listed on the lab kit page as well as in the lab manual appendix.
8th Grade Science Curriculum Overview
View samples of our 8th grade science curriculum here.
The science curriculum focuses on the principles of physical science including mass matter force energy sound light color electricity magnetism and mechanics. In order to prepare students for more advanced science emphasis is placed on using objective observation skills incorporating scientific terminology when writing and demonstrating careful methodology and data collection.
Assignments require students to conduct experiments perform mathematical calculations analyze their findings and support conclusions with evidence. Lab investigations (included in a separate lab manual) guide students in actively exploring concepts related to chemical reactions forces and interactions energy waves and engineering design.
