Science 8
Course Description:
In this class students will be exposed to and gain knowledge of a myriad of topics ranging from: Nature of Science, Life Science, Physical Science and Earth & Space Science. The curriculum for the year follows the Pennsylvania state standards for eligible content in 8th grade Science. These are the standards and content used for creating the PSSA Science Test. Instructional practices will include methods that encourage students to think critically and analytically while preparing them for the questions they will encounter on the PSSA Test. These same practices and curriculum will also help prepare them for higher level courses. The activities in the curriculum will include (but is not limited to) projects, mini projects, hand-on experiments, and lab reports.
