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Science Curriculum
Science - Grade 8

Research and Inquiry
Problem Solving: Modifications
The learner will be able to identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving Application, Evaluation Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Technology: Design/Analyze/Limit
The learner will be able to analyze the limitation on design of technology, including physical, ethical and social limitations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology: Design Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science & Technology: Working Togeth
The learner will be able to understand how science and technology work together. Science helps drive technology by proposing more complicated questions that require new equipment and instruments. Technology is essential to science because it provides the instruments and techniques that enable scientists to observe objects and phenomena that were once unobservable due to size, quantity, speed, location, or distance (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Science and Technology Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Technology: Design Constraints Safety
The learner will be able to understand that technological designs have constraints, such as properties of materials or human safety and know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials and understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology: Design Comprehension, Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science and Technology
The learner will be able to compare and contrast science with technology, illustrating similarities and differences between these two human endeavors. (NJCCCS 5.4).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology: Benefits and Risks Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science, Tech. & Society: Men/Women
The learner will be able to understand that both men and woman have contributed to science and technology and know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technology problems (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Science, Tech. & Society Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Questioning: Types
The learner will be able to understand the difference between scientific questions and other types of questions (NJCCCS 5.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Questioning Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science: History
The learner will be able to begin to develop an understanding of the history of science (NJCCCS 5.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Science: History Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Inquiry: Math Components
The learner will be able to understand the different components of a scientific inquiry: evaluate results of investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and scientific theories and that all students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories including numerical operations, geometry and measurements data analysis and probability. (NJCCCS 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Scientific Inquiry Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Careers
The learner will be able to investigate how scientific inquiry may affect future career choices NJCCWRCS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Careers   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Math & Science: Thinking and Reasoni
The learner will be able to use thinking and reasoning skills to understand mathematical and scientific concepts (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Math & Science Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Evidence and Explanations
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to reach explanations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Evidence and Explanations Synthesis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Evidence: Models
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop models (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Evidence Synthesis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Explanations: Alternatives/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze alternative explanations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Explanations Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Math & Science: Investigations/Apply
The learner will be able to use mathematics throughout scientific investigations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Math & Science Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Technology: Investigation
The learner will be able to understand how scientists use technology to analyze and quantify the results of an investigation (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology: Investigations Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Explanations: Definition
The learner will be able to understand the components of a scientific explanation: experimental evidence, consistent arguments, scientific principles, models, and theories (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Explanations Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Evaluation
The learner will be able to evaluate the results of a problem based on the relevance to original purpose of the design, the factors that may affect acceptability and suitability for intended users, and the measures of quality (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving Evaluation Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Technology: Solutions/Understand/Perfect
The learner will be able to understand that technological solutions are not perfect and that technological solutions are plagued by various factors, such as safety, cost, efficiency, and appearance (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology: Solutions Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Questioning: Investigations
The learner will be able to identify questions that may be answered through scientific investigations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Questioning Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Experiments
The learner will be able to identify problems that can be solved by performing scientific experiments (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving: Methods Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Investigations: Control/Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to plan and perform scientific experiments that incorporate the use of a control (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Investigations: Control   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Results: Data
The learner will be able to gather and organize data to support the results of a scientific experiment (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Results Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Communication: Visuals/Experimental
The learner will be able to use visuals, such as graphs or pictures, to communicate experimental findings (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Communication: Visuals Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Arguments: Strengths/Weakness
The learner will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an argument, claim, or scientific data (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Arguments Evaluation Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Alternative Actions: Benefits/Risks
The learner will be able to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with alternative actions (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Evaluation Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Scientific Theories: Rely/Require/Needs
The learner will be able to understand that scientific theories rely on the contributions of many people, require time to progress, and often reflect the social and political needs of that time period (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Investigations: Scientific Theories   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science: History
The learner will be able to outline the historical origin of major scientific developments, such as the atomic theory or plate tectonics. In addition, show how these developments emerged over time, were thoroughly tested, and can be modified or even replaced based on new information (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Science: History   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Technology: Abilities
The learner will be able to explain how technology improves the abilities of scientists in making measurements and observations (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Technology Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Machines: Simple/Design
The learner will be able to demonstrate scientific principles by designing and building simple machines (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Instruments: Simple Machines Synthesis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Science: Knowledge/Describe/Apply
The learner will be able to describe how scientists apply scientific knowledge to solve problems (5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Science: Knowledge Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Solutions
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the benefits and consequences of alternative solutions to problems (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Math Skills: Use/Infer/Relationships
The learner will be able to use graphs, tables, and charts to infer mathematical relationships among variables (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Math Skills Synthesis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Instruments: Measurement/Precision
The learner will be able to select the appropriate measuring tools based on the degree of precision needed by the experiment (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Instruments: Measurement Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
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Physical Science
Matter: Properties/Separate Mixtures
The learner will be able to identify the properties of matter and apply those properties in order to separate a mixture of substances (NJCCCS 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Matter: Properties Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Substances: New/Create
The learner will be able to combine different substances to create a new substance (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Substances: New Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Matter: Description
The learner will be able to describe matter in terms of atoms bonding together to form molecules (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Matter Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
States of Matter: Determining Factors
The learner will be able to understand that the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules determines the state of matter (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Matter: States of Matter Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Substances: Reactions/Atoms
The learner will be able to describe how the reactions of substances cause the atoms to rearrange (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Substances Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Substances: New/Atoms and Mass
The learner will be able to describe how a newly formed substance has the same total number of atoms and the same total mass as the original substance (NJCCCS 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Substances: New Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Atoms: Understand/Over One Hundred
The learner will be able to understand that there are over one hundred different atoms, which correspond to over one hundred different elements (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Atoms Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Atoms: Classify
The learner will be able to classify atoms according to their properties (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Atoms Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Motion: Absence of Force
The learner will be able to describe that in the absence of a net force, a moving object will continue to move in a straight line at a steady speed (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Motion Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Forces: Motion/Multiple Forces
The learner will be able to understand that multiple forces on an object will either reinforce or cancel each other, depending on the direction and magnitude of the forces (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Forces: Motion Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Friction: Motion
The learner will be able to explore how friction will impede the motion of an object (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Friction Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Energy: Types/Describe
The learner will be able to describe energy and its many forms: mechanical, heat, light, sound, electrical, magnetic, chemical, nuclear, and food energy (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Energy: Types Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Energy: Transformations/Describe
The learner will be able to describe energy transformations (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Energy: Transformations Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Heat: Temperature/Flow
The learner will be able to describe how heat flows from a warmer object to a cooler object until both objects are at the same temperature (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Heat: Temperature Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Energy: Types/Describe/Emitted
The learner will be able to describe the various forms in which energy is emitted, such as visible light or ultraviolet radiation (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Energy: Types Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Energy: Transfer
The learner will be able to demonstrate how energy is transferred from one place to another through waves generated by vibrations in materials (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Energy: Transfer Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to understand forces and motion (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Forces: Motion Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Substances: New
The learner will be able to understand that substances can be combined to create new substances (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Substances: New Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Elements: Over 100
The learner will be able to understand that there are over one hundred known elements (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Elements Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Motion: Description
The learner will be able to understand that motion can be described by its position, direction, and/or speed (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Motion Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Forces: Constant
The learner will be able to understand that an object not subjected to a force will move at a constant speed in a straight line (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Forces Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Light: Object/Sight
The learner will be able to understand that in order to see an object, light must be emitted by it or scattered from it (NJCCCS 5.7.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Light: Matter/Objects Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Eighth Grade Science Teachers. Classroom
  
Periodic Table: Source of Information
The learner will be able to use the periodic table as a source of information (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Periodic Table Comprehension Master