Course Details

Course Name: Science 8
Grade Level: 8th
Semesters: 2
Credits: 10 (1 unit)
Description: The study of science covering grade 8 standards including units on Physical Science which covers energy, matter, force and motion; earth science which covers the earth in the solar system, geology and chemical reactions and life science which covers chemistry of living systems, genetics, and density and buoyancy. It will include scientific investigations and problem solving in all of the sciences. This course meets state standards and is based on the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) standards.