Alberta Grade 8 Science Curriculum An Entire Year of Lessons

Alberta Grade 8 Science Curriculum An Entire Year of Lessons

The lessons and experiments in this book fall under 5 main topics that relate to the Alberta curriculum for Grade 8 Science.

In each lesson, you will find teacher notes designed to provide guidance with the learning intentions, the success criteria, materials needed and a lesson outline. As well, the notes will provide some insights on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.

Suggestions for differentiation or accommodation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

The lessons are designed to involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.

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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
Key Concepts
Fluids in Technology and Devices
Pure Substances, Mixtures, and Solutions
Properties of Fluids - Density and Buoyancy
Properties of Fluids - Viscosity and Pressure
Technologies That Use Fluid Properties

Unit B: Cells and Systems
Key Concepts
The Science of Living Things
The Role of Cells in Living Things
Healthy Functions and Body Reactions to Stimuli.
Innovations in Understanding the Body and Medicine

Unit C: Light and Optical Systems
Key Concepts
The Nature of Light and Vision
The Transmission of Light and the Geometric Ray Model
Using Science to Form Images

Unit D: Mechanical Systems
Key Concepts
Improvements Over Time - Simple Machines and Mechanical Devices
Structures and Functions of Machines
How Mechanical Systems Transmit Force and Energy
Mechanical Systems - Fluids and Hydraulics
Science, Society, and the Environment: Living with Mechanical Devices

Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
Key Concepts
Characteristics and Significance of Water in Environments.
Linking Landforms, Water, and Climate
Waves, Ocean Currents, Glaciers, and Regional Climates
Marine and Freshwater Environments
Aquatic Systems - The Human Impact
Aquatic Systems - The Role of Science and Technology