Eighth Grade Science:

The eighth grade science curriculum is a quantitative study of physical science. Students follow the scientific methods when preparing an experiment, placing emphasis on identifying the variables. Students hone their skills in both the metric system and with the proper use of scientific equipment in the beginning of the year, preparing them for safe, proficient lab classes that are assigned during the school year as well as in the future. Properties of matter and an introduction to chemistry follow, which include states of matter, types of energy, changes in matter and the gas laws. In addition, students are taught patterns in the periodic table and chemical formulas and chemical bonds. The year culminates with an introduction to Newton’s Laws, gravity, and momentum.