
Grades K-1 Grades 2-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12
| 8.1 Unifying Concepts and Processes |
| 8.1.1 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization. |
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| 8.1.2 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation. |
| 8.1.3 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement. |
| 8.1.4 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function. |
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| 8.2 Science as Inquiry |
| 8.2.1 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry. |
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| 8.3 Physical Science |
| 8.3.1 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of properties and changes of properties in matter. |
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| 8.3.2 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of motion and forces. |
| 8.3.3 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of the transfer of energy. |
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| 8.5 Earth and Science Space |
| 8.5.1 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of the structure of the earth. |
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| 8.5.2 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of the earth's history. |
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| 8.6 Science and Technology |
| 8.6.2 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology. |
- Monitoring & Mentoring*
- Learning & Conserving*
- Museum of Solid Waste*
- Exploring Wind Energy
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| 8.7 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives |
| 8.7.2 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of populations, resources, and environments. |
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| 8.7.4 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of risks and benefits. |
| 8.7.5 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology in science. |
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| 8.8 History and Nature of Science |
| 8.8.1 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor. |
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| 8.8.3 |
By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of the history of science. |
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| * For more information, view http://www.need.org. |