1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 8 TH Grade Blue Team Science

2. 1. I will be able to design and conduct scientific experiments

3. a. I will understand the importance of accurate observations in science

4. b. I will understand the differences between observations and inferences

5. c. I will be able to identify qualitative and quantitative data.

6. d. I will be able to use inferences to make a hypothesis that can be tested in an experiment.

7. e. I will be able to explain what a VARIABLE is.

8. f. I will be able to explain the difference between an INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variable.

9. g. I will be able to describe the basic process of science.

10. h. I will be able to explain the role of experimental and control groups in scientific experiments.

11. i. I will be able to explain how BIAS can influence the results of scientific research.

12. Learning Objectives: IV. I will be able to explain how organisms change and adapt to their environment over long periods of time. A. I will be able to explain what a STRUCTURAL ADAPTATION is.

13. Learning Objectives: B. I will be able to explain what a BEHAVIORAL ADAPTATION is. C. I will be able to explain what a PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION is. (later)

14. Learning Objectives: D. I will be able to explain how SPECIES adapt to changes in their environment through the process of NATURAL SELECTION

15. Learning Objectives: E. I will be able to explain what the FOSSIL RECORD and I will be able to explain the LAW OF SUPERPOSITION

16. Learning Objectives: V. I will be able to describe the engineering process and explain what engineering is. A. I will be able to design, build and test a PROTOTYPE.

17. Learning Objectives: A. I will be able to explain what physical and chemical properties are. B. I will be able to explain what physical and chemical changes are. VI. MATTER

18. Learning Objectives: C. I will be able to accurately measure the mass of an object using a triple beam balance. 1. I will be able to explain why MASS is a PHYSICAL PROPERTY. VI. MATTER

19. Learning Objectives: D. I will be able to accurately measure the VOLUME of an object using a GRADUATED CYLINDER. 1. I will be able to explain why VOLUME is a PHYSICAL PROPERTY. VI. MATTER

20. Learning Objectives: E. I will be able to explain what DENSITY is. 1. I will be able to explain why DENSITY is a PHYSICAL PROPERTY. VI. MATTER 2. I will be able to calculate the DENSITY of objects using a formula

21. Learning Objectives: F. I will be able to explain how the motion and spacing of particles of matter helps to explain their physical and chemical properties. (Kinetic Theory of Matter) VI. MATTER

22. Learning Objectives: 1. I will be able to use the kinetic theory of matter to explain the expansion and contraction of samples of matter that occurs when thermal energy is added or removed VI. MATTER 2. I will be able to define “surface tension” and explain what causes it.

23. Learning Objectives: 3. I will be able to clearly explain the differences between ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS and MIXTURES. VI. MATTER

24. Learning Objectives: G. I will be able to describe what an atom is and list the parts that make up all atoms. VI. MATTER 1. I will remember the charges on the 3 major subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons). 2. I will be able to explain what an ISOTOPE is.

25. Learning Objectives: H. I will be able to explain the 6 main scientific models of the atom VI. MATTER