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8th Grade Science Learning Targets
Standard
Earth Science
Target #
ES-8-1-1
ES-8-2-1
ES-8-3-1
ES-8-4-1
ES-8-5-1
ES-8-6-1
ES-8-7-1
ES-8-8-1
ES-8-9-1
ES-9-9-2
ES-8-10-1
ES-8-11-1
ES-8-12-1
ES-8-13-1
ES-8-14-1
ES-8-15-1
Learning Target
I can explain that objects in the solar system are in regular
and predictable motions an explain these motions in terms
of days, years, season, eclipses, tides and moon cycles.
I can describe that gravity is the major force in the solar
system that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
I can compare the orbits and composition of comets and
asteroids with that of the Earth.
I can describe the effect that asteroids or meteoroids have
when moving through space and sometimes entering
planetary atmospheres (e.g., meteor-“shooting star” and
meteorite).
I can explain that the universe consists of billions of
galaxies that are classified by shape.
I can use light years to explain distances between stars
(interstellar distances).
I can examine the life cycle of a star and predict the next
likely stage of a star.
I can name and describe tools used to study the universe
(e.g., telescopes, probes, satellites and spacecraft).
I can list and describe the layers of the earth’s interior.
I can explain the top layers of the earth are broken into
tectonic plate which ride on a current of magma in the
upper mantle.
I can explain that most major geological events (e.g.,
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hot spots and mountain
building) result from plate motion.
I can use models to investigate and explore the size and
shape of Earth, its surface and its interior (e.g., globes
topographic maps, satellite images).
I can explain that thermal energy causes rocks to
continuously cycle (through the rock cycle) which drives
plate motion.
I can describe how landforms are destroyed (e.g.,
weathering, erosion) and created (e.g., crustal deformation,
volcanic eruptions and deposition of sediment).
I can explain that folding, faulting and uplifting can
rearrange the rock layers so the youngest is not always
found on top.
I can illustrate how the three primary types of pate
boundaries (transform, divergent and convergent) cause
different landforms (e.g., mountains, volcanoes and ocean
trenches).
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8th Grade Science Learning Targets
Standard
Life Science
Target #
LS-8-1-1
LS-8-2-1
LS-8-3-1
LS-8-4-1
LS-8-5-1
Physical
Science
PS-8-1-1
PS-8-2-1
PS-8-3-1
PS-8-4-1
PS-8-5-1
Science &
Tech
ST-8-1-1
ST-8-2-1
ST-8-3-1
ST-8-4-1
Learning Target
I can describe that asexual reproduction limits the spread of
harmful characteristics.
I can recognize that in sexual reproduction new
combinations of traits are produced which may increase or
decrease an organism’s chances of survival.
I can explain how the differences in structure, behavior or
bodily processes allow some organisms to reproduce and
survive more successfully in a particular environment.
I can explain the adaptations of species happen slowly over
many generations (e.g., fossil record).
I can give examples of organisms that became extinct and
explain why.
I can describe how the change in the position (motion) of
an object is always judged and described by comparing it
to a reference point.
I can explain that motion describes the change in the
position of an object (speed and direction) as time changes.
I can explain and give an example of how an unbalanced
force acting on an object changes its speed and/or
direction.
I can illustrate examples where waves transfer energy.
I can explain and give examples that show how vibrations
in materials produce waves that spread out in all directions
from the source of the vibration.
I can explain how science and technology have advanced
through the contributions of many different people in
different cultures at different times in history.
I can describe how choices involving using technology are
affected by limitations/constraints caused by many factors
that cannot be avoided (e.g., geographic location, limited
resources, etc.)
I can design and build a product or create a solution to a
problem given more than two limitations/constraints (e.g.,
limits of cost and time for design and production, supply of
materials and environmental effects).
I can evaluate the overall effectiveness of a product design
or solution.
Compiled by Darke County ESC ©2008
8th Grade Science Learning Targets
Standard
Scientific
Inquiry
Target #
SI-8-1-1
SI-8-1-2
SI-8-2-1
SI-8-3-1
SI-8-4-1
Scientific
Ways of
Knowing
SK-8-1-1
SK-8-2-1
Learning Target
I can choose the appropriate tools or instruments to
complete a scientific investigation.
I can use appropriate safety procedures to complete a
scientific investigation.
I can describe the concepts of sample size and control and
explain how these affect scientific investigations.
I can read, construct and interpret data produced by myself
and others in written and oral forms.
I can apply appropriate math skills to interpret quantitative
data (e.g., mean, median and mode).
I can identify the difference between description (e.g.,
observation and summary) and explanation (e.g., inference,
prediction, significance and importance).
I can explain why it is important to examine data
objectively and not let bias affect observations.
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