| Galena City School District | ||
| Standards and Skills | ||
| S.08 | Science - Grade 8 | |
| S.08.01 | investigate Earth's history using fossils. | |
| S.08.01.01 | - apply information about fossils to answer questions. | |
| S.08.01.02 | - describe how paleontologists extract information from fossils. | |
| S.08.02 | describe the effects of the orbits of the earth and moon. | |
| S.08.02.01 | - diagram the earth's orbit and rotation. | |
| S.08.02.02 | - diagram the moon's orbit and rotation. | |
| S.08.02.03 | - define the lunar months. | |
| S.08.02.04 | - define the solar year. | |
| S.08.03 | explain how meteorologists predict and describe weather. | |
| S.08.03.01 | - analyze the effect of oceans and mountains on weather fronts. | |
| S.08.03.02 | - identify instruments and technology meteorologists use. | |
| S.08.04 | analyze Earth systems. | |
| S.08.04.01 | - define and tell the significance of the greenhouse effect. | |
| S.08.04.02 | - define ozone layer. | |
| S.08.04.03 | - explain the structure and function of the layers of Earth's atmosphere. | |
| S.08.04.04 | - define and explain the function of the atmosphere. | |
| S.08.04.05 | - define and explain the function of Earth's core. | |
| S.08.04.06 | - define and explain the function of Earth's mantle. | |
| S.08.04.07 | - identify and define tectonic plates. | |
| S.08.04.08 | - identify and define land mass. | |
| S.08.04.09 | - identify and define oceans. | |
| S.08.04.10 | - identify and define continental shelves. | |
| S.08.04.11 | - identify examples of the interaction of components of Earth systems. | |
| S.08.05 | identify examples of the life cycle of different animal classes. | |
| S.08.06 | analyze ecosystems. | |
| S.08.06.01 | - identify examples of and apply concept of predator. | |
| S.08.06.02 | - identify examples of and apply concept of prey. | |
| S.08.06.03 | - identify examples of and apply concept of decomposer. | |
| S.08.07 | analyze the mechanisms of reproduction and heredity. | |
| S.08.07.01 | - identify a diagram of the double helix DNA. | |
| S.08.07.02 | - define and explain the function of DNA in heredity. | |
| S.08.07.03 | - define and explain the function of genes. | |
| S.08.07.04 | - define and explain the function of chromosomes. | |
| S.08.07.05 | - define and explain the function of ova. | |
| S.08.07.06 | - define and explain the function of spermatozoa. | |
| S.08.07.07 | - differentiate sexual and asexual reproduction of plants and animals. | |
| S.08.08 | analyze animal behaviors. | |
| S.08.08.01 | - identify examples of learned behavior. | |
| S.08.08.02 | - identify examples of instinctual behavior. | |
| S.08.08.03 | - compare behavior of animal classes: i.e. mammals v. insects. | |
| S.08.09 | identify, define, and explain the function of human body systems. | |
| S.08.09.01 | - identify and define the human circulatory system. | |
| S.08.09.02 | - identify and define the human nervous system. | |
| S.08.09.03 | - identify and define the human respiratory system. | |
| S.08.09.04 | - identify and define the human muscular system. | |
| S.08.09.05 | - identify and define the human skeletal system. | |
| S.08.10 | analyze the relationships between populations and environment. | |
| S.08.10.01 | - predict the effects of environmental changes on different ecosystems. | |
| S.08.10.02 | - identify potential effects of acid rain. | |
| S.08.10.03 | - identify potential effects of drought. | |
| S.08.10.04 | - identify potential effects of toxic waste. | |
| S.08.10.05 | - identify potential effects of urban sprawl. | |
| S.08.11 | describe the composition and action of light. | |
| S.08.11.01 | - define the spectrum. | |
| S.08.11.02 | - predict the reflection of light on an object. | |
| S.08.12 | apply the principles of energy wave motion. | |
| S.08.12.01 | - compare the speed of sound waves and light waves. | |
| S.08.13 | identify everyday examples of the conservation of energy. | |
| S.08.14 | identify the effect of chemical reactions. | |
| S.08.14.01 | - apply the definitions of acid, base, and Ph. | |
| S.08.15 | apply the laws of gravity and motion. | |
| S.08.15.01 | - predict the effect of gravity on everyday objects in motion. | |
| S.08.15.02 | - predict the transfer of energy. | |
| S.08.15.03 | - predict the effect of mass. | |
| S.08.15.04 | - predict the effect of vectors. | |
| S.08.15.05 | - predict the effect of force. | |
| S.08.15.06 | - predict the effect of inertia. | |
| S.08.16 | analyze the process of scientific inquiry. | |
| S.08.16.01 | - define and identify examples of hypothesis. | |
| S.08.16.02 | - define and identify examples of control. | |
| S.08.16.03 | - define and identify examples of factors. | |
| S.08.16.04 | - define and identify observation activities and data. | |
| S.08.16.05 | - define and identify an example of a scientific theory. | |
| S.08.16.06 | - differentiate theory, law, and principle. | |
| S.08.16.07 | - analyze examples of a scientific principles in action. | |
| S.08.17 | interpret scientific data. | |
| S.08.17.01 | - interpret multi-line graphs. | |
| S.08.17.02 | - use slope=rise/run to compare velocity or rate and identify data trends. | |
| S.08.17.03 | - interpret a 4-way data chart. | |
| S.08.17.04 | - match graphs to narrative descriptions. | |
| S.08.17.05 | - interpret complex charts of 20-30 cells. | |
| S.08.17.06 | - apply verification or replication to validate results. | |
| S.08.17.07 | - evaluate data results for logical consistency. | |
| S.08.18 | differentiate science and technology. | |
| S.08.18.01 | - define science as inquiry. | |
| S.08.18.02 | - define technology as applied science. | |
| S.08.18.03 | - identify examples of science. | |
| S.08.18.04 | - identify examples of technology. | |
| S.08.19 | apply scientific perspectives to everyday life. | |
| S.08.19.01 | - apply scientific perspectives to environmental issues. | |
| S.08.19.02 | - apply scientific perspectives to human health issues. | |
| S.08.19.03 | - apply scientific perspectives to issues of populations. | |
| S.08.19.04 | - apply scientific perspectives to issues of ecosystems. | |
| S.08.20 | analyze technological advances in health, transportation, and communications. | |
| S.08.20.01 | - sequence technological innovations in one field on a timeline. | |
| S.08.20.02 | - analyze stages in technology with respect to speed, size, and functionality. | |
| S.08.20.03 | - identify the accomplishments of pioneers of science and technology. | |
| S.08.21 | analyze technical designs and limitations of technology. | |
| S.08.21.01 | - identify function and limitations of computers. | |
| S.08.21.02 | - identify function and limitations of solar panels. | |
| S.08.21.03 | - identify function and limitations of hydroelectric dams. | |
| S.08.21.04 | - identify function and limitations of satellites. | |
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