Grade 8 Science | CBE Scope and Sequence September 2020 – June 2021

This scope and sequence has been created to ensure alignment between Hub Learning and in-class programming, and smooth transitions following potential staff/student absence.
It is intended to support teachers and teams in engaging in collaborative planning for instruction.

Each reporting period has been divided into two segments, defining four quarters across the school year. Each quarter lists the outcomes to be addressed in that approximate time
period. Outcomes within a quarter are identified for concentrated teaching and learning, though it is acknowledged that providing opportunities for students to make connections
across topics and engage in explorations that span the school year for scientific phenomena that change over time allow students to deepen their understanding. Although there is a
suggested order shown within each quarter, teachers will design teaching and learning according to their context. Please note that this resource identifies only the bolded specific
outcomes and must be used in conjunction with the questions and issues identified within the Program of Studies.

First Reporting Period Second Reporting Period

Skill Outcomes: Initiating and Planning Performing and Recording Analyzing and Interpreting Communication and Teamwork
Attitude Outcomes: Interest in Science Mutual Respect Scientific Inquiry Collaboration Stewardship Safety

Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter Topic B: Cells and Systems Unit C: Light and Optical Systems Topic D: Mechanical Systems
1. Investigate and describe fluids used in 1. Investigate living things; and identify 1. Investigate the nature of light and 3. Investigate and describe the
technological devices and everyday and apply scientific ideas used to interpret vision; and describe the role of invention, transmission of force and energy between
materials their general structure, function and explanation and inquiry in developing our parts of a mechanical system
organization current knowledge
2. Investigate and describe the 4. Analyze the social and environmental
composition of fluids, and interpret the 2. Investigate and describe the role of 2. Investigate the transmission of light, contexts of science and technology, as
behaviour of materials in solution cells within living things and describe its behaviour using a they apply to the development of
geometric ray model mechanical devices
3. Investigate and compare the properties 3. Interpret the healthy function of human
of gases and liquids; and relate variations body systems, and illustrate ways the 3. Investigate and explain the science of Topic E: Freshwater and Saltwater
in their viscosity, density, buoyancy and body reacts to internal and external stimuli image formation and vision, and interpret Systems
compressibility to the particle model of related technologies
matter 4. Describe areas of scientific 1. Describe the distribution and
investigation leading to new knowledge Topic D: Mechanical Systems characteristics of water in local and global
4. Identify, interpret and apply about body systems and to new medical environments, and identify the
technologies based on properties of fluids applications 1. Illustrate the development of science significance of water supply and quality to
and technology by describing, comparing the needs of humans and other living
and interpreting mechanical devices that things
have been improved over time
2. Investigate and interpret linkages
2. Analyze machines by describing the among landforms, water and climate
structures and functions of the overall
system, the subsystems and the 3. Analyze factors affecting productivity
component parts and species distribution in marine and
freshwater environments
4. Analyze human impacts on aquatic
systems; and identify the roles of science
and technology in addressing related
questions, problems and issues

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