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Grade 8 Science
Science - Grade 8

Physical Science
Motion: Explain/Compare/Two-Dimensional
The learner will be able to qualitatively explain and compare two-dimensional motion.
Strand Scope Source
Motion Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.1
  
Objects: Measure
The learner will be able to measure objects.
Strand Scope Source
Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1
  
Objects: Describe
The learner will be able to use mass, volume, and density to describe objects.
Strand Scope Source
Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.1
  
Objects: Compare
The learner will be able to use mass, volume, and density to compare objects.
Strand Scope Source
Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.1
  
Substances: Classify
The learner will be able to classify substances as elements, compounds or mixtures.
Strand Scope Source
Substances Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.3.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #3 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Substances: Justify/Categorization/Atoms
The learner will be able to justify the categorization of elements, compounds, and mixtures based on atoms and molecules.
Strand Scope Source
Substances Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.3
  
Matter: Changes/Explain
The learner will be able to explain changes in matter.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Matter: Changes/Explain/Organisms
The learner will be able to explain how matter changes due to organisms.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Matter: Changes/Technology
The learner will be able to explain how matter changes due to technology.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Matter: Alterations/Atoms/Molecules
The learner will be able to describe how observable matter alterations are associated with molecules and atoms.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Matter: Alterations/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate alterations in matter.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Matter: Alterations/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze alterations in matter.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Forces: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the forces put into effect by magnets, electrically charged objects, and gravity.
Strand Scope Source
Forces Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.3.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 3, #3 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Motion: How/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how objects move.
Strand Scope Source
Motion Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Motion: Associate/Two-Dimensional
The learner will be able to associate an object's motion to two-dimensional unbalanced forces.
Strand Scope Source
Motion Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.2
  
Light: Color/Explain
The learner will be able to explain color .
Strand Scope Source
Light Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Light: Shadows/Phenomena/Describe
The learner will be able to describe shadows and other light phenomena.
Strand Scope Source
Light Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Sound: Explain
The learner will be able to explain sounds.
Strand Scope Source
Sound Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Electricity: Describe/Devices/Function
The learner will be able to describe how electrical devices function while using instructions and proper safety precautions.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.6
  
Electricity: Explore/Devices
The learner will be able to explore electrical devices.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.6
  
Energy: Transformations/Technology
The learner will be able to explain how energy is transformed by technology.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transformations Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Energy: Transformations/Explain/Daily
The learner will be able to explain typical energy transformations in daily scenarios.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transformations Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2.4
  
Energy: Transformations/Motion
The learner will be able to associate energy transformations with motion.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transformations Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Energy: Matter/Describe/Changes
The learner will be able to describe how changes in matter and energy are related.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Matter Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2
  
Electricity: Circuits/Describe/Function
The learner will be able to describe how basic circuits function based on current flow.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity: Circuits Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.5
  
Electricity: Circuits/Build/Basic
The learner will be able to build basic electrical circuits.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity: Circuits Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.5
  
Matter: Physical Changes/Explain
The learner will be able to explain typical physical changes of matter including evaporation.
Strand Scope Source
Matter: Physical Changes Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2.1
  
Matter: Physical Changes/Explain
The learner will be able to explain typical physical changes in matter including condensation, sublimation, thermal expansion and contraction.
Strand Scope Source
Matter: Physical Changes Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2.1
  
Motion: Control/Describe/Ways
The learner will be able to describe the ways that the motion of objects can be controlled.
Strand Scope Source
Motion: Control Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Motion: Control/Show/Ways
The learner will be able to show the ways that the motion of objects can be controlled.
Strand Scope Source
Motion: Control Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Objects: Properties/Describe/Properly
The learner will be able to describe when the properties of objects or substances can be properly explained by length, mass, weight, density, area, volume, or temperature.
Strand Scope Source
Objects: Properties Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.2
  
Sound: Echoes/Produced
The learner will be able to explain how echoes are produced.
Strand Scope Source
Sound: Properties Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.2.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Sound: Echoes/Uses
The learner will be able to explain how echoes are used.
Strand Scope Source
Sound: Properties Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.2.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Sound: Properties/Waves/Explain
The learner will be able to explain sound waves.
Strand Scope Source
Sound: Properties Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Sound: Travel/Media/Explain
The learner will be able to explain how sounds travel through various media.
Strand Scope Source
Sound: Travel Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.1.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #1 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Electricity & Magnetism: Matter/Inte
The learner will be able to describe how matter interacts with electricity and magnetism.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity and Magnetism Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1
  
Electricity and Magnetism: Describe/Uses
The learner will be able to describe the uses of electric currents creating magnetic fields.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity and Magnetism Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.4
  
Electricity and Magnetism
The learner will be able to create magnetic fields using electric currents.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity and Magnetism Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.4.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #9 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Mixtures: Utilize/Electrophoresis
The learner will be able to utilize electrophoresis to separate molecules.
Strand Scope Source
Mixtures Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (ES) V.4
  
Light: Materials/Explain/Interacts
The learner will be able to explain how light interacts with various materials.
Strand Scope Source
Light: Matter/Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.4
  
Light: Objects/Describe/Necessary/View
The learner will be able to describe how light is necessary to view objects.
Strand Scope Source
Light: Matter/Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.3
  
Molecules: Arrangement
The learner will be able to describe how the molecules in solids, liquids, and gases are arranged.
Strand Scope Source
Molecules Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.4.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #5 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Molecules: Motion
The learner will be able to describe the motion of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases.
Strand Scope Source
Molecules Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1.4.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #5 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Chemical Changes: Reactants/Products
The learner will be able to use the properties of reactants and products to describe chemical changes.
Strand Scope Source
Chemical Changes Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2.2.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 2, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Energy: Transfer/Explain/Waves
The learner will be able to explain the transfer of energy through waves.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transfer Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Energy: Transfer
The learner will be able to understand the transfer of energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transfer Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S1c
  
Energy: Transfer/Describe/Vibrations
The learner will be able to describe the way that vibrations transfer energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transfer Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to understand forces and motion.
Strand Scope Source
Forces: Motion Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S1b.; Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Physical Science tested in week 7 of next year
  
Forces: Motion/Plan//Methods/Machines
The learner will be able to plan methods for moving objects using forces, including the application of simple machines.
Strand Scope Source
Forces: Motion Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3.5
  
Atoms and Molecules: Changes/Physical
The learner will be able to explain physical changes in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.
Strand Scope Source
Atoms and Molecules Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PCM) IV.2.3.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 2, #5 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Vibration: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the motion of vibrating objects.
Strand Scope Source
Vibration Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.5
  
Vibration: Measure
The learner will be able to measure vibrations.
Strand Scope Source
Vibration Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Waves: Explain
The learner will be able to explain waves.
Strand Scope Source
Waves Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Waves: Measure
The learner will be able to measure waves.
Strand Scope Source
Waves Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4
  
Matter: Properties and Change
The learner will be able to understand the properties of matter and how those properties change.
Strand Scope Source
Matter: Properties Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S1a
  
Motion: Objects/Describe/Reasons
The learner will be able to describe the reasons objects move in particular ways.
Strand Scope Source
Motion: Objects Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Energy: Associate/Motion
The learner will be able to associate energy with motion.
Strand Scope Source
Energy Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PMO) IV.3
  
Energy: Types/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the different types of energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Types Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1
  
Energy: Types/Explain
The learner will be able to explain various types of energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Types Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1
  
Mechanical Waves: Describe/Energy
The learner will be able to describe how mechanical waves transfer energy.
Strand Scope Source
Waves: Mechanical Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PWV) IV.4.6
  
Chemical & Physical Changes: Systems
The learner will be able to discriminate between chemical and physical changes in systems, both natural and technological.
Strand Scope Source
Chemical and Physical Changes Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 2, #3 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Electricity: Circuits/Electron Flow
The learner will be able to describe the flow of electrons in simple electrical circuits.
Strand Scope Source
Electricity: Circuits Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #8 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Energy: Types/Describe
The learner will be able to describe energy and its many forms: mechanical, heat, light, sound, electrical, magnetic, chemical, nuclear, and food energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Types Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #6 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Energy: Waves
The learner will be able to explain how energy is transmitted through waves.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Waves Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #6 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Forces: Objects/Strategies/Machines
The learner will be able to develop strategies for moving objects through the application of forces, including the utilization of simple machines.
Strand Scope Source
Forces: Objects Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 3, #4 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Forces: Unbalanced
The learner will be able to associate changes in speed and/or direction to unbalanced forces in two-dimensions.
Strand Scope Source
Forces Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 3, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Light: Properties/Objects/Media
The learner will be able to describe light absorption, reflection, transmission, and refraction by objects or media.
Strand Scope Source
Light: Properties Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #4 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Light: Sight
The learner will be able to explain how light is used to help humans see.
Strand Scope Source
Light Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 4, #3 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Materials: Changes/Physical
The learner will be able to describe physical changes in materials (evaporation, condensation, thermal expansion, and contraction).
Strand Scope Source
Materials Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 2, #1 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Matter: Chemical and Physical Changes
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of changes of matter.
Strand Scope Source
Matter: Chemical and Physical Changes Master Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Physical Science tested in week 7 of next year
  
Matter: Description
The learner will be able to describe matter in terms of atoms bonding together to form molecules.
Strand Scope Source
Matter Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #4 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Objects: Properties/Describe
The learner will be able to describe when it is appropriate to use the length, mass, weight, area or volume to describe an object's size.
Strand Scope Source
Objects: Properties Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Physical Properties: Measure
The learner will be able to measure the physical characteristics of objects or substances.
Strand Scope Source
Chemical and Physical Properties Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #1 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Substances: Properties/Describe
The learner will be able to describe when it is appropriate to use the length, mass, weight, area or volume to describe the amount of a substance.
Strand Scope Source
Substances: Properties Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 1, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Motion: Three-Dimensional
The learner will be able to qualitatively describe and compare three-dimensional motion.
Strand Scope Source
Motion Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV, Standard 3, #1 tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Mechanics: Understanding
The learner will be able to have a comprehension of mechanics.
Strand Scope Source
Mechanics Master Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Physical Science tested in week 7 of next year.
  
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Research and Inquiry
Observations: Information/Knowledge
The learner will be able to describe or analyze an observation using information and previous knowledge.
Strand Scope Source
Observations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5b
  
Instruments: Measurement/Utilize
The learner will be able to utilize tools and technology to directly, indirectly and remotely measure and observe objects, organisms and events.
Strand Scope Source
Instruments: Measurement Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6a
  
Variables: Recognize/Control/Research
The learner will be able to recognize or control variables in an investigational and non-investigational research setting.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Variables Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5a
  
Research Skills: Find/Recognize/Utilize
The learner will be able to find, recognize and utilize a large variety of relevant data to form conclusions in a research project.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S8d
  
Attitudes/Values: Acquire /Natural World
The learner will be able to acquire an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.
Strand Scope Source
Attitudes/Values Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.5
  
Communication: Individually/Group
The learner will be able to communicate information and ideas individually and in a group.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5f
  
Communication: Describe/Students
The learner will be able to describe a scientific procedure or concept to other students.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7d
  
Data: Bias/Identify/Sources
The learner will be able to identify sources of bias in data.
Strand Scope Source
Scientific Data Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6e
  
Evidence and Explanations
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to reach explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence and Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5c
  
Evidence: Descriptions/Develop
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop descriptions.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5c
  
Evidence: Models
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop models.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5c
  
Evidence: Argument
The learner will be able to give evidence to defend an argument.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7b
  
Explanations: Alternatives/Identify
The learner will be able to identify alternative explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Explanations: Propose/Data
The learner will be able to propose alternative explanations for data.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Explanations: Consider/Alternative
The learner will be able to consider alternative explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Explanations: Alternatives/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze alternative explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Explanations: Judge/Alternative
The learner will be able to judge alternative explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Investigations: Express/Technology
The learner will be able to express findings of explorations using suitable technology.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1
  
Investigations: Utilize/Sources/Support
The learner will be able to utilize informational sources that support scientific explorations.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.5
  
Investigations: Planning/Scientific
The learner will be able to plan a scientific investigation.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.2
  
Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to use observation skills to develop scientific questions about the world.
Strand Scope Source
Questioning Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.1.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8.; I, Standard 1, #1 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Questioning: Cause/Pose/Effect
The learner will be able to pose questions to find out cause and effect.
Strand Scope Source
Questioning Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5a
  
Results: Communicate/Media/Various
The learner will be able to communicate results utilizing various media.
Strand Scope Source
Results Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7a
  
Arguments: Analyze/Claims/Merit
The learner will be able to analyze claims to determine their scientific merit.
Strand Scope Source
Arguments Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1
  
Arguments: Strengths/Weakness
The learner will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an argument, claim, or scientific data.
Strand Scope Source
Arguments Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.1.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II, Standard 1, #1 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Real World: Describe/Composition
The learner will be able to describe the composition of their surroundings.
Strand Scope Source
Real World Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (PME) IV.1
  
Math & Science: Utilize/Collect/Data
The learner will be able to utilize appropriate math to collect data.
Strand Scope Source
Math & Science Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6c
  
Math & Science: Utilize/Analyze/Data
The learner will be able to utilize appropriate math to analyze data.
Strand Scope Source
Math & Science Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6c
  
Problem Solving: Identify
The learner will be able to identify a problem.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5e
  
Problem Solving: Solution/Implement
The learner will be able to implement a proposed solution to a problem.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5e
  
Problem Solving: Solution/Suggest
The learner will be able to suggest a solution to a problem.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5e
  
Science: Fundamentals
The learner will be able to comprehend the fundamental concepts, principles, and facts of science.
Strand Scope Source
Science Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S4a
  
Science: Describe/Other Ways/Related
The learner will be able to describe how science and other ways of comprehension are related.
Strand Scope Source
Science Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.1
  
Resources: Learn/Books/Information
The learner will be able to learn from books and additional information sources.
Strand Scope Source
Resources Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1
  
Research: Critique/Published
The learner will be able to critique materials that have been published.
Strand Scope Source
Research Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7c
  
Technology: Comprehend/Impacts
The learner will be able to comprehend the impacts of technology.
Strand Scope Source
Technology Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S4d
  
Science, Tech. & Society: Demonstrat
The learner will be able to demonstrate how our society is affected by science and technology.
Strand Scope Source
Science, Tech. & Society Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1
  
Critical Thinking: Knowledge/Limits
The learner will be able to explain limits in personal knowledge.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Thinking Skills Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.2.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II, Standard 1, #2 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Critical Thinking: Differentiate/Fact
The learner will be able to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Thinking Skills Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5d
  
Society: Comprehend/Ideas/Principles
The learner will be able to comprehend the most pertinent ideas and principles of science that affect society.
Strand Scope Source
Science & Society Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S4e
  
Science & Technology: World
The learner will be able to comprehend how science and technology both create useful interactions between the natural and designed worlds.
Strand Scope Source
Science and Technology Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S4b
  
Science: History/Recognize/Cultures
The learner will be able to recognize significant contributions of individuals and groups from different cultures to science and technology.
Strand Scope Source
Science: History Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.6
  
Math, Science & Tech: Real World
The learner will be able to demonstrate how math, science and technology apply in real world scenarios.
Strand Scope Source
Math, Science & Technology Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.3.; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II, Standard 1, #3 tested in week 7 of next year
  
Procedures: Follow/Form
The learner will be able to follow procedures in the form of step-by-step instructions, formulas, flow diagrams, and sketches.
Strand Scope Source
Procedures Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.6
  
Procedures: Create/Plans/Utilize
The learner will be able to create plans to utilize in learning activities.
Strand Scope Source
Procedures Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S8c
  
Procedures: Develop/Form
The learner will be able to develop procedures in the form of step-by-step instructions, formulas, flow diagrams, and sketches.
Strand Scope Source
Procedures Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.6
  
Instruments: Measurement/Utilize/Metric
The learner will be able to utilize metric measurement tools to provide consistency during an exploration.
Strand Scope Source
Instruments: Measurement Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.4
  
Investigations: Methods/Judge
The learner will be able to judge the accuracy, design and results of explorations.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Methods Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5e
  
Investigations: Conducting/Locations
The learner will be able to conduct investigations in various locations.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Conducting Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S8b
  
Investigations: Conducting/Utilize
The learner will be able to utilize suitable science equipment for an exploration.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Conducting Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.3
  
Investigations: Perform
The learner will be able to perform a scientific investigation.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Conducting Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (C) I.1.2
  
Questioning: Hypotheses/Test
The learner will be able to perform controlled investigations or simulations to test hypotheses.
Strand Scope Source
Questioning: Hypotheses Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S8a
  
Science: Knowledge/Describe/Considered
The learner will be able to describe how scientists decide what is considered scientific knowledge.
Strand Scope Source
Science: Knowledge Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1
  
Technology: Benefits/Consequences
The learner will be able to describe the benefits and consequences of technology.
Strand Scope Source
Technology: Benefits and Risks Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Grade 8, (R) II.1.4
  
Technology: Data/Utilize/Store
The learner will be able to utilize technologies to store data.
Strand Scope Source
Technology: Data Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6b
  
Technology: Data/Record
The learner will be able to utilize technologies to record data.
Strand Scope Source
Technology: Data Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6b
  
Data: Collection/Variety/Sources
The learner will be able to gather scientific data from a variety of sources.
Strand Scope Source
Data: Collection Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S6d
  
Data: Collection/Partner/Group
The learner will be able to gather data with a partner or in a small group.
Strand Scope Source
Data: Collection Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S5f
  
Data: Representation/Create/Forms
The learner will be able to create representations of data in a variety of forms.
Strand Scope Source
Data: Representation Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7a
  
Communication: Methods/Audience
The learner will be able to communicate in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Methods Master New Standards, 1997, Grade 8, S7e
  
Instruments: Explore/Explain/Work
The learner will be able to explore toys and/or simple appliances and use instructions and suitable safety precautions to explain how they work.
Strand Scope Source
Instruments Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8.; I, Standard 1, #3 tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Resources: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to use various resources to solve problems.
Strand Scope Source
Resources Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8.; I, Standard 1, #5 tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Science: History/Identify/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to identify the additions to science that individuals from a variety of backgrounds have contributed.
Strand Scope Source
Science: History Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II, Standard 1, #5 tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Technology: Benefits and Risks/New
The learner will be able to explain potential risks and benefits of introducing a new technology.
Strand Scope Source
Technology: Benefits and Risks Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II, Standard 1, #4 tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Inquiry: Analysis/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend that analysis and interpretation are components of scientific inquiry.
Strand Scope Source
Scientific Inquiry Master Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Inquiry tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Inquiry: Understand/Methods
The learner will be able to understand methods of scientific inquiry.
Strand Scope Source
Scientific Inquiry Master Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Inquiry tested in week 7 of next year.
  
Inquiry: Understand/Skills
The learner will be able to understand the skills required to do scientific inquiry.
Strand Scope Source
Scientific Inquiry Master Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Form A, 2001, Level 14, Inquiry tested in week 7 of next year.
  
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