Grade 8TAC §112.20
Science 8
Force and motion, energy, waves, atoms, chemical reactions, Earth systems, genetics, ecology, and engineering design — the full 8th grade science curriculum.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
4 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
Physics Foundations
Newton's laws, energy forms, wave properties, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Chemistry & Life Science
Atomic structure, chemical reactions, genetics, heredity, and ecosystem dynamics.
TEKS §112.20 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Grade 8 Science.
Units (14)
1Scientific Practices and Investigation2Force and Motion3Newton's Laws in Action4Energy Forms and Transformations5Waves, Sound, and Light6Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table7Chemical Reactions and Conservation8Earth, Sun, and Moon System9Weather, Climate, and Atmosphere10Plate Tectonics and Earth's Interior11Natural Resources and Human Impact12Genetics and Heredity13Organisms and Their Environments14Science and Engineering Design Challenge