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Science 8 Course Objectives
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- To acquire scientific knowledge by learning basic scientific facts, principles, concepts, and terms that will help students understand and interpret natural phenomena.
- To develop process skills by providing experiences in using intellectual processes together with methods and materials that will help students explain scientific phenomena.
- To develop critical thinking skills by providing experiences in assessing information and assessment to solve problems and develop abstract ideas.
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Textbook: Alexander, P. et al. 1989. General Science. Silver, Burdett & Ginn,
Morristown, New Jersey.
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Syllabus
Semester One
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- Introduction to Science as a Field of Study
- Galaxies and Solar System Phenomena
- Our Universe
- Our Moon
- Mars Project: Mars City Alpha
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Semester Two
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- The Earths Structure
- Weathering and Erosion
- The Changing Earth
- Water in the Atmosphere
- Forecasting the Weather
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2001-2002 Science 8 Activities (click here)
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Useful Science 8 Links (click here)
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