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Tuesday, 21 August 2007 |
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Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry
S8.ESS.1
The learner will be able to explain the origin and evolution of the universe.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Solar System |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.ESS.2
The learner will be able to describe the processes of land formation due to constructive forces and destructive forces.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth: Surface Changes |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.ESS.3
The learner will be able to explain how mankind has contributed to changing the earth’s environment.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth: Surface |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.ESS.4
The learner will be able to classify rocks by their chemical composition and identify the elements present as they relate to the periodic table.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth: Surface Properties |
Application |
Master |
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S8.ESS.5
The learner will be able to explain how the sun as a major source of energy affects such phenomena on the earth’s surface, such as growth of plants, winds, ocean currents, and the water cycle.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth and Sun |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.ESS.6
The learner will be able to analyze the geochemical and physical cycles of the earth and use them to describe movements of matter.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Geochemical Cycles |
Analysis |
Master |
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S8.ESS.7
The learner will be able to describe the physical features of earth and their benefits resources.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.ESS.8
The learner will be able to use the theory of plate tectonics to identify and describe the interaction of the plate boundaries.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics |
Application |
Master |
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S8.ESS.9
The learner will be able to explain the geochemical cycles as they exist on the earth.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Geochemical Cycles |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.PHS.1
The learner will be able to investigate why elements are placed in categories according to their properties.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Matter: Properties |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.PHS.2
The learner will be able to describe how electromagnets are used to generate electricity.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Electricity and Magnetism |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.PHS.3
The learner will be able to describe the motion of an object by its position, direction of motion and speed, and represent this motion on a graph.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Motion: Objects |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.PHS.4
The learner will be able to investigate how elements are organized into groups and families by their electron structure.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Elements |
Application |
Master |
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S8.LIS.1
The learner will be able to describe how speciation occurs by comparing the variations in cells, tissues and organs of the circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive system of different organisms.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Organisms: Characteristics |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.2
The learner will be able to describe the interrelationship of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g. mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism, and commensalism).
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Ecosystems: Relationships/Dependency |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.3
The learner will be able to identify and describe disease causing organisms and how they affect the body systems.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Human: Diseases |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.4
The learner will be able to discuss the ethical and moral aspects of inherited and acquired diseases in society.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Human: Diseases |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.5
The learner will be able to analyze changes in ecosystems prompted by the introduction of new species, environmental conditions, chemicals, and air, water, or earth pollution.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Ecosystems: Impact/Change |
Analysis |
Master |
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S8.LIS.6
The learner will be able to explain the issues and history of personal health, community health, and health care.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Human Health |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.7
The learner will be able to explain the transfer of energy in living and non living things.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Living/Non-Living Things |
Comprehension |
Master |
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S8.LIS.8
The learner will be able to explain how natural phenomena affect local and global environment.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Environment |
Knowledge |
Master |
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S8.LIS.9
The learner will be able to examine current issues in science and their impact on the environment.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Environment: Impact |
Analysis |
Master |
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S8.REI.1
The learner will be able to determine the appropriate technologies used in scientific investigations.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Technology: Investigations |
Analysis |
Master |
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S8.REI.2
The learner will be able to develop a problem, and design a solution as it relates to the home, school and immediate community.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Technology: Design/Solution |
Analysis |
Master |
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S8.REI.3
The learner will be able to use scientific equipment safely and appropriately (e.g., microscope, probes, computers, calculators).
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Safety |
Application |
Master |
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S8.REI.4
The learner will be able to use computers to gather and analyze data.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Technology: Computers |
Application |
Master |
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S8.REI.5
The learner will be able to evaluate results of investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and scientific theories.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Scientific Inquiry |
Evaluation |
Master |
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S8.REI.6
The learner will be able to show data in graphical form.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Data: Graphical Representation |
Application |
Master |
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S8.REI.7
The learner will be able to recognize SI units and symbols for various measurements.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Measurement: Metric/SI System |
Knowledge |
Master |
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S8.REI.8
The learner will be able to evaluate career opportunities in science.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
| Careers |
Evaluation |
Master |
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