Year 8 Science
Students in Year 8 Science will start with Working Scientifically, focusing on the scientific method and experimental design. They will then study Energy Changes, Elements & Compounds, Rocks & Plate Tectonics, Cells, and Body Systems. Assessment tasks include tests on elements, compounds, and cells, as well as investigations on buoyancy, chemical reactions, and the intersection of Aboriginal art and cells. Additionally, students will participate in STEM challenges, designing medieval machines and earthquake-proof buildings.
Subject Type: Compulsory
Length: Full Year
Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: Australian Curriculum - Year 8 Science
Topic Overview
- Working Scientifically
- Energy Changes
- Elements & Compounds
- Rocks & Plate Tectonics
- Cells
- Body Systems
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (30%)
- Elements and Compounds Test
- Cells Test
Investigations Folio (40%)
- Buoyancy Investigation
- Iodine Clock Investigation
- Aboriginal Art and Cells Investigation
- ‘Science Makes it Possible, but should we’ Investigation
STEM Challenge (30%)
- Medieval Machines
- Earthquake Proof Building