Course Introduction – Outline

Science 8 Consists of 5 Units
You will study 5 interesting units in this Science 8 course. Below are examples of questions you will face and topics you will study.
Unit A – Mix and Flow of Matter
What are the characteristics of matter and how does it behave?

How are fluids used in technology, the environment, and society?
Unit B – Cells and Systems
What are cells and how do they function together as tissues and organs?

How does lifestyle, disease, and medicine affect human health?
Unit C – Light and Optical Systems
How are heat and temperature related to the particles that make up substances?

How do people obtain and control heat energy for our everyday needs?
Unit D – Mechanical Systems
What are simple machines and how do they work to make our lives easier?

How do we design machines for the greatest efficiency and benefit to society?
Unit E – Fresh and Saltwater Systems
How does water on Earth affect climate?

How does water quality affect living things?
Curriculum
These units are based on the Alberta Programs of Study. For more info, visit the Alberta Education website.

It is recommended you do the units in the order listed above.
Textbook
The Addison Wesley textbook Science in Action 8 is used for supplemental reading for this course. If you don't have this textbook yet, contact your teacher.
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