Welcome to 8th grade Physical Science
NGSS Integrated Science:
The NGSS, Next Generation Science Standards, explore Life, Earth and Physical science in an integrated model throughout all three years of middle school. This year, we will explore deep questions regarding the mechanisms for change within systems. Students will create their own models explaining natural phenomena through labs, discussions, modelling, reading, and writing.
As students make observations and collect evidence, they will continually ask themselves 4 important questions while creating their explanations:
1. Is it Simple?
2. Is it Realistic?
3. Does it explain ALL of our observations?
4. Can I use it to make predictions?
The NGSS, Next Generation Science Standards, explore Life, Earth and Physical science in an integrated model throughout all three years of middle school. This year, we will explore deep questions regarding the mechanisms for change within systems. Students will create their own models explaining natural phenomena through labs, discussions, modelling, reading, and writing.
As students make observations and collect evidence, they will continually ask themselves 4 important questions while creating their explanations:
1. Is it Simple?
2. Is it Realistic?
3. Does it explain ALL of our observations?
4. Can I use it to make predictions?