Eighth Grade: Chemistry & Physics

In eighth-grade science, students will learn about physical science concepts and engage in a variety of labs and projects. At the beginning of the year, students explore matter, chemical properties and reactions, and the elements around us. Students work through hands-on labs and projects in order to learn through the process of inquiry, testing, analyzing, and reflecting. During the second semester, students are introduced to Newtonian physics, more specifically energy, force, and motion. They analyze the world around them in order to apply theory to the physical space. Students will develop the skills to create experiments based on choice, where they can pick and choose the materials, variables, and type of concept they would like to explore.