The lessons and experiments in this book fall under 5 main topics that relate to the Alberta curriculum for Grade 8 Science.

Unit A: Mix and Flow of Water

Unit B: Cells and Systems

Unit C: Light and Optical Systems

Unit D: Mechanical Systems and

Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems.

In each lesson, you will find teacher notes designed to provide guidance with the learning intentions, the success criteria, materials needed and a lesson outline. As well, the notes will provide some insights on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.

Suggestions for differentiation or accommodation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

The lessons are designed to involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.

Lesson Topics:

Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter

Key Concepts

Lesson 1 - Fluids in Technology and Devices

Lesson 2 - Pure Substances, Mixtures and Solutions

Lesson 3 - Properties of Fluids – Density and Buoyancy

Lesson 4 - Properties of Fluids – Viscosity and Pressure

Lesson 5 - Technologies That Use Fluid Properties

Unit B: Cells and Systems

Key Concepts

Lesson 1 - The Science of Living Things

Lesson 2 - The Role of Cells in Living Things

Lesson 3 - Healthy Functions and Body Reactions to Stimuli

Lesson 4 - Innovations in Understanding the Body and Medicine

Unit C: Light and Optical Systems

Key Concepts

Lesson 1 - The Nature of Light and Vision

Lesson 2 - The Transmission of Light and the Geometric Ray Model

Lesson 3 - Using Science to Form Images

Unit D: Mechanical Systems

Key Concepts

Lesson 1 - Improvements Over Time – Simple Machines and Mechanical Devices

Lesson 2 - Structures and Functions of Machines

Lesson 3 - How Mechanical Systems Transmit Force and Energy

Lesson 4 - Mechanical Systems – Fluids and Hydraulics

Lesson 5 - Science, Society and the Environment: Living with Mechanical Devices

Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems

Key Concepts

Lesson 1 - Characteristics and Significance of Water in Environments

Lesson 2 - Linking Landforms, Water and Climate

Lesson 3 - Waves, Ocean Currents, Glaciers and Regional Climates

Lesson 4 - Marine and Freshwater Environments

Lesson 5 - Aquatic Systems – The Human Impact

Lesson 6 - Aquatic Systems – The Role of Science and Technology

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