TEKS Science matched to Science with Computers

TEKS Science
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Science with Computers

(B) make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.1].

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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(B) collect data by observing and measuring [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.2];

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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(E) construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.2].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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(D) evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.3];

Component:

Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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Component:

Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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(A) collect, analyze, and record information to explain a phenomenon using tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes, timing devices, magnets, and compasses [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.4];

Component:

Science with Spreadsheets

Reference:

Pgs 24 - 37

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Component:

Databases and Science

Reference:

Pgs 61 - 74

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

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Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Component:

Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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(A) describe how systems may reach an equilibrium such as when a volcano erupts [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.5];

Component:

Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

Reference:

Pgs. 243 - 253

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(B) observe and describe the role of ecological succession in maintaining an equilibrium in an ecosystem [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.5].

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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(7.6) Science concepts. The student knows that there is a relationship between force and motion [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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(A) demonstrate basic relationships between force and motion using simple machines including pulleys and levers [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.6];

Component:

Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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(B) demonstrate that an object will remain at rest or move at a constant speed and in a straight line if it is not being subjected to an unbalanced force [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.6];

Component:

Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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(C) relate forces to basic processes in living organisms including the flow of blood and the emergence of seedlings [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.6].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(A) identify and demonstrate everyday examples of chemical phenomena such as rusting and tarnishing of metals and burning of wood [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.7];

Component:

Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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(B) describe physical properties of elements and identify how they are used to position an element on the periodic table [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.7];

Component:

Databases and Science

Reference:

Pgs 61 - 74

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Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Component:

Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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(B) identify that radiant energy from the Sun is transferred into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.8].

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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Component:

The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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(7.9) Science concepts. The student knows the relationship between structure and function in living systems [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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(7.9) Science concepts. The student knows the relationship between structure and function in living systems [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(B) describe how organisms maintain stable internal conditions while living in changing external environments [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.9].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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(B) compare traits of organisms of different species that enhance their survival and reproduction [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.10];

Component:

Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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Interested:

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(7.11) Science concepts. The student knows that the responses of organisms are caused by internal or external stimuli [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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(A) analyze changes in organisms such as a fever or vomiting that may result from internal stimuli [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.11];

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(B) identify responses in organisms to external stimuli found in the environment such as the presence or absence of light [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.11].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(A) identify components of an ecosystem [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.12];

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(D) observe and describe the role of ecological succession in ecosystems [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.12].

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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Interested:

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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(7.13) Science concepts. The student knows components of our solar system [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

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(A) identify and illustrate how the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it rotates and revolves around the Sun causes changes in seasons and the length of a day [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.13];

Component:

The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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(7.14) Science concepts. The student knows that natural events and human activity can alter Earth systems [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b].

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(A) describe and predict the impact of different catastrophic events on the Earth [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.14];

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(C) make inferences and draw conclusions about effects of human activity on Earth's renewable, non-renewable, and inexhaustible resources [112.23. Science, Grade 7; b; 7.14].

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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Interested:

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(B) make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.1].

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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Suggested:

Interested:

(B) collect data by observing and measuring [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.2];

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

(E) construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.2].

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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Suggested:

Interested:

(D) evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.3];

Component:

Science and Internet Tools

Reference:

Pgs 38 - 60

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Scientific Correspondence

Reference:

Pgs. 218 - 228

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

Reference:

Pgs. 243 - 253

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

Reference:

Pgs. 243 - 253

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

(A) collect, record, and analyze information using tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes, water test kits, and timing devices [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.4];

Component:

Science with Spreadsheets

Reference:

Pgs 24 - 37

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Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Databases and Science

Reference:

Pgs 61 - 74

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

Reference:

Pgs 75 - 94

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Scientific Correspondence

Reference:

Pgs. 218 - 228

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(A) describe interactions among systems in the human organism [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.6];

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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(B) identify feedback mechanisms that maintain equilibrium of systems such as body temperature, turgor pressure, and chemical reactions [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.6];

Component:

Biology and the Well-Organized System

Reference:

Pgs. 199 - 218

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Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

Required:

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Interested:

(8.7) Science concepts. The student knows that there is a relationship between force and motion [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b].

Component:

Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

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Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(A) demonstrate how unbalanced forces cause changes in the speed or direction of an object's motion [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.7];

Component:

Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

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(B) recognize that waves are generated and can travel through different media [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.7].

Component:

Scientific Correspondence

Reference:

Pgs. 218 - 228

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(B) interpret information on the periodic table to understand that physical properties are used to group elements [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.9];

Component:

Databases and Science

Reference:

Pgs 61 - 74

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Interested:

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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(C) recognize the importance of formulas and equations to express what happens in a chemical reaction [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.9];

Component:

Databases and Science

Reference:

Pgs 61 - 74

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(B) describe interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.10];

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

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Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

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(A) identify that change in environmental conditions can affect the survival of individuals and of species [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.11];

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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(8.12) Science concepts. The student knows that cycles exist in Earth systems [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b].

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

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(B) relate the role of oceans to climatic changes [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.12];

Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

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Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

(8.13) Science concepts. The student knows characteristics of the universe [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b].

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

(8.14) Science concepts. The student knows that natural events and human activities can alter Earth systems [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b].

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(B) analyze how natural or human events may have contributed to the extinction of some species [112.24. Science, Grade 8; b; 8.14];

Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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(B) collect data and make measurements with precision [112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry; c; 2];

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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(B) collect data and make measurements with precision [112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry; c; 2];

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

(C) evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment [112.42. Integrated Physics and Chemistry; c; 3];

Component:

Science and Internet Tools

Reference:

Pgs 38 - 60

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component:

Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

Component: