Standards
8.1P.1: Describe the atomic model and explain how the types and arrangements of atoms determine the physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds.
8.1P.3: Explain how the motion and spacing of particles determines states of matter.
8.1L.1: Explain how genetics and anatomical characteristics are used to classify organisms and infer evolutionary relationships.
Dichotomous Keys
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
8.2P.1: Compare and contrast physical and chemical changes and describe how the law of conservation of mass applies to these changes.
8.2P.2: Explain how energy is transferred, transformed, and conserved.
2D Collisions
Energy Conversion in a System
Heat Absorption
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Radiation
8.2L.1: Explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Describe evidence for evolution.
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Rainfall and Bird Beaks - Metric
8.2E.1: Explain how gravity is the force that keeps objects in the solar system in regular and predictable motion and describe the resulting phenomena. Explain the interactions that result in Earth?s seasons.
Gravity Pitch
Seasons Around the World
Seasons in 3D
Seasons: Why do we have them?
8.2E.3: Explain the causes of patterns of atmospheric and oceanic movement and the effects on weather and climate.
Coastal Winds and Clouds - Metric
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020