Learning Outcomes

Grade 8       Life Science
(Global Ecosystems)

It is expected that students will:

• evaluate how major natural events and human activity can affect local and global environments and climate change
• critique the hypothesis that the earth is like a living organism

Grade 4 Applications of Science

It is expected that students will:

• predict the results of an experiment
• perform an experiment by following a procedure
• use appropriate tools to assist in observation
• demonstrate an ability to recognize a valid interpretation of their results
• present their interpretation of the results from an experiment
• use a variety of media to present information
• demonstrate responsible action when using the scientific information and skills they have developed

Grade 8 Life Science
(Diversity)

It is expected that students will:

• describe the environmental conditions in the major biomes
• compare and contrast how various organisms have adapted to the conditions in each biome and how these organisms interact with each other