Investigating Matter and Energy

Grade 8, 36 weeks

Investigating Matter and Energy builds upon the experiences in the physical sciences introduced to students in upper elementary grades. Properties of matter, energy forms and their transformations, and forces and motion are content strands developed through a sequence of varied instructional strategies with an emphasis on experimentation, observation, generalization, and discussion. Science skills -- designing student investigations; collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; and communicating results-- are integrated throughout the course. Graphing calculators and computer technologies including probeware, CD-ROM and videodisc are integrated with instruction and used to enhance student understanding.

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