SCIENCE.8.1.B — Vertical Alignment
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
Cross-curricular Connections
Math.8.1.B use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution
SS.8.31.A use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
ELAR.8.12.A generate student‐selected and teacher‐guided questions for formal and informal inquiry
ELAR.8.12.B develop and revise a plan
ELAR.8.12.C refine the major research question, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions
ELAR.8.12.J use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
TA.8.3.A demonstrate innovation in a design process using goal setting and personal character traits, including demonstrating calculated risk-taking and tolerance
TA.8.3.B discuss and implement a design process that includes planning, selecting digital tools to develop, test, and evaluate design limitations, and refining a prototype or model