georgia quality core curriculum addressed
in unit plan 2
Science: Grade 8, Life Science
Strand
Content Standard
Topic
Concept
S.8.5
Recognizes the effect human beings have on pollution and the environment. 5.1 Identifies ways human beings cause and can correct pollution of water bodies, the atmosphere, and the land
Human Interactions with the Environment
The activities of humans on earth have positive and negative effects on the environment, weather, and atmosphere.
S.8.9
Recognizes that constructive and destructive Earth forces (e.g. , continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, weather and erosion) change the Earth's surface.
Geology
Land forms are the result of constructive and destructive forces. Constructive forces involve crystal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and deposition of sediments. Destructive forces include weathering and erosion.
S.8.16
Describes the water cycle and its relationship to the movement of surface and subsurface water. 16.1 Identifies parts of the water cycle. 16.2 Describes the formation of a river system. 16.3 Describes the distribution and quality of fresh water on the Earth
Hydrology
Water,
S.8.17
Describes the characteristics, composition and movement of the oceans. 17.3 Discusses the movements of ocean water in currents, tides and waves
Hydrology
Oceans cover 75 per cent of Earth's surface and have definite characteristics, composition, features, movements, and life forms.
S.8.26
Describes the relationships of the motions between the sun, moon and Earth. 26.4 Discusses the effect of the sun and moon on tides
Astronomy
Most objects in the solar system are in regular and predictable motion. This motion explains such phenomena as the day, the year, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and seasons.
