N o r t h Ea s t I n d e pe nd e n t S c h ool D i s t ri ct
Science Department
Grade 8
rev May, 2005
Grade 8
Science
Scope, Sequence, & Resources
Scientific literacy lies not only in knowing facts and information, but also in understanding the connections that make
such information manageable and useful. These connections, referred to as "Unifying Concepts", help students connect
the science concepts from grade to grade. ALL of the science TEKS (K-12) can be categorized into 4 Unifying
Concepts. The 4 Unifying Concepts are: The Nature of Science, Systems, Properties, Patterns, and Models, and
Constancy and Change. The nature of Science is made of skills and processes that must be addressed, maintained, and
monitored throughout the year.
Unit of Study
TEKS/TAKS Objectives
1. Chemistry and Heat
Unifying Concepts:
Timeline
9 week
-The Nature of Science TEKS
2. System Interactions
Unifying Concepts:
2 weeks
-The Nature of Science TEKS
3. Heredity and the Environment
Unifying Concepts:
4 weeks
-The Nature of Science TEKS
4. Maintaining the Environment
Unifying Concepts:
3 weeks
-The Nature of Science TEKS
Resources
Clarifying statements
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Chemistry and Heat

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

System Interactions

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Heredity and the Environment

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Maintaining the Environment

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
End of Semester 1
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N o r t h Ea s t I n d e pe nd e n t S c h ool D i s t ri ct
Science Department
Unit of Study
TEKS/TAKS Objectives
5. Energy of Waves
Unifying Concepts:
Grade 8
Timeline
2 weeks
-The Nature of Science TEKS
6. Changing Earth
Unifying Concepts:
3 week
-The Nature of Science TEKS
7. Earth Systems
Unifying Concepts:
4 weeks
-The Nature of Science TEKS
8. Astronomy
3 weeks
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
9. Force and Motion
3 weeks
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
rev May, 2005
Resources
Clarifying statements

Energy of Waves

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Changing Earth

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Earth Systems

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Astronomy

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Force and Motion

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
End of Semester 2
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District. Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without
express written permission from NEISD.