Student “I Can Statements” for
Science Standards
GRADE 8
I can statement
1. I can evaluate arguments and conclusions that use both fact and opinion.
(8.1.1.1.1)
2. I can develop logical and imaginative descriptions, explanations, predictions and
models based on evidence. (8.1.1.2.1)
3. I can describe examples of important contributions to science, engineering, and
technology by individuals representing various groups throughout history.
(8.1.3.2.1)
4. I can explain how scientific laws, engineering principles, and society can affect
the design and direction of science and engineering. (8.1.3.3.1)
5. I can understand how advances in technology impacts data gathering and
analysis. (8.1.3.3.2)
6. I can determine and use appropriate safety procedures, tools, measurements,
graphs, and math skills in Earth and physical science contexts. (8.1.3.4.2)
7. I can describe tectonic plates, the force behind their movement, types of plate
movement, and the geological consequences of plate movement. (8.3.1.1.1,
8.3.1.1.2, and 8.3.1.1.3)
8. I can explain how landforms result from the processes of plate movement,
volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion, deposition, and glacial activity with an
emphasis on Minnesota’s current landscape. (8.3.1.2.1 and 8.3.1.2.2)
9. I can classify and identify rocks and minerals, and relate their properties to
conditions at the time of their formation. (8.3.1.3.2 and 8.3.1.3.3)
10. I can interpret the geologic rock column and its fossils to tell the history and
age of geologic and environmental events, and their impact on life forms.
(8.3.1.3.1)
11. I can describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere, and its impact
on weather and climate. (8.3.2.2.1)
12. I can describe the water cycle parts, processes, and overall function to
distribute and purify water. (8.3.2.3.1 and 8.3.2.3.2)
13. I can analyze weather factors, systems, and pattern,s and their effects locally,
regionally, and globally.
(8.3.2.2.2 and 8.3.2.2.3)
14. I can use maps, satellite images, and other data sets to describe patterns, and
make predictions about local and global systems in the Earth Science context.
(8.1.3.4.1)
15. I can define gravity, and describe its importance in maintaining the structure of
Standard # met
8.1.1.1
8.1.1.2
8.1.3.2
8.1.3.3
8.1.3.3
8.1.3.4
8.3.1.1
8.3.1.2
8.3.1.3
8.3.1.3
8.3.2.2
8.3.2.3
8.3.2.2
8.1.3.4
8.3.3.1
our solar system. (8.3.3.1.2 and 8.3.3.1.3)
16. I can compare and contrast the planets and the moons of our solar system in
terms of size, location, and composition. (8.3.3.1.4)
17. I can describe the sun as a star in terms of location and size within the Milky
Way galaxy, and its interactions with the Earth and moon (seasons, and
weather/climate patterns). (8.3.2.1.1, 8.3.2.1.3, 8.3.3.1.1, and 8.3.3.1.5)
18. I can identify and distinguish between chemical and physical changes of matter
using the particle model of matter. (8.2.1.2.1, 8.2.1.2.2, and 8.2.1.2.3)
19. I can use physical properties to examine, identify, and classify substances and
to separate mixtures. (8.2.1.1.1 and 8.2.1.1.2)
20. I can recognize the properties of acids and bases, and their relationship to
salts. (8.2.1.2.4)
8.3.3.1
8.3.2.1 and
8.3.3.1
8.2.1.2
8.2.1.1
8.3.1.2