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= ﻿Grade 8 = = [|Edonline - Saskatchewan Curriculum] = = Social Studies = Interactions and Interdependence

Dynamic Relationships

Power and Authority

Resources and Wealth

= Science = Life Science: Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems Outcomes:
 * **Analyze the characteristics of cells, and compare structural and functional characteristics of plant and animal cells. [SI]**
 * animal and plant cell structure and organelles
 * jobs they perform
 * **Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a compound light microscope to observe plant and animal cells. [SI]**
 * parts of microscope
 * proper use and care
 * **Distinguish structural and functional relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in humans and how this knowledge is important to various careers.**
 * needs of a cells
 * **Analyze how the interdependence of organ systems contributes to the healthy functioning of the human body.**
 * body systems and their organs

Physical Science: Optics and Vision
 * **Identify and describe, through experimentation, sources and properties of visible light including:**
 * reflection
 * law of reflection
 * refraction
 * law of refraction
 * electromagnetic spectrum
 * **Explore properties and applications of optics-related technologies, including concave and convex mirrors and lenses.**
 * concave, convex mirrors and lenses
 * **Compare the nature and properties of human vision with optical devices and vision in other living organisms.**
 * parts of they eye
 * how we see
 * how detect colour
 * perception
 * eye health concerns:
 * colour blindness, near/far sighted
 * **Evaluate the impact of electromagnetic radiation-based technologies on self and community.**
 * new technologies: xrays, night vision goggles, microwaves, infrared, radio waves, gps, cordless phones, etc.
 * new technologies: xrays, night vision goggles, microwaves, infrared, radio waves, gps, cordless phones, etc.

Physical Science: Forces, Fluids, and Density

Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth