Connecticut State Standards for Science: Grade 8
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CT.8.1. Forces and Motion: An object's inertia causes it to continue moving the way it is moving unless it is acted upon by a force to change its motion.
C.22.
Calculate the average speed of a moving object and illustrate the motion of objects in graphs of distance over time.
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Standard C.22.
C.23.
Describe the qualitative relationships among force, mass and changes in motion.
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Standard C.23.
C.24.
Describe the forces acting on an object moving in a circular path.
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Standard C.24.
CT.8.2. Heredity and Evolution: Reproduction is a characteristic of living systems and it is essential for the continuation of every species.
C.25.
Explain the similarities and differences in cell division in somatic and germ cells.
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Standard C.25.
C.26.
Describe the structure and function of the male and female human reproductive systems, including the process of egg and sperm production.
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Standard C.26.
C.27.
Describe how genetic information is organized in genes on chromosomes, and explain sex determination in humans.
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Standard C.27.
CT.8.3. Earth in the Solar System: The solar system is composed of planets and other objects that orbit the sun.
C.28.
Explain the effect of gravity on the orbital movement of planets in the solar system.
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Standard C.28.
C.29.
Explain how the regular motion and relative position of the sun, Earth and moon affect the seasons, phases of the moon and eclipses.
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Standard C.29.
CT.8.4. Science and Technology in Society: In the design of structures there is a need to consider factors such as function, materials, safety, cost and appearance.
C.30.
Explain how beam, truss and suspension bridges are designed to withstand the forces that act on them.
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Standard C.30.