Hawaii State Standards for Science: Grade 8

HI.1. The Scientific Process: Scientific Investigation: Discover, invent, and investigate using the skills necessary to engage in the scientific process

SC.8.1.1. Scientific Inquiry: Determine the link(s) between evidence and the conclusion(s) of an investigation 2
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SC.8.1.2. Scientific Inquiry: Communicate the significant components of the experimental design and results of a scientific investigation 2
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HI.2. The Scientific Process: Nature Of Science: Understand that science, technology, and society are interrelated

SC.8.2.1. Science, Technology, and Society: Describe significant relationships among society, science, and technology and how one impacts the other 10
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SC.8.2.2. Unifying Concepts and Themes: Describe how scale and mathematical models can be used to support and explain scientific data 3
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HI.3. Life and Environmental Sciences: Organisms and The Environment: Understand the unity, diversity, and interrelationships of organisms, including their relationship to cycles of matter and energy in the environment 3
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HI.4. Life and Environmental Sciences: Structure and Function In Organisms: Understand the structures and functions of living organisms and how organisms can be compared scientifically 8
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HI.5. Life and Environmental Sciences: DIVERSITY, GENETICS, AND EVOLUTION: Understand genetics and biological evolution and their impact on the unity and diversity of organisms

SC.8.5.1. Biological Evolution: Describe how changes in the physical environment affect the survival of organisms 3
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HI.6. Physical, Earth, and Space Science: Nature Of Matter and Energy: Understand the nature of matter and energy, forms of energy (including waves) and energy transformations, and their significance in understanding the structure of the universe

SC.8.6.1. Waves: Explain the relationship between the color of light and wavelength within the electromagnetic spectrum 4
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SC.8.6.2. Waves: Explain how seismic waves provide scientists with information about the structure of Earth's interior 1
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SC.8.6.3. Waves: Identify the characteristics and properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves 6
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HI.7. Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences: Force and Motion: Understand the relationship between force, mass, and motion of objects; and know the major natural forces: gravitational, electric, and magnetic

SC.8.7.1. Forces of the Universe: Explain that every object has mass and therefore exerts a gravitational force on other objects 6
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HI.8. Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences: Earth and Space Science: Understand the Earth and its processes, the solar system, and the universe and its contents

SC.8.8.1. Earth Materials: Compare the characteristics of the three main types of rocks 3
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SC.8.8.2. Earth Materials: Illustrate the rock cycle and explain how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are formed 3
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SC.8.8.3. Earth in the Solar System: Describe how the Earth's motions and tilt on its axis affect the seasons and weather patterns 6
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SC.8.8.4. Forces that Shape the Earth: Explain how the sun is the major source of energy influencing climate and weather on Earth 4
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SC.8.8.5. Forces that Shape the Earth: Explain the concepts of continental drift and plate tectonics 3
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SC.8.8.6. Forces that Shape the Earth: Explain the relationship between density and convection currents in the ocean and atmosphere 6
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SC.8.8.7. Forces that Shape the Earth: Describe the physical characteristics of oceans 1
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SC.8.8.8. The Universe: Describe the composition of objects in the galaxy 15
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SC.8.8.9. The Universe: Explain the predictable motions of the Earth and moon 6
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SC.8.8.10. The Universe: Compare the characteristics and movement patterns of the planets in our solar system 8
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SC.8.8.11. The Universe: Describe the major components of the universe 18
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SC.8.8.12. The Universe: Describe the role of gravitational force in the motions of planetary systems 7
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