Kingscliff High School

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Year 8 science

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17 September 2021 – Year 8 students have gained further skills and understanding in working scientifically, chemistry, physics and biology. In Term 4 the focus will be on Earth's resources and resource management.

Year 8 students will be informed by their teachers about the status of the Term 4 assessment task on their return to school for Term 4.

Year 8 Science Program

Semester One topics include:

  • Forces
  • Cell Theory & Unicellular Organisms
  • Multicellular Organisms
  • Human Systems

Semester Two topics include:

  • Elements and Compounds
  • Mixtures
  • Chemical Changes
  • Earth's Resources
  • Resource Management

Year 8 Science Assessment

Task 1 – Scientific Report

Task 2 – Half-Yearly Examination

Task 3 – Practical Test

Task 4 – Yearly Examination