8th+Grade+Science

The Eighth Grade Science Curriculum adheres to the Milwaukee Public Schools Learning Targets and the Wisconsin State Educational Standards. The students learn science threw a hands on approach, lectures and presentations with limited book work. Homework is given generally two to three times a week with a large quarterly project. Homework does not come from a book rather are teacher created worksheets, essays and small projects. All student are required to sign a lab contract and pass a safety quiz with a 100% before they are allowed to participate in labs.


 * 1st Quarter– Chemical Reaction **
 * 2nd Quarter– Human Growth and Development **
 * 3rd Quarter– Project Lead The Way **
 * 4th Quarter– Sound and Light **


 * The Biology Section includes dissections of sheep eyes, brains, kidneys, hearts and fetal pigs. **

Milwaukee Public Schools Learning Targets for Science //**
 * // Wisconsin State Educational Standards for Science:  //**
 * // http://dpi.state.wi.us/standards/sciintro.html  //**
 * // http://mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=334&&PageID=38448&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true  //**