Asking Questions
Identify questions and answer them through scientific investigation.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 8.
Scientific Inquiry, Practice, and Applications
Scientific Inquiry, Practice, and Applications
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 6-8
Designing Investigations
Design and conduct investigations using appropriate tools and safety procedures.
- Grades 6-8
Analyzing Evidence
Analyze evidence from observations and measurements to support claims.
- Grades 6-8
Communicating Findings
Communicate scientific findings using written, oral, and visual representations.
- Grades 6-8
Engineering Design
Apply the engineering design process to define problems and develop solutions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Asking Questions Grades 6-8 | Identify questions and answer them through scientific investigation. | OH-SCI.INQ.6-8.1 |
| Designing Investigations Grades 6-8 | Design and conduct investigations using appropriate tools and safety procedures. | OH-SCI.INQ.6-8.2 |
| Analyzing Evidence Grades 6-8 | Analyze evidence from observations and measurements to support claims. | OH-SCI.INQ.6-8.3 |
| Communicating Findings Grades 6-8 | Communicate scientific findings using written, oral, and visual representations. | OH-SCI.INQ.6-8.4 |
| Engineering Design Grades 6-8 | Apply the engineering design process to define problems and develop solutions. | OH-SCI.INQ.6-8.5 |
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science
- Grades 6-8
Earth's Place in the Universe
Investigate Earth's place in the universe and the patterns observed in the solar system.
- Grades 6-8
Earth's Systems
Investigate the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and how they interact.
- Grades 6-8
Weather and Climate
Investigate patterns of weather and the factors that produce climate.
- Grades 6-8
Human Impact
Investigate how human activity influences Earth's systems and natural resources.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Earth's Place in the Universe Grades 6-8 | Investigate Earth's place in the universe and the patterns observed in the solar system. | OH-SCI.ESS.6-8.1 |
| Earth's Systems Grades 6-8 | Investigate the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and how they interact. | OH-SCI.ESS.6-8.2 |
| Weather and Climate Grades 6-8 | Investigate patterns of weather and the factors that produce climate. | OH-SCI.ESS.6-8.3 |
| Human Impact Grades 6-8 | Investigate how human activity influences Earth's systems and natural resources. | OH-SCI.ESS.6-8.4 |
Life Science
Life Science
- Grades 6-8
Diversity and Interdependence
Investigate diverse organisms and their interdependence in ecosystems.
- Grades 6-8
Cells, Heredity, and Evolution
Investigate cellular processes, heredity, and the mechanisms of evolution.
- Grades 6-8
Human Body
Investigate the structure and function of the human body and its systems.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity and Interdependence Grades 6-8 | Investigate diverse organisms and their interdependence in ecosystems. | OH-SCI.LS.6-8.1 |
| Cells, Heredity, and Evolution Grades 6-8 | Investigate cellular processes, heredity, and the mechanisms of evolution. | OH-SCI.LS.6-8.2 |
| Human Body Grades 6-8 | Investigate the structure and function of the human body and its systems. | OH-SCI.LS.6-8.3 |
Physical Science
Physical Science
- Grades 6-8
Properties of Matter
Investigate the properties of matter and changes that occur during physical and chemical reactions.
- Grades 6-8
Forces and Motion
Investigate forces, motion, and the relationships among them.
- Grades 6-8
Energy
Investigate the forms, transfer, and conservation of energy in physical systems.
- Grades 6-8
Waves
Investigate properties of waves and their applications in transferring energy and information.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Properties of Matter Grades 6-8 | Investigate the properties of matter and changes that occur during physical and chemical reactions. | OH-SCI.PS.6-8.1 |
| Forces and Motion Grades 6-8 | Investigate forces, motion, and the relationships among them. | OH-SCI.PS.6-8.2 |
| Energy Grades 6-8 | Investigate the forms, transfer, and conservation of energy in physical systems. | OH-SCI.PS.6-8.3 |
| Waves Grades 6-8 | Investigate properties of waves and their applications in transferring energy and information. | OH-SCI.PS.6-8.4 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
Ohio's State Test Science (Grade 8)
OST Science is the grade 8 spring science test, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for Science.
- When given:
- spring
- Frequency:
- annual
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years