Content Area: Science

 

Index: 5.1A Grade 8 CPI 4

 

Standard: 5.1 - Scientific Processes

 

Strand: A - Habits of Mind

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 4 - The student will recognize that curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty are attributes of scientists

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·       Science Fairs, Projects - How to, scientific method, project suggestions, parental involvement, etc. http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

·       Pop Can Hero Engine

·       Rocket Racer

·       3-2-1 Pop!

·       Antacid Tablet Race

·       Paper Rockets

·       Newton Car

·       Balloon Staging

·       Rocket Transportation

·       Bottle Rocket

·       Project X-35