United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 8 Science
A comprehensive exploration of cellular biology, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Students engage in evidence based inquiry to understand how microscopic processes drive macroscopic phenomena in the universe.
Life Processes and Health
Investigating how biological systems maintain balance and the impact of lifestyle choices on human physiology.
Exploring how the body breaks down complex molecules into fuel for survival.
Analyzing how cells release energy and the mechanics of the respiratory system.
Examining the effects of medicinal and recreational drugs on body systems.
The Periodic Table and Atoms
Unlocking the secrets of the elements and how the arrangement of atoms dictates the properties of matter.
Looking inside the atom to understand protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Identifying trends in reactivity and properties across groups and periods.
Studying how atoms bond together to create the vast array of substances in our world.
Energy and Motion
Investigating the laws of physics that govern how objects move and how energy is transferred.
Calculating velocity and understanding the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
Tracking how energy changes form and the efficiency of different systems.
Exploring how gases and liquids exert pressure and why objects float or sink.
The Dynamic Earth
Analyzing the geological and atmospheric processes that shape our planet over time.
Understanding the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Examining how carbon moves through the Earth's systems and its impact on global temperatures.
Evaluating the extraction and use of finite and renewable resources.
Waves and Communication
Investigating light and sound as waves and how they are used to transmit information.
Studying vibration, pitch, and the speed of sound through different media.
Exploring reflection, refraction, and how lenses manipulate light.
Surveying the range of waves from radio to gamma rays.
Genetics and Evolution
Discovering the mechanisms of inheritance and how life adapts over generations.
Learning how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
Understanding Darwin's theory and the survival of the fittest.
Examining the importance of variety in ecosystems and the causes of species loss.