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Life processes are performed at the cellular level.
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Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Life processes are performed at the cellular level |
Elaboration:
Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
How can you tell if something is living?
How do humans and micro-organisms interact?
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layers of Earth |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
First Peoples knowledge of:- local geological formations
- significant local geological events
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Science 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
major geological events of local significance |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
plate tectonic movement |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: plate tectonic movement |
Elaboration: types of plate movementsplate boundariesearthquakes and volcanoes |
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light:- properties
- behaviours
- ways of sensing
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Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: properties |
Elaboration: properties of light:acts like both a wave and a particlewavelength, amplitude, frequency |
| Keyword: behaviours |
Elaboration: behaviours of light:reflection, refraction, absorption, transmission, scatteringimages formed by lenses and mirrorseffects of translucent, transparent, and opaque objects |
| Keyword: ways of sensing |
Elaboration: ways of sensing light: human vision, optical instruments, cameras |
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types and effects of electromagnetic radiation |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: types |
Elaboration: types of electromagnetic radiation: the electromagnetic spectrum consists of radio, microwave, infrared, light, UV, X-ray, and gamma rays |
| Keyword: effects |
Elaboration: effects of electromagnetic radiation: positive effects include cancer treatments; negative effects include sunburns |
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electrons and leptons |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: electrons and leptons |
Elaboration: electrons (a type of lepton) are held at a distance from the nucleus through electromagnetism |
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protons, neutrons, and quarks |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: protons, neutrons, and quarks |
Elaboration: protons and neutrons (made of quarks) are held together in the nucleus by a strong nuclear force |
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| Content |
atomic theory and models |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: atomic theory |
Elaboration: provides evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules |
| Keyword: models |
Elaboration: models can be used to represent:the arrangement and motion of particles in different phasesthe arrangement of and forces that bind protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atomthe quarks and leptons in protons, neutrons, and electrons |
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kinetic molecular theory (KMT) |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: kinetic molecular theory (KMT) |
Elaboration: explains how particles move in different states |
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| Content |
the relationship of micro-organisms with living things:- basic functions of the immune system
- vaccination and antibiotics
- impacts of epidemics and pandemics on human populations
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Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: micro-organisms |
Elaboration: micro-organisms are key to nutrient recycling in ecosystems as they act as decomposersviruses and bacteria can cause disease and can also be used in industry (e.g., production of cheese and salami) and agriculture (e.g., production of striped tulips) |
| Keyword: immune system |
Elaboration: the immune system provides a barrier to infections and a number of non-specific and specific responses to fight infection (e.g., fever, antibodies, phagocytes, inflammation)different populations have greater immunity to certain infections than other populations (e.g., impact of smallpox epidemic on First Peoples) |
| Keyword: vaccination |
Elaboration: vaccination can prevent the spread of infectious disease |
| Keyword: antibiotics |
Elaboration: antibiotics are effective only against living organisms, such as bacteria, and not against viruses; overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (“superbugs”) |
| Keyword: epidemics |
Elaboration: regional outbreaks (e.g., smallpox, measles) |
| Keyword: pandemics |
Elaboration: global outbreaks (e.g., Spanish flu, SARS) |
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photosynthesis and cellular respiration |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
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cell theory and types of cells |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: cell theory |
Elaboration: living things are made of one or more cellsall cells come from pre-existing cellsthe cell is a basic unit of life |
| Keyword: types of cells |
Elaboration: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellsplant and animal cellscells contain structures that carry out essential functions |
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characteristics of life |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: characteristics of life |
Elaboration: living things respire, grow, take in nutrients, produce waste, respond to stimuli, and reproduce; there is debate as to whether or not to classify viruses as living things |
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