Expectations by strand
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A. STEM Skills and Connections
This strand focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills, coding and emerging technologies, practical applications of science and technology, and contributions that people with diverse lived experiences have made to science and technology. In all grades of the science and technology program, the learning related to this strand takes place in the context of learning related to the Life Systems, Matter and Energy, Structures and Mechanisms, and Earth and Space Systems strands, and it should be assessed and evaluated within these contexts.
Overall Expectations
Throughout Grade 8, in connection with the learning in the Life Systems, Matter and Energy, Structures and Mechanisms, and Earth and Space Systems strands, students will:A1. STEM Investigation and Communication Skills
use a scientific research process, a scientific experimentation process, and an engineering design process to conduct investigations, following appropriate health and safety procedures
A2. Coding and Emerging Technologies
use coding in investigations and to model concepts, and assess the impact of coding and of emerging technologies on everyday life and in STEM-related fields
A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions
demonstrate an understanding of the practical applications of science and technology, and of contributions to science and technology from people with diverse lived experiences
B. Life Systems
Cells
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 8, students will:C. Matter and Energy
Fluids
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 8, students will:C1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
analyse uses of various technologies that rely on the properties of fluids, and assess the impact of these technologies on society and the environment
D. Structures and Mechanisms
Systems in Action
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 8, students will:D1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
assess the social and environmental impacts of various systems, and evaluate improvements to the systems or alternative ways of meeting the same needs
E. Earth and Space Systems
Water Systems
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives and communities.
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 8, students will:E1. Relating Science and Technology to Our Changing World
assess the impact of human activities and technologies on the sustainability of water resources