8th Grade Science Standards Check In

When six atoms of carbon are combined with twelve atoms of hydrogen and six atoms of oxygen, the combination is a simple sugar.  Which answer below best describes that combination of atoms? SC.8.P.8.5

• Element

• Solution

• Mixture

• Compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which pair of elements listed below has properties that are the most similar to each other? SC.8.P.8.5

• Boron (B) and Carbon (C)

• Krypton (Kr) and Xenon (Xe)

• Phosporous (P) and Aluminum (Al)

• Arsenic (As) and Argon (Ar)

The images below represent the atoms in a substance as it changes state. Use these images to answer the questions that follow. Which term best describes the substance represented by Figure 1? SC.8.P.8.5

• compound 
• liquid
• solid
• element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Human blood has a pH range from 7.34-7.45. Is human blood considered acid, basic, or neutral? SC.8.P.8.5

• acidic 
• basic
• neutral
• between acidic and basic

What causes the phases of the moon? SC.8.E.5.9

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• The Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon

• The elliptical orbit of the Earth as it travels around the Sun

• The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, & Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the Earth have seasons? SC.8.E.5.9

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• The Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon

• The elliptical orbit of the Earth as it orbits around the Sun

• The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, & Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which solar system event does the diagram show? SC.8.E.5.9

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• first quarter moon

• third quarter moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Looking at the image, what season would the Northern Hemisphere be experiencing at letter A? SC.8.E.5.9

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is being shown in the diagram? SC.8.E.5.9

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Full Moon

• Supernova

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During the moon phase shown in the image Earth will experience a - SC.8.E.5.9

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1