Physical Science: Students study living organisms and their responses to the environment. They also study population growth, food chains, and ecological succession. Students learn to read a weather map and study weather instruments, fronts and masses, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning and clouds. The curriculum includes hands-on laboratory experiences, research projects, textbook information acquisition and note taking techniques. Students also study speed, velocity, acceleration and gravity. Through experiments they evaluate chemical reactions. They study air, water, and chemical pollution as well as fossil fuels, solar energy, and energy conservation. Also studied are: electric currents, fields and circuits along with magnetic fields and electromagnetism. Special lab items are necessary at this level and include beakers, safety goggles, gram scale, copper sulfate, 0.5 M acetic acid, crucible tongs, and zinc (mossy).
Starline Press Physical Science Set
Description
Eighth grades students study living organisms and their response to the environment. They study the population growth, symbiosis, food chains, and ecological succession. Students learn to read a weather map and study weather instruments, fronts and masses, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightening, and clouds. The students study cell biology and genetics. The curriculum includes hands on laboratory experiences, research projects, textbook information acquisition and note taking techniques. Eighth grade students learn about stars and galaxies, planets, comets, meteors and asteroids. They study speed, velocity, acceleration, and gravity. Through experiments they evaluate chemical reactions. Students study air, water, and chemical pollution as well as fossil fuels, solar energy, and energy conservation.
Starline Press Science is a character-based, independent learning science curriculum aligned to California state standards. Designed for self-directed study with minimal teacher supervision, it allows students to work at their own pace through clear, structured lessons and practical activities.
The program provides a straightforward, consumable format that builds science knowledge through vocabulary, practice, review, and labs.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Self-paced, independent learning with character-based lessons
- Vocabulary lists, fill-in-the-blank questions, chapter reviews, and unit tests
- Hands-on labs at most levels with supply lists available on the publisher’s website
- Consistent structure across grade levels for easy transitions
- 12 units per year for Grades 3–8
- 10 units per year for Grades 9–11
Program Components:
- Consumable Worktexts: Saddle-stapled booklet sets with instruction, activities, and color/black-and-white illustrations
- Answer Keys and Test Keys: Included for quick grading and assessment
Starline Press Science stands out for its independent, low-prep format that allows students to take ownership of their learning. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a structured, self-contained science curriculum with clear progression and practical labs.
Shop all Starline Press Science grade levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book Set |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 8 |
| Brand: | Starline Press |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.9625 |