Next Generation Science Standards
Grade 8 - Structure and Properties of Matter
Next Generation Science Standard
“I can” Statements
MS-PS1-1. - Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and
extended structures.
I can…
represent models of atoms and molecules in a variety of
formats
I can show how atoms combine to make simple molecules
MS-PS1-3. - Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come
from natural resources and impact society.
I can…
gather information about the pure substances and energy
needed to produce synthetic materials
gather information about new resources that may be
needed for the future
MS-PS1-4. - Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion,
temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
I can...
make a model that shows a change of state of a substance
show changes in substances that are based on a transfer of
energy
show that the amount of kinetic energy a substance has
will determine the temperature and phase
Next Generation Science Standards
Grade 8 - Chemical Reactions
Next Generation Science Standard
“I can” Statements
MS-PS1 - 2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances
interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
I can…
identify the difference between physical and
chemical properties
see changes in substances based on chemical
change
explain new properties of a substance after a
chemical reaction
MS-PS1 - 5. Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a
chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved.
I can…
demonstrate the law of conservation of matter by
using models
show that matter is rearranged but not lost in
chemical reactions
MS-PS1 - 6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or
absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
I can…
give examples of endothermic and exothermic
changes of state
determine if a reaction is endothermic or
exothermic
Next Generation Science Standards
Grade 8 - Forces and Interactions
Next Generation Science Standards
“I can” Statements
MS-PS2-1. Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the
motion of two colliding objects.
solve a simple problem with using Newton’s Third Law and
experimentation
MS-PS2-2. Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion
depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.
I can…
plan a device that will show energy exchange
construct a device that will show my design
test my device by measuring and analyzing data to show
the energy exchanged
make a model that shows a change in motion based on the
forces applied
explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced
forces and how they are related to new force and motion
explain the movement of an object according to a
reference point
MS-PS2-3. Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of
electric and magnetic forces.
I can…
show the effects of electricity and magnetism on objects
explain how the strength of electric current can impact an
object
MS-PS2-4. Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that
gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects.
I can…
explain that mass and distance between objects
determines gravitational force
explain orbiting involves free fall and forward motion
explain projectile motion involves both vertical and
horizontal motion
explain the difference between orbiting and projectile
motion
MS-PS2-5. Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide
evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the
objects are not in contact.
I can…
an experiment that proves there are different magnetic and
electrical forces that act on objects
Next Generation Science Standards
Grade 8 - Energy
Next Generation Science Standards
“I can” Statements
MS-PS3-1. Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of
kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object.
I can…
make and interpret a graph with data collected from an
experiment that shows the relationship between mass
and speed
explain that kinetic energy is determined by mass and
speed
MS-PS3-2. Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a
distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system.
I can…
make a model that explains how an object’s kinetic and
potential energy changes with position
identify different types of energy
MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either
minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.
I can…
make a device that transfers energy
MS-PS3-4. Plan an investigation to determine the relationships among the energy transferred,
the type of matter, the mass, and the change in the average kinetic energy of the particles as
measured by the temperature of the sample.
I can…
plan an experiment that shows the effects of
temperature on different types of energy
show the relationship between matter and temperature
change through experimentation
MS-PS3-5. Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic
energy of an object changes,energy is transferred to or from the object.
I can…
explain the conservation of energy
construct a claim that supports the fact that motion has
an effect on temperature
Next Generation Science Standards
Grade 8 - Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Next Generation Science Standards
“I can” Statements
MS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes
how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
I can…
design a model that shows the characteristics of
waves
use a model to explain constructive and destructive
interference
MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted
through various materials.
I can…
show wave interactions in different materials
explain reflection, refraction, diffraction, and
interference
describe what happens when waves interact with
each other.
MS-PS4-3. Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that
digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals.
