UNDERSTANDING LIFE SYSTEMS: CELLS
1. assess the impact of cell biology on individuals, society, and the
environment;
2. investigate functions and processes of plant and animal cells;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of plant
and animal cells and cell processes.
UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS: SYSTEMS IN ACTION
1. assess the personal, social, and/or environmental impacts of a system,
and evaluate improvements to a system and/or alternative ways of meeting the
same needs;
2. investigate a working system and the ways in which components of the
system contribute to its desired function;
3. demonstrate an understanding of different types of systems and the
factors that contribute to their safe and efficient operation.
UNDERSTANDING MATTER AND ENERGY: FLUIDS
1. analyse how the properties of fluids are used in various technologies,
and assess the impact of these technologies on society and the environment;
2. investigate the properties of fluids;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the properties and uses of fluids.
UNDERSTANDING EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS: WATER SYSTEMS
1. assess the impact of human activities and technologies on the
sustainability of water resources;
2. investigate factors that affect local water quality;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of the earth�s water
systems and the influence of water systems on a specific region.
TEXTBOOK
Pearson Education Canada
Investigating Science & Technology 8
ISBN 0132080494