2024 Year 8 Science – Scope and Sequence

Wk Brief Overview Outcomes

Material World
Assessment: Dept Study (Approx. Wk4-7)
1 Atomic structure Draw and outline the atomic structure CW2a WS7.1c,
WS7.1d.
2 The periodic table, Identify the main component of the periodic table. CW2a, CW2d
elements, and Investigate the properties of metals and non-metal.
symbols Explain why internationally recognised symbols are used for
common elements
3 Metals non-metals Electrolysis of water CW2b
and History of metal Discuss how technology changes our understanding of the
extraction structure and properties of elements.
4 Element, Distinguish the difference between elements, compounds, and CW2c, CW2e
Compounds, and mixtures at a particle level. WS4a, WS7.1a,
Mixtures WS7.1b, WS7.1c,
WS7.1d.
5 Physical & Chemical Define a physical and a chemical change. CW4d. CW4a,
Change Identify examples of each CW4b
Term 1

7 Particles in a physical Compare physical and chemical changes in terms of the CW4d, WS4 b,
and chemical arrangement of particles and reversibility of the process. WS7.2 d & e, WS8
changes c&d
8 Chemical Reactions: Perform experiments on chemical and physical change. CW4a, CW4b,
Combustion, Practical: Combustion WS6, WS7.2 d,
Decomposition, and Practical: Precipitation WS7.2 e.
Precipitation Practical: Decomposition
Ext Hazard Labels
9 Chemical changes in Describe chemical changes that occur in everyday life. CW4 c, WS6,
nature Practical: Respiration WS7.2 d, WS7.2
Practical: Photosynthesis e.
9 Chemical Practical: Chemical weathering CW4 c, WS6,
Weathering Practical: Fermentation WS7.2 d, WS7.2
e.
10 Cultural application How has different cultures in the past used elements and CW2 f, CW4e,
of elements and compounds to their use in everyday life? CW4f.
compounds Development of polymers
Ext Aboriginal uses
of natural materials

Living Systems
Assessment: Half-Yearly Exam (Approx. Wk3-4, covering everything since the beginning of the year)
1 Defining and Energy transfer in food chains LW5 a, LW5b.
constructing food Identify types of organisms in a food chain Constructing food
chains and food chains and webs.
Term 2

webs Effects of predator and prey relationships on food webs

2 Impact of natural Describe the impacts of natural events on an ecosystem. LW5e, LW5d,
events on Discuss how technology has contributed to finding solutions to LW5f
ecosystems manage the effects of natural events and agricultural practices.
3 Food groups and Identify major food groups. LW4b,
tests Perform food test.
Outline the history of food preservation.
 4 Good and bad Describe the beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms in LW5c.
Microbes the environment.
Describe the use of microorganisms.
5 Digestive System Identify the major organs in the digestive system. LW3e.
Describe the role of the digestive system.
6 Circulatory System Identify the major organs in the circulatory system. LW3e, LW4c.
Describe the role of the circulatory system.
Discuss how technologies are used for heart diseases and organ
transplantations.
7 Excretory System Identify the major organs in the excretory system. LW3e, LW4c
Describe the role of the excretory system.
Discuss a technology used in treating and preventing kidney
diseases/conditions.
8 Skeletal/muscular Identify the major organs in the skeletal/muscular system. LW3e, LW4c.
system Describe the role of the skeletal/muscular system.
Discuss how advancements in technology have improved
artificial joints/limbs.
9 Respiratory System Identify the major organs in the respiratory system. LW3e, LW4c.
Describe the role of the respiratory system.
Research how development in technology has found solutions
for the treatment of asthma
10 Reproductive System Identify the major organs in the reproductive system. LW3e, LW4c.
Describe the role of the reproductive system

Earth’s Crust
Assessment: Prac and Process Test (Approx. Wk6-7)
1 Earth Layers Describe the structure of the Earth 9ES1 a

2 Types of Weathering Describe physical and chemical weathering. 9ES1 b.

Relate the formation of a range of landforms to weathering
3 Agents of erosion Describe the agents of erosion. 9ES1 b.
Relate the formation of a range of landforms to weathering,
erosion, and deposition
4 Identifying Minerals Define minerals. 9ES1 e. 9ES1 c,
Practical: Identifying Minerals 9ES1 d.
Types of rocks and
Describe sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks with
the rock cycle
examples and how they relate.
Analyse the rock cycle
5 Natural and man- Investigate the use of natural and man-made resources in 9ES3 c, 9ES3 a,
Term 3

made resources everyday life 9ES3 b, 9ES3 d

6 Renewable and non- Investigate renewable and non-renewable resources Investigate 9ES3 a, 9ES3 b
renewable resources the impacts of mining on society and the environment.
Extraction of an ore
7 Strategies used by Outline the use of alternative natural and made resources as a 9ES3 d
people to conserve strategy to conserve or manage non-renewable resources
and manage non-
renewable resources
8 Differing viewpoints Differing viewpoints on non-renewable resources 9ES3 e, 9ES3 f,
and technological Technological development in the extraction of resources from 9ES4 d.
development in the Earth’s sphere
extraction of Describe how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples'
resources knowledge is used in decisions to care for their country and
place.
9 Occupations related Investigate the importance of mining for employment 9ES1 h
to mining
10 Fossil and geological Explain the importance of fossils in understanding geological 9ES1 f, g.
history history
 Energy Transformation
Assessment: Yearly Exam (Approx Wk3-5, covering everything since the Half-Yearly Exam)

1 Types of Energy Define and describe the different types of energy Investigate 9PW3 a, PW3e,
examples of everyday energy transformations. 4.1 WS (b)
2 Energy Construct energy flow and transformation diagram PW3e, 9.1 WS (d)
Transformations and Discuss the efficiency of energy transfer and transformation in a
Energy Flow system.
Investigate the concept of energy efficiency in terms of a
bouncing ball
3 Electricity as energy Outline the energy transformation in the generation of PW3 (C)
transfer electricity.
Draw some energy transformation involving electricity
4 Simple Circuit Relate electricity with energy transfer in a simple circuit Identify PW3 (C) PW3 (C),
Building Electrical the components of an electrical circuit. 6.1 WS (b)
Circuits Construct simple electrical circuits.
Term 4

5 Conductors and Outlines the properties of conductors and insulators. PW3 (C), 6.1 WS
Insulators Practical: Conductors and Insulators using an electrical circuit (b)
6 Heat transfer- Describe the three types of heat transfer. PW3b, 5.2 WS b,
conduction Practical: Conduction of heat 5.2 WS c, 9.1WSb,
convection radiation 7.2 WS d
7 Heat transfer- Practical: Radiation of heat PW3b, 5.2 WS b,
conduction Practical: Convection of heat 5.2 WS c, 9.1WSb,
convection radiation 7.2 WS d
8-9 Energy Production Investigate the energy production and heat loss in a light bulb. PW4 a, 5.1 WS b,
and efficiency PW 4c
Impacts of energy
efficiency on the
environment and
society
10 Scientific solutions In-class- research of alternative power source- solar heating PW4 b, WS7.2d,
to improve energy WS9a, WS9b.
efficiency -
Alternative power
source