Grade 8 Science Assessment
Description
Comprehensive assessment covering NC DPI 2023 K-12 Science Standards for Grade 8 (EOG Aligned)
Learning Objectives
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Understand the structure of atoms, elements, and compounds
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Analyze chemical reactions and the conservation of mass
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Understand disease agents, transmission, and prevention
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Analyze ecosystem interactions and biogeochemical cycles
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Understand evidence for evolution and natural selection
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Analyze rock layers and Earth's geological history
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Understand the hydrosphere and ocean currents
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Evaluate water quality and human impacts on water systems
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Evaluate energy resources and climate impacts
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Assessment Questions
36 questionsMatter that contains only one type of atom is classified as a(n):
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
An atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, with which particles moving around the nucleus?
What determines the identity of an element?
The Periodic Table organizes elements by their properties. Elements in the same column (group) share similar characteristics because they have:
Standards Alignment
Resource Details
- Subject
- Science
- Language
- EN
- Author
- USA Web School
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
- PRISM ID
- nc-science-grade8-assessment-2025