Year 8 Science
8SCIE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Langdon.
Recommended Prior LearningNone
This is the introductory course for Science at Whangaparaoa College. Learners are taught in Science classrooms with access to the laboratory spaces for experimental work. Much of the focus in this year’s work is from Level 4 of the NZ Science Curriculum.
Course work for 2025 will include:
● An introduction to the Sciences including Health and Safety and basic laboratory practice
● Physical properties of Matter
● Forensic Science including separating mixtures
● Exploration of the Solar System
● Earth Cycles
● Science Fair Investigation
● Energy transformation including Rube Goldberg Machines
● Ecological systems
● Adaptations of Flowering plants for reproduction
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Science
Matter
Forensic Science
Term 2
Forensic Science
Astronomy
Science Fair
Term 3
Science Fair (if in school finals or on to North Harbour regionals)
Rube Goldberg Machines and Energy
Term 4
Ecosystems
Plant Reproduction
Pathway Career Pathways
Agricultural Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Author, Glazier, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Beekeeper, Zookeeper, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Acupuncturist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Geologist, Registered Nurse, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Chemist, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Sound Technician, Mining Engineer, Air Force Aviator, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Heavy Truck Driver, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Aeronautical Engineer, Arborist, Property Manager, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Storeperson, Plastics Worker, Landscape Architect, Fire Engineer, Copywriter, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Paramedic, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$40 for the SciPAD Big Ideas Book 1 workbook, and an education session/visit from MOTAT at the beginning of Term 3.