Monarch K-8 Science
Grades 6, 7, 8

Teachers

Major Curricular Themes and Topics Covered in Sixth Grade:

Motion, Forces, Energy and Waves (forms of energy, energy sources, thermodynamics, motion,
forces and waves)
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter (physical states of matter, chemical properties of
matter, measurement and the atomic model)
Work, Power and Machines (simple machines, mechanical advantage)
Ecology (cycles, interdependence, population dynamics, adaptations, environmental concerns)

Major Curricular Themes and Topics Covered in Seventh Grade:

Classification
Chemical Cycles Related to Life
Diversity of Life (plants, animals, fungi, protista, monera and viruses)
Cell Theory (structure and function of cells, forms of cell division, energy processes, tissues
and genetics)
Body Systems (skeletal, digestive, nervous, muscular, endocrine, skin, circulatory,
respiratory, and excretory)

Major Curricular Themes and Topics Covered in Eighth Grade:

Science Safety and Metric Review
Atoms and Molecules (structure of the atom, periodic table, combining atoms, molecules in
motion, balancing chemical equations)
Geology (rocks/rock cycles, minerals, soils, plate tectonics, earth history, water systems)
Population/Genetics (magnetism and electricity)
Maps
Oceanography (water chemistry, movements, bathymetry, biomes of the ocean)
Astronomy (earth/moon/sun system, solar system, stars, galaxies/universe, technology)
Meteorology (atmosphere, weather factors, forecasting, severe weather, atmospheric process,
climate vs. weather)