LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 8

Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry.

Objective 4.08. Identify evidence that some chemicals may contribute to human health conditions including:

  • Cancer.
  • Autoimmune disease.
  • Birth defects.
  • Heart disease.
  • Diabetes.
  • Learning and behavioral disorders.
  • Kidney disease.
  • Asthma.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Introducing students to environmental justice: A North Carolina case study
This lesson plan for science and social studies uses the 5E model to have students consider an environmental justice case study.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science and Social Studies)
By Dana Haine.

Resources on the web

Antibacterial sludge
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear a professor from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health describe concerns about TCC, a toxic chemical found in common products. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science