Science 8

Grade 8: Regents Physical Setting / Earth Science

This course is a one year preparation for the Regents Earth Science Exam in grade 8. Assessment and selection for this course is made by the seventh-grade science teachers.

Beginning the high school science sequence in eighth grade leads to opportunities to expand into our Advanced Placement courses and/or our three-year Scientific Research Program. Non-accelerated students may also take these courses in high school.

Regents Earth Science is an activity-based program that follows the Core Content for Physical Setting: Earth Science in the study of the Earth’s dimensions, geology, plate tectonics, landscape development, geologic history, meteorology, water cycles and climate, the Earth in space, and environmental awareness.

Assessment : Physical Science/Earth Science Regents Exam