Grade 8 · Ontario Elementary Curriculum
SNC8GGrade 8 Science
This course builds on your Grade 7 Science knowledge and explores four key areas: Life Systems, Structures and Mechanisms, Matter and Energy, and Earth and Space Systems. You will investigate cells as the basic unit of life, analyse how systems interact in organisms and the environment, examine the properties and behaviour of fluids, and study water systems on Earth. Through interactive animated lessons and virtual investigations, you will strengthen your skills in scientific inquiry, experimental design, and evidence-based reasoning. This course prepares you for success in Grade 9 Science.
Course Code
SNC8G
Grade
Grade 8 · Middle School
Course Type
Ontario Elementary Curriculum
Format
Online School Course
Hours
110 Hours
Credit Value
Non-credit (Elementary)
Prerequisite
SNC7G recommended
How your school delivers SNC8G
SNC8G ships as a structured course shell in your branded LMS: learning activities, assessments, rubrics, and student-facing materials organized around Ontario curriculum expectations. Ontario educators support facilitation, feedback, and grading workflows, and every assessment decision stays with your school's principal-of-record.
Summary of Units and Timelines
| Unit | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Cells and Systems (Life Systems) | 28 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Systems in Action (Structures and Mechanisms) | 27 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Fluids (Matter and Energy) | 28 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Water Systems (Earth and Space Systems) | 27 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
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