In the first unit of Earth Science in Eighth Grade, students will work toward showing best practices as a scientist through mastering inquiry-based practices, shifting to understanding the “Why” of foundational Earth Science Practices, starting with heat and density. In unit two, students will work toward formulating an answer to questions such as: “What is Earth’s place in the Universe, What makes up our solar system and how can the motion of Earth explain seasons and eclipses, and "How do people figure out that the Earth and life on Earth have changed through time?” In unit three, students will work toward formulating an answer to several essential question​s.