Switched-On Schoolhouse Science 8 Curriculum Set

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This complete 8th grade CD-ROM based science curriculum includes the following topics: science and society, structure of matter, health and nutrition, energy, machines, balance in nature, and science and technology.

The projects in this course include writing and research, along with hands-on experiments. Each Switched-on Schoolhouse course includes quizzes and a test for each unit, as well as a final comprehensive test. Order our Switched-on Schoolhouse 8 Science Kit separately.

Minimum PC computer requirements are 1.4 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 3 GB hard drive space, 1024x768 monitor, CD-ROM drive, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer 7+, and Windows Vista or higher. A printer is recommended.

Attention XP users: XP is not be supported for SOS 2015.

Attention Vista users: You must have Service Pack 2 installed prior to installing Switched-On Schoolhouse 2015 Edition.

NOTE: This product may be ineligible for some promotions and cannot be returned once opened. 

Note: These requirements are minimal. You may need to run SOS on a computer that exceeds these requirements. Windows® Vista® and Windows® 7 Aero users are strongly recommended to use a computer meeting the optimal performance requirements. Click here to view system requirements.

Topics Covered in this Course

• Science and Society
• Today's Scientist
• Science and Technology
• Essay: Da Vinci
• & more

• Structure of Matter (Part 1)
• Properties of Matter
• Experiment: Determining Volume
• Atoms and Molecules
• & more

• Structure of Matter (Part 2)
• Chemical Changes
• Acids
• Bases
• & more

• Health and Nutrition
• Foods and Digestion
• Experiment: Food Record
• Hygiene
• & more

• Energy (Part 1)
• Mechanical Energy
• Potential Energy
• Energy Conversion and Entropy
• & more

• Energy (Part 2)
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Energy for the Future
• Experiment: Hot Dog Cooker
• & more

• Machines (Part 1)
• Measuring Distance
• Force Vectors
• Work and Energy
• & more

• Machines (Part 2)
• Types of Friction
• Wheel and Axle, Pulleys, and Gears
• Experiment: Pencil Sharpener
• & more

• Balance in Nature
• Photosynthesis and Food
• Natural Cycles
• Balance and Disruption
• & more

• Science and Technology
• Vocations in Science and Technology
• Special Project
• & more