Grade 8 VA FOSS-Physical Science

Overall Rating of Standards

Standard Determined Rating
PS.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the This standard was evaluated in the
scientific and engineering practices. context of the content standards.
PS.2 The student will investigate and understand that matter is Limited
composed of atoms.
PS.3 The student will investigate and understand that matter has Adequate
properties and is conserved in chemical and physical processes.
PS.4 The student will investigate and understand that the Limited
periodic table is a model used to organize elements based on their
atomic structure.
PS.5 The student will investigate and understand that energy is Adequate
conserved.
PS.6 The student will investigate and understand that waves are Adequate
important in the movement of energy.
PS.7 The student will investigate and understand that Adequate
electromagnetic radiation has characteristics.
PS.8 The student will investigate and understand that work, Adequate
force, and motion are related.
PS.9 The student will investigate and understand that there are Adequate
basic principles of electricity and magnetism.

Overall for Instructional Design and Support

Instructional Design and Support Determined Rating
Materials emphasize the use of effective instructional practices Adequate
and learning theory.
The science content is significant and accurate. Adequate
Materials present content in an accurate, unbiased manner. Adequate
Review of Standards with Curriculum Framework
Standard Expectation
PS.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific The expectation of the
and engineering practices by: 2018 Science Standards of
a) asking questions and defining problems Learning is that the scientific
b) planning and carrying out investigations and engineering practices are
c) interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data embedded into the instruction of
d) constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations content standards. The rating for
e) developing and using models an individual standard includes
f) obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information. the evaluation of standard 1 as it
pertained to that standard. For
specific grade level/course
expectations for standard 1, see
the Standards of Learning and
the Curriculum Framework.

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.2 The student will investigate and understand that matter is
composed of atoms. Key ideas include
a) our understanding of atoms has developed over time; X
b) the periodic table can be used to predict the chemical and X
physical properties of matter; and
c) the kinetic molecular theory is used to predict and explain X
matter interactions.

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.3 The student will investigate and understand that matter has
properties and is conserved in chemical and physical processes.
Key ideas include
a) pure substances can be identified based on their chemical and X
physical properties;
b) pure substances can undergo physical and chemical changes X
that may result in a change of properties;
c) compounds form through ionic and covalent bonding; and X
d) balanced chemical equations model the conservation of X
matter.

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.4 The student will investigate and understand that the periodic table
is a model used to organize elements based on their atomic
structure. Key uses include
a) symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical groups X
(families), and periods are identified on the periodic table; and
b) elements are classified as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals. X
Standard Adequate Limited No
Evidence
PS.5 The student will investigate and understand that energy is
conserved. Key ideas include
a) energy can be stored in different ways; X
b) energy is transferred and transformed; and X
c) energy can be transformed to meet societal needs. X

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.6 The student will investigate and understand that waves are
important in the movement of energy. Key ideas include
a) energy may be transferred in the form of longitudinal and X
transverse waves;
b) mechanical waves need a medium to transfer energy; X
c) waves can interact; and X
d) energy associated with waves has many applications. X

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.7 The student will investigate and understand that electromagnetic
radiation has characteristics. Key ideas include
a) electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, has wave X
characteristics and behavior; and
b) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have specific X
characteristics and uses.

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.8 The student will investigate and understand that work, force, and
motion are related. Key ideas include
a) motion can be described using position and time; and X
b) motion is described by Newton’s laws. X

Standard Adequate Limited No

Evidence
PS.9 The student will investigate and understand that there are basic
principles of electricity and magnetism. Key ideas include
a) an imbalance of charge generates static electricity; X
b) materials have different conductive properties; X
c) electric circuits transfer energy; X
d) magnetic fields cause the magnetic effects of certain X
materials;
e) electric current and magnetic fields are related; and X
f) many technologies use electricity and magnetism. X
Rubric for Instructional Design and Support

Adequate Limited
(Note: Provide examples to support this No Evidence
(Note: Provide examples to support this rating.)
rating.)

1. Materials emphasize the use of effective instructional practices and learning theory.
a. Students are guided through critical thinking and problem-solving approaches.
Materials consistently include content Materials inconsistently include content Materials do not include content
promoting use of critical thinking and promoting use of critical thinking and promoting use of critical thinking and
problem-solving approaches. problem-solving approaches. problem-solving approaches.
b. Concepts are introduced through concrete experiences that incorporate the scientific and engineering practices.
Materials consistently promote the Materials inconsistently promote the Materials do not promote the
introduction of concepts through concrete introduction of concepts through introduction of concepts through
experiences. concrete experiences. concrete experiences.
c. Multiple opportunities are provided for students to develop and apply concepts through scientific and engineering practices.
Materials consistently provide development Materials inconsistently provide Materials do not provide development
and application of concepts through development and application of concepts and application of concepts through
appropriate technologies. through appropriate technologies. appropriate technologies.
d. Students use a variety of representations (graphical, numerical, symbolic, verbal, and physical) to connect science concepts.
Materials provide consistent use of a variety Materials provide inconsistent use of a Materials do not provide use of a
of representations of science content and variety of representations of science variety of representations of science
concepts. content and concepts. content and concepts.
2. The science content is significant and accurate.
a. Materials are presented in an organized, logical manner which represents the current thinking on how students learn science.
Materials inconsistently support the Materials do not support a balanced use
Materials consistently support the balanced
balanced use of conceptual and of conceptual and procedural
use of conceptual and procedural approaches.
procedural approaches. approaches.
b. Materials are organized appropriately within and among units of study.
Materials are consistently organized within Materials are inconsistently organized Materials are inappropriately organized
and among units of study. within and among units of study. within and among units of study.
c. Format design includes titles, subheadings, and appropriate cross-referencing for ease of use.
Materials consistently use formatting that is Materials inconsistently use formatting Materials do not use formatting that is
user-friendly. that is user-friendly. user-friendly.
d. Writing style, length of sentences, vocabulary, graphics, and illustrations are appropriate.
Materials consistently include writing and Materials inconsistently include writing Materials do not include writing and
visuals that are appropriate for the grade level. and visuals that are appropriate for the visuals that are appropriate for the
grade level. grade level.
e. Level of abstraction is appropriate, and practical/real-life examples, including careers, are provided.
Materials consistently provide the appropriate Materials inconsistently provide the Materials do not provide the
level of abstraction and appropriate appropriate level of abstraction and appropriate level of abstraction and
practical/real-life examples. appropriate practical/real-life examples. appropriate practical/real-life examples.
f. Sufficient applications are provided to promote depth of application.
Materials inconsistently provide Materials do not provide sufficient
Materials consistently provide sufficient
sufficient applications to promote depth applications to promote depth of
applications to promote depth of application
of application and are appropriate for the application and are not appropriate for
and are appropriate for the grade level.
grade level. the grade level.
3. Materials present content in an accurate, unbiased manner.
Materials consistently present content in an Materials inconsistently present content Materials do not present content in an
accurate, unbiased manner. in an accurate, unbiased manner. accurate, unbiased manner.