Trying to find Grade 8 Science lessons for the Ontario curriculum can be a challenge! How will you know the resources you are finding are aligned with the 2022 Ontario Curriculum and provide pedagogically-appropriate grade 8 science lessons? As easy as worksheets and fill-in-the-blanks lessons are, they will not prepare students for high school science classes.
I have created engaging and pedagogically appropriate Grade 8 Science lessons for the Ontario curriculum that will help your students learn science without a textbook.
Each Unit Includes:
- Detailed Grade 8 science lesson plans
- Differentiated lessons and assignments (readings, videos, graphic organizers, interactive notebook activities, group work, projects, labs)
- Detailed unit plans, answer keys, and assessment rubrics
- Lessons are divided up with title pages for easy access
- Student assignment choice and variety
- Quizzes (PDF and Self-Marking Google Forms)
- Unit Test (PDF and Self-Marking Google Forms)
- Science Labs
- Sub Plans
- PDF and Google Slides formats
Learn more about each of the Grade 8 Science Ontario lesson plans by reading about each unit in this blog post.
Engaging Grade 8 Science Lessons
Grade 8 Science Fluids Unit
This 282-page Grade 8 Science Fluids Unit will help you teach science without a textbook using exciting and cross-curricular lessons. Students will love this engaging and differentiated unit that uses interactive and hands-on learning to explain the functions of fluids and their real-life applications.
Lesson Overview:
- Introduction: Safety Rules, Fluids Introduction & Unit Vocabulary
- Particle Theory of Matter
- What is Viscosity? and What is Flow Rate?, Experiment
- Mass, Volume, and Density
- Mass, Volume, and Density
- Mass-to-Volume Ratio Experiment
- Compressibility
- Canada’s Wonderland Case Study
- What is Buoyancy & Float or Sink Experiment
- Mid-Unit Quiz
- Pressure, Volume, and Temperature & Optional Experiment
- Pascal’s Law
- Fluids in Controlled and Manufactured Devices
- Building a Pneumatic or Hydraulic Device (2 options)
- Investigating Applications of Fluid Mechanics
- Fluid Technologies Research Inquiry
- The Impact of Fluid Spills
- Unit Test for Fluids
- Sub Plans
Here’s what teachers have said about this unit:
“This unit had everything I needed to teach Fluids. Students enjoyed the variety of activities provided. They especially enjoyed the case studies. This resource was low prep and very comprehensive.” – Natasha G.
“This is a fantastic resource! It was an incredible time saver as I was new to teaching intermediate and was a bit overwhelmed with where to start. This resource was very well laid out, clearly followed the curriculum, and included detailed and clear lesson outlines, relevant activities and experiments, and quizzes to check for understanding. It was also very helpful to have the digital and print options for hybrid teaching.” – Val C.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Fluids Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 science units. You can find this bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Modified Fluids Unit
This Grade 8 Science Modified Fluids Unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 8 Science Modified Fluids Unit equips teachers with 18 engaging lessons. These grade 8 science lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the importance of fluids to daily life. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Modified Fluids Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Modified Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 modified science units, created to compliment the regular units but for students who have a modified IEP or are modified ELL students. You can find this modified bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Systems in Action Unit
This 330-page Grade 8 Science Systems in Action Unit will help you teach science without a textbook using exciting and cross-curricular lessons. Students will love this engaging and differentiated unit that uses interactive and hands-on learning to explain the functions of systems and their real-life applications.
Lesson Overview:
- What are Systems?
- Unit Vocabulary
- Types of Systems
- Purpose, Inputs & Outputs of Systems
- The Processes and Components of a System
- Quiz
- Work, Energy, Force, and Efficiency
- Calculating Work
- 6 Simple Machines
- Understanding Mechanical Advantage
- Systems in Action Quiz
- Heat in Mechanical Systems
- Productivity with Systems in Various Industries
- The Evolution of the Cell Phone
- Systems in Action Quiz
- Understanding and Calculating Work
- Pulley Experiment and Mechanical Advantage
- Rube Goldberg Machine
- Owner’s Manual Exploration
- The Impacts of New and Evolving Systems
- Meeting Needs with Existing Systems – Different Perspectives
- Systems in Action Unit Test
- Sub Plans
Here’s what teachers have said about this unit:
“Great content and effective presentations. Light on prep and easy to differentiate. Highly recommend!” – Brenda K.
“This is a wonderful resource! My students found it very easy to use and saved me a ton of time!” – Amy D.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Systems in Action Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 science units. You can find this bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit
This Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit equips teachers with 18 engaging lessons. These grade 8 science lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the functions of systems and their real-life applications. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Modified Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 modified science units, created to compliment the regular units but for students who have a modified IEP or are modified ELL students. You can find this modified bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Water Systems Unit
This 301-page Grade 8 Science Water Systems Unit will help you teach science without a textbook using exciting and cross-curricular lessons. Students will love this engaging and differentiated unit that uses interactive and hands-on learning to explain where water is found and used in the environment.
Lesson Overview:
- Safety Lesson
- Unit Vocabulary QR Code Scavenger Hunt
- The Water Cycle & States of Water
- Watersheds
- Human & Natural Factors Cause Changes in the Water Table
- Human & Natural Factors Cause Changes in the Water Table
- Inquiry
- Factors that Affect Glaciers & Polar Ice Caps
- Atmospheric Conditions & Bodies of Water
- Mid-Unit Water Systems Quiz
- Virtual Water Treatment Plant
- Testing Water Samples (3 options)
- Investigating Local Water Issues
- Bottled Water Case Study
- Building a Water System Device
- Global Water Consumption
- Human Impact on Water Systems
- Innovative Water Technology
- Water Systems Unit Test
- Sub Plans
Here’s what teachers have said about this unit:
“Very well laid out and structured! This resource is easy to follow along and included great lessons, guided notes/questions, and activities. Highly recommend this and all the other grade 8 science units from this author!” – CrazyOwlTeacher
“This unit was such a life saver for me! I am an Ontario teacher at the virtual school and I normally teach primary but I was given a surprise assignment teaching Grade 8 Science! I am a lauguages and arts teacher so teaching Science is way, way out of my comfort zone! This unit was very comprehensive. Lots of inquiry-based activities and students were able to investigate local water treatment processes using the templates and guiding questions. This unit had EVERYTHING I needed to teach the entire unit-links to articles, videos, templates, rubrics, self-correcting tests and quizzes, etc., Thank you!” – Deborah M.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Water Systems Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 science units. You can find this bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit
This Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit equips teachers with 17 engaging lessons. These grade 8 science lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the importance of water systems to daily life. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Modified Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 modified science units, created to compliment the regular units but for students who have a modified IEP or are modified ELL students. You can find this modified bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Cells Unit
This 339-page Grade 8 Science Cells Unit will help you teach science without a textbook using exciting and cross-curricular lessons. Students will love this engaging and differentiated unit that uses interactive and hands-on learning to explain the functions of cells and their real-life applications.
Lesson Overview:
- Safety Rules & Cells Interview
- Unit Vocabulary
- The Cell Theory
- Structures and Organelles in Cells
- Plant vs. Animal Cells
- Create Your Own Cell – Plant or Animal Cells
- The Process of Diffusion and Osmosis
- Candy Diffusion & Potato Osmosis Experiments
- Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
- Cellular Organisms Inquiry
- Organization of Cells into Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems
- Organ Systems Infographic & Presentation
- Mid-Unit Quiz
- What is a Microscope?
- Plant and Animal Cells Microscope Lab
- Dry and Wet-Mount Slides
- Cell Technology and Our Understanding of Cells
- Perspectives on Cell Processes
- Cells Final Unit Test
- Sub Plans
Here’s what teachers have said about this unit:
“These resource have saved me so much time! They are ready to use lessons that are aligned with the Ontario curriculum. They are easy to use and I also like the modified companion resource that this sellers sells too to support my MLL and modified students.” – Stephanie L.
“This is hands down the BEST resource I have ever bought on TPT. It makes my life as a teacher so easy as there is very little prep. My students love all the activities – it keeps even my most difficult students engaged and focused. I highly recommend this resource, you will not be disappointed with your purchase!!” – Kaylie C.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Cells Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 science units. You can find this bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Modified Cells Unit
This Grade 8 Science Modified Cells Unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 8 Science Modified Cells Unit equips teachers with 17 engaging lessons. These grade 8 science lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the importance of cells to daily life. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Modified Cells Unit on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD. This unit is also available in the Grade 8 Modified Science Bundle that contains all four Grade 8 modified science units, created to compliment the regular units but for students who have a modified IEP or are modified ELL students. You can find this modified bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Bundle
This 4-unit bundle will help you teach Grade 8 Science without a textbook. These engaging and differentiated units cover Cells, Water Systems, Fluids, and Systems in Action. Students are sure to love them.
Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Science Curriculum 2022
In addition to the four units outlined above, the Grade 8 Science bundle also has a digital escape room for each unit. Digital escape rooms are perfect for reinforcing the science concepts your students have been learning, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and working together while being interactive and challenging.
What teachers are saying:
“Don’t hestitate and get the bundle. This resource has been an absolute life saver. The lessons are engaging, the activities are fun, and the students are retaining the information they are learning through these lessons. Thank you for creating this resource. ” – contentclassroom
“Thank you for this resource! My students were engaged throughout the units, which makes me happy! This cut down on my prep in a huge way leaving me valuable time to make observations and complete assessments. Thank you!” – Pavandeep S.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 8 Science Modified Bundle
This Grade 8 Science Modified Bundle is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 8 Science Modified Bundle equips teachers with 70 engaging lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about cells, water systems, fluids, and systems in action. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 8 Science Modified Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Are you teaching a split grade?
Grade 7/8 Science Bundle
Save yourself hours of planning and check out this Grade 7/8 Science bundle. Teachers are provided with 150 in-depth, engaging, and cross-curricular lessons to help their students explore and understand Grade 7 and 8 science.
This 8-unit bundle will help you teach science without a textbook. Students will love these engaging and differentiated units that cover Interactions in the Environment, Heat in the Environment, Pure Substances and Mixtures, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms, Cells, Water Systems, Fluids, and Systems in Action.
What teachers are saying:
“Amazing resource! This completely takes the tough work out of creating your own units for Science. It’s a great resource to help keep your class organized throughout the units.” – Brent K.
You can find the Grade 7/8 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Grade 7/8 Modified Science Bundle
This Grade 7/8 Science Modified Bundle is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 7 and Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This Grade 7/8 Science Modified Bundle equips teachers with 136 engaging lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 7 and 8 students in learning about Interactions in the Environment, Heat in the Environment, Pure Substances and Mixtures, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms, Cells, Water Systems, Fluids, and Systems in Action. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
You can find the Grade 7/8 Science Modified Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Don’t forget the report card comments!
Grade 8 Science Report Card Comments
If you’re teaching Grade 8 science lessons, why not give yourself a hand when report card time comes around with these Grade 8 Science Report Card Comments?
These comments are:
- 100% Editable
- Google Docs™ Format
- Comment Bank
- Next Steps
- Strands B – E
- Ontario Curriculum Aligned
You can find the Grade 8 Science Report Card Comments on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
These grade 8 science lessons are designed to save teachers time while making science relatable and engaging for students.
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