8th Grade Science

Comprehensive study of physical, life, and Earth sciences with scientific inquiry.

Practical Applications

Citizen Science and Community Projects

Be a Scientist in Your Neighborhood

You don’t need a lab coat to do science! Anyone can help collect data and make discoveries.

Examples of Citizen Science

  • Bird counting: Help scientists by watching birds in your backyard.
  • Weather tracking: Reporting rain or snow to help meteorologists.

Why It’s Awesome

You can contribute to real research and help solve big problems, like pollution or climate change.

Get Involved

Check online for community projects or ask your teacher how your class can join in.

Examples

  • Collecting litter data for a local park clean-up.

  • Recording frog calls to help protect wildlife.