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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Online Center
Everything North Carolina eighth graders need for EOG Science, six full-length practice tests, skill quizzes, flashcards, and every North Carolina science standard for this grade in one place.
Standards source: Standard Course of Study, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
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North Carolina Science by Grade
Every North Carolina science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six full, timed science practice tests for North Carolina eighth graders, 40 questions each, instant scoring, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question. Each one opens right here.
North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 1
A full diagnostic across every science area for this grade.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 2
Fresh questions and new phenomena to build accuracy.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 3
New problems that push reading of data, models, and evidence.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 4
Another complete, timed exam to build pacing and stamina.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 5
A brand-new mixed set to test how ready you are.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Practice Test 6
A final full-length simulation to confirm you are ready.
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Grade 8 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science area, answer 10 questions, and see exactly where the idea broke down. Each quiz opens right here.
Matter and Its Properties
A quick 10-question check on matter and its properties, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Forces and Motion
A quick 10-question check on forces and motion, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Energy
A quick 10-question check on energy, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Waves and Information
A quick 10-question check on waves and information, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Cells, Structures and Life Processes
A quick 10-question check on cells, structures and life processes, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Ecosystems and Heredity
A quick 10-question check on ecosystems and heredity, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Evolution, Fossils and Adaptation
A quick 10-question check on evolution, fossils and adaptation, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth and Space Systems
A quick 10-question check on earth and space systems, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth, Human Activity and Engineering
A quick 10-question check on earth, human activity and engineering, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Grade 8 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests. Both open right here.
Grade 8 Science Flashcards
All 166 terms this grade is expected to know. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the hard ones, and mark off what you have down.
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Grade 8 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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North Carolina Grade 8 Science Snapshot
North Carolina Grade 8 Science Topics
These are the 23 science standards North Carolina sets for grade 8, from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science, grouped by the science domains this grade covers. Each one is tagged with its official code so you can trace it straight back to the state document.
North Carolina standard codes
PS1 · Matter and Its Interactions
- MS-PS1-1MS-PS1-5Particles, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- MS-PS1-2MS-PS1-3Material Properties and Uses
- MS-PS1-4Energy Forms, Transfer, and Transformation
- MS-PS1-6Chemical and Physical Changes
PS2 · Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
- MS-PS2-1MS-PS2-2MS-PS2-3MS-PS2-5Forces, Motion, and Interactions
- MS-PS2-4Gravity and Object Motion
PS3 · Energy
- MS-PS3-1Scientific Tools, Measurement, and Data Displays
- MS-PS3-2Gravity and Object Motion
- MS-PS3-3MS-PS3-5Energy Forms, Transfer, and Transformation
- MS-PS3-4Matter Properties, States, and Classification
PS4 · Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
- MS-PS4-1Light, Sound, and Wave Behavior
- MS-PS4-2Material Properties and Uses
- MS-PS4-3Integrate Qualitative Scientific Technical Information Claim Digitized Signals
ETS1 · Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-1MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4Engineering Design and Solution Evaluation
Grouped by the science domains this grade covers.
North Carolina Grade 8 Science Standards
The full text of every grade 8 science standard in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science. If your North Carolina classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.
PS1 · Matter and Its Interactions
- MS-PS1-1Particles, Atoms, Elements, and CompoundsDevelop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures
- MS-PS1-2Material Properties and UsesAnalyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred
- MS-PS1-3Material Properties and UsesGather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society
- MS-PS1-4Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationDevelop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed
- MS-PS1-5Particles, Atoms, Elements, and CompoundsDevelop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved
- MS-PS1-6Chemical and Physical ChangesUndertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes
PS2 · Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
- MS-PS2-1Forces, Motion, and InteractionsApply Newton's Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects
- MS-PS2-2Forces, Motion, and InteractionsPlan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object's motion depends on the sum of the forces acting on the object and the mass of the object
- MS-PS2-3Forces, Motion, and InteractionsAsk questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces
- MS-PS2-4Gravity and Object MotionConstruct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects
- MS-PS2-5Forces, Motion, and InteractionsConduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact
PS3 · Energy
- MS-PS3-1Scientific Tools, Measurement, and Data DisplaysConstruct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object
- MS-PS3-2Gravity and Object MotionDevelop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system
- MS-PS3-3Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationApply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer
- MS-PS3-4Matter Properties, States, and ClassificationPlan an investigation to determine the relationships among the energy transferred, the type of matter, the mass, and the change in the average kinetic energy of the particles as measured by the temperature of the sample
- MS-PS3-5Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationConstruct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object
PS4 · Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
- MS-PS4-1Light, Sound, and Wave BehaviorUse mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave
- MS-PS4-2Material Properties and UsesDevelop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials
- MS-PS4-3Integrate Qualitative Scientific Technical Information Claim Digitized SignalsIntegrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals
ETS1 · Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-1Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationDefine the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions
- MS-ETS1-2Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationEvaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem
- MS-ETS1-3Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationAnalyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success
- MS-ETS1-4Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationDevelop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved
Source: North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science. Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.
North Carolina Grade 8: Math and English Too
Science is one of three North Carolina grade 8 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
North Carolina Grade 8 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every North Carolina grade 8 math standard.
North Carolina Grade 8 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for North Carolina grade 8, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
North Carolina Grade 8 Science FAQ
Does North Carolina test science in grade 8?
Yes. North Carolina students take EOG Science in grade 8. It is the state's eighth-grade science assessment.
Which standards does grade 8 science in North Carolina follow?
North Carolina follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science, published by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. All 23 of this grade's standards are listed further down the page with their official codes.
How long are the practice tests?
Each of the six practice tests has 40 questions and a 70-minute timer. The timer auto-submits at zero and you get your score, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question.
Is any of this free?
Yes, every practice test, quiz, and flashcard set on this page is free and needs no login. Your progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.
What is the fastest way to use this page?
Take practice test 1 cold. Look at the topic breakdown, pick the weakest science area, and do that skill quiz. Then read the quick review for that area and come back for practice test 2.
Grade 8 Science in Other States
Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 8 science in every state and Washington, D.C.
Start With One EOG Test
Take a timed practice test, find the science area that costs you the most points, and study that one first with the matching quiz and quick review.