Saigon South International School
Middle School Model
Grade 6 Science
Life Science: The Diversity of Life
MS-LS1-1: Cell Theory
MS-LS1-2: Cell Parts and Function
MS-LS3-2: Asexual and Sexual Reproduction*
Earth Science: Astronomy
MS-ESS1-1: Earth-Sun-Moon System
MS-ESS1-2: Gravity and Motions in Space
MS-ESS1-3: Scale Properties in the Solar System
MS-ESS2-1: Cycling of Earth's Materials*
MS-ESS2-2: Geoscience Processes at Varying Scales
MS-ESS2-3: Evidence of Plate Tectonics
MS-PS2-4: Gravitational Interactions
Physical Science: Energy
MS-PS1-4: Thermal Energy and Particle Motion*
MS-PS3-1: Kinetic Energy of an Object
MS-PS3-2: Potential Energy of the System*
MS-PS3-3: Thermal Energy Transfer Solution
Life Science: Evolution
MS-LS4-1: Fossil Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
MS-LS4-2: Anatomical Evidence of Evolutionary Relationships
MS-LS4-3: Embryological Evidence of Common Ancestry
MS-LS4-4: Natural Selection
MS-LS4-6: Adaptation of Populations over Time
Grade 7 Science
Life Science: Human Body Systems
MS-LS1-3: Interacting Body Systems
MS-LS1-8: Information Processing
Earth Science: Water Sheds
MS-ESS2-1: Cycling of Earth's Materials*
MS-ESS2-4: Cycling of Water Through Earth's Systems
MS-PS1-4: Thermal Energy and Particle Motion*
Life Science: Ecology
MS-LS1-6: Photosynthesis - Matter Cycling and Energy Flow*
MS-LS1-7: Food and Chemical Reactions*
MS-LS2-1: Effects of Resource Availability
MS-LS2-2: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
MS-LS2-3: Matter Cycling and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
MS-LS2-4: Ecosystem Interactions and Dynamics
MS-LS2-5: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Solutions
Grade 8 Science
Physical Science: Chemical Interactions
MS-PS1-1: Atomic Composition Model
MS-PS1-2: Chemical Properties and Reactions
MS-PS1-3: Synthetic Materials
MS-PS1-4: Thermal Energy and Particle Motion*
MS-PS1-5: Conservation of Atoms in Reactions
MS-LS1-6: Photosynthesis - Matter Cycling and Energy Flow*
MS-LS1-7: Food and Chemical Reactions*
Physical Science: Waves
MS-PS4-1: Wave Properties
MS-PS4-2: Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission
MS-PS4-3: Digitized Wave Signals
Earth Science: Weather and Climate
MS-ESS2-5: Interacting Air Masses and Weather
MS-ESS2-6: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
MS-ESS3-3: Human Impact on the Environment
MS-ESS3-4: Human Consumption of Natural Resources
MS-ESS3-5: Causes of Global Warming
Life Science: Cells and Heredity
MS-LS1-4: Animal Behaviors and Plant Structures - Reproductive Success
MS-LS1-5: Environmental and Genetic Growth Factors
MS-LS3-1: Mutations - Harmful, Beneficial or Neutral
MS-LS3-2: Asexual and Sexual Reproduction*
MS-LS4-5: Artificial Selection