Nebraska Science Standards:

8.1.2  By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation.

8.1.4    By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function.

8.3.1    By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of properties and changes of properties in matter. 

 8.8.2   By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of the nature of science.