Introductory Physical and Earth Science 8AB, a required course in the Los Angeles Unified School District, covers skills and concepts related to matter, energy, space science, weather, and oceanography with particular emphasis on the investigative approach. This instructional outline contains teacher guidelines and course content information. Major sections include: (1) summary of representative objectives; (2) teacher responsibilities; (3) schedule of class activities; (4) guidelines for assignment of homework; (5) how to use this outline; (6) time schedule and sequence of units; (7) required skills and concepts (containing the objectives, content outlines, and continuum skills for seven units of study); (8) lesson planning (providing seven sample lessons); (9) teaching strategies; (10) major categories of thinking and some verbs for use in stating cognitive outcomes; (11) evaluation procedures; and (12) tips for parents. Appendices consist of a list of resources and the secondary science continuum for the Los Angeles Unified School District. (ML)