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8th Grade Science: Hands-on Learning & Experiments

Welcome to 8th Grade Science! Join Mrs. Clark for a "hands-on" science program filled with experiments and reflections. Learn about mass and volume, the scientific method, the structure of matter, chemistry, motion and forces, and astronomy. Semester assessments will include practicals and multiple-choice tests.

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8th Grade Science: Hands-on Learning & Experiments

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  1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science We believe in learning by doing. Our science program is a “hands-on” experience. You will be doing many experiments throughout the year. You will be making a science portfolio of all your experiments reflections about what you learned from them. My name is Mrs. Clark, and I will be your science teacher.

  2. Science What will I be learning in 8th grade science?

  3. Mass and Volume You will be reviewing how to measure mass & volume.

  4. Review the Scientific Method Problem Experiment Information Revised Hypothesis Hypothesis Conclusion

  5. Investigation and Experimentation We will practice asking meaningful questions and performing careful investigations. • Is our data reproducible and accurate? • Which is the appropriate type of graph to use? • What is the best way to interpret this data? • What is the mathematical relationship for finding: Density?Speed? Force?

  6. Structure of Matter • States of matter • Properties of Matter • Elements and compounds

  7. Periodic Table • Chemical Families • Metals • Metalloids • Nonmetals • Boiling Point • Melting Point • Conductivity Chemical & Physical Properties Dimitri Mendeleev

  8. Chemistry Students will study: • The Atom • The Periodic Table • Acids & Bases • Chemical Reactions • Conservation of Mass

  9. Density & Buoyancy • Why do some things sink and others float • when immersed in a liquid? • Density is mass per unit volume. What • does that mean? • How can ships made of metal float? • What is buoyancy anyway?

  10. MOTION & FORCES You will be studying forces, motion and the effects of gravity. Activities will include: *Forces & Inertia *Softball vs Baseball Speed *Skate Park Physics *Snowboard Physics *Acceleration Lab

  11. Astronomy • Topics will include: • The solar system • Stars • Galaxies • Astronomical units & light years • A space station simulation

  12. Semester Assessments Cumulative assessments will be given as semester finals. The assessments will include a lab practical and a multiple choice test.

  13. The End

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