Grade 8 Physical Science
Grade 8 Physical Science
Unlock the fundamental principles of the physical world!
-structure and particle nature of matter
-the periodic table
-energy transformations
-waves
-laws of motion and
-core scientific processes
Unlock the fundamental principles of the physical world!
-structure and particle nature of matter
-the periodic table
-energy transformations
-waves
-laws of motion and
-core scientific processes
Course Overview
The course aims to provide students with broad concepts of physics and chemistry that explain our understanding of matter, motion, energy, and the universe. It will allow students to make real-life connections. The course outcomes include explaining how the idea of atoms evolved and describing how properties of matter relate to their chemical structure. Students will be assessed through exams, quizzes, assignments, and activities. The grading will be based on assessments and assignments, including class participation, tasks, and major exams.
Monday - Lab
Tuesday - Lessons 3 and 4 Quiz
Wednesday -Chapter Review
Thursday - Chapter 2 Test
Chapter 5: Energy and Energy Resources
Friday - Lesson 1: Forms of Energy
October 12th to 16th 4-day week
October 19th - 23rd
Chapter 5: Energy and Energy Resources
Monday: Lesson 3: Energy Resources
Tuesday: Lesson 3 Assignment (open book)
Wednesday - Chapter Review
Thursday - Field Trip
Friday - Parent Teacher Conferences
October 26th - 30th
Chapter 5: Energy and Energy Resources
Tuesday - Chapter 5 Test
Week Aug 31 - Sep 4th
HW: Students are required to study class notes (15 minutes) on a daily basis
Monday : Lesson 3 Acceleration
Read and take notes
Vocabulary
Tuesday : Lesson 3 Acceleration
Lesson Outline
Wednesday : Lesson 3 Review Questions
Thursday : Quiz Lessons 2 and 3
Friday : Chapter Review
Sep 7th - 11th
Homework: Students are required to study class notes (15 minutes) on a daily basis, and finish any unfinished classwork
Lesson Review
Sep14th to 18th
Homework: Students are required to study class notes (15 minutes) on a daily basis, and finish any unfinished classwork
Sep 21st - 25th
Homework: Students are required to study class notes (15 minutes) on a daily basis, and finish any unfinished classwork
August 19th-21st
Wednesday and Thursday – Administrative Items, Issue text books, Course introductions
HW: Cover textbook
Friday- Chapter 1: Lesson 1 - Position and Motion
Read and take notes.
Define vocabulary from page 8.
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
August 24th - 28th
Monday – Lesson 1 Outline (given out class)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Complete Lesson Outline (given out class)
Tuesday – Chapter 1: Lesson 2 - Speed and Velocity
Read and take notes.
Define vocabulary from page 16.
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Work on notes and vocabulary
Wednesday – Chapter 1: Lesson 2 - Speed and Velocity, continued
Complete and turn in notes and vocab
Lesson Outline (given out class)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Complete Lesson Outline (given out class)
Thursday Chapter 1: Lessons 1 and 2 Review Questions
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday In -class Graded Assignment (Open book)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)