Class Expectations:
Respect your classmates
Listen to what others have to say
Use your inside voice
Active learners
Complete and turn in all assignments
Lab/Activity Expectations:
Only taste/touch materials with permission
Gloves and goggles must be worn when instructed
Use inside voices
Follow all written lab/activity directions
Follow all teacher directions
Report spills/messes to teacher immediately
Clean up your table/floor area
Return all supplies
Any horseplaying/unsafe behavior will result in removal from all labs/activities for remainder of quarter
In science this year, 8th grade will be learning about Physical Science. This will include cocnepts like chemistry, force, energy, and motion. Students will have access to the online book as well as the physical textbook which we will highlight and write in. Below is a list of all the chapters/topics we will be covering this year. We do not complete chapters in order and may change the order based on student interest. Students will use QUIZLET to access and study chapter vocabulary. We will have vocabulary tests at the end of each chapter. Students will also take a quiz after each lesson that will contain multiple choice and writting questions. In addition, students will keep a science journal which will hold our labs, thoughts, reflections, and other materials.
Topic 1: Introduction to Matter
Topic 2: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Topic 8: Atoms and the Periodic Table
Topic 9: Chemical Reactions
Topic 10: Force and Motion
Topic 3: Energy
Topic 4: Thermal energy
Topic 5: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Topic 6: Electricity and Magnetism
Topic 7: Information Technologies