Introduction to Physical Science (Grade 8 Science)

Physical science explores the “whys” of how the world works. More specifically, what is the stuff (chemicals) that makes up everything on earth? How does that stuff interact?

We will examine chemistry- atoms, molecules, the behavior of substances made up of atoms and molecules, and how their behavior affects our lives. We will also study some of the rules of physics – how objects interact when they come into contact (even invisible contact!) with each other.

In this class we ask you to think the way scientists do – observe and see things as if for the first time. The great scientists of history are great because they have questioned and thought about what they have seen.

• Class work
• Handouts
  • Trimester 3 handouts
    • 01 - Motion Worksheet #1
    • 02 - Motion Handout #2
    • 03 - Motion Handout #3
    • 05 - Motion Concept Map
    • 05 - Position and Velocity vs Time #1
    • 06 - Position and Velocity vs. Time #2
    • 07 - Position and Velocity vs. Time #3 4/22/13
    • 08 - review for test
    • 09 - review of graphs for test 5/13
    • 10 - Physics Puzzle 1 5/14
    • 11 - Roller Coaster Assignment
  • 01 - Statement of Academic Honesty
  • 02 - Safety contract
  • 12 - Atoms concept map
  • 13 - Density 3
  • 14 - Phase Change Overview
  • 15 - Review for phase change test
  • 16 - phase change homework handout 12/ 11
  • 17 - phase change homework handout 12/ 11
  • 18 - Review for quiz 1/15/2013
• Lab Rubric
  • 01 - general laboratory rubric
• Laboratories
  • 01 - Chemical Changes
  • 02 - Mass
  • 03 - Mass Mix and Match
  • 04 - Length Lab
  • 05 - Volume Challenge
  • 06 - DEnsity
  • 07 - boiling
  • 08 - Freezing
  • 09 - Filtration and Evaporation 12/14/12
  • 10 - Chromatography 1/7/13
  • 11 - Sludge Test Handout 1/18/2013
• Readings
• Referencing Guidelines
  • 01 - Science Department Referencing Guidelines