8th Grade Science

Course Description

Welcome to 8th grade science! I will post on here regularly and if you would like to be notified immediately of updates click on the subscribe button on the side of the page. Here I will also be including the Table of Contents for the class. To find out what class materials are required please check the Grade Level Supply list.
 
 
Table of Contents Page Number
Title Page 1
Disclosure 2
Disclosure 3
Table of Contents 4
Instead of IDK 5
Starters 6
Starters 7
Standard I Vocabulary 8
Atomic Theory Notes 9
Atomic Theory Notes 10
History of the Atom 11
Science Fair 12
ITM Ch 4 S 2 13
Subatomic Particles and Properties 14
Starters 15
Starters 16
Atomic Theory Quiz 17
Atom Model Drawing 18
Disclosure and Rules Quiz 19
Periodic Table 20
B.N. Atoms and Molecules 21
Atomic Structure Worksheet 22
Chemical Reactions Notes 23
Chemical Reactions Notes 24
Chemical Reactions Notes 25
Atomic Quiz 26
The Law of Conservation of Mass 27
Balancing Chemical Reactions 28
Plastic Scavenger Hunt 29
Starters 30
Starters 31
Plastic All Around Us 32
Atoms and Molecules Booklet 33
States of Matter & Mixtures Notes 34
States of Matter & Mixtures Notes 35
PHET Phase Change lab 36
States of matter Worksheet 37
States of Matter Quiz 38
Heat Notes 39
Heat Notes 40
Starters 41
Starters 42
Phases of H2O 43
FME Ch 6 S 2 44
FME CH 6 S 3 45
Heat Transfer Worksheet 46
Matter Test 47
Standard II Vocabulary 48
FME Ch 2 S 3 49
B.N. Motion 50
Marble Roll Lab 51
Paper Roller Coasters 52
Momentum Worksheet 53
Starters 54
Starters 55
Wave Formations 56
Spring Waves Lab 57
Drawing Waves I 58
Wave Simulation Fun & Waves Webquest 59
Drawing Waves II 60
Wave Quiz 61
Making Sound Waves 62
Starters 63
Starters 64
Table of Contents 65
Force & Motion Quiz 66
Wave Behavior Doodle 67
Force Motion & Waves Test 68
Thinking About Light 69
Exploring Light Properties 70
BN Light Optics 71
Bending Light Simulation 72
Sound Waves Webquest 73
The Behavior of Light 74
Starters 75
Starters 76
Longitudinal Wave Lab 77
Light & Sound Quiz 78
Analog and Digital 79
Transmitting Information 80
Seven Segment Display 81
Analog & Digital Signals notes 82
Analog & Digital Signals notes 83
Sampling & Graphing 84
Lights, Sounds, Signals Test 85
Standard III Vocab 86
Plant Time Lapse 87
Starters 88
Starters 89
How Does your Garden Grow 90
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Notes 91
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Notes 92
Life - Plants 93
Photosynthesis Virtual Lab 94
CHC Ch 2 S 2 95
Cellular Respiration Lab 96
It's Called Cellular Respiration 97
Introduction to Ecosystems Notes 98
Energy Flow in Ecosystems 99
Energy Flow in Ecosystems 100
Matter Cycles 101
Matter Cycles 102
Matter Cycles 103
Starters 104
Starters 105
Starters 106
Photosynthesis & Respiration Quiz 107
Biomagnification Notes 108
Biomagnification Notes 109
Biomagnification Notes 110
Resource Distribution & Use Notes 111
Resource Distribution & Use Notes 112
Ecology Quiz 113
Deer Predation 114
Population & Biomagnification Quiz 115
Species Interactions Notes 116
Species Interactions Notes 117
Symbiosis Worksheet 118
Global Climate Change Notes 119
Global Climate Change Notes 120
Natural Hazards Notes 121
Natural Hazards Notes 122
Natural Hazards Notes 123
Natural Hazards Notes 124
Natural Hazards Notes 125
Resources & Climate Change Quiz 126
Natural Hazards Quiz 127
Catastrophe Preparation Plan 128
Starters 129
   
   
 

Posts

Agenda 9/7

 

Thursday, 09/7/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 8th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 11th

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 12th

●         Extra Credit Opportunity: 3D atom model by Sep 29th

Lesson: Atom model Drawing

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUcOiX83XTaYlagz6uSk0KoidG1um_kY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/6

 

Wednesday, 09/6/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         8. Can an atom exist that has 4 protons but no neutrons, explain why?

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 8th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 11th

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 12th

Lesson: Subatomic Particles and Properties

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●          Subatomic Particles and Properties page 14

Agenda 9/5

 

Tuesday, 09/5/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         7. What are the three types of particles that make up atoms?

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 8th

●         S.F. Project Idea Due

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 12th

Lesson: Visual Schedules

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

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Agenda 9/5

 

Tuesday, 09/5/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         6. When sledding what do you do to start the sled moving?

Agenda

●         Project Idea Due

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 12th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 18-19

Lesson: Standard I Vocabulary / Introduction to Motion

Standard: Forces are Interactions Between Matter.
Objective: Change in an objects motion is dependent on the mass of the object and the sum of the forces acting on it.

●         Standard I Vocabulary page 12

●         “Science of the Winter Olympics-Ski Jumping” video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDpxSLv89Y8
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FhGFQYRDHer0zCZa0A0PC7lUwJITqroE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/1

 

Friday, 09/1/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         6. Whose atomic model was the first with electrons and a nucleus?

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 8th (My mistake on the date)

●         Science Fair Introduction Letter due

●         S.F. Project Idea Due Sep 5th

Lesson: ItM Ch 4 S 2 The Atom skip #6

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         First read the section completely, then use a lined piece of paper to complete the Section Review at the end of it. You need to write the question and answer in complete sentences.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzG2zZ-6R7RBOazaZ8NmwO_S9YR_56s7/view?usp=sharing

Agenda 8/31

 

Thursday, 08/31/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         5. Get an “Introduction to Matter” Textbook (blue cover) from the back bookshelf.

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 8th (My mistake on the date)

●         Science Fair Introduction Letter due Fri Sep 1st

●         S.F. Project Idea Due Sep 5th

Lesson: ItM Ch 4 S 2 The Atom skip #6

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         First read the section completely, then use a lined piece of paper to complete the Section Review at the end of it. You need to write the question and answer in complete sentences.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzG2zZ-6R7RBOazaZ8NmwO_S9YR_56s7/view?usp=sharing

Agenda 8/30

 

Wednesday, 08/30/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 1st

●         Science Fair Introduction Letter due Fri Sep 1st

●         S.F. Project Idea Due Sep 5th

Lesson: Science Fair Brainstorm / Research

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         Science Fair page 12 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WothmSBbLFUXno2w1jv7XoZa815f7LzU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 8/29

 

Tuesday, 08/29/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 1st

●         Science Fair Introduction Letter due Fri Sep 1st

Lesson: Science Fair Brainstorm / Research

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         Science Fair page 12 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WothmSBbLFUXno2w1jv7XoZa815f7LzU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 8/28

 

Monday, 08/28/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 1st

Lesson: Science Fair Introduction

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         Science Fair page 12 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WothmSBbLFUXno2w1jv7XoZa815f7LzU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 8/25

 

Friday, 08/25/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         4. What are 2 of the 4 parts of Dalton’s Atomic Theory of Matter?

Agenda

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 1st

Lesson: Disclosure and Rules Quiz

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

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Agenda 8/24

 

Thursday, 08/24/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         3. Which scientist discovered that atoms had a small positively charged center?

Agenda

●         Disclosure and Rules Quiz Friday 25th

●         Atomic Theory Quiz Sep 1st

Lesson: Atomic Theory Progression Videos

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         Electron Cloud Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tNzeouHC4

●         History of Atom worksheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ecsvb6rHSgGG-HjcjaQOl1u8Hf-8pxIc/view?usp=sharing

Agenda 8/23

 

Wednesday, 08/23/2023

Starter: On pages 6 and 7 write the starter and answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         1. Which scientist proved that atoms exist?

Agenda

●         Disclosure and Rules Quiz Friday 25th

Lesson: Atomic Theory Notes / Atomic Theory Progression Videos

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         Atomic Theory notes pages 9 & 10 (7th 11, 8th 12, 9th 11) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QlGE2a55hGBRaPojvqK2d299HiJWgdxY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

●         Dalton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUoV--CuLDA

●         Thomson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nLESblUAHY

●         Rutherford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZj0u_XMbc

●         Bohr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUk3enr-m0w

●         Electron Cloud Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tNzeouHC4

Agenda 8/22

 

Tuesday, 08/22/2023

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         1. What is the smallest form of matter, that can still be called matter?

Agenda

●         Disclosure and Rules Quiz Friday 25th

●         Science Notebook due

Lesson: Note Taking Review / Atomic Theory Notes

Standard:
Objective: I will be able to describe the nature of matter from its smallest form.

●         How to setup a page for notes

●         Atomic Theory notes pages 9 & 10 (7th 8, 8th 8, 9th 8) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QlGE2a55hGBRaPojvqK2d299HiJWgdxY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 8/21

 

Monday, 08/21/2023

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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Agenda

●         Disclosure and Rules Quiz Friday 25th

●         Science Notebook due

Lesson: Science Notebook Setup

Standard:
Objective: I will learn and work in an ordered environment.

●         Page Numbering

●         Score Sheet Front Cover

●         Title Page Page 1 (Name, Science, Mr Hoole, Rm 144)

●         Disclosure Pages 2 & 3

●         Table of Contents Page 4

●         Instead of IDK page 5

●         Starters pages 6 and 7

●         Be The Teacher Back cover

Agenda 8/18

 

Friday, 08/18/2023

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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Agenda

●         Disclosure due

●         Disclosure and Rules Quiz Friday 25th

●         Science Notebook due Monday 21st

Lesson: Standard I Vocabulary

Standard:
Objective: I will learn and work in an ordered environment.

o   Assignments (9th)

o   Randomizing the class

o   No Fly Zones

●         Standard I vocabulary page 8