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 Page 1 2
Disclosure Page 2 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
Atomic Theory Quiz 14
Subatomic Particles and Properties 15
Periodic Table 16
Atom Model Drawing 17
B.N. Atoms & Molecules 18
Starters 19
Starters 20
Atomic Structure Worksheet 21
Chemical Reactions Notes 22
Chemical Reactions Notes 23
Chemical Reactions Notes 24
Balancing Chemical Equations 25
Law of Conservation of Mass 26
Atoms & Molecule Booklet 27
Atomic Quiz 28
Plastic Scavenger Hunt 29
Atoms & Molecules Test 30
   
   
   
   
 

Posts

Agenda 9/24

 

Wednesday, 9/24/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         7. Get out you Atoms & Molecules Booklet.

Agenda

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 2nd

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Polymers / Finish Booklet

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

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EDJL6VjYRYoy0vW2foDTSBb1jDS0ZFAd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1REZsCokeDKfCaghbflsKc02Fz9qnBE1n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true (7th 8, 8th 9, 9th 8)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VqlRF1tCaK4FjyzM7FtItSQyop-Amdp1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/23

 

Tuesday, 9/23/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Conservation of Matter/Mass Lab / Chemistry Impact Video

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

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SBPdfX2rwz9aDO731ILdG6wvWJh5OeHN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

●         Content warning: Unsettling  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3dnLzthDA&ab_channel=Veritasium (7th 12:45. 8th 13:42, 9th 13:00)

Agenda 9/22

 

Monday, 9/22/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Conservation of Matter/Mass Lab

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

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SBPdfX2rwz9aDO731ILdG6wvWJh5OeHN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/19

 

Friday, 9/19/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         6. How many molecules of Sodium Acetate do you have if you have 4NaC2H3O2?

Agenda

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Balancing Chemical Equations Simulator

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

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIQ14mzEERd_hAIlnFprd_f3vE3TCQGj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true  

●         https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balancing-chemical-equations/latest/balancing-chemical-equations_all.html

Agenda 9/18

 

Thursday, 9/18/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Midterm Progress Report due

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemistries Impacts

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

●         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvknN89JoWo&ab_channel=Veritasium

●         Content warning: Unsettling  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3dnLzthDA&ab_channel=Veritasium (7th 12:45. 8th 13:42, 9th ?)

Agenda 9/17

 

Wednesday, 9/17/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         5. What are two possible indicators that a chemical reaction has occurred?

Agenda

●         Midterm Progress Report due Thursday Sep 18th

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions Notes

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 22, 23 & 24 (7th 14, 8th 14, 9th 14)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kRaas2ZeQlu2J0jqWEEXA9rWrobilHLN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/16

 

Tuesday, 9/16/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         S.F. Procedure Plan Due

●         Midterm Progress Report due Thursday Sep 18th

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions Demonstrations

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 22, 23 & 24 (7th 13, 8th 12, 9th 13)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kRaas2ZeQlu2J0jqWEEXA9rWrobilHLN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/15

 

Monday, 9/15/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         4. What did Bill nye compare Atoms and Molecules to?

Agenda

●         S.F. Procedure Plan Due Sep 16th

●         Midterm Progress Report due Thursday Sep 18th

●         Atoms and Molecules Test Sep 29th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions notes

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 22, 23 & 24 (7th 4, 8th 4, 9th 5)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kRaas2ZeQlu2J0jqWEEXA9rWrobilHLN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/12

 

Friday, 9/12/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         3. Draw a Bohr model of an Oxygen atom.

Agenda

●         S.F. Procedure Plan Due Sep 16th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Atomic Quiz

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 22, 23 & 24 (7th 4, 8th 4, 9th 5)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kRaas2ZeQlu2J0jqWEEXA9rWrobilHLN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/11

 

Thursday, 9/11/2025

Starter: On pages 19 and 20 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         2. What is one of the patterns that is in the Periodic Table?

Agenda

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         S.F. Procedure Plan Due Sep 16th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 14th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Booklet / Chemical Reaction Notes

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

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1REZsCokeDKfCaghbflsKc02Fz9qnBE1n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true (7th 8, 8th 9, 9th 8)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VqlRF1tCaK4FjyzM7FtItSQyop-Amdp1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 22, 23 & 24 (7th ?, 8th ?, 9th ?)

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kRaas2ZeQlu2J0jqWEEXA9rWrobilHLN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/10

 

Wednesday, 9/10/2025

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         1. Write “Prepare notebook.” Label pages 19 and 20 as Starters, number pages 19 to 30 with the evens on the left and the odds on the right

Agenda

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         S.F. Procedure Plan Due Sep 16th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Booklet

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

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1REZsCokeDKfCaghbflsKc02Fz9qnBE1n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VqlRF1tCaK4FjyzM7FtItSQyop-Amdp1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/9

 

Tuesday, 9/9/2025

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         (Do not write this) Fill out your notebook check score sheet at the front of your notebook with today’s date, the notebook check worth and the pages of the notebook check. Then get a purple notebook check slip off the front counter and start totaling up your notebook. Condition 4, Score sheet 5, Starters 10, Be the teacher 5, Table of Contents 3 Pages numbered 19, Titles 19, Page content 19 (1-18) Total 84 pts

Agenda

●         S.F. Background Research Due

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

Lesson: Notebook Check #1

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

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Agenda

 

Monday, 9/8/2025

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 9th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 9th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

Lesson: Periodic Table

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

●         https://youtu.be/oRiWW9MiM88

Agenda 9/5

 

Friday, 9/5/2025

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 9th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 9th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

Lesson: BN Atoms & Molecules

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

●         https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ogPNZ_MXksM&ab_channel=ScottThrope

●         https://drive.google.com/file/d/11KcfDdkfQ2aZido53Yoami87A5iTtpGy/view?usp=sharing

Agenda 9/4

 

Thursday, 9/4/2025

Starter: Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         10. Turn to your Standard I Vocab and spend the first three minutes of class silently reviewing them.

Agenda

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 9th

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 9th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 12th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 29th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

Lesson: Atomic Structure Worksheet

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

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nnylETx0c9yAJMS_fTiT1VcLqTvBHjLc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true