8th Grade Science

Course Description

 
 
 
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.
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Table of Contents Page Number
Title Page 1
Disclosure Page 1 2
Disclosure Page 2 3
Table of Contents 4
Instead of IDK 5
How to Notes 6
Starters 7
Starters 8
Standard I Vocabulary 9
Atomic Theory Notes 10
Atomic Theory Notes 11
History of the Atom 12
Science Fair 13
ITM Ch 4 S 2 Review 14
Subatomic Particles and Properties 15
Atomic Theory Quiz 16
Atom Model Drawing 17
Periodic Table 18
Atomic Structure Worksheet 19
B.N Atoms & Molecules 20
Starters 21
Starters 22
Chemical Reactions 23
Chemical Reactions 24
Chemical Reactions 25
Atomic Quiz 26
Law of Conservation of Mass 27
Atom & Molecule Booklet 28
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Agenda 10/1

 

Thursday, 10/1/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Test

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

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Agenda 9/30

 

Wednesday, 9/30/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         10. What is an example of a compound(composite) material?

Agenda

●         S.F. Application due

●         Atoms & Molecules Test Oct 1st

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Test Review

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

●         https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u8MkLI2z3IJTAZTA9TZrnDtDQuyeMcfz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true

Agenda 9/29

 

Tuesday, 9/29/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         9. Get out your Atoms & Molecules Booklet.

Agenda

●         S.F. Application due by Tomorrow!

●         Atoms & Molecules Test Oct 1st

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Polymer Mini-Lesson / Finish Booklet

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

●         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 16, 8th 16, 9th 16)

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

Agenda 9/28

 

Monday, 9/28/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         8. Get a pair of safety goggles for the lab

Agenda

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit Last Day

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Atoms & Molecules Test Oct 1st

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Law of Conservation of Mass Lab

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

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

Agenda 9/25

 

Friday, 9/25/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Atoms & Molecules Test Oct 1st

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Balancing Chemical Equations Simulator

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

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

Agenda 9/24

 

Thursday, 9/24/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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

Agenda

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Atoms & Molecules Test Oct 1st

●         Notebook Check #2 Oct 6th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

●         All work for 1st term due Oct 14th

Lesson: Balancing Chemical Equations Simulator

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

●         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 9/23

 

Wednesday, 9/23/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         S.F. Procedure Plan due Sep 23rd

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions / Chemistry’s Impact

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 23, 24 & 25 (7th done, 8th 19, 9th 18)

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

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

●         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3dnLzthDA&ab_channel=Veritasium (7th ?. 8th ?, 9th ?)

Agenda 9/22

 

Tuesday, 9/22/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         S.F. Procedure Plan due Sep 23rd

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions Demonstrations

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 23, 24 & 25 (7th done, 8th 19, 9th 18)

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

Agenda 9/21

 

Monday, 9/21/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         5. List two chemical properties.

Agenda

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Chemical Reactions notes

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 23, 24 & 25 (7th 13, 8th 10, 9th 10)

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

Agenda 9/18

 

Friday, 9/18/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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

Agenda

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Atomic Quiz

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

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Agenda 9/17

 

Thursday, 9/17/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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

Agenda

●         Coming into Class

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 18th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Booklet / Chemical Reactions Notes

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

●         https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1REZsCokeDKfCaghbflsKc02Fz9qnBE1n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112244829939701416426&rtpof=true&sd=true (7th done, 8th 13, 9th 14)

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

●         Chemical Reactions notes on pages 23, 24 & 25 (7th ?, 8th ?, 9th ?)

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

Agenda 9/16

 

Wednesday, 9/16/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

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

Agenda

●         Coming into Class

●         S.F. Background Research Due

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 18th

●         3D Atom Model Extra Credit by Sep 28th

●         S.F. Application due by Sep 30th

●         Science Fair Open House Oct 13th 6 pm (Extra Credit)

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Booklet

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

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

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

Agenda 9/15

 

Tuesday, 9/15/2026

Starter: On pages 21 and 22 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         1. Write “Prepare notebook.” Label pages 21 and 22 as Starters, number pages 21 to 33 with the evens on the left and the odds on the right

Agenda

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 16th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 18th

Lesson: Periodic Table Explained

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

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Agenda 9/14

 

Monday, 9/14/2026

Starter: On pages 7 and 8 write down the 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 9, Be the teacher 5, Table of Contents 3 Pages numbered 20, Titles 20, Page content 20 (1-20) Total 86 pts

Agenda

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 14th

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 16th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 18th

Lesson: Notebook Check

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

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Agenda 9/11

 

Friday, 9/11/2026

Starter: On pages 7 and 8 write down the starter. Answer in complete sentences!!!!

●         No Starter

Agenda

●         Notebook Check #1 Sep 14th

●         S.F. Background Research Due Sep 16th

●         Atomic Quiz Sep 18th

Lesson: Atoms & Molecules Booklet

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

●         https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ogPNZ_MXksM&ab_channel=ScottThrope (7th done, 8th 20:04, 9th done)

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

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

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