8th Grade Science
September 17th-21st

South Dakota Science Standard(s) Covered:
8.P.1.1. Students are able to classify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures.
8.P.1.2. Students are able to use the Periodic Table to compare and contrast families of
             elements and to classify elements as metals, metalloids, or non-metals.
8.P.1.3. Students are able to compare properties of matter resulting from physical and chemical
             changes.

Monday
bulletUnderstand that elements in the periodic table are arranged by atomic number and properties.
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.
bulletIdentify the different parts of an atom.
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Determine the atomic number, atomic mass, & the # of protons, neutrons and electrons for each atom.

Assignment:  Atoms Family PowerPoint/Notes (22).  Atom Song Video. 

Tuesday
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.
bulletIdentify the different parts of an atom.
bulletDetermine the atomic number, atomic mass, & the # of protons, neutrons and electrons for each atom.

Assignment: Atoms Family Atomic Math Challenge (23). 

Wednesday
bulletAtoms are made of extremely tiny particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons.
bulletProtons and neutrons are in the center of the atom, making up the nucleus.
bulletElectrons surround the nucleus.
bulletProtons have a positive charge.
bulletElectrons have a negative charge.
bulletThe charge on the proton and electron are exactly the same size but opposite.
bulletNeutrons have no charge.
bulletSince opposite charges attract, protons and electrons attract each other.

Assignment:  Static Electricity Lab (24-26). 

Thursday
bulletAtoms are made of extremely tiny particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons.
bulletProtons and neutrons are in the center of the atom, making up the nucleus.
bulletElectrons surround the nucleus.
bulletProtons have a positive charge.
bulletElectrons have a negative charge.
bulletThe charge on the proton and electron are exactly the same size but opposite.
bulletNeutrons have no charge.
bulletSince opposite charges attract, protons and electrons attract each other.
bulletDevelop memory devices for 25 element symbols.

Assignment:  Discuss Static Electricity Lab (24-26).  Memory Techniques (27).

Friday
bulletDevelop memory devices for 25 element symbols.

Assignment:  Memory Techniques (27).

2012-2013 Lesson Plans

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