8th Grade Science
September 16th-20th

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.

Assignment:   Element Song.  Element Challenge #1.  15 Periodic table words (18).

Tuesday
bulletUnderstand how elements in the periodic table are arranged.
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:  Element Challenge #2.  Atoms Family PowerPoint/Notes (19).  Atom Song Video. 

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.

Assignment:  Element Challenge #3.  Atoms Family Atomic Math Challenge (20). 

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:  Element Challenge #4.  Discuss Atoms Family Atomic Math Challenge.  Memory Techniques (21).

Friday
bulletDevelop memory devices for 25 element symbols.

Assignment:    Memory Techniques (21).  Homecoming.

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