8th Grade Science
October 20th-24th

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
bulletInterpret data from the periodic table.
bulletUse atomic number and atomic mass to describe the structure of an atom.
bulletDetermine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each element.
bulletIdentify basic subatomic particles-protons, neutrons, and electrons-that make up an atom.
bulletRecognize that atoms have a numeric relationship in the periodic table.
bulletUnderstand the connection between energy levels and valence electrons to the shape of periodic table.

Assignment:  Periodic Table Basics due.

 
Tuesday
bulletInterpret data from the periodic table.
bulletUse atomic number and atomic mass to describe the structure of an atom.
bulletDetermine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each element.
bulletIdentify basic subatomic particles-protons, neutrons, and electrons-that make up an atom.
bulletRecognize that atoms have a numeric relationship in the periodic table.
bulletUnderstand the connection between energy levels and valence electrons to the shape of periodic table.
bulletLearn the vocabulary that corresponds with matter.

Assignment:  Review Periodic Table Basics.  Purple Words.  Match definitions to correct vocabulary word in notebook.  Draw picture to match vocabulary word - due Monday.

 
Wednesday
bulletDemonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary that corresponds with matter.

Assignment:  Purple Words Due Monday.   Get one baggy of soil.

 
Thursday
bulletComplete appropriate forms for science fair.

Assignment: Adult Checklist, Student Checklist 1A, & Approval Form 1B

 
Friday No School - Teacher In-Service.  

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