8th Grade Science

8^th Grade Science
October 6^th-10^th

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

Complete a chemistry scavenger hunt.

---Atoms and Matter   (Password - 798997)
---ChemTime Clock
---Atoms and Naming

Assignment: Chemistry Scavenger Hunt.

Tuesday

	Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each element.
	Determine the number of valence electrons.

Assignment: Drawing a Lewis Structure. Worksheet.

Wednesday

Use the 6 + 1 writing trait, "organization".

	Use an inviting lead that "hooks" the reader.
	Place supporting details so that they fit.
	Use logical and effective structure, order, and sequence.
	Give information at just the right moment.
	Use smooth transitions to help the ideas flow together.

Assignment: Peer Review Introduction for science project...final draft needs to be shared by Friday.

Thursday

	Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each element.
	Determine the number of valence electrons.

Assignment: Drawing a Lewis Structure. Worksheet.

Friday

Use the 6 + 1 writing trait, "organization".

	Use an inviting lead that "hooks" the reader.
	Place supporting details so that they fit.
	Use logical and effective structure, order, and sequence.
	Give information at just the right moment.
	Use smooth transitions to help the ideas flow together.

Assignment: Type Introduction.

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