8th Grade Science
September 15th-19th

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
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.
bulletUnderstand that elements in the periodic table are arranged by atomic number and properties.

Assignment:   Review project proposal.  Periodic Puns.  Periodic Table of Elements. Element Song.

  
Tuesday
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.
bulletUnderstand that elements in the periodic table are arranged by atomic number and properties.
bulletDescribe the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table.

Assignment:  20 Periodic table words (20).

 
Wednesday
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.
bulletUnderstand that elements in the periodic table are arranged by atomic number and properties.
bulletDescribe the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table.

Assignment:  Correct 20 Periodic table words (20).  Periodic Puns.

 
Thursday
bulletIdentify the chemical symbols of elements.

Assignment:  Element Symbol Quiz #1 (21). 

 
Friday
bulletDevelop memory devices for 25 element symbols.

Assignment:  Memory Techniques (22). 

 

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