8th Grade Science

8^th Grade Science
September 8^th-12^th

South Dakota Science Standard(s) Covered:
8.N.2.1. Students are able to design a replicable scientific investigation.

	Use appropriate supportive technologies.
	Assess the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or procedure.
	Interpret data to justify predictions or conclusions.
	Select appropriate scientific equipment and technologies for investigations and experiments.
	Use proper safety procedures in all investigations.
	Evaluate the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

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

Increase understanding and retention of vocabulary words.

Assignment: Orange word wall words (11, 12, 13, & 14) due. Project Proposal due. Orange Words Quiz (15). Review Metric Stations.

Tuesday

Become comfortable with iPad.

Assignment:

Wednesday

Record prior knowledge of atoms.

Assignment: Complete Science Project Survey. Periodic Table of Elements title page (16). Atom brainstorming (17).

Thursday

Describe the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table.

Assignment: Color periodic table of elements (18) - metals, metalloids, nonmetals. Observations of the Periodic Table of Elements (19).

Friday

Homecoming - Go Chargers!!

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