Mr. Anthony's 8th Grade Science

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  • Unit 10 Concepts

    • Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter

      • 8.A

        • All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter has mass which gives it inertia.

      • 8.B

        • Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. Mass is the amount of matter (or "stuff") in an object. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of force of attraction (gravitational force) between an object and Earth.

      • 8.1 (CS)

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).

      • 8.4

        • Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample.

      • 8.5

        • Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter.

      • 8.6

        • Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties.

      • 8.7

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).

  • Unit 11 Concepts

    • Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter

      • 8.A

        • All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter has mass which gives it inertia.

      • 8.B

        • Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. Mass is the amount of matter (or "stuff") in an object. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of force of attraction (gravitational force) between an object and Earth.

      • 8.1 (CS)

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by using models to explain the motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.

      • 8.4

        • Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample.

        8.5

        • Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter.

      • 8.6

        • Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties.

      • 8.7

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).

    • Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter

      • 9.A

        • Matter can undergo a variety of changes.

      • 9.C

        • When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.

      • 9.1

        • Explore the Law of Conservation of Mass by demonstrating and concluding that mass is conserved when substances undergo physical and chemical changes.

      • 9.2 (CS)

        • Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes.

      • ADDITIONAL

        • Use a chemical formula to identify the number and types of elements in a compound.

        • Explain the relationship between atomic stability, valence electrons and energy levels.

        • Compare and contrast "Covalent" and "Ionic" bonds

        • Compare and contrast "Polar" and "Non-polar"

        • Construct chemical formulas

  • Unit 12 Concepts

    • Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter

      • 8.A

        • All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter has mass which gives it inertia.

      • 8.B

        • Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. Mass is the amount of matter (or "stuff") in an object. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of force of attraction (gravitational force) between an object and Earth.

      • 8.1 (CS)

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by using models to explain the motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.

      • 8.5

        • Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter.

      • 8.7

        • Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).

      • 8.8

        • Identify basic examples of and compare and classify the properties of compounds, including acids, bases, and salts.

    • Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter

      • 9.A

        • Matter can undergo a variety of changes.

      • 9.C

        • When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.

      • 9.1

        • Explore the Law of Conservation of Mass by demonstrating and concluding that mass is conserved when substances undergo physical and chemical changes.

      • 9.2 (CS)

        • Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes.

      • 9.3 (CS)

        • Investigate and describe how temperature influences chemical changes.

      • ADDITIONAL

        • Define pH

        • Explain how neutralization of an acid and base forms salts

  • Unit 13 Concepts

    • Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy

      • 10.A

        • Energy is involved in all physical processes and is a unifying concept in many areas of science.

      • 10.B

        • Energy exists in many forms and has the ability to do work or cause a change.

      • 10.3 (AA)

        • Recognize that light waves, sound waves, and other waves move at different speeds in different materials.

      • ADDITIONAL

        • Compare and contrast "transverse" and "compression" waves

        • List and Identify the 3 mediums of mechanical waves

        • Explain the relationship between medium density and wave speed

        • Explain that waves transport energy

        • Explain that waves do not transport the medium (matter)

        • List and Identify the parts of a wave

        • Define wavelength, wave speed and amplitude

        • Compare and contrast frequency and period

  • Unit 14 Concepts

    • Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy

      • 10.A

        • Energy is involved in all physical processes and is a unifying concept in many areas of science.

      • 10.B

        • Energy exists in many forms and has the ability to do work or cause a change.

      • 10.3 (AA)

        • Recognize that light waves, sound waves, and other waves move at different speeds in different materials.

      • ADDITIONAL

        • Explain how the Doppler effect can  increase or decrease pitch because the speed and direction can increase or decrease wave frequency
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