Photo above shows 8th grade students modeling the behavior of protons and electrons with a static electricity lab.
8th General Integrated Science
We will be covering a variety of topics this year including: Motion and
Energy, Interactions of Matter.
I do my best to keep this site current and up to date but it is subject to change.
Energy, Interactions of Matter.
I do my best to keep this site current and up to date but it is subject to change.
The handouts and PowerPoint presentations below are resources to be used by any/all students and educators. Thank you to Mr. Jones and others for sharing!
Multiple Intelligence Activity and Reflection
http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/introductory_materials/mi-ls-ss_-_reference_packet.pdf
Units, Measurements, and Conversions
Units, Lab Equipment, & Measurements - Self-Assessment Sheet
Identifying the Appropriate Unit
Classifying Units
Using Lab Equipment - McDougal Littell
Lab Equipment Overview (PPT.)
Measurement Practice - Volume, Length, Mass
Online Measurement Practice
Using Scientific Notation
Scientific Notation (PPT.)
Scientific Notation Practice Problems
Scientific Notation - Additional Practice
Conversions - Self-Assessment Sheet
Navigating the Metric System (PPT.)
Practice with the Metric System
Metric System Conversions
Building and Understanding of Dimensional Analysis
Conversions - Dimensional Analysis (PPT.)
US Conversion Steps (Dimensional Analysis)
Dimensional Analysis - Scaffolding Activity
Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems
More Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems
Conversions Activity (Dimensional Analysis)
Dimensional Analysis - Applying Your Knowledge
Dimensional Analysis - Challenging Problems
Comprehension Activity
Units and Measurements Project
Scientific Method
Scientific Method - Overview Sheet
Scientific Thinking Handbook - McDougal Littell Science
Scientific Method - Introductory Activity
Designer Planes
Steps to Solving a Problem
Scientific Method (PPT.)
Scientific Method Terms
Website Considerations and Search Engine Tools
Online Resources Reference Sheet
Search Engine Math Article
Practice Using Search Engine Symbols/Commands
Making Data Tables and Graphs - McDougal Littell Science
Graphing Reminders (PPT.)
Graphing
Understanding the Components of an Experiment
More Graphing
Peter's Experiment
Diane's Experiment
Experiment Story
Scientific Method - Open Response Question
Lab Report Format
Lab Report Template
Lab Report - Grading Rubric
Writing Procedures
Designing an Experiment - McDougal Littell Science
Precision and Accuracy - McDougal Littell Science
Scientific Method Project
Presentation Rubric - Scientific Method Project
Find Someone Who... - Scientific Method
NGSS STEM units: Navy STEM for the Classroom is a series of standards-aligned, interactive lesson plans specifically designed for 9-12 graders to explore new ideas and new worlds related to science, technology, engineering and math.
Motion
Motion Overview Sheet
Motion Self-Assessment Sheet
Motion (PPT.)
Motion - Outline
Using a Frame of Reference to Describe Motion
The Scooter Games
Speed Practice Problems
Understanding Distance-Time Graphs
More Speed Practice Problems
Acceleration Practice Problems
http://www.mrkscience.com/planbook/Physical%20Science/May52010/Acceleration%20Word%20Problems.pdf
Understanding Velocity-Time Graphs
Comparing Velocity and Acceleration on a Distance-Time Graph
Find Someone Who... - Motion
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/moving-man
Motion Self-Assessment Sheet
Motion (PPT.)
Motion - Outline
Using a Frame of Reference to Describe Motion
The Scooter Games
Speed Practice Problems
Understanding Distance-Time Graphs
More Speed Practice Problems
Acceleration Practice Problems
Understanding Velocity-Time Graphs
Comparing Velocity and Acceleration on a Distance-Time Graph
Find Someone Who... - Motion
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/moving-man
Forces
Forces Overview Sheet
Forces Self-Assessment Sheet
Forces (PPT.)
Forces Outline
Free Body Diagrams
Forces Overview Sheet
Forces Self-Assessment Sheet
Forces (PPT.)
Forces Outline
Free Body Diagrams
Energy
Energy Overview Sheet
Energy Self-Assessment Sheet
Energy (PPT.)
Energy - Outline
Energy Conversions - Potential and Kinetic
Coaster Creator Activity
Forms of Energy - Grouping Activity
Identifying Forms of Energy
Energy Conversions - Six Forms
Matter and Energy - Real-life Scenarios
Find Someone Who... - Energy
Energy Overview Sheet
Energy Self-Assessment Sheet
Energy (PPT.)
Energy - Outline
Energy Conversions - Potential and Kinetic
Coaster Creator Activity
Forms of Energy - Grouping Activity
Identifying Forms of Energy
Energy Conversions - Six Forms
Matter and Energy - Real-life Scenarios
Find Someone Who... - Energy
Simple Machines
Matter
Matter (PPT.)
States of Matter - Analogies
Exploring the Relationship between Mass and Volume
Classifying Mixtures - Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?
States/Phases of Matter Video
States/Phases of Matter Video - Research
Density Lab
Steps For Solving Scientific Word Problems Using Formulas
Density Practice Problems
More Density Practice Problems
Recycling Plastic Density Problems (Compliments of Ms. Cleveland)
Density Real-Life Scenarios
Physical or Chemical Changes?
Online Matter Quizzes
States of Matter - Analogies
Exploring the Relationship between Mass and Volume
Classifying Mixtures - Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?
States/Phases of Matter Video
States/Phases of Matter Video - Research
Density Lab
Steps For Solving Scientific Word Problems Using Formulas
Density Practice Problems
More Density Practice Problems
Recycling Plastic Density Problems (Compliments of Ms. Cleveland)
Density Real-Life Scenarios
Physical or Chemical Changes?
Online Matter Quizzes
Atoms
Atoms Overview Sheet
Atoms - Self-Assessement Sheet
Atoms Mini Project
The Atom Anecdote
The Building Blocks of Matter: Atoms (PPT.)
Atoms - Outline
Parts of the Atom
Creating Atomic Models
Isotopes and Ions Practice
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
Find Someone Who... - Atoms
Scientists
Structure of the Atom - Research
Scientist Presentation (PPT.)
Presentation Rubric - Scientist
Point of View Guide
History of the Atom - Scientists - Resource Sheet
History of the Atom (PPT.)
Scientists - Outline
Scientist Extra Credit Option
Scientist and Their Proposals/Discoveries
Periodic Table
Periodic Table of Elements Overview Sheet
Periodic Table - Self-Assessement Sheet
Periodic Table - Personal Box
The Periodic Table of Elements (PPT.)
Periodic Table - Outline
Extended Periodic Table
Symbols and Names Crossword Puzzle
Symbols and Names That Don't Make Sense
Classifying Elements
Understanding Periods and Groups
Decoding the Periodic Table of Elements
How To Obtain the Number of Sub-Atomic Particles (PPT.)
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Ions
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
More Practice - Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
Who Am I?
Periodic Table's Most Wanted
Periodic Table Project
Find Someone Who... - Periodic Table of Elements
Atoms Overview Sheet
Atoms - Self-Assessement Sheet
Atoms Mini Project
The Atom Anecdote
The Building Blocks of Matter: Atoms (PPT.)
Atoms - Outline
Parts of the Atom
Creating Atomic Models
Isotopes and Ions Practice
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
Find Someone Who... - Atoms
Scientists
Structure of the Atom - Research
Scientist Presentation (PPT.)
Presentation Rubric - Scientist
Point of View Guide
History of the Atom - Scientists - Resource Sheet
History of the Atom (PPT.)
Scientists - Outline
Scientist Extra Credit Option
Scientist and Their Proposals/Discoveries
Periodic Table
Periodic Table of Elements Overview Sheet
Periodic Table - Self-Assessement Sheet
Periodic Table - Personal Box
The Periodic Table of Elements (PPT.)
Periodic Table - Outline
Extended Periodic Table
Symbols and Names Crossword Puzzle
Symbols and Names That Don't Make Sense
Classifying Elements
Understanding Periods and Groups
Decoding the Periodic Table of Elements
How To Obtain the Number of Sub-Atomic Particles (PPT.)
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Ions
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
More Practice - Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Atoms & Ions
Who Am I?
Periodic Table's Most Wanted
Periodic Table Project
Find Someone Who... - Periodic Table of Elements
Chemical Bonds and Reactions
Chemical Bonds and Reactions Overview Sheet
Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Self-Assessement Sheet
"A Match Made in Heaven" - An Elemental Love Story
Building Models
How to Calculate the Formula Weight
Chemical Bonds & Reactions (PPT.)
Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Outline
Counting Valence Electrons
Electron Dot Diagrams
Determining Important Bonding Information
Chemical Bonds - Analogies
How Will They Bond?
Examining Molecules and Compounds
Understanding Chemical Formulas - Subscripts, Parentheses, Coefficients
Totaling Atoms Using PSEC (PPT.)
Analyzing Chemical Formulas
Analyzing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations (Online Tutorial)
Balancing Equations Activity
Find Someone Who... - Chemical Bonds and Reactions
Carbon Monoxide
Chemical Bonds and Reactions Overview Sheet
Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Self-Assessement Sheet
"A Match Made in Heaven" - An Elemental Love Story
Building Models
How to Calculate the Formula Weight
Chemical Bonds & Reactions (PPT.)
Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Outline
Counting Valence Electrons
Electron Dot Diagrams
Determining Important Bonding Information
Chemical Bonds - Analogies
How Will They Bond?
Examining Molecules and Compounds
Understanding Chemical Formulas - Subscripts, Parentheses, Coefficients
Totaling Atoms Using PSEC (PPT.)
Analyzing Chemical Formulas
Analyzing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations (Online Tutorial)
Balancing Equations Activity
Find Someone Who... - Chemical Bonds and Reactions
Carbon Monoxide
Earth, Moon, & Sun System
Earth, Moon, & Sun System - Overview Sheet
Earth, Moon, & Sun System - Self-Assessment Sheet
Earth, Moon, & Sun System (PPT.)
Seasons Interactive (Online Activity)
Moon Phases - Introductory Activity
Modeling the Phases of the Moon
Problems in Space (Online Activity)
Lunar & Solar Eclipses - Webquest
Build Your Own Star (Online Activity)
Earth, Moon, & Sun System - Overview Sheet
Earth, Moon, & Sun System - Self-Assessment Sheet
Earth, Moon, & Sun System (PPT.)
Seasons Interactive (Online Activity)
Moon Phases - Introductory Activity
Modeling the Phases of the Moon
Problems in Space (Online Activity)
Lunar & Solar Eclipses - Webquest
Build Your Own Star (Online Activity)