First term of 8th grade science is all about

Table of Contents:
Introduction Metrics
Chemical and Physical Change Atoms and Elements
Reactions and Formulae Acids and Bases
Organic Chemistry History of Chemistry

Introduction

The most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Know a little about Miss Lowe, especially her expectations and rules
  2. The definitions of science, pseudoscience and non-science and how science differs from other subjects taught
  3. Ways of knowing, especially the L.A.R.E. ways
  4. Know the Safety Rules for the class and lab.
  5. Methods of Science
  6. Assignments to complete:


Metrics

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Know the basic metric units and their functions
  2. Modify the units of measurement (kilograms to milligrams, hectoliters to deciliters etc.)
  3. Know the differences between the English and the Metric systems
  4. Understand the basic ideas of where measurement came from.
  5. Learn how to convert between standard and metric systems.
  6. Complete the following:

Chemical and Physical Change

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Physical and chemical characteristics
  2. The difference between physical and chemical change
  3. Common chemical and physical changes
  4. Factors that influence changes
  5. Definitions of reactants and products
  6. Be prepared to complete:


Atoms and Elements

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. The parts of atoms
  2. How to read the periodic table
  3. Memorize fifteen elements from the periodic table
  4. Why atomic families share similar attributes
  5. Numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons
    6. Why atoms combine to form molecules
  6. Be prepared to complete:


Reactions and Formulae

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. How to balance formulae
  2. Conservation of matter
  3. The four types of reactions
  4. Be prepared to complete:


Acids and Bases

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Why some chemicals are acidic
  2. The pH scale
  3. What common household substances are strong/weak acids and bases
  4. Be prepared to complete:


Organic Chemistry

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Organic chemicals are the chemicals of life
  2. Most organic chemicals utilize carbon
  3. Organic molecules bond in specific patterns
  4. Be prepared to complete:


History and Stuff

Most important things to know from this unit:

  1. Our understanding of chemistry has changed over time
  2. Chemistry is based on observation and measurements (moles)
  3. Knowing chemical terminology aids in the understanding of chemistry.
  4. Be prepared to complete:

Utah State Core - 8th Grade