Click below to see a video about cars students designed to protect an egg from breaking (2018-2019).
Egg Car video Click here to watch a video of the 8th grade demonstrating the conservation of momentum (2019-2020) Conservation of Momentum video Office HoursOffice hours are by request on Zoom or in person.
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EIGHTH GRADE SCIENCE The eighth grade science curriculum focuses on the physical sciences; chemistry and physics. Students strengthen their laboratory and observational skills as they complete the hands on labs that are integrated throughout the units of study. In chemistry, students become familiar with the organization and usefulness of the Periodic Table of Elements as they explore the composition and structure of atoms and elements. Chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical equations, and reaction rates are introduced as students learn how most of the matter on Earth is made from the combination of atoms as they form molecules, and compounds. The Laws of Conservation of Mass and Energy are revisited during discussions and labs related to chemical reactions. The behavior of atoms and molecules in different states of matter and during a phase change from one state of matter to another is explored through student designed labs. Heat transfer and thermal energy concepts are also integrated into the discussions and labs centered around phase changes. In physics, students have the opportunity to use mathematical skills to solve problems and design solutions. Students design and carry out labs to further develop their understanding of Newton’s Laws of Motion. The relationship between forces and energy is investigated as students gather and analyze data by organizing it into tables and graphs using computer software programs. The culminating project in the study of force and energy is to design a car out of only paper and glue that can carry a RAW egg down a track and into a cinder block without cracking the egg. Students are given design restrictions and criteria that must be considered while building the car. Other areas of study in physics include gravitational, electrical and magnetic forces/fields. Wave properties, behaviors, and interactions with matter are also investigated through various hands on labs and computer simulations. Writing and analysis of text, tables, and graphs is integrated throughout the curriculum. |
AssignmentsAssignments are posted in Google classroom. Plans are subject to change, and therefore the dates that assignments are due may change. A student's assignment book (or Google Calendar) should be the most accurate location for assignments and due dates. If absent, a student should check Google Classroom for missed work. Not all grades will be entered in Google Classroom so PowerSchool should be used to check for grades and missing work.
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Safety, Policies and SuppliesUse the links below to access the Science Class Policies and the Safety Guidelines.
Click image above for supply list.
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TextbookTextbook information:
Title: HMH Science Dimensions Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Click here for a letter about the textbook series In 8th grade we will study chemistry and physics which includes the following modules:
I: Energy and Energy Transfer J: Chemistry K: Forces, Motions, and Fields L: Waves and Their Applications District: Diocese of Metuchen Ed Office Username: first initial, last name, graduation year. For example, sjones2024 Password: onlinescience2024 We will log in together the first day of class. |