1. 8 th Grade Science Overview (Topics and Resources) Notes 1) Complete and discuss bell work (class procedures) Aug 11, 2015 Plan for Today 2) Collect locker money & completed forms (1 st period) 3) Write down important info in our agendas 4) Discuss/view our online handbook 5) Start discussing an overview of 8 th grade science Time Permitting: Do an “ice-breaker” activity Homework: (Write this in your agenda!)  Get forms signed, bring to homeroom teacher  Get materials for science class (notebooks, etc) Instructions for Students 1) Make sure you view this presentation in slideshow mode. 2) If you need help, please communicate with your teacher. 3) If needed, there are videos about how to do this on YouTube.

2. …The scientific method and engineering design process …Classification keys and fossils in sedimentary rock …Adaptations and variations in populations …Atoms and states of matter …Acids and bases …Physical and chem. Properties/chem. reactions …Electromagnetism and the earth’s atmosphere …Elements and the periodic table …Compounds and mixtures What will we study in 8 th grade science? (32 Topics) …Mass, weight, volume, and density

3. Step 1: Make Observations Step 2: Ask A Question Step 3: Form A Hypothesis Step 4: Test The Hypothesis  By doing experiments Step 5: Analyze The Results Step 6: Draw Conclusions Step 7: Communicate results Scientific Method (In List Format) Key Part …The scientific method and engineering design process What will we study in 8 th grade science? Key Part

4. (Step 5A) Use/Sell the product (Step 2A) Pick the best design (Step 1A) Do research about this technology STEP 1: Identify and Research A Need STEP 3: Make A Prototype STEP 2: Develop Possible Solutions STEP 4: Test and Evaluate STEP 5: Modify and Retest Engineering Design Process (In 5 Steps with 3 sub-steps) …The scientific method and engineering design process What will we study in 8 th grade science?

5. Atoms are made of three sub-atomic particles… …3 protons (the blue circles) (atomic number is 3) …4 neutrons (the green circles) …3 electrons (the orange circles) Here is a model of a lithium atom …Atoms and states of matter What will we study in 8 th grade science? Link (2 min 14 sec): Atoms Video

6. Two types of adaptations: 1) Behavioral- 2) Structural- This is an example of structural adaptation. (what an organism does) (what an organism is…shape/form of the body) This is called camouflage Can you see the insects in the picture below? Link (2 min 29 sec): Camel Adaptations Song-VideoCamel Adaptations Song-Video …adaptations and variations in populations What will we study in 8 th grade science?

7. The Periodic Table …elements and the periodic table What will we study in 8 th grade science? Link (4 min 18 sec): Periodic Table Rap-VideoPeriodic Table Rap-Video