Year at a Glance:

MAP 8th Grade Science

2016 - 2017

1st Grading Period
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Theme
Theme
Theme / Capturing Kids Hearts, Science Lab Safety, Nature of Science, and Careers
  • Intro to Chemical Hazards, Chemistry Lab Equipment, and Lab Safety (Chem.1ABC, Chem.2E)
  • Define Science and its Limitations (Chem.2A)
  • Distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories (Chem.2D)
  • Connections between Chemistry and Careers in Science (I.3E, Chem.3E)
Process Skills Taught Throughout Year
Relationships Exist Between The Structure And Properties Of Matter
Matter
  • Types of Matter
Physical Properties (I.6A)
Arrangement and motion of particles (I.6A)
Compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of compressibility, structure, shape and volume (Chem.4C)
Forces strength between particles (I.6A)
Changes of state (I.7A)
Chemical Properties of substances based on arrangement of particles (I.6B)
  • Characteristics of Matter: Viscosity, Density, Buoyancy, Color, Boiling Point, Freezing Point, Conductivity, and Reactivity (I.6C)
  • Physical & Chemical Properties & Changes ((I.6A, I.6C, Chem.4A)
  • Classify Matter- Pure Substances vs. Mixtures (Chem.4D)
  • Target Process TEKS: Chem.1ABC, Chem.2E (graphing calculators, beakers, graduated cylinders, safety goggles, electronic balances), Chem.2F (collect data, accurate/precise measurements), Chem.3A (critical thinking)
Historical Development of Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table
Atoms & Periodic Table
  • Atomic Theory (Review History)
  • Dalton’s Postulates, Thomson’s Electron Properties Discoveries, Rutherford’s Nuclear Atom, --Bohr’s Nuclear Atom (8.3B, Chem.6A)
  • Parts of the Atom & Atomic # (8.5AB—review)
  • Lewis Valence Electron Dot Structures (Chem.6E)
  • Periodic Table
Historical Development of the Periodic Table Using Physical and Chemical Properties (Chem.5A)
Location of Families/Groups and Periods (8.5C—review)
Relate Chemical and Physical Behavior of Elements based on Families/Groups and Periods of Periodic Table (IPC.6D)
  • Properties of Chemical Families-Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases, Transitional Metals (Chem.5B)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.2D (make inferences, predict trends), I.2E (communicate valid conclusions), Chem.2H (organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data), Chem.3A (critical thinking), I3F (history/scientists)
Changes In Matter Affect Everyday Life
Bonding
  • Valence Electrons (8.5B--review)
  • Determining Oxidation Numbers (I.6D)
  • Bonding Basic: Ionic, Covalent, and Polar Covalent (I.6D & I.7B)

2nd Grading Period
Theme / Bonding (continued)
  • Polyatomic Ions and Balancing Compounds (IPC.7B) (Chem.7A)
  • Naming Compounds (Chem.7A)
  • Target Process TEKS: Chem.2H (organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data), Chem.2I (communicate valid conclusions through…labeled drawings)
Chemical Reactions (I.7C, I.7D)
  • Chemical Properties and Change (I.6A-C)
  • Chemical interactions-formation of new substances (determined by valence electrons) (I.7B)
  • Balancing Chemical Equations (I.7C)
  • Exothermic/Endothermic Reactions (I.7D)
  • Conservation of Mass (I.7C)
  • Environmental and Economic Impact of Chemical Reaction End Products-Acid Rain, Degradation of Air and Water Quality, Ozone Depletion (I.7F)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.3A (analyze, evaluate, critique scientific explanations), I.3B (communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials), I.3C (draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services), I.3D (evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment)
The unique structure of water relates directly to its solvent ability. Many different factors affect the solubility of two or more combined substances.
Solution Chemistry
  • Structure and Solvent Properties of Water (I.6E) (Chem.10A)
  • Parts of a Solution (I.6E)
  • Properties of Solutions (IPC.6E)
  • Factors Affecting Solubility (IPC.6E)(Chem.10F)
Nature of Solute
Temperature
Pressure
pH
Concentration
  • General Rules of Solubility (Chem.10B)
  • Distinguish between Saturated, Unsaturated, Supersaturated Solutions (Chem.10E)
  • Intro to Solubility Curve Charts (Chem.10B)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1AB, I.2B-E (plan/implement investigations, select equipment, collect data/make measurements, organize/analyze/evaluate data, predict trends, make valid conclusions)
Acids, Bases and Salts
  • pH (IPC.6E) (parts of Chem.10E,G,H,I)
  • Strength of Acids and Bases (IPC.6E) (parts of Chem.10E,G,H,I)
  • Electrolytes and Ions (IPC.6E) ) (parts of Chem.10E,G,H,I)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1AB, I.2B-E
Nuclear and Alternative Energy (IPC.7E)
  • Fission and Fusion
  • Types of Radiation
  • Alternative Forms of Energy (IPC.5I)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.3B, I.3E (Chemistry/Physics Career Connections),
Review and Midterm Exam
3rdGrading Period
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. / Motion
  • Describe and Calculate Motion of Objects:
  • Position, Displacement, Speed, and Acceleration (I.4A)
  • Action/Reaction Forces -- Ex. students on skateboards (I.4E)
  • Graphing Speed and Acceleration (I. 4B)
  • Net Force—investigate with activities and equipment
  • Toy Cars, Vehicle Restraints, Sports Activities, and Classroom Objects (I.4C)
  • Newton’s First Law (I.4C)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1A, I.2B-E (plan/implement investigations, select equipment, collect data/make measurements with accuracy and precision, organize/analyze/evaluate data, predict trends, make valid conclusions), I.3A (critical thinking), I.3E (Physics Career Connections), I.3F (Newton), Phys.2F (triple beam balances, collision apparatus, inclined planes, stopwatches, graph paper, metric rulers, spring scales, meter sticks, scientific calculators, computers), Phys.2L (express and manipulate relationships among physical variables quantitatively, including…equations)
Forces
  • Newton’s Laws; 2nd & 3rd--focus on relationships between force, mass, and acceleration
  • Dynamic Carts, Moving Toys, Vehicles, and Falling Objects (I.4D)
  • Action/Reaction Forces -- Ex. students on skateboards (I.4E)
  • Formula for Newton’s 2nd Law—use equipment to investigate (I.4D)
  • Apply the concept of “Conservation of Momentum” by Calculating Momentum (I.4E)
  • Gravity: Attraction of objects -- Satellites (I.4F)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1A, I.2B-E, I.3A, I.3E (Physics Career Connections), I.3F (Newton),Phys. (triple beam balances, collision apparatus, inclined planes, stopwatches, graph paper, metric rulers, spring scales, meter sticks, scientific calculators, computers), Phys.2L (express and manipulate relationships among physical variables quantitatively, including…equations)
Forms and Types of Energy (I.5A & I.5B)
Kinetic- vibration of atoms, Water flowing down stream to move pebbles, bowling ball knocking down pins
Potential (including gravitational, elastic, and chemical) – ball on inclined plane, spring, batteries.
  • Formulas for PE/KE (I.5A & I.5B)
  • Law of Conservation of Energy (I.5D)
  • Energy Conversions (I.5H)
Fossil fuels such as Coal, Oil, Gas
Movement of Water or Wind
  • Renewable, Non-Renewable, and Alternative Forms of Energy (I.5I)
  • Investigate and Calculate Work in various situations (Phys.6A)
  • Investigate examples of kinetic and potential energy and their transformations (Phys.6B)
  • Process TEKS: I.1A, I.2B-E, I.3A, I.3E (Physics Career Connections), I.3F, Phys.2F (batteries, inclined planes, spring scales, scientific calculators, computers), Phys.2L (express and manipulate relationships among physical variables quantitatively, including use of…equations),
Thermal Energy ( I.5E & I.7A)
  • Heat Transfer (I.5E)
Solids/Liquids/Gases by Conduction, Convection, Radiation
  • Contrast & Give Examples of Conduction, Convection, and Radiation (Phys.6F)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.3A, I.3D, I.3E (Physics Career Connections), Phys.2F (hot plates, Celsius Thermometers, scientific calculators, computers)

4th Grading Period
Electricity – evaluate transfer of electrical energy in:
Conductive Materials (I.5F)
Series and Parallel Circuits (I.5F)
  • Voltage, Current, Resistance: Ohm’s Law (Phys.5F-enrichment)
Magnetism
  • How Magnets Work (I.5C)
  • Electromagnetism (I.5C)
  • Examine and Compare Gravitational Force vs. Electrical Force (I.4G)
  • Electric and Magnetic Forces in Everyday Life (Phys.5D)
  • Conductors / Insulators based on Electrical Properties (Phys.5E)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1A, I.2B-E, I.3A, I.3E (Physics Career Connections), I.3F, Phys.2F (magnets)
Review & STAAR Exam (3 wks. of Crunch/1 wk. testing)
Waves
  • Explore Characteristics & Behaviors of Energy transferred by Waves (IPC.5G)
Acoustic (sound); Seismic; Light (electromagnetic spectrum); and Waves on Water
  • Investigate/Analyze Wave Characteristics (Phys.7B)
Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength
  • Investigate Doppler Effect (Phys.7D)
  • Target Process TEKS: I.1A, I.2B-E, I.3A, I.3E (Physics Career Connections), Phys.2F (turning forks, slinky springs, wave motion ropes, laser pointers)
Review and Final Exam