SCIENCE 8 TOPICS:

I. INQUIRY AND MEASUREMENT
-Scientific Method and Inquiry
-SI/Metric Measurement
-Laboratory Safety and Equipment

II. GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER
-States of Matter
-Physical and Chemical Changes
-Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements

III. THE CHEMISTRY OF MATTER
-Atomic Structure
-The Periodic Table of the Elements
-Chemical Reactions
-Acids, Bases, and Carbon Compounds
-Petrochemical Technology
-Nuclear Chemistry

IV. MOTION AND FORCES
-Measuring Motion
-Forces
-Fluid Dynamics
-Work, Power, and the Simple Machines

V. ENERGY
-Forms of Energy
-Heat and Thermodynamics
-Uses of Heat
-Electricity
-Magnetism and Electromagnetism

VI. WAVES AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
-Wave Structure
-Sound
-The Electromagntic Spectrum
-Light, Color, and Optics

The Physical Science 8 quarterly average is a weighted average that follows this format:

Tests:  45%
Quizzes/Labs: 30%
Homework/Class Participation:   25%

All 8th graders are required to take the Intermediate Level Science Assessment, an exam administered by the State Education Department. The science assessment is given in two parts, both in May:

Lab Perfromance Test: This is a hands-on lab exam that tests microscope and measurement skills.

Written Test: This is a two hour exam that includes multiple choice and short-answer questions that are based on the Earth, life, and physical sciences.

1.  Three-ring binder (green) with some paper
2.  PLENTY of pens or pencils
3.  Calculator
4. Textbook

These materials need to be brought everyday!