8th Grade Science
8th Grade Supply List     Trimester 3 Begins Monday, March 7th     Monday, March 7, 2011     Tuesday, March 8, 2011     Wednesday, March 9, 2011     Thursday, March 10, 2011     Friday, March 11, 2011     Monday, March 14, 2011     Tuesday, March 15, 2011     Wednesday, March 16, 2011     Thursday, March 17, 2011     Friday, March 18, 2011     Monday, March 21, 2011     Tuesday, March 22, 2011     Wednesday, March 23, 2011
8th Grade Supply List
There are a couple of items that every 8th grader will need for science class this year:

-3 ring binder (one exclusively for science or a science section in a larger binder)
-5 dividers for the following sections:
        -Reference Materials
        -Bell Work
        -Notes
        -Current Work
        -Returned Work


Our class could also use the following donations, if your family is able to contribute:

-lined paper (college ruled)
-pencils
-colored markers
-dry erase markers
-erasers (large or cap)
-glue sticks

I hope that this will help as you get ready for the new school year!  I look forward to meeting everyone on Monday, August 16th!

-Mrs. DuShane


Trimester 3 Begins Monday, March 7th
Monday, March 7, 2011
*Bell Work: What is a chemical reaction?

Read pages 271-274 in the textbook

Notes pages 271-274

Homework:  Complete notes if not finished in class
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
*Bell Work:  What are 4 signs that a chemical reaction has occurred? 

Read pages 275-278 as a group

Notes pages 275-278 (individual)

Homework:  9.1 Reading Study Guide A worksheet
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Bell Work:  What type of reaction is 2HgO→ 2Hg +O2  ?

Read pages 280-281 in textbook

Conservation of Mass Lab

Homework:  Complete lab sheet making sure to use complete sentences.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
*Bell Work: Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass.

www.zingylearning.com  Lesson 3, Topics 2 and 3

Homework:  Finish zingy learning if not completed in class
Friday, March 11, 2011
*Bell Work:  Describe the three types of chemical reactions that we have learned this week.

Read pages 288-293

Notes pages 288-293 (2 column)

9.3 Review pg. 293, #1-5

9.3 Reading Study Guide A worksheet

Homework:  Any of the above work not completed in class
Monday, March 14, 2011
*Bell Work:  If 15 atoms go into a chemical reaction, how many atoms would you expect to be present in the product?

Read pages 282-284 in the textbook

Homework:  Balancing Chemical Equations worksheet
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Bell Work:  Is the following equation balanced or unbalanced?  How do you know?

HgO→Hg + O
2


In class: work on Chapter 8 & 9 Review packet

Homework:  finish packet if not completed in class

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
*Bell Work:  How difficult do you think the review packet was to complete?

Review game

Homework:  Fill out index card to use on Chapter 8 & 9 test tomorrow!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
*Bell Work:  Did you fill out an index card to use on the test?  Why or why not?

Chapter 8 & 9 Test
Friday, March 18, 2011
*Bell Work:  How is an endothermic reaction different from an exothermic reaction?

Mythbusters video: Driving in the rain
Monday, March 21, 2011
*Bell Work:  What is an acid?

Read pages 322-329 in the textbook

Notes pages 322-329

Make sure to include:

1. Definitions for acids and bases

2. Characteristics of acids and bases

3. Explanation of the pH scale

4. How to tell is a substance is a strong acid or strong base
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
*Bell Work:  Would a liquid with a pH of 1.2 be an acid or a base? Would it be strong or weak?

pH Mini Lab (lab sheet turned in during class)

Homework:  10.3 Reading Study Guide A worksheet

Remember:  pH Quiz and Binder check tomorrow!!!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bell Work:  What do hydrogen ions have to do with acids and bases?

pH Quiz

Binder Check (Chapters 8 & 9)

Homework: none
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