The majority of units in eighth grade focus on both physical and chemical science concepts. Utilizing lab and discussion, students will discover how the world works through inquiry. See the Enduring Understandings for a detailed description of what your student will learn over the course of the year. Click on any of the unit links below for further information. The BOLD UNIT is the one students are currently studying.
Introduction and Lab Safety
Unit 1 - Measurement and Scientific Method
Unit 2 - Properties of Matter
Unit 3 - Density
Unit 4 - Atoms and Elements
Unit 5 - Compounds and Mixtures
Unit 6 - Types of Bonds
Unit 7 - Solutions
Unit 8 - Suspensions
Unit 9 - Chemical Formulas
Unit 10 - Chemical Reactions
Unit 11 - The Periodic Table
Unit 12 - Acids and Bases
Brain Teasers