8th Science assignments for Dec. 16 – 20
Professional Development Monday
Q: How many protons does each of the following elements have: helium,
oxygen, sodium, potassium?
NOVA – PBS Video “Hunting the Elements”
Monday
16th
 From April, 2012
 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/hunting-elements.html
EALR 4: Physical Science
Standard:
Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change (PS2)
Core Content: Atoms and Molecules
6-8 PS2C, D, & E
Q: Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons are
called __________.
A: Compounds
B: Molecules
C. Isotopes
D. Bonds
Tuesday
17th
Read pg. 95-97
Answer questions 1-3 and challenge question on pg. 97
Read pg. 98-102
Answer the questions on pg.103
If you finish and there is time left, get started on the section for tomorrow so
you’re not wasting time.
Pg. 107-109
We will correct and discuss these sections tomorrow
Standard:
EALR 4: Physical Science
Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change (PS2)
Core Content: Atoms and Molecules
6-8 PS2C, D, & E
Q: How many protons does each of the following elements have: helium,
oxygen, sodium, potassium?
Read pg. 107-109
Answer questions 1-3 and challenge question on pg. 109
Read pg. 110-114
Answer questions 1-4 and challenge question on pg. 114
Wednesday
th
18
Standard:
EALR 4: Physical Science
Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change (PS2)
Core Content: Atoms and Molecules
6-8 PS2C, D, & E
Q: How many neutrons are in the following isotopes:
Thursday
19th
Complete Lab on pg. 108 of Physical Science textbook
“How do Compounds Differ?”
1st/2nd Periods – Class/Group pictures
4th/5th Periods – Video
Friday
20th
6th/7th Periods – Staff Vs. 8th Grade B-ball Game