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Welcome to Dr. Landry's Physical Science Class

"Empowering Students for Success''

 

Dr. William (Bob) Middle School

2500 E Hollywood Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89153

702.799.4811 work

702 799.0000 fax

E-mail: mal547e@interact.ccsd.net

www.drmargaretlandry.com

 

 

 

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Course Scope:

 

This year-long course for eighth-grade students provides the physical science explanations that extend understandings developed in previous science courses. Students will use scientific processes, protocols, and tools, including inquiry, to build understanding of structures, patterns, and relationships explained through the physical sciences. Critical thinking, collaboration, accuracy, and communication skills will be emphasized as students refine their scientific literacy. This course is required for eighth-grade students. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the science requirement for eighth-grade students.

 

Course Goals:

 

1. To demonstrate scientific literacy and content knowledge of physical science.

2. To safely engage in structured and original exploration of scientific questions.

3. To understand the nature of scientific endeavors.

4. To understand the nature, properties, and classification of matter.

5. To describe structures and functions of physical systems.

6. To use models of atomic structure to explain reactions, properties of matter, the periodic chart, electricity, nuclear energy, and genetics.

7. To understand the dynamic interactions in living and physical systems.

8. To explore the relationship between force and motion.

9. To differentiate among forms of energy, energy transformations, and uses of energy.

10. To explore the history and use of various energy sources.

11. To explore the relationship between magnetism and electricity.

12. To apply knowledge of wave characteristics and behavior to sound and light.

13.To use knowledge of properties and characteristics of light to understand movement, distance, and locations of celestial objects.

14.To explore physical science concepts used in genetics, space exploration, energy consumption, and technological applications.

15.To develop awareness of career opportunities in science and related educational requirements.

 

Physical Science Topics     The following topics will be covered in science class this year:       Scientific Method         Measurement         Motion         Energy         Waves, Light, & Sound         Electricity & Magnetism         Matter         The Periodic Table         Chemical Reactions         Acids, Bases, Mixtures, & Solutions

 

Quarterly Units of Study

 

First Quarter:

Unit One: Matter: Building Blocks of the Universe

Chapter One Exploring Physical Science

Chapter Two General Properties of Matter

Chapter Three Physical and Chemical Changes

 

Second Quarter:

Unit Three:Motion, Force, and Energy

Chapter 12 What is Motion?

Chapter 13 The Nature of Forces

Chapter 14 Forces in Fluids

 

Third Quarter:

Chapter 15 Work, Power and Simple Machines

Chapter 16 Energy: Forms and Changes

Chapter 17 What is Heat?

 

Fourth Quarter:

Unit Six: Sound and Light

Chapter 23 Characteristics of Waves

Chapter 24 Sound and its Uses

Chapter 25 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

 

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