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Science 8 (Physical Science)Mr. Charles E. Vasquez

Grading Policy

Classroom Behavior: participation, readiness to learn, cooperation, following class rules, attendance and punctuality

O OutstandingS SatisfactoryN Needs ImprovementU Unsatisfactory

Codigos de Calificaciones

Tarea, trabajo de clase, y examenes

A 100-90% B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60: F 59% and below

ConductaO Excepcional/SobresalienteS SatisfactorioN Necesita mejoramientoU Inaceptable

Introduction Unit: Measurement and Scientific Method (3 weeks)

Types of scientific measurements: Position Distance Time Temperature Mass Volume Density

Scientific Method

Unit 1: Structure and Properties of Matter (10 weeks)

Big Bang Theory Formation of

matter from energy

Formation of elements

Physical and chemical properties of matter.

States of matter. Atomic

structure. Molecular

structure. Periodic Table

Unit 2: Chemical Reactions (5 weeks) Regrouping of

atoms to form new substances.

Signs of chemical reactions.

Chemical formulas. Writing simple

chemical equations, and balancing them.

Unit 3: Energy (3 weeks)

Potential energy (mass, height, and gravitational force).

Kinetic energy (mass, and velocity or speed).

Changing energy from one type into another (potential to kinetic, electrical to heat, etc.)

Unit 4: Forces and Interactions (10 weeks)

Forces; balanced and unbalanced.

Net forces on an object.

Gravitational forces, friction, elastic and compression.

Newton’s laws of Forces.

Unit 5:Space Systems: Earth’s Place in the Universe (3 weeks)

Earth’s motion, gravity, seasons, eclipses.

Galaxies, stars, solar system, planets, moons, meteorites, comets.

Formation and evolution of the universe.

Unit 6: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation (3 weeks)

Characteristics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

Relationship of amplitude and energy of a wave.

Reflection, absorption, and transmission of waves through materials.

Unit 7: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Prevention Education (2 weeks) Causes and

consequences of HIV and other STD infections.

Effect of these diseases on human body.

Resisting pressure and avoiding risky behaviors.