Energy Unit Essential Questions
How do humans influence the Earth's environment?
If renewable resources are so "friendly", why do we rely on non-renewable resources?
Why should we conserve energy and how can we conserve both locally and globally?
What are the common and unique characteristics of the different forms of energy?
How do waves transmit the energy they carry?
How does the knowledge of waves help us explain light and sound?
How are sound and light waves used in the world around us?
Ice CubeKeeper Project
ICK.doc
ICKRubricChecklist1.doc
Energy
Combustion Engines
Wave Quiz Study Guide
Find and review the following resources, and you should do great on the Wave Quiz!
- Notes on wave types, wave parts, and wave behaviors (refraction, reflection, etc)
- Web pages we looked at in class (all are on the Science 8 page)
- Sound WebQuest (on Studywiz)
- Packets from Wave and Sound activities done in class
Lab Report Template.doc
PhoneLab.doc
PhoneLabRubric.xls
Sun Videos
Waves
WaveActivity.doc
Green Home Project Ideas
GreenHomeProjectRubric.doc
Google "NASA technology green" "sun angle" for ideas
Stars and Galaxies
Sunbooklet.doc
StarLifeCycleExplore.doc
Constellation.doc
Space Race Project
SpaceRaceNotes.doc
SpaceRaceNews.doc
Electromagnetic Spectrum Handout
Electromagnetic Spectrum .doc
ElectroSpectRubric.doc
Astronomy Unit Essential Questions
How has increased knowledge of the universe enhanced your understanding of the world?
What should be the goals of our space program and how will these goals affect science, industry, foreign policy, etc.?
How has the historical and cultural background of a time set the stage for space exploration?
What role has the US played in the exploration of space?
What can we learn about our universe by investigating patterns of change?
Matter Unit Essential Questions
What is matter and how does it behave?
What are the factors scientists use to classify matter and how is it classified?
How does chemistry affect me?
How do minerals affect the average person in their everyday lives?
Resources
Astronomy
Green Building
check out at the store. Including a solar water heater.)
Rock Cycle Inspiration
Mineral Lesson Resources
Mineral Uses Activity
Use these links for the Mineral Mania packet, as well as your mineral lesson.
Solutions and Compounds
MixSolQuest.doc
Element Song
Sing this (from memory) and get your lowest grade changed to a 4!
Element Icosahedron Project
TriTextbox.cwk(Triangle Template)
Atomic Theory
[Link]Discovery Timeline
Solutions and Compounds
MarsProbe.doc
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