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Unit 1: Introduction to Matter (time 38/2?)
Grade Level:
8
Subject:
Physical Science
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Essential Questions:
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Understandings:
1. “God is the creator and sustainer of all things.” * (John 1:3)
2. “The power and glory of God are revealed in and through the sciences.” * (Romans 1:20)
Content Goals:
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Skill Goals:
The student will
1. Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method in a controlled experiment.
2. Give examples of models and identify the benefits and limitations in using models.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and safety in proper handling of laboratory tools and equipment.
4. Explain the importance of the International System of Units (metric) and be able to work within this system.
5. Describe the two branches of physical science.
6. Describe matter and how density is used to identify matter.
7. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
8. Identify six examples of physical properties of matter.
9. Explain what happens during a physical and chemical change.
10. Describe two examples of chemical properties.
11. Describe the properties shared by all particles of matter.
12. Model each state of matter and explain the differences between each state.
13. Explain how temperature, volume, and pressure affect the behavior of a gas.
14. Describe how energy is involved in changes of state and list the ways matter changes state.
15. Describe the characteristics of elements and explain how elements can be identified.
16. Describe the properties of compounds.
17. Identify a mixture and list three types of mixtures.
18. Explain how concentration affects a solution.
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