8th Grade Science Guide

8.1: Chemistry 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 2

matter and evaluate how the properties of matter are to be used for particular functions in society and communicate my fndings.

closely read to fnd the properties of the candies that have made them so useful and famous.

Activity: Properties of Matter and how they impact use of Objects

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can use valid resources to obtain information about properties of matter and evaluate how the properties of matter are to be used for particular functions in society and communicate my fndings.

● Students will watch video segments and then describe observable properties of the

● Student Worksheet

substances and relate them to the function of the substance.

Activity: Chemical & Physical Properties

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can classify properties and changes as chemical or physical.

● Students will use CK12 to read text about chemical and physical properties. They will answer questions at the end of the reading and then take a CK12 practice quiz for each section. A overall quiz to classify chemical and physical properties and changes will then be done.

● Physical Properties Text ● Chemical Properties Text ● Quiz ● Newsela - Properties of matter infographic ● Newsela - Properties and Structure of Matter Text Set

Activity: Mystery Powder

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can use chemical and physical properties to identify unknown substances.

● Students will test a series of known powders and evaluate their chemical and physical properties.

● Student lab sheet ● Baking soda, cornstarch,

sugar, salt, powdered sugar, baking powder,