1. 8th Grade Physical Science
Mrs. Keener and “YOU”
8th Grade Physical Science

2. What is Physical Science?
Combines the study of Chemistry and Physics Definition of CHEMISTRY : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo

3. Physical Science Definition of PHYSICS
: a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions

4. 8th Graders………………
You will review and build on concepts they have already learned
Math will play a larger role
Think and solve problems like a scientist

5. What Will I learn this Year?
Science Process Skills
Characteristics of Structure and Matter
Atoms and Atomic Models
The Periodic Table of Elements
Changes in Matter and Energy
States and Forms of Energy
Transfer of Thermal Energy

6. There’s more……….. Lab Safety Principles of Work, Force, and Motion
Nature of Sound and its Applications
Nature of Light and its Applications
Electricity and Magnetism

7. SOL YEAR! We Will Review Force, Motion, Energy, and Matter
Life Systems
Ecosystems
Earth and Space Systems

8. Science “Buzz” Words Scientific Method Matter Atomic Theory
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Work/Power/Machines
Newton’s Law’s
Waves/Heat/Energy/Electricity/Magnetism

9. BARK STUDENTS Monitor their BEHAVIOR Have a Great ATTITUDE!
Show RESPONSIBILITY
Are KIND to others!
Complete assignments/homework
Assist Classmates
Are Team Players

10. Let’s Have a GREAT YEAR!!! ASK Questions Be Prepared Be Prompt
Be Polite
Have FUN!!!!