8th Grade Science Guide

8.1: Chemistry 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 2

●​ I can differentiate

the tests conducted and penguin activity. They now write a detailed summary paragraph that provides a scientific explanation.

between an insulator and a conductor. ●​ I can design, construct, and test a device that will affect the rate of a phase

change and compare competing devices to improve performance.

8.1.3 Phenomena Introduction: Reaction in a Bag

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ Students watch the video clip, or watch a demonstration of

●​ Lesson Plan ●​ Reaction in a Bag Video

●​ I can make observations and inferences about a phenomena.

●​ Micro:bit Temperature Sensors

the Reaction in a Bag. Students should make

observations and draw a before and after picture. Students should also write about what changes they saw

happening during the video/demonstration.

Activity: Chemical Reactions

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can identify patterns in the data to determine if a chemical reaction took place.

●​ Students watch a video

●​ Video

about a chemical reaction. Have the student identify how they know a reaction occurred. Students will take notes on reactants, products, exothermic, endothermic, and signs of a chemical change. Have students write down 2-3 ways that a chemical change is different from a physical change.

Activity: Chemical/Physical Changes Lab

Objective

Overview

Materials