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8th grade general science Common Core HSN-Q.A.3 resources
Work and Power Problems Worksheet
By completing this activity, 9th and 10th grade physical science students will learn how to calculate work and power problems. Students will solve problems using the variables force, time, distance, and power. Metric units are used in every problem including Newtons, seconds, kilometers, and Watts. Teach students to show their work step by step with columns for formula, work, and answer with units. Important informationAnswer keys always includedNo need for calculators; perfect way to review
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Physics Problems Worksheets
Metric System Bundle of Lessons - includes several digital activities
This bundle of lessons will prepare students to the International System of Units (SI) in the science classroom. Middle school, 9th grade physical science, and biology students will measure quantities of volume, length, and temperature using milliliters, millimeters, and Celsius using the metric system. Students will learn to use laboratory equipment to take measurements using a graduated cylinder, metric ruler, and thermometer. Important InformationIncludes worksheets, card sorts, digital task
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, MS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-7
, MS-PS1-1
, MS-PS4-3
Solar System to Scale Lab
The objective of this lab is to make a scale model of our solar system, so as to better understand just how large the distances in our solar system are.
Materials Required
- Scientific Calculator
- Meter Stick(s)
- Objects/signs to represent each object in the Solar System
This lab is used in 8th grade physical science and 9th grade earth science. After students calculate the scale distances between each object in the Solar System, you then have the class make the scale solar system
Grades:
8th - 9th
Types:
Rate of Change Lab
The objective of this lab is to calculate the rate of change by observing, recording and graphing data, and then using the graphed data to calculate the rate of change.
Materials Required (for each lab set-up)
- Triple (or quadruple) beam balance
- 2 Ice Cubes
- Paper Towels
- Stopwatch
This lab is used in 8th grade physical science and 9th grade earth science. It meets the New York State NYS science standards, as well as the common core standards.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
The Earth In the Universe Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (66 pages of student handouts and 2 PowerPoints with a total of 133 slides) which can be used to compose a unit introducing concepts involving the earth in the universe. Some of the concepts addressed include the origin of the universe and solar system, using HR diagrams to characterize stars, star evolution, the components of the solar system, Kepler's first and second laws, eccentricity and the position of a planet in its orbit in relation to
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Density Lab
The objective of this lab is to calculate the density of 5 objects by measuring their masses and volumes and then applying the density formula.
Materials Required (for each lab set-up)
- Triple (or quadruple) beam balance
- Graduated Cylinder
- Ruler
- 5 materials to measure (the lab is written to use the following
materials: a sponge, a glass marble, a steel marble, an
aluminum bar, and a mineral. However, you can modify the lab
to use whatever materials you have
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Mini-Bundle - 2 Metric Conversions Worksheets and Banner
These 2 worksheets will prepare students to solve simple problems including metric conversions calculations. The accompanying metric prefix banner will guide students as they solve these. By completing these activities, 8th and 9th grade science students will learn how to calculate metric conversions problems.Included skills:Simple problems to introduce metric conversions calculationsTeach students to show their work step by step with columns for formula, work, and answer with unitsTeach studen
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-7
, MS-PS4-3
Survival Guide to Science Fair Projects
This survival guide to science fair projects has helped my students every year that they have started out on their science fair project adventure. This has helped many of my students succeed and advance in how to implement the scientific method. Even to the point that one of my students advanced to the International Science Fair by following this packet guide
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
Unit Brownies
This lab challenges students to use unit conversion to calculate the correct amount of ingredients for baking brownies. This is a fun way to teach Unit Conversion and it provides a great opportunity to collaborate with other teachers. Topics:Unit ConversionScale/Balance ReadingTeamwork & Collaboration
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Physics | Distance Learning Bundle |
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