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Eighth Grade:
​Physical Science

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This page includes teacher slides for terms included in the eighth grade Physical Science Virginia Standards or Learning. All slides include background knowledge necessary to understand that term with reference to other terms in the unit, student friendly definitions, evidence-based practices for teaching vocabulary in the content areas, and embedded questions to help monitor student understanding. Additionally, we have provided links to hands on activities that demonstrate aspects of the terms and topics for students. To download these presentations, click the appropriate text link below. 


These slide shows are not necessarily intended to comprise a single class. They are organized to link content that could be used across several class periods. Feel free to adjust the slides as needed.

Nature of Science

Experimental Design, Nature of Science, Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws 

Matter

Acid, Base, Salt, pH, and Indicators
Chemical Properties and Changes
Elements, Molecules, Polar Molecules, Nonpolar Molecules, Compounds, and Mixtures
Kinetic Energy, Electrical Energy, Mechanical Energy, and Thermal Energy
Matter
Organic and Inorganic Compounds
pH Indicators
Phase Changes, Boiling, Condensation, Sublimation, Melting, and Freezing
Physical Properties, Changes, and Density 

Atoms

Atomic Models
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Periodic Table

Covalent Bond, Molecule, Chemical Formula
Periodic Tables, Groups, Periods, Subgroups, and Valence
States of Matter, Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

Changes in Matter

Chemical Equations and Balancing 
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Nuclear Energy Fission and Fusion

Energy 

Potential and Kinetic Energy
States of Matter, Kinetic Theory, and Density
Waves, Sound Energy, and Radiant Energy

Temperature

Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
​Temperature, Heat, Equilibrium

Waves

Absorption and Reflection
Properties of Waves
Sound and Longitudinal Waves
​Waves, Sound Energy, Radiant Energy 

Light

Electromagnetic Spectrum and Radiant Energy
Plane Mirrors, Concave Mirrors, Convex Mirrors, and Lenses
Reflection, Law of Reflection, Transmission, and Absorption 
Refraction, Diffraction, and Interference 
Speed of Light
​Transverse Waves and Wave Characteristics 

Force

Acceleration
Force, Gravity, Mass, Weight
Friction
Newton's Law of Motion
Simple Machines and Compound Machines
Speed and Velocity
Work and Power

Electricity

Direct Current, Alternating Current, Generator, Electric Motor, Transformer
Electric Charge and Static Electricity
Electric Current, Electric Resistance, Voltage, and Ohm's Law
Insulator, Conductor, Semiconductor, Polarization, and Electric Discharge
Magnetic Fields and Electromagnets
​Series Circuit and Parallel Circuit

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