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.
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
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
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
Periodic Table
Covalent Bond, Molecule, Chemical Formula
Periodic Tables, Groups, Periods, Subgroups, and Valence
States of Matter, Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
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
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
States of Matter, Kinetic Theory, and Density
Waves, Sound Energy, and Radiant Energy
Temperature
Waves
Absorption and Reflection
Properties of Waves
Sound and Longitudinal Waves
Waves, Sound Energy, Radiant Energy
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
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
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
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
