Outline for 8th Grade Science

Here is the outline for 8th Grade Science. As always, things are subject to change.

8th Grade – Physical Science

Textbook: Holt Science and Technology Physical Science
Holt, Rinehart and Winston

1st Semester Chemistry

Introduction Chapter 1

1st nine weeks
- Properties and States of Matter Chapters 2,3
- Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Chapters 4

2nd Nine weeks
- The Atom/Periodic Table Chapter 11,12
- Chemical Bonding/Reactions/Compounds 13,14,15

2nd Semester Physics

3rd Nine Weeks
- Motion and Forces Chapter 5,6
- Work and Machines Chapter 8

4th Nine weeks
- Energy Chapter 9
- Electricity Chapter 17,18,19
- Wave, Sound and Light Chapter 20,21,22,23