Science 8 - Introduction
(Applications of Science)

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• Daily Schedule (This unit is included in the Physical Science Unit - Matter).

• Assignments

• Web Links for Applications of Science

• Home

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Assignments

Reminders

• Make sure all questions are answered in full, complete sentences.

• Do your work to the best of your ability.

Mark	Tasks
notebook	1.     Handouts : Course Outline, and Class Expectations.
none	2.     Complete the "Getting to Know You" worksheet.
notebook	3.     Complete the worksheet on Getting to Know your Textbook.
hw	4.    Read the notes on mind mapping and check out the example on pages xiv.  Then, complete Activity 1A-What Does Science Mean to Me?  Include discussion question 3 (be sure to use complete sentences!)  A completed mind map will have illustrations, connecting words on every line, and be neat and organized.
notebook	5.    "Branches of Science" notes.
notebook	6.    "Scientific Method" notes.
notebook	7.    Write out the master list of Safety Rules in the form of a signed contract.
/10	8.    On a colored poster, identify and illustrate one danger in a particular procedure or piece of equipment in the science laboratory.
notebook	9. "WHMIS" notes
/11	10.  Complete the WHMIS Labels worksheet.
/12	11. Complete the worksheet called Laboratory Safety
hw	12. Create a study sheet (as demonstrated in class) for the vocabulary listed in the Chapter Review on page 20 of Science Probe 8. Make sure that you put down the definition of the word AND at least ONE example.
/notebook	13. Complete Activity 1E - Practising Process Skills. Use your study sheet if you have to. Once finished, check your answers with a partner. Complete Discussion Questions 3 under your answers for numbers 1-20.
notebook	14. Handout : Writing Lab Reports in Jr. Science.
/15	15. Quiz on Safety.

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Web Links

• BC Education - Grade 8 Applications of Science
• Science Probe 8 - Online