Science Grade 8 Sound and Electromagnetic Energy

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Science Grade 8 Sound and Electromagnetic Energy

2-4 weeks

Energy exists in many forms and when these forms change energy is conserved.

What is sound?

What is electromagnetic energy?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST3	Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Measuring, analyzing and comparing different wave characteristics of electromagnetic energy.

Demonstrating the properties of sound and light waves.

Absorb

Condensation

Conduction

Contract

Convection

Convection current

Diffraction

Electromagnetic energy

Evaporation

Expand

Freezing point

Heat

Infrared energy

Light

Medium

Melting point

Radiation

Reflection

Refraction

Sound

Temperature

Ultraviolet radiation

Vacuum

Visible light

Wave

Wavelength

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