Intro to Eighth Grade Physics

• Begin collecting ideas for MLB Title Pages.
• Follow standard main lesson book title page requirements, including a title and illustration.

• Create a Rube Goldberg design and cartoon. Look at some Rube Goldberg’s cartoons to get a sense of his style. Be imaginative and creative. The machine does not need to be the same as what you will build later. Must include at least four different simple machines. See Study Guide — Six Simple Machines.

• Begin developing ideas for your Rube Goldberg Project.

Isaac Newton

• Study the life and times of Isaac Newton, and write a biography. Aim for 500 or more words, and four or more paragraphs.

Newton’s Cradle

• If materials arrive, we will work on building the Cradle. Predict and resolve design and engineering challenges.

• Review first draft of Biography of Isaac Newton. Correct all errors, and try to write an error-free second draft. Aim for 500 or more words, and four or more paragraphs.

Newton’s Cradle (Cont.)

• If materials arrive, we will work on building the Cradle. Identify and adjust for design and engineering challenges.

Quiz

• Do your best, no more, no less.

• Construct the frame of your Newton’s Cradle.

• Working from your draft cartoon, create a finished cartoon.

• Bring materials to start building your Rube Goldberg Machine.

• Continue construction of the Newton’s Cradle

• Continue bringing materials to build your Rube Goldberg Machine.

• Finish construction of the Newton’s Cradle

• Continue construction of your Rube Goldberg Machine

• Continue construction of your Rube Goldberg Machine

• Your goal is to write and send a letter about a topic that matters to you. The finished letter is not due yet.
• First choose a topic that you want to write about. Then decide who the recipients of your letter should be.

• Continue construction of your Rube Goldberg Machine

Laws of Motion

Newton and Einstein

Rube Goldberg Machine

• Study: Read the related Study Guide and be sure you understand the definition of each the three laws.
• Title: Laws of Motion
• Writing: Experiment with objects around the classroom or your home to observe the three laws in action. For example, you might try pushing a very heavy object to experience the unforgiving nature of law of inertia.
• Write at least three paragraph clearly describing all three laws.
• Illustration: Think about various situations that illustrate the three laws, and add one good illustration for each law. Be sure to label your illustration as needed.

Rube Goldberg Machine

Pendulum Physics

Barge Contest

• Working in teams and using supplied materials, design and build a barge to carry as much weight as possible without sinking.

Einstein and the Theory of Relativity

• Take notes in class.

• Use your class notes and other resources.

Block Review

• Take good notes and prepare for tomorrow’s test.

Block Test

Sound Propagation

Speed of Sound

Qualities of Sound

Hearing

Speed of Light

Refraction

Lightening

Doppler Effect

Microwaves

Lightning

Refraction

Light in Space

The Wave Model of Light

Speed of Light

Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Study: Read the related Study Guide.
• Title: Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Writing: Write at least three paragraphs.
• Illustration: Include at least one illustration.

Static Electricity

Electric Circuits

Electric Motor

Quantum Levitation

Barge Contest 1

Barge Contest 2