The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

8thth grade Science Kits: Resources for Implementation and Enrichment

Unit 6: Atoms and States of Matter (1 week)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

Atoms & molecules : building blocks of the universe (2006) by Stille, Darlene R.

Atoms, molecules, and states of matter (2010) Series: Facts at your fingertips.

Discovering atoms (2012) by Campbell, Margaret Christine. Series: Scientist's guide to physics

States of matter (2008) by West, Krista. Series: Essential chemistry

The basics of states of matter (2014) by Cobb, Allan B. Series: Core concepts (Rosen Publishing Group)

Internet4Classrooms (atoms)

Internet4Classrooms (states of matter)

Middle School Chemistry

Build 3-d atmos with various supplies

Create 3-d edible atoms with food/candy

iPad app: Atoms HD

iPad app: Atoms in Motion

iPad app: Building atoms, ions, isotopes

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 7: Periodic Table (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

The disappearing spoon: and other true tales of madness, love, and the history of the world from the periodic table of the elements by Kean, Sam.

Series: The Periodic Table of Elements by Monica Halka

Series: Periodic Table by N. Saunders

Internet4Classrooms

Web Elements

Photographic Periodic Table

Dynamic Periodic Table

iPad app: Elements 4D http://elements4d.daqri.com/

Discovery Education Elements of Chemistry lesson plan

Middle School Chemistry lesson plan

Lesson plan using Wolframalpha website

Periodic Table Game

iPad app: Periodic Table of Elements

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 8: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (1 week)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

Mixtures, Compounds, and Solutions by Carol Baldwin

Internet4Classrooms

Webquest

iPad app: Nova Elements

iPad app ($13.99): The Elements

iPad app ($1.99): Elements, Compounds, Mixtures HD)

Demonstrate compounds and mixtures with food by making salad or trail mix and baking something

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 9: Physical and Chemical Changes and Properties (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

The handy chemistry answer book by Stewart, Ian

Webquest

Teacher Pay Teachers Lesson Plan

Demonstrate physical and chemical changes in the classroom by manipulating objects and showing simple chemical changes like cooking or baking soda/vinegar

Create an anchor chart

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 10: Chemical Equations (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

The handy chemistry answer book by Stewart, Ian

Chemical equation balancer

Internet4Classrooms

Model equations with snap cubes

iPad app ($0.99): Chem Bal Chemical Equation Balancer

iPad app: Chemical Reactions