Grade 8 Science

Grade 8 Science - Unit VII Overview

Periodic Table

In the seventh unit on the Periodic Table, the students will read and interpret the periodic table to show that elements are grouped by their physical properties. Students will also realize that element position on the periodic table is related to its physical and chemical properties.

Critical Questions:

What is the importance of the Periodic Table?
How are elements positioned on the Periodic Table?

Suggested Time Frame: 1 week

Student Performance Expectations

Key

Information in the brackets that is not in bold (8.2A) is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS) that this objective is aligned to.

Information in the brackets that is in bold (8.2.11B) (8.2.12A) (11.2US10A) is the specific Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS- test) objective this objective is aligned to.

Interpret information on the periodic table and place known elements in the correct position based on their physical and chemical properties. (8.9 B) T8