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Peer reviewedBerr, Stephen – Science Activities, 1991
Presents a sequence of activities designed to allow eighth grade students to deal with one of the fundamental relationships that govern energy distribution. Activities guide students to measure light bulb brightness, discover the inverse square law, compare light bulb light to candle light, and measure sun brightness. (two references) (MCO)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Energy, Fundamental Concepts, Grade 8
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1985
This document was developed to provide eighth-grade teachers in New York City with a sequence of instructional activities in science. The major portion of the guide is divided into four instructional units. The first unit, "Chemistry," includes lessons and activities on liquid solutions, suspensions and emulsions, acids, bases,…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedWinemiller, Jake; And Others – Science Scope, 1991
Describes an extra credit science project in which students compete to see who can build the most efficient water rocket out of a two-liter pop bottle. Provides instructions on how to build a demonstration rocket and launching pad. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Force, Grade 8
