Welcome to Coach Nichols' 8th Grade Science Class
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Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle
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Mystery Bags Lab
(must have the Mystery Bags to complete this lab) -
Silly Science Dichotomous Key Worksheet
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Lab Safety Video Exercise
(must have internet access) -
Sponge Bob Lab Safety Challenge
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Pamishan Creature Dichotomous Key Worksheet
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Norns Dichotomous Key Worksheet
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Taxonomy Notes
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Analyzing Data Worksheet
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Penny Drop Lab
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Interpreting Graphics-Taxonomy Worksheet
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Jelly Belly Dichotomous Key Lab
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Identify Controls and Variables Simpsons Worksheet
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Following Directions Worksheet
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Peppered Moth Simulation
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Evolution Concept Map
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Explorations Through Time Internet Scavenger Hunt
(must have internet access) -
Evolution Notes
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Comparing the History of Life to a Clock
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The Great Fossil Find Lab
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PBS Evolution Video Series
(use with PBS Evolution Video Series Essay Sheet) -
PBS Evolution Video Series Essay Sheet
(use with PBS Evolution Video Series)
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The Bear Barriers Board Game
(must scroll down to find board game) -
Deer: Predation or Starvation Worksheet
(analyze data and make a graph) -
Interpreting Ecological Data Worksheet
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Estimating Population Size Lab
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Are Zebra Mussels Really Invading Worksheet
(read article and answer questions) -
Recycle City Interactive Game
(must have internet access) -
Food for Thought Activity
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Environmental Action Simulation
(requires a group of 2 to 4 students, can be done alone if you were absent) -
Ecology Listmania
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Wolf Relocation Challenge
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Ecology Webquest
Webquest worksheet is attatched at the bottom of site.
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Metric Mania Metric Conversions Worksheet
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Metric Mania Scavenger Hunt Sheet
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Metric Mania Scavenger Hunt Cards
(great practice if you were absent) -
Metric Victims Game
(played this game in class) -
Metric Olympics Practicum
(test for the metric system unit) -
Length Lab
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Mass Lab
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Volume Lab
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Metric System Notes
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Measure It Online Game
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Metric Conversions Quiz
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Chemistry Scavenger Hunt
Online Scavenger Hunt (must have internet access) -
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity
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Matter vs. Not Matter Cards
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Matter vs. Not Matter Activity
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Types of Matter Poem and Worksheet
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States of Matter Webquest
(must have internet access) -
States of Matter Video Questions
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States of Matter Video
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Meet the Elements Song Worksheet
Must watch Elements Song to answer theis worksheet -
The Elements Song
Music Video of Elements -
Periodic Table Online Scavenger Hunt
(must have internet access) -
Periodic Table Basics Project
(must also use periodic table basic cards to complete this project) -
Periodic Table Basic Cards
(to be used with Periodic Table Basics Project) -
Periodic Table Crossword Puzzle
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Periodic Table Families Coloring Worksheet
(must use blank periodic table to complete) -
Memorizing Elements Online Game
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Atomic Basics Worksheet
Also covers Bohr Models and Lewis Structures -
Atomic Changes Worksheet
covers how ions are created -
Atomic Structure Worksheet
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Balancing Equations Online #1
(must have internet access) -
Balancing Equations Online #2
(must have internet access) -
Balancing Act Notes/Worksheet
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Balancing Equations Practice Worksheet
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Balancing Equations Challenge Worksheet
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Easter Egg Hunt Equation Challenge Record Sheet
(if absent, entire sheet must be completed using problems from Equation Challenge Cards link) -
Equation Challenge Cards
(to be used with Easter Egg Hunt Equation Challenge Record Sheet) -
Fun Based Learning Balancing Chemical Equation Worksheet
(must have internet access, use Chembalancer link to complete) -
Chembalancer
(use to fill out Fun Based Learning Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet)
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Physics Online Scavenger Hunt
(must have internet access) -
Speed Machines Worksheet
(calculating speed) -
Speed Challenge Lab
(you will need a meter stick, stop watch, and masking tape) -
Bubble Gum Physics Lab
(you will need bubble gum and a clock) -
Hot Wheelin' Physics Lab
(you will need a hot wheel car, meter stick, and stop watch)
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Acids and Bases Online Scavenger Hunt
(must have internet access) -
Tasty Solutions Lab
(must have candy, M&M's work well) -
GEMS Alien Juice Bar Lab
(must have internet access) -
GEMS Alien Juice Bar Lab Sheet
(to be used with GEMS Alien Juice Bar Lab) -
The pH Factor Interactive Web Site
