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Correlations
GLENCOE CORRELATION
Introduction to Physical Science
©2002
correlated to
Virginia
Grade 8 Standards of Learning
Physical Science
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OBJECTIVES
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PAGE REFERENCES
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PS.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
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• length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured and reported
using the International System of Units (SI - metric);
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PE/TE: 44, 47, 51, 52–3, 54, 55, 138, 203, 211, 213, 214–215, 245, 262, 263, 276–277,
285, 296, 326, 373
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• triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, and spring
scales are used to gather data;
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PE/TE: 44, 53, 103, 117, 138, 211, 213, 214–215, 245, 262, 263, 276–277, 285, 296, 326,
373
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• data from experiments are recorded and interpreted from bar, line, and circle graphs;
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PE/TE: 57–59, 116, 170, 171, 176
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• research skills are utilized using a variety of resources;
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PE/TE: 9, 18, 30, 47, 58, 92, 107, 113, 115, 125, 140, 148, 166, 170, 197, 208, 234,
261, 265, 298, 325, 331, 349, 361, 375, 392, 393, 418, 444, 475, 483, 487
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• independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials are identified;
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PE/TE: 18, 60–61, 152–153, 213, 214–215, 227, 232, 245, 263, 296, 315, 334–335, 364–365,
394–395, 426–427, 460–461
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• valid conclusions are made after analyzing data;
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PE/TE: 20, 60–61, 81, 95, 150, 152–153, 206, 211, 213, 214–215, 232, 254, 263, 296, 334–335,
364–365, 394–395, 408, 426–427, 451
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• research methods are used to investigate practical problems and questions; and
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PE/TE: 17, 91, 113, 154–155, 244, 263, 331, 350
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OBJECTIVES
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PAGE REFERENCES
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• experimental results are presented in appropriate written form.
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PE/TE: 11, 49, 60–61, 94–95, 108, 116, 144, 152–153, 212, 214–215, 232, 263, 295, 334–335,
363, 393, 408, 415, 446–451, 475
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PS.2 The student will investigate and understand the basic nature of matter. Key concepts include
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• the particle theory of matter;
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PE/TE: 74, 75–81, 104, 105–107, 108, 111–113, 114–115, 116
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• elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, salts, organic, inorganic, solids, liquids, and gases;
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PE/TE: 82, 83, 85–87, 88, 89–90, 91–93, 94–95, 98–99, 105–106, 108, 111–113, 114–115,
116, 138, 139–140, 143–144, 146, 152–153
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• characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties;
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PE/TE: 134E-134F, 134–135, 136–138, 139–140, 141–144, 145–146, 147–148, 149–150, 151,
152–153, 156–157, 160–161
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• physical properties (shape, density, solubility, odor, melting point, boiling point, color); and
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PE/TE: 111–113, 114–115, 134E-134F, 134–135, 136–138, 139–140, 145–146, 156, 160–161
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• chemical properties (acidity, basicity, combustibility, reactivity).
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PE/TE: 134E-134F, 134–135, 141–144, 147–148, 151, 152–153, 156
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PS.3 The student will investigate and understand various models of atomic structure including Bohr and
Cloud (quantum) models.
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PE/TE: 74, 75–81
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OBJECTIVES
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PAGE REFERENCES
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PS.4 The student will investigate and understand how to use the periodic table of elements to obtain
information. Key concepts include
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• symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families, periods, valence numbers, metals, metalloids,
and nonmetals; and
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PE/TE: 83, 84, 85–87, 88
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• binary compounds (chemical activity, physical properties, formulas, and nature of bonding).
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PE/TE: 89–90
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PS.5 The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes
to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include
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• physical changes (effect of temperature on state, particle size on solubility, and temperature
on solubility);
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PE/TE: 76, 91–93, 94–95, 111–113, 114–115, 116, 117, 145–146, 149
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• nuclear reactions (products of fusion and fission and their effects on human beings and the environment);
and
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PE/TE: 208–213, 267, 299
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• chemical changes (types of reactions, reactants and products, and balanced equations).
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PE/TE: 76, 147–151, 208–213, 234, 241, 267
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OBJECTIVES
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PAGE REFERENCES
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PS.6 The student will investigate and understand states and forms of energy and how energy is transferred
and transformed. Key concepts include
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• potential and kinetic energy;
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PE/TE: 228, 229, 230, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 252, 482
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• mechanical, chemical, and electrical energy; and
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PE/TE: 231, 232, 233, 235–237, 238–239, 242, 243, 244, 248, 252, 298, 299, 449, 482
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• heat, light, and sound.
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PE/TE: 110, 240, 245–247, 252, 290–293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300–301, 306–307,
319, 344–345, 405
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PS.7 The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and heat transfer. Key concepts
include
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• absolute zero, phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, conduction, convection,
radiation, vaporization, and condensation; and
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PE/TE: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 138, 146, 161, 291, 292–293, 298, 299, 300
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• applications of heat transfer (heat engines, thermostats, and refrigeration).
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PE/TE: 297, 298, 299, 300–301
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PS.8 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of sound and technological applications
of sound waves. Key concepts include
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• wave length, frequency, amplitude, interference; and
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PE/TE: 321–322, 323–324, 330–333, 345, 347, 348, 352, 356, 360, 364–365
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• technological applications of sound.
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PE/TE: 349, 350, 353, 355
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OBJECTIVES
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PAGE REFERENCES
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PS.9 The student will investigate and understand the nature and technological applications of light.
Key concepts include
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• reflection, refraction, particle theory, wave theory; and
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PE/TE: 327, 328, 329–330, 331, 404, 405, 409–411, 412–414, 415, 416–418, 419–420, 421,
422–423, 424–425, 428–429
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• electromagnetic spectrum.
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PE/TE: 322, 376–378, 379, 380–381, 382, 383–385, 386–387, 389–390, 391–392, 393, 396–397
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PS.10 The student will investigate and understand scientific principles and technological applications
of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include
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• work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, power, horsepower, gravitational force, speed/velocity,
mass/weight, Newton's three laws of motion, acceleration; and
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PE/TE: 60–61, 168–169, 171, 172–176, 194–195, 196–199, 200–204, 205–206, 207–208, 209,
210–212, 257, 258–260, 261–262, 263, 264–266, 269–272
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• applications (simple machines, compound machines, powered vehicles, rockets, restraining devices,
projectiles).
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PE/TE: 207, 210, 216–217, 264–268, 269–271, 272–277
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PS.11 The student will investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key
concepts include
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• static, current, circuits; and
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PE/TE: 441, 447–449, 452–453, 454–455, 456–457, 458, 459, 460–461, 482–483
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• magnetic fields and electromagnets.
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PE/TE: 375–376, 471–472, 473–474, 477–478, 480–481, 490
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