GRADE 8 PHYSICS
Fall Semester
Topics
- Physics and Physical Phenomena
- Models, Theories, and Laws
- Motion
- Describing Motion
- Reference Point and System
- Stationary Objects
- Relative Motion
- Kinematic Principles
- Magnitudes
- Speed and Average Speed
- Acceleration
- Dynamics
- Relations Between Mass, Forces, and Acceleration
- Newton's Laws
- Action-Reaction Pairs
- Friction
- Forces
- Effects of Friction
- Springs
- Gravity
- Universal Gravitation
- Gravity in Space
- Free Fall
- No Gravity
- Air Resistance
- Pressure
- Calculation of Pressure
- Types of Pressure
- Pressure in Solids
- Atmospheric Pressure
Assessments
- Quiz: Covering basic physics concepts, physical phenomena, and scientific models.
- Homework Assignment: Exercises on describing motion, using reference points, and understanding relative motion.
- Lab Activity: Practical measurement of speed and acceleration using real-life objects (stopwatch, distance tracking, etc.).
- Test: Focused on kinematic principles, Newton’s laws, and action-reaction force pairs.
- Group Project: Students will design and present real-life examples demonstrating Newton’s laws and the role of friction.
- Lab Report: Measure friction forces with different surfaces and investigate spring forces and their effects.
- Homework Assignment: Problem-solving activities on gravity, free fall, and air resistance with real-world examples.
- Quiz: Calculations and concepts of pressure, identifying types of pressure in solids and atmospheric conditions.
- Project: Visual presentation or poster about real-life applications of pressure (e.g., hydraulic systems, air pressure, etc.).
Spring Semester
Topics
- Time and Period Calculations
- Understanding time and measuring periods
- Performing time-based calculations
- Forces
- Types of forces
- Identifying forces in real-life situations
- Forces in Nature and the Four Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational force
- Electromagnetic force
- Strong nuclear force
- Weak nuclear force
- Weight and Mass
- Difference between weight and mass
- Calculating weight using gravitational acceleration
- Forces and Movement
- How forces affect the motion of objects
- Practical examples of forces causing movement
- Top Speed
- Measuring and calculating top speed
- Understanding limits of speed in objects
- Turning Forces (Moments)
- Concept of moments
- Calculating turning effects of forces
- Equilibrium
- Conditions for equilibrium
- Balanced forces in practical examples
- Combining Forces
- Resultant forces
- Vector addition of forces
- Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Real-life examples and problem solving on force balance
- Movement caused by unbalanced forces
Assessments
- Quiz: Covering time, period calculations, and basic force concepts.
- Homework Assignment: Exercises on identifying the four fundamental forces in nature and their examples.
- Lab Activity: Measuring weight and mass using spring scales and solving real-life problems on forces and movement.
- Test: Focused on top speed, turning forces (moments), and equilibrium with both calculations and theoretical questions.
- Group Project: Create a real-life scenario demonstrating balanced and unbalanced forces (e.g., tug of war, bridges, balancing objects).
- Lab Report: Measure and calculate turning forces (moments) using levers and weights in the lab.
- Homework Assignment: Combining forces problem sets, vector addition, and analyzing equilibrium conditions.
- Quiz: Review forces, movements, and problem-solving related to balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Project: Develop a poster or presentation showing a detailed analysis of forces in everyday life (cars, sports, machines, etc.).
Textbook:
- Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt
Websites:
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Mobile Apps:
- Khan Academy App
- PhET Simulations App
