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8/20 - 8/27
Mr. Sam HarrelsonMS Room 312Email:sam.harrelson@sdsgriffin.orgTel: 864-381-7374 (or 864-381-SDSG)http://griffinscience.com
Following are the six objectives we’ll be learning this week as a part of our study of Physical Science. Your quiz starting next Thursday and the test covering thismaterial may use questions directly from the assignments below.It is highly recommended that you work on this guide all throughout the coming week so that you can adequately participate in class discussions and labs (and so you won’t be slammed on Wednesday evening). These assignments are
due by 3 p.m. EST the following Thursday from when they are assigned
. You may omit 5questions if you choose to do so without being penalized.More information can be found onGriffinScience.comand feel free to email or callme with any questions you might have!Mr. Harrelson--
Objective 1: Recognize that matter is composed of extremely small particlescalled atoms.Objective 2: Describe how atomic theory has developed and changed from a variety of cultures and world-views.Objective 3: Describe the currently accepted and understood model of the atom.Objective 4: Understand that atoms are made of mostly empty space.Objective 5: Critically examine the composite parts of the atom (including sub-atomic particles).Objective 6: Develop an understanding of how the model of the atom may changein the coming decades.
Homework 1: Atoms (Part 1)
Physical Science - Grade 8 - Syllabus 2009-2010
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8/20 - 8/27
Objective 1: Recognize that matter is composed of extremely small particlescalled atoms.
1.How would you prove that all matter is made of atoms to someone who hadnever heard of atoms?2.Can you predict the differences between atoms and molecules (we’ll get tomolecules in a few weeks)?3.Do you think there are atoms in the void of space? Why or why not?4.Would you expect every atom to have the same mass and properties? Why or why not?5.We will never be able to “see” atoms with just our eyes. How might we learnmore about them both in the present and the future?
Objective 2: Describe how atomic theory has developed and changed from a variety of cultures and world-views.
1.Compared with the current understood model of the atom, how close isDemocritus’ description of atomic structure?2.What factors play into Kanada and Al-Ghazali’s conception of the atom? Howmight their approach differ from that of professional scientists today?3.How does Aristotle differ with Democritus over the nature of the atom? How arethey alike?4.What common thread(s) do you see in the work of Aristotle, Democritus, Al-Ghazali and Kanada in trying to decipher the nature of matter?5.In your own words, describe how you see the atomic model developing afterthese four individuals (Kanada, Democritus, Aristotle, Al-Ghazali).
Objective 3: Describe the currently accepted and understood model of the atom.
1.What is an energy level?2.Describe the major parts of the atom including their location and charge.3.In your own words, tell some of the more unique or fascinating aspects of electrons as compared to the other parts of an atom.4.Compare the modern notion of string theory with the ideas of Democritus. Howare they alike and how are they different?5.Judge the current trajectory of physics based on our discussions this week. Howdo you see the atomic model being developed with what you know about quarks,strings and electrons?
Homework 1: Atoms (Part 1)
Physical Science - Grade 8 - Syllabus 2009-2010
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