Physical Science, Module 4: Water

I am using Exploring Creation with Physical Science for Alex's 8th grade science text. I have found a few sites that are REALLY helpful with links and videos. I decided to post what I will use on my blog so I can find it easier when I go through it with Alex. But, I want to give these people credit. (Plus, they will have more on Modules 1-3 while I'm starting my blog with Module 4). The sites are:

• the blog Sahm I Am! under Physical Science
• a Wiki by Mrs. Debbie Nafzger
• and an Educator's Science Resources site

So, now I'll pick and choose what I want to use for Module 4....

STATIC ELECTRICITY & WATER VIDEO

 

 

HOW POLARITY MAKES WATER BEHAVE

 



           

IONIC AND COVALENT BONDING

                             

LAUNCHPAD: COHESION AND ADHESION

        

LAUNCHPAD: SURFACE TENSION

       

PROPERTIES OF WATER

                      

PROPERTIES OF WATER

                      

ELECTROLYSIS OF WATER

                      

DISSOCIATION OF SALT

                      

SURFACE TENSION

                     

HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS

   

The sites mentioned above also have links to various experiments, cartoons, worksheets, etc. Because of the things we've already covered, I'm only going to do one with my daughter. It was created by Debbie Nafzger and is a wonderful "Chemical Formula" worksheet.

Lost in India (A mission story)

This week, my daughter and I watched a series by Mission India (in partnership with Sonlight curriculum) called "Lost in India". This is a short, 8-part video series (most videos are between 5 to 8 minutes) that also includes other activities like family devotions. My daughter and I found it kind of cheesy, but we really enjoyed watching these shows.

 

It's the story of a man, Chris, who goes to India to visit his friend, Justin. But, he gets lost. The real story, though, is how we are all lost, but Christ seeks us. And, many in India are lost. Through this mission organization, you can give a donation to help start Children's Bible Clubs. Every $1 donation allows one child to go to a club for a year. And, through next Thursday (November 14th), Sonlight will double any amount given!

 

I encourage you to watch these videos with your family, pray for India, and give to this mission.

The Constitutional Convention

Today we will be finishing up our study on the Constitutional Convention using the following three sites:

First, we will listen to "The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies by Keith Hughes. We have watched several of his videos and I think they are great!

 

 

Then, we will play "The Constitutional Convention" at Anneburg Classrooms. (Note that when it asks you to login you push "cancel" and you will be able to play.) This game says: "Travel back to 1787 and become a delegate to the convention in Philadelphia. As the Founding Fathers struggle to decide how the young nation will be governed, explore how very different men representing their states' conflicting interests created a bicameral legislature and three branches of government."

 

 

And, lastly, we will play Constitutional Convention Jeopardy at the Super Teacher Tools site for a review. You can also play this on your iPad or other non-flash device. Whichever way you play, the scoring is awkward. But, I think it is worth it for a good review game!