7th Grade:

• Bellwork: what is the difference between a physical and chemical property?
• Planner: Chapter 1.3 Notes
• Homework: Section Review #1-9
  1. In your own words, write a definition for each of the following terms: chemical property, chemical change.
  2. Rusting is an example of a
     • a) physical property
     • b)physical change
     • c)chemical property
     • d)chemical change
  3. Which of the following is a characteristic property?
     • a)density
     • b)chemical reactivity
     • c)solubility in water
     • d)all of the above
  4. Write two examples of chemical properties and explain what they are.
  5. The Statue of Liberty was originally a copper color. After being exposed to the air she turned a greenish color. What kind of change happened? Explain your answer.
  6. Explain how to tell the difference between a physical and a chemical property.
  7. The temperature of an acid solution is 25*C. A strip of magnesium is added and the temperature rises 2*C each minute for the first 3 minutes. After another 5 minutes the temperature has risen two more degrees. What is the final temperature?
  8. Making Comparisons: Describe the difference between physical and chemical changes in terms of what happens to the matter involved in each kind of change.
  9. Applying Concepts: Identify two physical properties and two chemical properties of a bag of microwave popcorn before popping and after.

8th Grade:

• Bellwork: Define Seasons
• Planner: Finish Apollo 13. Seasons Video Clips & Article
• Homework: Seasons Article & Questions.

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