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CPO Science Physical Science - Grade 8

Student Textbook

The CPO Science Physical Science student textbook combines comprehensive content with colorful graphics and diagrams to deliver important concepts to students of all ability levels. Topics covered include; properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, and the periodic table. The physics of motion, forces, Newton's laws and astronomy complete this physical science adventure!

As with the sixth and seventh grade titles, reading strategies are built right into the text to aid comprehension. Content is presented as one idea per page and has easy-to-find main headings, subheadings, and side notes. Vocabulary words are defined in special boxes on the same page where they are introduced. There is also an emphasis on building math skills. Formulas are presented in a clear, consistent format while elements of the formulas are identified and tips for using them are provided. Formula variations are also provided while problems and solutions are presented in a step-by-step format with additional practice exercises. Chapter assessments, skill sections, real world connections and chapter activities further extend student learning.

Table of Contents

 Unit 1    Studying Physics and Chemistry
 

Chapter 1: The Physical Science In You
Chapter 2: Experiments and Variables
Chapter 3: Key Concepts in Physical Science

 Unit 2    Properties of Matter
 

Chapter 4: Density and Buoyancy
Chapter 5: States of Matter

 Unit 3    Atoms and The Periodic Table
 

Chapter 6: The Atom
Chapter 7: Elements and The Periodic Table
Chapter 8: Molecules and Compounds
 Unit 4    Matter and Changes
 

Chapter 9: Acids, Bases, and Solutions
Chapter 10: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 11: The Chemistry of Living Systems
 Unit 5    Motion and Force
 

Chapter 12: Distance, Time, and Speed
Chapter 13: Forces
Chapter 14: Force and Motion

 Unit 6    Astronomy
 

Chapter 15: The Solar System
Chapter 16: The Sun and Stars
Chapter 17: Galaxies and The Universe

   


  Name Item ISBN Price
  Student Textbook 92W-492-3660 1-58892-498-X $51.95
  Investigations Manual 92W-492-3670 1-58892-499-8 $17.50
  Equipment Kit 92W-792-5360 1-58892-528-5 $1,325.00
  Teacher's Tool Kit 92W-492-5360 1-58892-508-0 $395.95
  Teacher's Guide 92W-492-3680 1-58892-501-3 $129.00




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