HuckleBerry
Center for Creative Learning
Dannah DeVore
Welcome Dannah to both Quest in Science and HuckleBerry!
Dannah holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from The Master’s University and a Master of Science in Immunology from Drexel University. She has experience teaching laboratory procedures at the collegiate level and spent six years teaching junior high and high school science. Her courses include physical science, biology, and anatomy and physiology.
Dannah is passionate about instilling a love of science in her students and is quick to share everything she knows about immunology and microbiology to whomever will listen. When she is not in the classroom, Dannah enjoys spending time with her family relaxing at the beach, hiking, exploring National Parks, and cheering on the Dodgers.
Introduction to the Physical Sciences & Labs (8th grade)
Prerequisites: Basic math through 7th grade level. Students must be able to solve one variable math problems. Students should be able to write at least a 5-paragraph essay and read at a 7th grade level. This class targets 8th grade standards.
Homework: Required. Please plan on an hour of homework each week.
Physical science is the combination of two science fields, chemistry and physics. This complete course is designed to fit the 8th grade physical science standards (NGSS MS-PS 1-4) and will span three quarters.
This physical science course is an exciting examination of matter and energy. Matter is that which makes up most of the world around us, and energy is what enables everything around us to move and work. Students will begin with an exploration of the basic principles of scientific discovery, using these skills to investigate matter and its properties, then move on to the building blocks of our universe. Students will learn about atoms, their structures, and how they form elements and molecules. They will examine the chemical properties of elements and how they react and change. Students will then study the physical properties of atoms and the forces that affect them before expanding into the forces that shape our world. Each day, our busy scientists will perform experiments and make observations. They will maintain a record of our adventures through fun worksheets and develop their passion for the study of science. Some topics studied this year will be:
Proper science tools, methods, and measures
Atoms and atomic theories
The periodic table
Elements, compounds, and mixtures
Physical and chemical properties
Chemical formulas and bonding
Motion
Waves, magnetism, and electricity
Prerequisites: Basic grade school math is recommended, and a few mathematical concepts will be re-enforced and used (graphing and slope). Students should be able to write at least a 5-paragraph essay and read at a 7th grade level.
All workbooks and lab materials will be provided. Physical Science is fun, exciting, and so important to understand in our scientific world of today and tomorrow.
Unit 1: Scientific Method
● Scientific Units
● Scientific Method
● How to Write a Lab Report
Unit 2: Matter
● Matter
● States and Properties of Solids, Liquids, Gasses
Unit 3: Atomic Structure and Bonds
● Elements and The Periodic Table
● Atoms and Bonding
● Acids, Bases, and Solutions.
Unit 4: Motion
● Properties of Motion
● Real World Motion Application
Unit 5: Force
● Properties of Force
● Forces of Gravity
Unit 6: Energy
● Properties of Energy
● Thermal Energy
Unit 7: Waves
● Sound Waves
● Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 8: Electricity
● Properties of Electricity
● Conducts of Electricity
Unit 9: Magnetism
● How Magnets works
● Properties of Magnetic force