YEAR EIGHT

PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

Unit Syllabus Standards of learning

1st Term
Unit 1. Laboratory reports. Recall how to produce a lab report.
Physical Revision of physical Recall physical magnitudes:
Magnitudes and magnitudes, fundamental fundamental and derived units.
scientific activity and derived units. Define a unit as either fundamental (m,
II. [6h] International System of kg, s, K(ºC), or derived (N, l , cm3).
units.
Converting units. Define a meter and a kilogram, and be
aware of other definitions.
Scientific notation and
significant figures. Calculate and convert units using
conversion factors.
Apply the use of scientific notation
and significant figures.
Unit 2. General Properties of Define matter.
matter: volume, mass, Describe properties using words like
Materials and
density, melting and qualitative, quantitative, intensive and
their properties.
boiling points. extensive correctly.
[9h]
States of matter. Changes Describe the general properties of
of state. The kinetic matter: volume, mass, density,
particle model of matter. melting and boiling point.
Ideal gases: definition and State values for boiling point, freezing
gas laws. Vapour point and density of water.
pressure.
Describe the physical states of matter
using the kinetic particle model.
Explain the processes that change the
states of matter, with reference to
particles.
Define what an ideal gas is.
Describe and apply the gases laws
(Boyle-Mariotte, Charles, Gay-Lussac
and perfect gases law).
Describe the evaporation rate of
liquids.
Unit 3. Mixtures and solutions: Define mixtures and solutions.
differences and methods Define
Pure substances homogenous and
of separation.
and mixtures. heterogenous.
[9h] Pure substances: elements Describe differences between and
and compounds. Elements
 and compounds of special separation techniques of mixtures and
interest with industrial, solutions.
technological and Define pure substances.
biomedical applications.
Outline the differences between
Concentration and units. elements and compounds.
(g/L, % mass).
Summarise the use of elements and
Solubility. compounds for industrial,
technological and biomedical
applications.
Define concentration and recall the
appropriate units for g/L and mass %.
Calculate concentration for g/L and
mass %.
Define solubility.
Unit 4. Atomic structure: atomic Recall the properties of the subatomic
models of Dalton and particles.
The structure of
Rutherford.
matter I. [8h] Describe and draw the atomic
Isotopes. structure according to the
Rutherford’s model.
Atomic number and Mass
number. Define an ion, cation and anion.
Define isotopes.
Define atomic number and mass
number.
Calculate the atomic composition of
an atom or an ion.
2nd Term
Unit 4 The Periodic Table of Describe the periodic table and
(continued). Elements (distribution of identify patterns and trends in the
groups and families of properties of the elements.
The structure of
elements).
matter I [20h] Recall the symbols and valencies of
Atomic mass and the chemical elements of the principal
molecular mass. groups (1 to 17) and the more important
transition elements (Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni,
The Mole. Cu, Zn, Pd, Ag, Cd, Pt, Au, Hg).
Formulae and naming of Calculate atomic mass and molecular
inorganic chemistry mass.
following the IUPAC
rules. Define the mole.
State Avagadro´s number.
Calculate the number of moles in a
sample using the appropriate
equation.
Calculate the number of particles in a
 sample using the appropriate
equation.
Calculate balanced inorganic
compounds using chemical
formulation.
Apply knowledge of the
nomenclature of inorganic chemistry
following the IUPAC rules.
Unit 5. Physical and chemical Define physical changes of matter.
changes of matter.
Chemical Define chemical changes of matter.
Reactions I [12h] Types of reactions. The Describe different types of reactions.
Law of Conservation of
Mass: balancing chemical Define the Law of the Conservation
reactions. of Mass.
Rates of reactions: factors Calculate balanced equations for
that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
reaction. Discuss the rate of a reaction and
Simple stoichiometric describe factors which may affect it.
calculations. Solve simple stoichiometric
Chemistry in society and calculations.
the environment. Outline the use of Chemistry in
society and the environment.
3rd Term
Unit 6. Forces and their effects. Define a force.
Force and Mass Newtons Laws Describe the effects of forces.
[10h] Simple machines. Explain how forces can cause
Friction. changes in the motion of an object.
Force of gravity. Law of Recall Newton´s 3 Laws of motion.
Universal Gravitation. Define simple machines and outline
The weight of bodies. their uses.
Magnetism and types of Define friction.
magnets. Fundamental
forces of nature. Define the force of gravity.
Pressure. Principles of Calculate the rate of a moving body
hydrostatics. in freefall
Solve problems using Newton’ Laws.
State the Law of Universal
Gravitation.
Define weight of a body.
Define magnetism and describe
different types of magnets.
 Describe forces of nature.
Apply Hooke’s Law.
Define pressure.
Solve given situations using the
equation of pressure.
Describe the fundamental principle of
hydrostatic (P = dgh).
Solve given situations using the
fundamental principle of hydrostatic.
Describe Pascal’s Principle and some
of its applications, such as the
hydraulic system (brakes and jack).
Solve given situations using Pascal’s
Principle.
Describe Archimedes’ Principle.
Unit 7. Basic terminology Recall the meaning of URM.
(trajectory, position,
Movement. [12h] Define trajectory, position, speed and
speed and acceleration). acceleration.
Uniform Rectilinear
Motion (URM). State the equations of motion.
Strategies to solve Solve given situations using the
problems and represent equations of motion.
motion in graphs.
Comment on and draw graphs of
Role of forces in causing motion.
changes of shape and
motion. Outline how forces can change the
shape of an object.
Average velocity,
instantaneous velocity Recall the meaning of UARM.
and acceleration. Comment on and draw
Uniformly Accelerated displacement/time and velocity/time
Rectilinear Motion graphs.
(UARM). Calculate acceleration from data
Problem solving represented on graphs of motion.
strategies and creating
distance/time and velocity
/time graphs
Calculating acceleration
from data on graphs.
Unit 8. Definitions and units of Define work, energy and power and
work, energy and power. state the correct unit for each
Energy and its
concept.
transformations. Types of energy
[10h] transformations, Differentiate between mechanic,
conservation of energy. kinetic and potential energy.
Thermal energy. Heat and State the equations to calculate work,
temperature. energy and power.
Sources of energy. Describe energy transformations,
referring to its conservation.
Responsible use of
energy. Define thermal energy, heat and
temperature.
Describe sources of energy.
Explain the need to use energy
wisely.