6-8 PHYSICAL SCIENCE BENCHMARKS

Here are the Benchmarks for Physical Science for the Sixth to Eighth Grade.

Benchmark A:  

Relate uses, properties and chemical processes to the behavior and/or arrangement of the small particles that compose matter.

 Benchmark A Introduction Benchmark A Powerpoint
 Benchmark A Quiz Benchmark A Quiz Key
 Benchmark A Resources Benchmark A Miscellaneous

Benchmark B:  

In simple cases, describe the motion of objects and conceptually describe the effects of forces on an object.

 Benchmark B Introduction Benchmark B Powerpoint
 Benchmark B Quiz Benchmark B Quiz Key
 Benchmark B Resources Benchmark B Miscellaneous

Benchmark C:  

Describe renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy (eg.  solar, wind, fossil fuels, biomass, hydroelectricity, geothermal and nuclear energy) and the management of these sources.

 Benchmark C Introduction Benchmark C Powerpoint
 Benchmark C Quiz Benchmark C Quiz Key
 Benchmark C Resources Benchmark C Miscellaneous

Benchmark D:  

Describe that energy takes many forms, some represent kinetic energy and some forms represent potential energy; and during energy transformations the total amount of energy remains constant.

 Benchmark D Introduction Benchmark D Powerpoint
 Benchmark D Quiz Benchmark D Quiz Key
 Benchmark D Resources Benchmark D Miscellaneous