Fluids (Grade 8)
Our learning, links, and information on Fluids can be found here. All student homework should be saved to your Science: Fluids folder in your Google Drive.
Fluids Unit Test Student Review Sheet
Lesson 1: Introduction to Fluids
7.1 – Introduction to Fluids (read and answer questions # 1-3)
Lesson 2: Laminar and Turbulent Flow
7.2 – Characteristics of Fluids (read and answer questions #1, 3, 5ab, 6)
Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow example
Lesson 3: Viscosity
7.3 – Flow Rate and Viscosity (read and answer questions # 1,2,3, 5)
Calculating Flow Rates Worksheet (Make a copy and answer the 2 questions)
Lesson 4: Density
8.1 – Weight, Mass, and Volume (read and answer questions #2 & 3)
8.3 – Density (read and answer questions # 2 -5)
Lesson 5: Calculating Density
- What is Density and How to Calculate Student Note (Read for understanding)
- Calculating Density Worksheet #1 (Answer #1 – 3, 5 – 7)
- Calculating Density Worksheet # 2 (Answer #1 – 4)
- Comparing Densities Enrichment Questions
- Comparing Densities: Worksheet Answer questions A, B, and C using the Chart
SOLUTIONS
Density Calculation Quiz
To prepare for your quiz, go over and practice 1 – 5 (above from lesson 5).
Lesson 6: Buoyancy and Displacement
Archimedes and The Ups and Downs of Buoyancy – link
8.5 – Buoyancy (Read to learn more about buoyancy, displacement, density, and how ships carry cargo)
Answer questions #1-4
Density Lab link (refer to lab report rubric for help on writing your conclusion)
Lab Report Rubric link
Lesson 7: Fluids Under Pressure
9.1 – Putting the Squeeze on Fluids (Read and answer questions #1-4)
Lesson 8: Fluids in Real Life
9.5 – Pressure, Volume, and Temperature (Read and answer questions #1 and 4)
9.7 – The Value of Valves (Read and answer questions #1-3)
Fluids Textbook Sample Solutions (click here to check your answers)