Original Promptre teach for students that are going to retest on these standards: Physical 8.PS.1.3 [4] 8.PS.1.5 [6]
Earth 8.ESS.3.1 [3] 8.ESS.4.1 [2]
Life 8.LS.2.3 [3] 8.LS.3.1 [3]
This document is designed to help students prepare for a retest on properties and changes in matter, focusing on key middle school science standards. It outlines essential concepts surrounding physical and chemical changes, providing definitions and examples of each. Through scaffolded practice items, students will analyze various scenarios to identify the type of change involved. The document also elaborates on the Law of Conservation of Mass, supported by examples and equations demonstrating how to balance chemical reactions. Additional sections cover geological time, fossil records, and interactions within ecosystems, explaining the roles of energy flow and genetic variation. A glossary of terms is included to clarify scientific vocabulary relevant to the material.