Games_8

This is the 8th grade games page.

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 * __Solar System Unit:__**

Atmosphere Rags to Riches []
 * __Atmosphere Unit:__**

__**Erosion Unit:**__

Erosion Rags to Riches: []


 * Soil Study Games:**

__**"Copy" the questions below" - select it all and right click and "copy"**__

The surface features of the land (hills, valleys, lakes, etc.) are examples of*topography A layer of earth with similiar characteristics is a*horizon The topmost layer of a well developed soil profile*horizon A When water carries minerals to lower parts of the soil profile*leaching Dark, organic material made of dead and decaying matter*humus Another name for parent rock*bedrock Forces that carry soil away*erosion Excellent soil is found here*valleys The four factors that affect soil development are organisms, topography, climate, and...*time The more weathering that happens, the better/worse (pick one) the soil will be*better The steeper the slope, the better/worse (pick one) the soil will be*worse This soil horizon has partially weatered rock, no humus, and no leaching*horizon C This soil horizon has some leaching, some humus, but some big rock bits*horizon B Another name for horizon A is*topsoil Another name for horizon B is*subsoil A city that you would expect has a well developed soil profile is*Topeka, Kansas A city that you would expect has a poorly developed soil profile is*Denver, Colorado All the soil horizons and the bedrock together is a*soil profile

__**Then**__ __**"Paste" them into the white box here**__: [] **Then hit play!**

Scientific Method - Rags to Riches (a good warm up) []
 * Scientific Method Unit:**

Scientific Method "Practice Quiz" []

Scientific Method - Matching []

Scientific Method Challenge Board (like Jeopardy - 1 or 2 player) []


 * Older Games (Last Year):**

1. "Copy" the questions below. 2. Then "paste" them into the white box here: [] 3. Then hit play!
 * Atompshere/Weather Review:**

A layer of gases surrounding the Earth.*atmosphere The most common gas in the atmosphere.*nitrogen The second most common gas in the atmosphere.*oxygen When water is in the gas form it is called…*water vapor The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth is called the…*troposphere The troposphere contains what % of the gases in the atmosphere?*75% The layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found is…*stratosphere A layer in the atmosphere that lets radio waves rebound…*ionosphere A layer in the atmosphere that protects us from UV radiation…*ozone layer The name of the device used to measure atmospheric pressure*barometer The units used to measure atmospheric pressure*millibars These substances are supposedly destroying the ozone layer.*CFC’s The atmosphere __?__ much of the Sun’s energy back into space.*reflects The surface of the Earth __?__ the Sun’s energy that gets through the atmosphere*absorbs Energy transferred in rays or waves is…*radiation Energy transferred from physical contact (touching) is…*conduction Energy transferred from changes in a fluid’s density*convection The Coriolis effect is caused by…*Earth’s rotation A breeze caused by the sun warming the land by a beach is a* sea breeze A breeze caused by the land cooling and warm air being over the water is a*land breeze The present state of the atmosphere is the…*weather The amount of water vapor in the air is the…*humidity When the air is holding as much water vapor as it can, it’s…*saturated

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 * Water Study Game:**

Classification of Matter Pop-Ups - A review game for learning the vocabulary for this unit. [] - When you can get a 100% on this, try the activity below:
 * Matter Unit:**

Open this list of questions. Then Copy and Paste them into the second link.

Measuring & Volume Challenge Board: []
 * Measuring Unit:**

Space Review Game: Use these Notes to help you make your questions: [|8th Space - Review Sheet.doc]

Type in your own questions, and try these games. []

Weather Activities: (Try these in order.)

1. There are some simple weather forecasting activities here: []

2. Create your own weather (see how temperature and humidity interact) []

3. Play this game with a friend or against the computer: []

__Older Games:__ Atmosphere and Energy Rags to Riches: []

Rocks and the Rock Cycle: http://www.quia.com/cb/388439.html - This Challenge Board will help you get ready for the quiz. Try to beat 3 different opponents.

Minerals Matching: http://www.quia.com/jg/1492209.html