SUB: PHYSICS (PRACTICALS) GRADE 8

Sr. CAIE – Required Practical Completed

Physics Practical Name Date Sign
1 Determining the density of regular-shaped objects

2 Observation of photosynthetic and non

-photosynthetic tissues
3 Slide preparation ( leaf section) and observation
of vascular tissues in plants
4 Slide preparation of turgid and flaccid cells
5 Dissection of hibiscus flower (reproductive and
non-reproductive parts )
6 Germinating pollen tubes in culture medium /
pollen tube slide observation

Topic Learning Practical /Activities Resources

Objective /Apparatus
1.Determining Learners Method Apparatus
the density of investigate the Measure the mass of your object before  Regular
regular- masses of starting.  shaped object
shaped equal-sized  Weighing
objects volumes of  If you are calculating densities of liquids or balance
different gasses especially, you will need to know  Ruler
materials. the mass of the container.  Calculator
Learners find
the mass of  This way, you can subtract the mass from
each material the total mass when you measure the
and put their object’s mass
results in a https://youtu.be/fE67X
table  Place your empty beaker, jar, or other eUeaHY
container onto a scale, and write down its
mass in grams.
  Some scales allow you to “tare” the
weight. This means once you have the
container on the scale, you will press
“tare”, and the scale will set the new mass
equal to zero. This subtracts out the mass
of anything on the scale for you.

 Find the volume of the object in cubic

centimeters. If you have a rectangular
solid, you can simply measure the length,
width, and height of the object in
centimeters.

 You will then multiply the 3 digits together

for the volume.

 Using a calculator, or by hand, if you are

feeling adventurous, simply divide the
mass quantity in grams by the volume
value in cubic centimeters. 

2.Determining Method  Weighing

the density of  Students will work in groups. If there is Balance
irregular- only one balance for the class, have it at  100 mL
shaped the front of the classroom, and each group graduated
objects. can take turns coming up and using the cylinders, one
balance. per group
 Determine the mass of each object to the  Four small
nearest 0.1 gram. objects, such
 Record the mass on the data sheet. as rocks,
marbles or
 Fill the graduated cylinder about half full fishing weights,
with tap water. for each group
 Read the volume by looking at the bottom  Water
of the meniscus.
 Record the starting volume to the nearest
0.1 mL.
 Place the first object into the graduated
cylinder. Tilt the cylinder and slide the
 object in slowly so that it does not splash.
 Record the ending volume to the nearest
0.1 mL
 Remove the object by pouring the water
into the sink, and dry it with a paper towel.
 Add more water to the cylinder and repeat
for the other three objects.
 Calculate the volume of each object by
using the following formula:

Ending volume – starting volume = volume of

object
 Calculate the density of each object using
the formula: Density = Mass/volume.
The data sheet should contain the following
information for each object:
Starting volume of water, mL
Ending volume of water, mL
Difference in volume of water, mL

3.Investigatio Introduce the Experiment with sticking to different materials  Balloons

n on charging idea of 1. Rub a balloon some wool or your shirt.  Wool,
different electrostatics 2. Then try to stick the balloon to different clothes, and
materials by as the study of materials--like the wall, a door, the other things
rubbing with a stationary blackboard. to rub
dry cloth electrical 3. Make a list of the materials and how well against the
charges/fields. the balloon sticks. balloon
4. Draw some conclusions about the best
 String
Ask learners and worst types of materials to stick to.
 Materials to
to rub inflated Experiment on materials to rub on
balloons on 1. Rub a balloon with different materials to stick against
their clothing see which works best for sticking it to the (usually parts
and wall. of the room)
investigate 2. Make a list of materials and how well they  Clock or
what happens work for creating static electricity. stopwatch
when they 3. Draw some conclusions and try to explain
bring the the reasons.
balloon near Experiment with length of time
to different 1. Use a clock to measure how long the
objects or balloon will stick to an object.
materials. 2. Try this several days apart to see the
effect that weather or humidity has on the
length.
3. Make a chart listing the time and the
weather.
4. Draw some conclusions.
Experiment with two balloons
1. Tie two balloons to pieces of string.
2. Rub each balloon with the same material
to charge it.
3. Hold the string and let the balloons get
close.
4. Do they attract or repel? Why? Explain the
reasons for what happens.