May 30 - June 1, 2017… Lesson Plans for 8th Grade SCIENCE
FINALS
May 22 - May 26, 2017… Lesson Plans for 8th Grade SCIENCE
Objectives: To study and better understand the patterns of sleep and how sleep affects our daily lives.
Monday 5/22
Brainpop
Tuesday 5/23
Brainpop
Wednesday 5/24 & Thursday 5/25
Project "SLEEP"
Friday 5/26
Project "SLEEP"
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th Grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Tues.
TELPAS Writing
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Periodic Table Game
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
8th Grade Science
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
January 23-27, 2017… Lesson Plans for 8th Grade SCIENCE WEEK 9
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
WEDNESDAY: 1/18
Moon Bubble Map
Crash Course Moon Video
THURSDAY: 1/19 - Shortened Class
Bill Nye - The Moon
FRIDAY: 1/20
Foam Ball Moon Phases Engage
January 9-13, 2017… Lesson Plans for 7th Grade SCIENCE WEEK 9
Objectives: We are preparing for the Final Exam. Students have early release on Friday.
MONDAY: 1/9
* Review for Final
TUESDAY: 1/10
* Complete Review for Final
WEDNESDAY: 1/11 Faculty Meeting after school
* EXAMS – Periods 1, 5 & 7
* STUDY for EXAMS – Periods 2, 6 & 8 on Thursday
THURSDAY: 1/12
* EXAMS – Periods 2, 6 & 8
* STUDY for EXAMS – Periods 3 & 4
* Early Release on Friday at 12:45
FRIDAY: 1/13
* EXAMS – Periods 3 & 4
* Lunch at 10:33 am
* Early Release at 12:45
Rotation and Revolution
1/4 Rotation and Revolution
- Defintions and Key Terms Review
1/6 Semester Review
- Final Exam Review
12/19 Review Rotation and Revolution
12/20 Rotation and Revolution Quiz
12/21 Early Release @12:45
* 8:45 am students called to GYM
* 9:00 am Volleyball games and visit from Santa
* 10:00 am Release to 3rd Period for Movie/Holiday Activities
* 11:45 am Lunch
* 12:30 am Student Release with Teacher escort
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon. 12/5
Tues. 12/6
Wed. 12/7
Thurs. 12/8
Fri. 12/9
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Nov. 14-Nov. 18 --- 8th Grade SCIENCE
Unit 6: Organisms and Environments
Essential Question: How do organisms and environments maintain equilibrium?
Students will understand that…
Tues., 11/15
Fri., 11/18
NOV. 8- NOV. 11--- 8th Grade SCIENCE
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Unit 2: Weather
Essential Question: How do global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather and what is the role of oceans in the formation of weather systems?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Lesson Resources:
Tues.
Lesson Resources:
Wed.
Lesson Resources:
Thurs.
Lesson Resources:
Fri.
Unit 2: WeatherEssential Question: How do global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather and what is the role of oceans in the formation of weather systems?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
Mon.
Lesson Resources:
Tues.
Lesson Resources: Discovery Education
Wed.
Lesson Resources: Brainpop/Edheads
Thurs.
Fri.
Lesson Resources:
Characteristics of the Universe
10/3 Read pages 274 - 280. Class discussion about what we know about stars and the planets. Define constellations, observatory and radio telescopes. Who discovered the telescope and when?
10/4 Read pages 283 - 288. Google the name of 5 different stars. Define galaxy, universe, light-year and giant stars.
10/5 Read pages 292 - 296. Discuss how a star is born and how one dies. Define supernova, black holes and neuron stars.
10/6 Read pages 297 - 300. Discusss and draw the different galaxies. Define binary star and your own definition of galaxy.
Characteristics of Waves
9/26 - Read pages 136 - 139. Discuss the different types of waves. Draw 3 different types of waves. Define transverse waves, longitudinal waves and surface waves.
9/27 - Read pages 140 - 145. Define wavelength, frequency and speed. Discuss different formulas to calculate speed, frequency and wavelength.
9/28 - Read pages 146 - 151. Define reflection, refraction and interference. Draw an example of reflection and refraction.
9/29 - Read pages 154 - 156. Define primary waves, secondary waves and tsunamis. Discuss seismograph and how they are used to calculate and detect earthquakes.
9/30 - Review and quiz over waves
Motion and Energy
9/19 Read pages 102 - 104
9/20 Read pages 105 - 107. Discuss Newton's laws of Motion. Define force, energy, work, potential energy and kinetic energy.
9/21 Read pages 112 - 114. Discuss the different temperature scales and when and where they are most commonly used. Define the 3 temperature scales and absolute zero.
9/22 Review speed, velocity and acceleration. Assign groups of 3. Act out a scenario where everyone uses motion to define and explain all 3 terms.
9/23 Review temperature and scales. Motion and Energy QUIZ
Chemical Equations and Chemical Reactions
9/12 Read pages 38-43 Discuss chemical reactions. Changes in energy ( endothermic and exothermic reactions)
9/13 Read pages 46-53 Discuss chemical equations and what goes into an equation (subscripts, reactants, products, coefficient) Define synthesis
9/14 Read pages 54-58 Discuss factors that contribute to chemical reactions ( activation energy, concentration, temperature, catalyst, inhibitor)
9/15 Review elements and the periodic table. Review what 4 items are on an element on the periodic table (name, symbol, atomic number and atomic mass)
9/16 TEST (elements, periodic table, energy, and chemical reactions)
Chemical Interactions
9/5 Holiday
9/6 Definitions (element, atom, nucleus, proton, neutron, electron)
- Draw an atom
9/7 Discuss atomic number and atomic mass
- Discuss the various roles valence electrons have on an atom
9/8 Discuss the periodic table and describe what each element must contain
(name, symbol, atomic number, atomic mass)
- Create a new element and discuss your element with the class
9/9 Definitions (metals, nonmetals, metalloids)
Discuss groups and periods and the relationships they share on the periodic table
FINALS
May 22 - May 26, 2017… Lesson Plans for 8th Grade SCIENCE
Objectives: To study and better understand the patterns of sleep and how sleep affects our daily lives.
Monday 5/22
Brainpop
Tuesday 5/23
Brainpop
Wednesday 5/24 & Thursday 5/25
Project "SLEEP"
Friday 5/26
Project "SLEEP"
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- Review for STAAR
Tues.
- Review for STAAR
Wed.
- Review for STAAR
- Review for STAAR
- Review for STAAR
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- Finish Newton’s Notes
- Review for Physics Test
Tues.
- Go over review
- Review game
Wed.
- Physics Unit Test
Thurs.
- Physics Unit test
Fri.
- Test Corrections
- Catch up day
Lesson Plans
8th Grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- No School
Tues.
- Finish Motion Lab: StemScopes Student Journal
Wed.
- Engage: Crash Test Dummies video
- Class discussion
- NASA Pod Cast
- Newton’s Laws StemScope Student Journal
Thurs.
- Engage: Crash Test Dummies video
- Class discussion
- NASA Pod Cast
- Newton’s Laws StemScope Student Journal
Fri.
- Finish Newton’s Laws Student Journal.
- Newton’s Laws Notes??
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- Speed, Velocity, Acceleration Notes
- Need for Speed
Tues.
- Hikers La
Wed.
- StemScopes: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Inquiry
Thurs.
- StemScopes: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Inquire
Fri.
- Holiday
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- Monster Truck Explore
- Balanced/Unbalanced forces reading activity
Tues.
- Tug of War Lab
Wed.
- Force notes
- Net Force Practice
Thurs.
- Force notes
- Net Force Practice
Fri.
- Gizmo: Free Fall Tower
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 5: Force and Motion
Essential Question: How are speed, velocity, and acceleration related?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Scientists use methods when conducting an experiment that ensure valid and reliable results.
- There are dangers associated with lab equipment and chemicals.
- In an experiment, variables affect the outcome.
- Scientists use one system of measurement when collecting data known as SI Units.
- There is a relationship between force, motion, and energy.
- Unbalanced forces cause an object to change the speed or direction of an object's motion.
- There is a relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Newton's Laws of Motion apply to everyday life.
Mon.
- Test corrections
- Catch up day
Tues.
- STAAR
Wed.
- STAAR
Thurs.
- Page Keeley Probe: Rolling Marbles
- Rolling Marbles Lab: Tubes and marbles
Fri.
- Soccer Ball Balanced and Unbalanced forces Exploration
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Matter is composed of atoms that have certain structures that create patterns of characteristics.
- Matter has chemical and physical properties.
- There is a difference between physical and chemical properties.
Mon.
- Chemical Equation Notes
- Counting Atoms Practice
Tues.
- Balanced/Unbalanced Equations
- Start Review
Wed.
- Review
- Chemistry Test
Thurs.
- Review
- Chemistry Test
Fri.
- Fun Friday (catch up day)
- Test Corrections.
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Matter is composed of atoms that have certain structures that create patterns of characteristics.
- Matter has chemical and physical properties.
- There is a difference between physical and chemical properties.
Mon.
- Card Sort
- Physical Property Observations (several everyday items that can be seen and touched)
Tues.
- Chemical and Physical Changes Demos
- Chemical and Physical Changes Notes
Wed.
- Chemical Reactions Lab
Thurs.
- Chemical Reactions Lab
Fri.
- Roasting Marshmallows lab
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Matter is composed of atoms that have certain structures that create patterns of characteristics.
- Matter has chemical and physical properties.
- There is a difference between physical and chemical properties.
Mon.
- Finish Missing Person Activity
- Periodic Table Brainpop
Tues.
- Finish Periodic Table Brainpop
- Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt
Wed.
- Periodic Table Notes
- Bohr’s Model Practice
Thurs.
- Periodic Table Notes
- Bohr’s Model Practice
Fri.
- Crash Course Periodic Table
- Periodic Table Packet
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Matter is composed of atoms that have certain structures that create patterns of characteristics.
- Matter has chemical and physical properties.
- There is a difference between physical and chemical properties.
Tues.
TELPAS Writing
Wed.
- Structure of an Atom
- 3D Model of Atom
Thurs.
- Structure of an Atom
- 3D Model of an Atom
Fri.
Periodic Table Game
Lesson Plans
8th grade Science
Unit 4: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Essential Question: How do I use the levels of organization to better understand the properties and characteristics of matter?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Matter is composed of atoms that have certain structures that create patterns of characteristics.
- Matter has chemical and physical properties.
- There is a difference between physical and chemical properties.
Mon.
- Atom Introduction
- Group Atom Definitions
Tues.
- How Small is an Atom? Engage
- Bill Nye Video: Atoms
Wed.
- BrainPop: Atoms
- Structure of an Atom Student Journal
Thurs.
- BrainPop: Atoms
- Structure of an Atom Student Journal
Fri.
- Structure of Atom Notes
8th Grade Science
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- cyclical movement of the Earth, moon, and Sun contribute to predictable patterns.
- the alignment of the earth, moon and sun, along with their distances and masses; impacts gravitational force.
Mon.
- Define Solar Eclipse
- Describe the 4 Solar Eclipses
- Solar Eclipse Video
Tues.
- Bay of Fundy tide engage
- Tides notes
- Start Tides Gizmo
Wed.
- Finish Tides Gizmo
- Review for Unit Test
Thurs.
- Finish Tides Gizmo
- Review for Unit Test
Fri.
- Earth, Moon, Sun Test
January 23-27, 2017… Lesson Plans for 8th Grade SCIENCE WEEK 9
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- cyclical movement of the Earth, moon, and Sun contribute to predictable patterns.
- the alignment of the earth, moon and sun, along with their distances and masses; impacts gravitational force.
Mon.
- Moon Phase Stations
Tues.
- Moon Phase Stations
Wed.
- Finish Moon Phase Stations
- Moon Phase Notes/Demo
- Lunar Cycle Worksheet
Thurs.
- Finish Moon Phase Stations
- Moon Phase Notes/Demo
- Lunar Cycle Worksheet
Fri.
- Solar Lunar/Eclipse activities
WEDNESDAY: 1/18
Moon Bubble Map
Crash Course Moon Video
THURSDAY: 1/19 - Shortened Class
Bill Nye - The Moon
FRIDAY: 1/20
Foam Ball Moon Phases Engage
January 9-13, 2017… Lesson Plans for 7th Grade SCIENCE WEEK 9
Objectives: We are preparing for the Final Exam. Students have early release on Friday.
MONDAY: 1/9
* Review for Final
TUESDAY: 1/10
* Complete Review for Final
WEDNESDAY: 1/11 Faculty Meeting after school
* EXAMS – Periods 1, 5 & 7
* STUDY for EXAMS – Periods 2, 6 & 8 on Thursday
THURSDAY: 1/12
* EXAMS – Periods 2, 6 & 8
* STUDY for EXAMS – Periods 3 & 4
* Early Release on Friday at 12:45
FRIDAY: 1/13
* EXAMS – Periods 3 & 4
* Lunch at 10:33 am
* Early Release at 12:45
Rotation and Revolution
1/4 Rotation and Revolution
- Defintions and Key Terms Review
1/6 Semester Review
- Final Exam Review
12/19 Review Rotation and Revolution
12/20 Rotation and Revolution Quiz
12/21 Early Release @12:45
* 8:45 am students called to GYM
* 9:00 am Volleyball games and visit from Santa
* 10:00 am Release to 3rd Period for Movie/Holiday Activities
* 11:45 am Lunch
* 12:30 am Student Release with Teacher escort
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- cyclical movement of the Earth, moon, and Sun contribute to predictable patterns.
- the alignment of the earth, moon and sun, along with their distances and masses; impacts gravitational force.
Mon.
- Introduction Definitions
- Explain Seasons Project and Expectations
Tues.
- Start Seasons Project
Wed.
- Seasons Project
Thurs.
- Seasons Project
Fri.
- Finish Seasons Project and Present
Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Relationships
Essential Question: What are seasons like on other planets?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- cyclical movement of the Earth, moon, and Sun contribute to predictable patterns.
- the alignment of the earth, moon and sun, along with their distances and masses; impacts gravitational force.
Mon. 12/5
- Rotation/Revolution Engage
- Vocab 4-squares
- Start Rotation/Revolution mini-book
Tues. 12/6
- Finish Rotation/Revolution mini-book
- Start Part I Rotation/Revolution Explore
Wed. 12/7
- Rotation/Revolution Exploration
- Seasons Brainpop
- Seasons diagram
Thurs. 12/8
- Rotation/Revolution Exploration
- Seasons Brainpop
- Seasons diagram
Fri. 12/9
- Test Corrections/Quiz Corrections
- Catch up with work
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Current evidence supports Plate Tectonic Theory.
- Evidence collected by Wegner, Hess, Vine and Matthews revolutionized the field of geology.
- The structure and the processes of the Earth's interior affects the land features of the Earth's exterior.
- Scientists use technology to observe landforms and changes over time.
- Scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information is gathered that supports or challenges theories (Examples: technology including global positioning systems, telescopes, seismographs, photography, magnetomers, devices which tracks movement of plates more precisely)
- Weathering, erosion and deposition wear down and build up the Earth’s surface.
Mon.
- Finish Stemscopes Explore activity
- Topographic Map Notes
Tues.
- Topographic Map Notes
- Topographic activity
Wed.
- Test Review
- Geology Test
Thurs.
- Test Review
- Geology Test
Fri.
- Unit concepts review/test corrections
Nov. 14-Nov. 18 --- 8th Grade SCIENCE
Unit 6: Organisms and Environments
Essential Question: How do organisms and environments maintain equilibrium?
Students will understand that…
- Human activities have caused extinction of organisms.
- The long term effects of human activities on ocean systems.
- how organisms might adapt to short and long-term environmental changes.
- The abiotic and biotic factors affecting an ecosystem, and how they are interrelated.
- Living organisms are able to sense and adjust to a variety of stimuli in the environment (ie. quantity of light, range of temperatures, soil composition).
- Snack discussion
- Food chain draft
Tues., 11/15
- Brain Pop: Food Chains
- BP Food Chain Activity
- Suicide Prevention with Mr. Broyle's
- Life size food webs with diagram
- Food Fight and Food Chain Game
- Discuss Food Chain vs Food Web
- Life size food webs with diagram
- Food Web card sort
Fri., 11/18
- Population and community inquiry
- Population vs community
- Relationships in created food web/dependence
NOV. 8- NOV. 11--- 8th Grade SCIENCE
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Current evidence supports Plate Tectonic Theory.
- Evidence collected by Wegner, Hess, Vine and Matthews revolutionized the field of geology.
- The structure and the processes of the Earth's interior affects the land features of the Earth's exterior.
- Scientists use technology to observe landforms and changes over time.
- Scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information is gathered that supports or challenges theories (Examples: technology including global positioning systems, telescopes, seismographs, photography, magnetomers, devices which tracks movement of plates more precisely)
- Weathering, erosion and deposition wear down and build up the Earth’s surface.
Mon.
- Plate Tectonic Notes
- Key Terms
- Start Plate Tectonic Gizmo
Tues.
- Finish Plate Tectonic Gizmo
- Discuss Plate Boundary
- Start Plate Boundary Foldable
Wed.
- Discuss Plate Tectonic Gizmo
- Finish Plate Boundary Foldable
Thurs.
- Discuss Plate Tectonic Gizmo
- Finish Plate Boundary Foldable
Fri.
- End of the 3 weeks Fun Friday
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Current evidence supports Plate Tectonic Theory.
- Evidence collected by Wegner, Hess, Vine and Matthews revolutionized the field of geology.The structure and the processes of the Earth's interior affects the land features of the Earth's exterior.
- Scientists use technology to observe landforms and changes over time.
- Scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information is gathered that supports or challenges theories (Examples: technology including global positioning systems, telescopes, seismographs, photography, magnetomers, devices which tracks movement of plates more precisely)
- Weathering, erosion and deposition wear down and build up the Earth’s surface.
Mon.
- Greatest Discoveries W/ Bill Nye w/ worksheet (25 mins)
Tues.
- Layers of the Earth Diagram
Wed.
- Plate Tectonics BP w/ activity
- Continental Drift Timeline
Thurs.
- Plate Tectonics BP w/ activity
- Continental Drift Timeline
- Pangaea Gizmo
Unit 3: Geological Evidence
Essential Question: How do scientists use evidence to develop scientific theories?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- Current evidence supports Plate Tectonic Theory.
- Evidence collected by Wegner, Hess, Vine and Matthews revolutionized the field of geology.
- The structure and the processes of the Earth's interior affects the land features of the Earth's exterior.
- Scientists use technology to observe landforms and changes over time.
- Scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information is gathered that supports or challenges theories (Examples: technology including global positioning systems, telescopes, seismographs, photography, magnetomers, devices which tracks movement of plates more precisely)
- Weathering, erosion and deposition wear down and build up the Earth’s surface.
Mon.
- Continent Map Puzzle
- Alfred Wegener video clip
- Brainpop Plate Tectonics
Tues.
- Stemscopes Pangaea Activity
- Continental Drift Color Map
Wed.
- Continue Continental Drift Color Map
Thurs.
- Continental Drift Timeline
- Continental Drift Foldable
Unit 2: Weather
Essential Question: How do global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather and what is the role of oceans in the formation of weather systems?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- The sun provides the energy for convection on earth which produces wind and ocean currents.
- Uneven heating between land and ocean drives the weather patterns on earth.
- Meteorologists use models to understand and predict weather patterns.
- The vastness of the ocean affects the formation of weather systems.
Mon.
- Weather Unit Review
Lesson Resources:
Tues.
- Weather Unit Review Game
Lesson Resources:
Wed.
- Weather Test/CBA
Lesson Resources:
Thurs.
- Weather Test/CBA
Lesson Resources:
Fri.
- Wrangler Rewind
Unit 2: WeatherEssential Question: How do global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather and what is the role of oceans in the formation of weather systems?
Essential Understandings:Students will understand that…
- The sun provides the energy for convection on earth which produces wind and ocean currents.
- Uneven heating between land and ocean drives the weather patterns on earth.
- Meteorologists use models to understand and predict weather patterns.
- The vastness of the ocean affects the formation of weather systems.
Mon.
- NO SCHOOL
Lesson Resources:
Tues.
- PSAT Test
Lesson Resources: Discovery Education
Wed.
- Hurricane discussion/notes
- Hurricane research-library
Lesson Resources: Brainpop/Edheads
Thurs.
- Hurricane discussion/notes
- Hurricane research-library
Fri.
- Hurricane research-library
Lesson Resources:
Characteristics of the Universe
10/3 Read pages 274 - 280. Class discussion about what we know about stars and the planets. Define constellations, observatory and radio telescopes. Who discovered the telescope and when?
10/4 Read pages 283 - 288. Google the name of 5 different stars. Define galaxy, universe, light-year and giant stars.
10/5 Read pages 292 - 296. Discuss how a star is born and how one dies. Define supernova, black holes and neuron stars.
10/6 Read pages 297 - 300. Discusss and draw the different galaxies. Define binary star and your own definition of galaxy.
Characteristics of Waves
9/26 - Read pages 136 - 139. Discuss the different types of waves. Draw 3 different types of waves. Define transverse waves, longitudinal waves and surface waves.
9/27 - Read pages 140 - 145. Define wavelength, frequency and speed. Discuss different formulas to calculate speed, frequency and wavelength.
9/28 - Read pages 146 - 151. Define reflection, refraction and interference. Draw an example of reflection and refraction.
9/29 - Read pages 154 - 156. Define primary waves, secondary waves and tsunamis. Discuss seismograph and how they are used to calculate and detect earthquakes.
9/30 - Review and quiz over waves
Motion and Energy
9/19 Read pages 102 - 104
9/20 Read pages 105 - 107. Discuss Newton's laws of Motion. Define force, energy, work, potential energy and kinetic energy.
9/21 Read pages 112 - 114. Discuss the different temperature scales and when and where they are most commonly used. Define the 3 temperature scales and absolute zero.
9/22 Review speed, velocity and acceleration. Assign groups of 3. Act out a scenario where everyone uses motion to define and explain all 3 terms.
9/23 Review temperature and scales. Motion and Energy QUIZ
Chemical Equations and Chemical Reactions
9/12 Read pages 38-43 Discuss chemical reactions. Changes in energy ( endothermic and exothermic reactions)
9/13 Read pages 46-53 Discuss chemical equations and what goes into an equation (subscripts, reactants, products, coefficient) Define synthesis
9/14 Read pages 54-58 Discuss factors that contribute to chemical reactions ( activation energy, concentration, temperature, catalyst, inhibitor)
9/15 Review elements and the periodic table. Review what 4 items are on an element on the periodic table (name, symbol, atomic number and atomic mass)
9/16 TEST (elements, periodic table, energy, and chemical reactions)
Chemical Interactions
9/5 Holiday
9/6 Definitions (element, atom, nucleus, proton, neutron, electron)
- Draw an atom
9/7 Discuss atomic number and atomic mass
- Discuss the various roles valence electrons have on an atom
9/8 Discuss the periodic table and describe what each element must contain
(name, symbol, atomic number, atomic mass)
- Create a new element and discuss your element with the class
9/9 Definitions (metals, nonmetals, metalloids)
Discuss groups and periods and the relationships they share on the periodic table