8th Grade: General Science: Quarter 1
Week/s 1-4
Here is a detailed list of assignments for weeks 1-4>
We all learned about the scientific method, graphing, formal lab reports and lab safety.
We all learned about the scientific method, graphing, formal lab reports and lab safety.
Week/s 4-5
Wednesday-Thursday, August 10-18:
Essential Question: How are observations made and how are good hypotheses developed in science?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTW, IWBAT test hypothesis by collecting data in an experiment, then, analyzing the data, and forming a conclusion about the hypothesis.
Agenda: Hypotheses Analysis and Breakdown>, Variables Discussion, Graphing Relationships
Class/HW:
Essential Question: How are observations made and how are good hypotheses developed in science?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTW, IWBAT test hypothesis by collecting data in an experiment, then, analyzing the data, and forming a conclusion about the hypothesis.
Agenda: Hypotheses Analysis and Breakdown>, Variables Discussion, Graphing Relationships
Class/HW:
- Team Lab Activity: The Spaghetti Experiment>
- Review for Test on Scientific Method 8/17-18 by doing Experiment Slides> Due next period.
Introduction to Astronomy: Sleep
Friday, August 19:
Essential Question: Why do we need sleep?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe the importance of sleep and give a scientific reason why we need sleep.
Agenda: Got Sleep? Activity> Answer questions and find evidence online. Be sure to include sources for online references (Easy Bib>).
Class/HW: Finish all assignments not completed previously in class.
Essential Question: Why do we need sleep?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe the importance of sleep and give a scientific reason why we need sleep.
Agenda: Got Sleep? Activity> Answer questions and find evidence online. Be sure to include sources for online references (Easy Bib>).
Class/HW: Finish all assignments not completed previously in class.
Week 6
Monday-Tuesday, August 22-23:
Essential Question: What is astronomy?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe what astronomy is,define and give an example of a galaxy and
describe how planets move in our solar system by reading an article called Introduction to Astronomy>.
Agenda: Introduction to Astronomy Article and Slides on Astronomy
Class/HW:
Essential Question: What is astronomy?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe what astronomy is,define and give an example of a galaxy and
describe how planets move in our solar system by reading an article called Introduction to Astronomy>.
Agenda: Introduction to Astronomy Article and Slides on Astronomy
Class/HW:
- Read and answer 24 questions on Introduction to Astronomy> and submit your answers on a paper before class ends (use about an hour of class).
- Create three (3) Slides using Notability with facts from the article.
- Each slide needs two (2) facts and two (2) pictures with one picture for each fact.
- Be ready to share your slides next period. (Finish for HW, as needed.)
Wednesday-Friday, August 24-26:
Essential Question: Why does your weight change on different planets?
Daily Learning Target: By the end of week, I will be able to hypothesize why weight changes on different planets by comparing calculated weights and describing observations in a graphic organizer about Gravity> and summarizing paragraphs of the reading.
Agenda: Read independently and answer questions on own; teacher meetings.
Class/HW: Finish any work previously assigned.
Essential Question: Why does your weight change on different planets?
Daily Learning Target: By the end of week, I will be able to hypothesize why weight changes on different planets by comparing calculated weights and describing observations in a graphic organizer about Gravity> and summarizing paragraphs of the reading.
Agenda: Read independently and answer questions on own; teacher meetings.
Class/HW: Finish any work previously assigned.
Week/s 7-8: Gravity; Astronomy, continued
Monday-Tuesday, August 29-30
Essential Question: Do you think NASA is doing the right thing spending money to develop a centrifuge?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT create an informed response to an article by using a summary to back up my reasoning with evidence.
Agenda: Finish Astronomy Questions?, Finish Gravity Assignment, Teacher Meetings
Class/HW: Finish Old Work, NASA Reflection>
Wednesday-Friday, August 31-September 2
Daily Learning Target: By the end of the quarter, I will be able to create a model of the locations of the planets, I will be able to create a model of the locations of planets by knowing actual distances and, then, re-sizing them to fit a different area.
Essential Question: Why do we use models?
Agenda:
Monday, September 5: Holiday, No School
Tuesday, September 6:
Essential Question: How do scientists collect and analyze data to solve problems?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe and demonstrate how scientists use data to provide evidence to support a claim by completing a district midterm performance task.
Class/HW: Complete Exam and Incomplete Astronomy Assignments
Agenda:
Daily Learning Target: By the end of next week, I will be able to create a model of the solar system by gathering data from the Internet to answer questions and by making a model scale in Model Project Details and finish practicing making a scale by taking objects and re-sizing them to fit a different area.
Essential Question: How is a distance scale developed?
Agenda:
Essential Question: Do you think NASA is doing the right thing spending money to develop a centrifuge?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT create an informed response to an article by using a summary to back up my reasoning with evidence.
Agenda: Finish Astronomy Questions?, Finish Gravity Assignment, Teacher Meetings
Class/HW: Finish Old Work, NASA Reflection>
Wednesday-Friday, August 31-September 2
Daily Learning Target: By the end of the quarter, I will be able to create a model of the locations of the planets, I will be able to create a model of the locations of planets by knowing actual distances and, then, re-sizing them to fit a different area.
Essential Question: Why do we use models?
Agenda:
- Achieve 3000 Article: "MARS: A Surprising Find": Take a screen shot of your quiz grade and use the Summary Form> or get a hard copy in class.
- Work as a class and in groups to build a MODEL: Project Details>
Monday, September 5: Holiday, No School
Tuesday, September 6:
Essential Question: How do scientists collect and analyze data to solve problems?
Daily Learning Target: BTEOTD, IWBAT describe and demonstrate how scientists use data to provide evidence to support a claim by completing a district midterm performance task.
Class/HW: Complete Exam and Incomplete Astronomy Assignments
Agenda:
- Complete District Performance Task
- Finish incomplete astronomy assignments.
Daily Learning Target: By the end of next week, I will be able to create a model of the solar system by gathering data from the Internet to answer questions and by making a model scale in Model Project Details and finish practicing making a scale by taking objects and re-sizing them to fit a different area.
Essential Question: How is a distance scale developed?
Agenda:
- Take Midterm Exam, if you were absent.
- Achieve 3000 Article: "Space Power": Take a screen shot of your quiz grade and use the Summary Form> or get a hard copy in class.
- Work as a class and in groups to complete Model Project Details> (Try this link> if you have problems.)
- Other Achieve3000 Articles to Complete with the Sub* are "How Many Planets?" and "Found: New Planets"
- Use class time to work on Model Project in groups depending on the substitute's guidelines while your teacher is in teacher meetings.
- Complete the Article "Space Power" in Achieve3000 and "Mars: A Surprising Find", if not previously completed.
- Complete any unfinished Astronomy assignments (assigned since Week 6).
- Download and Fill in Achieve3000 Tracker Here> (You must be logged into your district Gmail to view file.)
- You also need to complete an Achieve3000 Tracker for All Classes Here> and track your progress all year.
Week 9: Exam
Monday-Thursday, September 12-15:
Daily Learning Target: By the end of class, I will be able to differentiate between planet rotation and revolution by reading, discussing and analyzing a lesson about planets on the iPad.
Essential Question: What is the difference between planet rotation and revolution?
Agenda:
Friday, September 16:
Daily Learning Target: By the end of class, I will be able to explore a A3000 article by completing the polls, summarizing the reading, and answering the thought question in order to score 75% or higher on the article activity.
Essential Question: How do I track my reading level progress in Achieve3000?
Agenda:
Class/HW: Read New Article, Finish Old Astronomy Assignments, as needed.
Intersession/Fall Break September 17-October 3
School Resumes Tuesday, October 4 for Students
Have a good break!!!
Daily Learning Target: By the end of class, I will be able to differentiate between planet rotation and revolution by reading, discussing and analyzing a lesson about planets on the iPad.
Essential Question: What is the difference between planet rotation and revolution?
Agenda:
- Cycles and Rotation Hand-out for Notability>
- Download and Fill in Achieve3000 Tracker Here> (You must be logged into your district Gmail to view file.)
- You also need to complete an Achieve3000 Tracker for All Classes Here> and track your progress all year.
Friday, September 16:
Daily Learning Target: By the end of class, I will be able to explore a A3000 article by completing the polls, summarizing the reading, and answering the thought question in order to score 75% or higher on the article activity.
Essential Question: How do I track my reading level progress in Achieve3000?
Agenda:
- Achieve3000 Article "The Cold Cold Moon"
- Download and Fill in Achieve3000 Tracker Here> (You must be logged into your district Gmail to view file.)
- You also need to complete an Achieve3000 Tracker for All Classes Here> and track your progress all year.
Class/HW: Read New Article, Finish Old Astronomy Assignments, as needed.
Intersession/Fall Break September 17-October 3
School Resumes Tuesday, October 4 for Students
Have a good break!!!