8th Grade Science - Quarter 3

Week 1 - Quarter 3 - 2023

1/23/23

Objectives:

I can...I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

textbook
pencil
notebook

Activities:

No school - teacher inservice

Homework:

Assessment:

1/24/23

Objectives:

I can...I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

textbook & chrome book
pencil
notebook

Activities:

Identify gravity and its effects on mass vs. weight
Video- Frictional and Gravitational Interactions or gravity in a vacuum.
Discuss why we and other planets orbit in the solar system. Gravitational Force of The Sun and Earth comparisons

Interactivity: "Exploring Gravity"

Homework:

Complete interactivities

Assessment:

1/25/23

Objectives:

I can..I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Mass vs. weight on other planets.
What are g-forces and short video on g-forces.
GPE - Discuss gravitatioinal potential energy.
Interactivity; "Exploring Gravity" & "Patterns of the Tides"

Homework:

Study for topic 3 assessment

Assessment:

1/26/23

Objectives:

I can..I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review topic 3

Homework:

Study for topic 3 assessment

Assessment:

1/27/23

Objectives:

I can..I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 3 assessment

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Week 2

1/30/23

Objectives:

I can..identify objects and constellations visible without a telescope in the night sky.
I can.. explain the apparent motion of stars and planets throughout the year.
I can..explain the motion of Earth, other planets, and the sun through space.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cy lic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Begin topic 9.1: "Movement in Space"
Discuss the night sky (stars, planets, moon), meteors and comets and constellations.
Pick a constellation for research.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

1/31/23

Objectives:

I can..I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Work time on constellation project.

Homework:

Finish constellation project to present tomorrow.

Assessment:

2/1/23

Objectives:

I can..I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Present constellation projects to the class.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/2/23

Objectives:

II can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Finish any presentations from Friday
Begin lesson 9.2, Earths Movement in Space.
Discuss rotation, revolution and how these effect day/night, and the seasons
Interactivity:

Homework:

Interactivity: Seasons On Earth

Assessment:

2/3/23

Objectives:

I can...describe the factors that keep the moon and Earth in orbit.

MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Benchmark 2A re-test.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Week 3

2/6/23

Objectives:

I can..describe the factors that keep the moon and Earth in orbit.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Begin lesson 9.2, Earths Movement in Space.
Discuss rotation, revolution and how these effect day/night, and the seasons
Interactivity: Seasons On Earth

Homework:

Finish Interactivity: Seasons On Earth

Assessment:

2/7/23

Objectives:

I can..describe the factors that keep the moon and Earth in orbit.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 9.2: Gravity and Orbits.
Discuss how gravity and inertia work to create the elliptical orbits.

Homework:

Interactivity: What Keeps Objects In Motion

Assessment:

2/8/23

Objectives:

I can..describe the factors that keep the moon and Earth in orbit.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topi 9.1 & 9.2 review: Kahoot & Gimkit

Homework:

Study for tomorrow's quiz.

2/9/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 9.1 & 9.2 quiz

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/10/23

Objectives:

I can..

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Snow Tubing-no classes

Homework:

Assessment:

Week 4

2/13/23

Objectives:

I can..explain why the moon appears to change shape.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Go over quizzes
Benchmark SLO #2 pretest
Begin lesson 3: Phases and Eclipses.
Discuss the appearance of the moon through its movement and why it is lit.

Homework:

Interactivity: Our View of the Moon

Assessment:

2/14/23

Objectives:

I can..explain why the moon appears to change shape.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Continue with moon phases.
Legends of Learning games.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/15/23

Objectives:

I can..explain why the moon appears to change shape.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Discuss eclipses
Interactivity: Eclipses and worksheet.

Homework:

None Assessment:

2/16/23

Objectives:

I can..explain why the moon appears to change shape.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review eclipses
Discuss the tides: How tides form: spring & neap tides
Video: How tides are formed
Interactivity: Virtual lab

Homework:

Assessment:

2/17/23

Objectives:

I can..
Materials:

Activities:

Mid-Winter break - No school

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Week 5

2/20/23

Objectives:

I can..

Materials:

Activities:

Mid winter break - no school

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/21/23

Objectives:

I can..describe how the sun and moon affect tides.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Discuss the tides: How tides form: spring & neap tides
Video: How tides are formed
Interactivity: Virtual lab

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/22/23

Objectives:

I can..describe how the sun and moon affect tides.
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Snow day

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/23/23

Objectives:

I can..Gravitational forces are always attractive. There is a gravitational force between any two masses, but it is very small except when one or both of the objects have large Mass—e.g., Earth and the sun. (MS-PS2-4)

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Snow day

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/24/23

Objectives:

I can..Gravitational forces are always attractive. There is a gravitational force between any two masses, but it is very small except when one or both of the objects have large Mass—e.g., Earth and the sun. (MS-PS2-4)

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Lesson 3 review. Kahoot and gimkit.

Homework:

Quiz Monday

Assessment:

Week 6

2-27-23

Objectives:

I can..

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Quiz Topic 9.3

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2-28-23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Go over yesterday's quiz
Begin Topic 10.1 - Solar System Objects
Discuss distances in the solar system, the sun and planets, and smaller objects in the solar system (473-476).

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/1/23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Continue lesson 1
Work on interactivity.
Discuss the sun's atmosphere and features.

Homework:

Interactivity: Distance Learning

Assessment:

3/2/23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

nteractivity: Anatomy of the Sun
Begin video "The Sun"

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/3/23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Finish "The Sun Video"
Work on interactivity: "Solar System"

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Week 7

3/6/23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Students will be researching a NASA mission and creating a short google slide presentation of that mission.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/7/23

Objectives:

MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Presenting yesterday's information on a NASA mission.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/8/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Discussion the structure of the sun and the features of our sun.
Begin work on the sun model project with a partner. As a class go through the layers of the sun and their thicknesses.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/9/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Students will work on and complete their sun model project by the end of class today.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/10/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Reviewing Topic 10.1 for Monday's quiz

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Week 8

3/13/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 10.1 quiz

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/14/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

10 minutes for quiz corrections.
Begin 10.2, "Learning About the Universe", the electromagnetic spectrum, telescopes and probes.
Lab activity: Using lenses

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/15/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review the EM spectrum.
Radio telescope scenes from "Contact"
Discuss space timeline with space exploration

Homework:

If time begin assignments, "Space Exploration" and "Eyes In the Sky."

Assessment:

3/16/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Work on yesterday's two interactivities and then play review space games, "Legends of Learning."
Last 25 minutes view "The Outsiders" for ELA.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/17/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

No School

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

Week 9

3/20/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Begin Topic 10.3 on "Stars", pages 496-500.
What are stars and their life cycles.
Work on interactivity: "Lives of Stars."

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/21/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Properties of stars, 501-503.
"Stars: National Schools Observatory" website

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/22/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review stars by going back to yesterday's website.
Discuss stars project.
Pick your stars

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/23/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Work day on star projects

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/24/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

15 minutes to finish working on star projects.
Review topics 10.2 & 10.4

Homework:

Study for Monday's quiz.

Assessment:

Week 10

3/27/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review more on 10.2 & 10.3
Quiz on above.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/28/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Go over yesterday's quiz
Begin topic 10.4 on "Galaxies" (506-509).
Discuss what they are, consist of, and how they are classified.
Short video on parallax and how it's used as a tool to measure distances in space.
"Legends of Leaning" review galaxy activites and games.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

3/29/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Review the types of galaxies.
Discuss light years and scientific notation relating to the size of the universe and why it's used (510-511).
Work on scientific notation examples.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/30/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

Continue with lesson 4 (5.
Discuss the "Big Bang Theory" and black matter (512-513).
Work time on interactivity.

Homework:

Interactivity: Modeling A Galaxy".

Assessment:

3/31/23

Objectives:

I can..MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
I can..compare and contrast solar system objects based on their characteristics (color, size, motion, ability to sustain life, geographical features, etc).
I can...describe the role of gravity in the motions of the planets and other objects in the solar system to include the sun.
I can...describe the relationships between solar system objects.

Materials:

notebook & chrome book
textbook
pencil

Activities:

15 minutes to finish yesterday's interactivity.
Review topic 10 - gimkit

Homework:

Study for Monday's test

Assessment:

Objectives:

I can..develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Notebook
Textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 4- Lesson 1
Finish interactivity: Making Copies
Notes: page 2
Probability activity

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/2/22

Objectives:

I can..develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Notebook
Textbook
pencil

Activities:

Topic 4- Lesson 1
Finish probability activity
How Tall is Tall Lab
Extra Credit: An Inventory of My Traits.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/3/22

Objectives:

I can..develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

chromebook

Activities:

Phenotype and Genotype Practice. Nemo worksheet.
Lesson 1 review

Homework:

Study for test

Assessment:

2/4/22

Objectives:

I can..develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Week 3

2/7/22

Objectives:

I can..develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Topic 4.1 review

Homework:

Study for test

Assessment:

2/8/22

Objectives:

I can...identify Gregor Mendel's contributions to the fields of genetics and inheritance.
I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Lesson 1 test

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/9/22

Objectives:

I can...identify Gregor Mendel's contributions to the fields of genetics and inheritance.
I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Go over yesterday's test
Begin NOVA documentary on CRISPR

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

2/10/22

Objectives:

I can...identify Gregor Mendel's contributions to the fields of genetics and inheritance.
I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 2 Introduction; Chromosomes and Heredity
Hands on lab: Chromosomes and Inheritance
Begin 4.2 guided notes.
Cell cycle video for review

Homework:

study for quiz

Assessment:

2/11/22

Objectives:

I can...identify Gregor Mendel's contributions to the fields of genetics and inheritance.
I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Continue guided notes and discussion.
Complete the Math Toolbox in textbook on page 187
Begin pedigrees discussion

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Week 4

2/14/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-2

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Continue guided notes and pedigrees work.

Homework:

none

Assessment:

Lesson 1 check

2/15/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-2

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Guided Notes: Meiosis vs. Mitosis
Video on Pearson

Homework:

Assessment:

Lesson 1 check

2/16/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-2

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 2~ Chromosomes and Heredity
Finish- up: Using a Pedigree
Interactivity: "Look Inside"

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/17/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-2

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Textbook
Pencil
Notebook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 2 Review
Kahoots & Gimkit

Homework:

Quiz Monday

Assessment:

2/18/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-2

Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

Materials:

Activities:

Snow Tubing 7/8 grades

Homework:

Assessment:

Week 5

2/21/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-1

Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 2 assessment

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/22/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-1

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 3 (snow day)
Interactivity

Homework:

Assessment:

2/23/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-1

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 3
Go over Monday's quiz.
Begin lesson 3 on DNA coding and protein synthesis.
Begin guided notes.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/24/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-1

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 3
Finish lesson guided notes

Homework:

None

Assessment:

2/25/22

Objectives:

I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.

Standards: MS-LS3-1

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities:

Topic 4: Lesson 3
"The Role of DNA"~ Interactivity
Video: CRISPR video

Homework:

Complete interactivity

Assessment:

Week 6

2/28/22

Objectives:

I can... I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

Materials:

Notebook
pencil
textbook

Activities

Topic 4- Lesson 3
Protein Synthesis
Coding Exercise worksheet

Homework:

Finish coding sheet

Assessment:

3/1/22

Objectives:

I can... I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

Materials:

Notebook
textbook
pencil

Activities

DNA Extraction Lab
Turn in Coding Exercise worksheet.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

3/2/22

Objectives:

I can... I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

Materials:

Activities

Interactivity: "Making Proteins"
Review Kahoot & Gymkit.

Homework:

None

Assessment:

3/3/22

Objectives:

I can... I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

Materials:

Textbook
pencil
notebook

Activities

Topic 4- Lesson 3 review
DNA's Secret activity
How do genes direct the production of proteins sheet. (Read and answer questions.)
Topic 4, lesson 3 check w.s.

Study for tomorrow's quiz on lesson 3

Assessment:

3/4/22

Objectives:

I can... I can...develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.

Materials:

Activities

Topic 4- lesson 3 quiz

Homework:

None

Assessment:

Week 7

3/8/22

Objectives:

I can...
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities

Discuss variation and its importance and chromosomes.
Interactivity: Genetic Crosses and worksheet.

Homework:

Turn in interactivity worksheet today.
Assessment:

3/9/22

Objectives:

I can...continue work on mutations and investigate the process of how sex-linked traits work.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities

Review mutations
Sex-linked mutations
4.4 video
Sex-linked traits worksheet
Assignment: Interactivity-Sex Linked Traits & Disorders

Homework:

Finish interactivity

Assessment:

3/10/22

Objectives:

I can... develop and use a model to predict the probability of inheritance of specific genetic variations.
MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Materials:

pencil
notebook
textbook

Activities

Finish-up Mutation Investigation-pgs. 210-214.
Begin chromosome mutation research assignment

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/11/22

Objectives:

MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Materials:

Chromebook

Activities

Continue working on chromosome assignment

Homework:

Turn in slide presentation assignment.

Assessment:

Week 8 ~Spring Break~

March 12- 20, 2022

Week 8

3/21/22

Objectives:

MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Materials:

notebook
pencil
textbook

Activities

Students will present their findings on their chromosome disorder.

Homework:

None.

Assessment:

3/21/22

Objectives:

I can..gather and synthesize information to explain how humans use artificial selection to produce organisms with desired traits.
I can..explain how scientists engineer new genes.
MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

Materials:

notebook
pencil
textbook

Activities

Introduction to Topic 4 - Lesson 5

Homework:

Assessment:

3/22/22

Objectives:

I can..gather and synthesize information to explain how humans use artificial selection to produce organisms with desired traits.
I can..explain how scientists engineer new genes.
MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

Materials:

notebook
pencil
textbook

Activities

Topic 4 - Lesson 5
Venn Diagram; Artificial and Natural Selection

Homework:

Assessment:

3/23/22

Objectives:

I can..gather and synthesize information to explain how humans use artificial selection to produce organisms with desired traits.
I can..explain how scientists engineer new genes.
MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

Materials:

notebook
pencil
textbook

Activities

Topic 4 - Lesson 5

Homework:

Assessment:

3/25/22

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Continue working on animal evolution project

Homework:

Assessment:

3/26/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Continue working on animal evolution project

Homework:

Assessment:

3/27/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Continue working on animal evolution project

Homework:

Assessment:

3/28/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Continue working on animal evolution project

Homework:

Assessment:

3/29/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Finish working on animal evolution project

Homework:

Assessment:

WEEK 9

3/18/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Discuss walking whale lab
start lesson 1

Homework:

Assessment:

3/19/19

Objectives:

I can..Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Finish Lesson 1

Homework:

Assessment:

3/20/19

Objectives:

I can... Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Interactivity: Animal Feeding adaptions

Homework:

Assessment:

3/21/19

Objectives:

I can...Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Virtual Lab- Natural selection in butterfly behavior

Homework:

Assessment:

3/12/19

Objectives:

I can...Develop and use a model to describe why changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of an organism
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Make the right call lab

Homework:

Assessment:

3/13/19

Objectives:

I can...Develop and use a model to describe why changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of an organism
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Make the right call lab

Homework:

Assessment:

3/14/19

Objectives:

I can...Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life form throughout the history of life on Earth under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past
I can...

Activities

U connect lab, walking whales
introduce topic 5 Phenomenon

Homework:

Assessment:

3/15/19

Objectives:

I can....Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life form throughout the history of life on Earth under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Lesson 1 on Early study of Evolution

Homework:

Assessment:

WEEK 7

3/7/19

Objectives:

I can....Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms
I can...

Materials:

Activities

continue lesson 5 discussing DNA scanning and identifying using in crime scenes.
Fingerprinting Interactivity

Homework:

Assessment:

3/8/19

Objectives:

I can....Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms
I can...

Materials:

Activities

Extraction in action lab

Homework:

Assessment:

Objectives:

I can...I can...MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of the interacting objects.