In Interim Three, we will be discussing:
Lab Safety/Tools, Scientific Method, Process Skills
Customary and Metric Measurement
Sound, Thermal/Radiant, and Light Energy
Work and Energy, Types of Forces, Newton's Laws
Atoms and the Periodic Table
Elements and Compounds
WEEK OF 3/9
Types of Energy
Introduction to Force and Motion
NEXT WEEK
SPRING BREAK
WELCOME TO 8th GRADE!
Hello 8th graders! I am so excited to be working with you this year. We will be exploring many different aspects of physical science, the study of the inorganic world. We will delve into meteorology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
TYPICAL DAY
We will dive into the content using the 5E Model and incorporating the Scientific Method, STEM/STEAM, Phenomenon-Based Learning, and/or Cornell Note Taking
For Each Unit:
Pre-Assessments
Writing Notes in Science Journals
Independent and Group Labs/Projects
Content Vocabulary Practice
Quizzes
Post-Assessments
Force and Motion Picture Dictionary
Due 3/12
*DUE DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Energy Presentations Start 3/9
4th Grade Lesson is on 3/12