8th Grade Science Course Syllabus: Read and acquire the appropriate signatures. Return completed forms to class on the first day of the semester.
Read and write a one-page book report on “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding published by Riverhead Books. Criteria for the report. Introduction paragraph, Body (three paragraphs), Conclusion, Citation/Bibliography; Use R.A.C.E. writing strategy, Use correct punctuation, spelling and transition words...
Read and write a one-page report on “Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?” By Margaret Frith and Who HQ. Criteria for the report: Introduction paragraph, Body (three paragraphs), Conclusion, Citation/Bibliography; Use R.A.C.E. writing strategy, Use correct punctuation, spelling and transition words...
Roller Coaster: View the video: Build a Paper Roller Coaster
Build a Paper Roller Coaster – Roller Coaster Criteria
View the following video “Van de Graaff Generator”. As you view the "Van de Graaff Generator" video fill in this document
CAST “Online Practice and Training Test” – Directions: How to Start a Practice Test Record answers on this Google doc.
MS Grade 8 CAST Practice Test Items: Record answers on this Google doc.
Read guidelines for Our Solar System Project.
Projectile-Motion Phet Simulation - View simulation and write two facts that you learned about motion that you did not already know. Take screenshots of each task as you perform the simulation. Record answers on this Google doc.
The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space - View video and write two facts about space that you learned that you did not already know. Record answers on this Google doc.
Energy Skate Park - View simulation and write two facts about Conservation of Mechanical Energy that you learned that you did not already know. Take screenshots of each task as you perform the simulation. Record answers on this Google doc.
My Solar System - View simulation and write two facts that you learned that you did not already know about the solar system. Take screenshots of each task as you perform the simulation. Record answers on this Google doc.
Wave Intro (Water, Sound, Light) - View simulation and write two facts about wave properties and characteristics of waves that you learned that you did not already know. Take screenshots of each task as you perform the simulation. Record answers on this Google doc.