8th Grade Science

Monday, May 21st

Performance Objective: I can identify 6 parts of basic design.

Friday, March 30th (No SChool) (Good Friday)

Performance Objective: N/A

Essential Questions: N/A

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: N/A

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Thursday, March 29th

Performance Objective: Science Aims Review!

Essential Questions: Science Aims Review!

Bell Work: How do you know a chemical reaction as occurred?

Homework: Homework on Physical and Chemical Due Today!!!

Activity: Reviewed Physical and Chemical changes work from yesterday!

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Wednesday, March 28th

Performance Objective: Science Aims Review!

Essential Questions: Science Aims Review!

Bell Work: What is a physical adaptation? Give me an example.

Homework: Homework on genetics Due Today!!! Homework on Physical and Chemical Changes Due Tomorrow!

Activity: Review Adaptations and Symbiosis. Students start working on Physical and Chemical changes review.

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Tuesday, March 27th

Performance Objective: Science Aims Review!

Essential Questions: Science Aims Review!

Bell Work: What is a symbiotic relationship? Give me an example.

Homework: Graphing and Data Review Homework Due Today!!! Homework on genetics Due Tomorrow.

Activity: Review Genetics from yesterday. Students start working on symbiosis and adaptation review. Genetics HW due tomorrow.

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Monday, March 26th

Performance Objective: Science Aims Review!

Essential Questions: Science Aims Review!

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: Graphing and Data Homework for Review - DUE TUESDAY!!!

Activity: Review Graphing and Genetics. Students were given Genetics Review Assignment to do in class and Graphing/Data Review as Homework.

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Week 1

Friday, January 12th

Performance Objective: I can demonstrate how velocity is a rate of change of position over time.

Essential Questions: What is the relationship between speed and velocity? When would you use the formula for speed and when would you use the formula for velocity? Why is direction such an important part of velocity? Why would meteorologists or air traffic controllers prefer to use velocity? How are velocity and acceleration related?

Bell Work: While traveling down the highway, a driver hits the breaks, going from 30 m/s to 10 m/s. It takes him 5 seconds. What is the automobiles acceleration?

Homework: Speed, Distance, and Time Practice Problems due Today.

Activity: Acceleration Practice problems.

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Thursday, January 11th

Performance Objective: I can demonstrate how velocity is a rate of change of position over time.

Essential Questions: What is the relationship between speed and velocity? When would you use the formula for speed and when would you use the formula for velocity? Why is direction such an important part of velocity? Why would meteorologists or air traffic controllers prefer to use velocity? How are velocity and acceleration related?

Bell Work:

A car’s velocity changes from 0 m/s to 30 m/s in 10 seconds. Calculate acceleration.

Final speed = 30 m/s

Initial speed = 0 m/s

Time = 10 s

Homework: Speed, Distance, and Time Practice Problems due Tomorrow.

Activity: Do speed and velocity/ distance vs. Displacement practice problems.

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Wednesday, January 10th

Performance Objective: I can demonstrate how velocity is a rate of change of position over time.

Essential Questions: What is the relationship between speed and velocity? When would you use the formula for speed and when would you use the formula for velocity? Why is direction such an important part of velocity? Why would meteorologists or air traffic controllers prefer to use velocity? How are velocity and acceleration related?

Bell Work: How would you define acceleration?

Homework: Speed, Distance, and Time Practice Problems due Friday.

Activity: Finish discussing displacement vs. Distance and acceleration.

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Tuesday, January 9th

Performance Objective: I can demonstrate how velocity is a rate of change of position over time.

Essential Questions: What is the relationship between speed and velocity? When would you use the formula for speed and when would you use the formula for velocity? Why is direction such an important part of velocity? Why would meteorologists or air traffic controllers prefer to use velocity? How are velocity and acceleration related?

Bell Work: Mr. Bever runs 5 miles in 25 minutes, what was his speed?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Speed, Time, and Distance practice problems. Discuss Problems.

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Monday, January 8th

Performance Objective: I can demonstrate how velocity is a rate of change of position over time.

Essential Questions: What is the relationship between speed and velocity? When would you use the formula for speed and when would you use the formula for velocity? Why is direction such an important part of velocity? Why would meteorologists or air traffic controllers prefer to use velocity? How are velocity and acceleration related?

Bell Work: What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Homework: Speed, Distance, and Time Practice Problems due Friday.

Activity: Presentation on Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration.

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Week 1

Activity: Read "Allure of Gold" and answer questions.

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Week 9

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Thursday, November 30th

Performance Objective: Benchmark Review!

Essential Questions: Benchmark Review!

Bell Work: What is the difference between a heterogeneous and homogeneous mixture?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Discuss Elements, compounds, and mixtures. Review Packet.

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Wednesday, November 29th

Performance Objective: Benchmark Review!

Essential Questions: Benchmark Review!

Bell Work: How do you know a chemical change has occurred? Give me an example.

Homework: N/A

Activity: Physical and Chemical Reactions. Practice Problems.

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Tuesday, November 28th

Performance Objective: Benchmark Review!

Essential Questions: Benchmark Review!

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: States of Matter Review. Practice WS.

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Monday, November 27th

Performance Objective: Benchmark Review!

Essential Questions: Benchmark Review!

Bell Work: A dog weighs 20 kg and has a volume of 10 cubic cm. What is the Density of the dog? D=M/V.

Homework: N/A

Activity: Discuss Density and do some practice problems.

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Week 7

Wednesday - Friday, November 22nd - 25th (Thanksgiving)

Performance Objective: N/A

Essential Questions: N/A

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: N/A

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Tuesday, November 21st

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Essential Questions: What is a physical property? How can matter be classified based on its physical properties? What is a physical change? How can physical changes change the appearance of matter? What is density? How is it calculated? What is solubility? How does temperature affect the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solution? What is the melting point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature?What is the boiling point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature? What is a phase change? How are phase changes and molecular motion interdependent?

Bell Work:

Homework: N/A

Activity: Finish Physical/Chemical Lab.

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Monday, November 20th

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Friday, November 10th (Veteran's Day)

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Essential Questions: What is a physical property? How can matter be classified based on its physical properties? What is a physical change? How can physical changes change the appearance of matter? What is density? How is it calculated? What is solubility? How does temperature affect the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solution? What is the melting point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature?What is the boiling point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature? What is a phase change? How are phase changes and molecular motion interdependent?

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: N/A

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Thursday, November 9th

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Essential Questions: What is a physical property? How can matter be classified based on its physical properties? What is a physical change? How can physical changes change the appearance of matter? What is density? How is it calculated? What is solubility? How does temperature affect the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solution? What is the melting point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature?What is the boiling point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature? What is a phase change? How are phase changes and molecular motion interdependent?

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: Physical Properties Lab.

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Wednesday, November 8th

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Essential Questions: What is a physical property? How can matter be classified based on its physical properties? What is a physical change? How can physical changes change the appearance of matter? What is density? How is it calculated? What is solubility? How does temperature affect the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solution? What is the melting point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature?What is the boiling point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature? What is a phase change? How are phase changes and molecular motion interdependent?

Bell Work: What is it called when a solid is changed into a liquid?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Phase Change Presentation and Practice WS.

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Tuesday, November 7th

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Essential Questions: What is a physical property? How can matter be classified based on its physical properties? What is a physical change? How can physical changes change the appearance of matter? What is density? How is it calculated? What is solubility? How does temperature affect the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solution? What is the melting point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature?What is the boiling point of a substance? How do phase change occur due to this temperature? What is a phase change? How are phase changes and molecular motion interdependent?

Bell Work: What is the difference between physical and chemical properties.

Homework: N/A

Activity: Review physical and chemical properties. Practice WS identifying.

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Monday, November 6th

Performance Objective: I can identify physical properties of matter based on its density, state, boiling point, melting point and its solubility.

Friday, October 27th (Trunk or Treat)

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: Watching the video: Hunting the Elements.

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Thursday, October 26th

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: What mixture was homogenous from yesterdays lab?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Discuss Lab and answer questions. Formative on compounds, elements, and mixtures.

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Wednesday, October 25th

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: Elements, compounds, and mixtures lab.

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Tuesday, October 24th

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Practice WS on elements, compounds, and mixtures.

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Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: How do you calculate the mass #(Atomic #)?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Students are doing a review activity on the atom. Handed out on paper.

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Tuesday, October 17th

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: What is the atomic #?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Practice calculating atomic structure. Handed WS out to students.

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Monday, October 16th

Performance Objective: I can explain how the periodic table of elements is organized.

Essential Questions: What are the levels of organization found in the periodic table? How can these levels of organization be used to explain the properties of the elements. What is a neutral atom? How are neutral atoms of elements organized in the periodic table? What is reactivity? How does the position of an element in the periodic table indicate how reactive an element is?

Bell Work: What is the periodic table?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Presentation on Organization of the Periodic Table: Atomic Structure Part 1.

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Week 1

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work: TEST DAY!

Homework: N/A

Activity: Mitosis/Meiosis Formative

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Week 6

Friday, August 18th

Performance Objective: I can explain the purpose of cell division: growth and repair, reproduction.

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work:

Homework: N/A

Activity: Meiosis/Mitosis Formative.

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Thursday, August 17th

Performance Objective: I can explain the purpose of cell division: growth and repair, reproduction.

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work: Identify the parts of the cell cycle... see image below.

Homework: N/A

Activity: Meiosis/Mitosis Review Packet!!!

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Wednesday, August 16th (Half Day)

Performance Objective: I can explain the purpose of cell division: growth and repair, reproduction.

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work: Why does Meiosis have 2 PMAT's?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Mitosis/Meiosis Review WS. Finish working on their Meiosis Foldable/Comic.

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Tuesday, August 15th

Performance Objective: I can explain the purpose of cell division: growth and repair, reproduction.

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work: Why does Meiosis have 2 PMAT's?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Students are finishing their foldable or comic on Meiosis. (See Monday's Post for requirement)

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Monday, August 14th

Performance Objective: I can explain the purpose of cell division: growth and repair, reproduction.

Essential Questions: What is cell division for the purpose of reproduction? How is it different form cell division for the purpose of growth and repair? What are the steps of the cell cycle?

Bell Work: How many cells are created at the end of the cell cycle with meiosis?

Homework: N/A

Activity: Students are doing a foldable or a comic on Meiosis. See image below.

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WEEK 2

Friday, July 21st

Performance Objective: I can follow a precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

Essential Questions: What is a multistep procedure? Why is following a multistep procedure an important aspect of scientific investigation?

Bell Work: Name 3 types of errors we find in experiments.

Homework: Parents and Students need to sign the syllabus packet, DUE FRIDAY!!!

Activity: Finish designing an experiment Practice. Quiz on Scientific Method!

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Thursday, July 20th

Performance Objective: I can follow a precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

Essential Questions: What is a multistep procedure? Why is following a multistep procedure an important aspect of scientific investigation?

Bell Work: What kinds of errors can occur in a lab experiment?

Homework: Parents and Students need to sign the syllabus packet, DUE FRIDAY!!!

Activity: Presentation on error reporting in experiments. Review activity on Designing an Experiment!

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Wednesday, July 19th

Performance Objective: I can follow a precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

Essential Questions: What is a multistep procedure? Why is following a multistep procedure an important aspect of scientific investigation?

Bell Work: What is a hypothesis?

Homework: Parents and Students need to sign the syllabus packet, DUE FRIDAY!!!

Activity: Cute and Cuter Activity!!!

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Tuesday, July 18th

Performance Objective: I can follow a precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

Essential Questions: What is a multistep procedure? Why is following a multistep procedure an important aspect of scientific investigation?

Bell Work: What are you looking forward to most this year and why?

Homework: Parents and Students need to sign the syllabus packet, DUE FRIDAY!!!

Activity: Finish syllabus review.

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Monday, July 17th

Performance Objective: I can follow a precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

Essential Questions: What is a multistep procedure? Why is following a multistep procedure an important aspect of scientific investigation?

Bell Work: N/A

Homework: N/A

Activity: Welcome activity and syllabus review.

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