Technology Standards
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
Speaking & Listening Standards
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence,
First decide:
a. What topics do you want students to learn or review?
b. What skills would you like them to practice?
c. Do you want them to read, answer questions, review vocabulary, or recall information?
d. Who are you students going to help escape-themselves, a character, etc.?