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Welcome to 8th Grade Science! I am excited to share my love of science and engineering with everyone! Throughout the year, we will be doing labs, worksheets, assessments, projects, and many other activities! Science is everywhere, so let's get going!
How to find assignments?
How to find assignments?
Click on the week you were absent, then find the date. You will find all assignments there. If we are further along in the quarter, click on the image to the left to quickly find it.
How to find warmups?
How to find warmups?
Click on the week you were absent, then find the date. You will find all warmups there. If we are further along in the quarter, click on the image to the left to quickly find it.
Quarter 1 Genetics
Week of 8/10 - 8/14
Week of 8/10 - 8/14
Monday (1-6)
Tuesday (6-1)
*Get both signed and returned
Science Website and Syllabus Hunt
Wednesday (1-4)
Warmup #1 Watch the video: Link
1) Without realizing it, you were born a young _______________.
2) Scientific knowledge allows us to create _______________.
What is a Scientist Video: Link
Myth of a Scientist Video: Link
Lab Safety Stations "Hired or Fired"
Directions and Answer Sheet
Station Cards
Thursday (5,6)
Warmup #1 Watch the video: Link
1) Without realizing it, you were born a young _______________.
2) Scientific knowledge allows us to create _______________.
What is a Scientist Video: Link
Myth of a Scientist Video: Link
Lab Safety Stations "Hired or Fired"
Directions and Answer Sheet
Station Cards
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Period 1,2
Warmup #2 Watch the video: Link
1) What are 4 behaviors that you observe that go against lab safety rules?
Go over Lab Safety Stations "Hired or Fired"
Setup Notebooks
Table of Contents
Friday (3-6)
Warmup #2 Watch the video: Link
1) What are 4 behaviors that you observe that go against lab safety rules?
Go over Lab Safety Stations "Hired or Fired"
Setup Notebooks
Table of Contents
Week of 8/17 - 8/21
Week of 8/17 - 8/21
Monday (1-6)
Warmup #3
1) Who, in your life, do you consider to be the most "in shape"?
2) What are characteristics of someone you would describe as "in shape"?
Slides A-M: Click Here
Initial Model: Click Here
Lab Safety Makeup Assignment
(Only complete if you scored less than 16/20 on the Safety Quiz)
Video Link: Click Here
Question Sheet: Click Here
Tuesday (1-4)
Warmup #4
Watch the following video: Link
1) What are the 3 parts of the Cell Theory?
Slides A-M: Click Here
Cow/Flower Comparison
Lesson 2: Click here
Unit Wide Concensus: Link
Muscle Contraction Video: Link
How Muscles Contact: Link
Comparing Muscles: Link
Phenomena Comparison Homework: Link
Wednesday (5,6,1,2)
Period 1,2
Warmup #4
Watch the following video: Link
1) What are the 3 parts of the Cell Theory?
Slides A-M: Click Here
Cow/Flower Comparison
Lesson 2: Click here
Unit Wide Concensus: Link
Muscle Contraction Video: Link
How Muscles Contact: Link
Comparing Muscles: Link
Phenomena Comparison Homework: Link
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Period 1,2
Warmup #5
Watch the following video: Link
1) How many muscles work each step?
2) What are the three parts of the muscular system?
3) How many times will your heart beat over your lifetime?
Lesson 3: Link
Alexi Salamone Story: Link
Team Protein vs Team Exercise:
Greek Yogurt and Resistance - Link
How to Build Muscles: Link
Effect of Resistance Exercises on Muscles: Link
Carbs and Protein with Exercise: Link
Rob Mendez Story: Link
Thursday (3-6)
Warmup #5
Watch the following video: Link
1) How many muscles work each step?
2) What are the three parts of the muscular system?
3) How many times will your heart beat over your lifetime?
Lesson 3: Link
Alexi Salamone Story: Link
Team Protein vs Team Exercise:
Greek Yogurt and Resistance - Link
How to Build Muscles: Link
Effect of Resistance Exercises on Muscles: Link
Carbs and Protein with Exercise: Link
Rob Mendez Story: Link
Friday (6-1)
Warmup #6
(Review articles from last class if you need to remember)
1) What seems to be the two biggest factors that help build muscle?
2) Which part of your diet seems to be the biggest factor for muscle growth?
Muscle Fatigue Lab - Link
Week of 8/24 - 8/28
Week of 8/24 - 8/28
Monday (NO SCHOOL)
TUESDAY (NO SCHOOL)
Wednesday (1-4)
Warmup #7
Watch the video: Link
1) What 3 elements are involved in the process of muscle contraction?
2) During each contraction, what gets used up?
Complete Muscle Fatigue Lab - Link
Lesson 4 - Link
Ask a Farmer (Diet) - Link
Ask a Farmer (Exercise) - Link
Thursday (5,6,1,2)
Period 5,6
Warmup #7
Watch the video: Link
1) What 3 elements are involved in the process of muscle contraction?
2) During each contraction, what gets used up?
Complete Muscle Fatigue Lab - Link
Lesson 4 - Link
Ask a Farmer (Diet) - Link
Ask a Farmer (Exercise) - Link
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Period 1,2
Warmup #8
Watch the video: Link
1) What are 3 reasons why we could get muscle cramps?
Lesson 5 - Link
Cattle Card Organizer - Link
Cattle Family Cards - Link
Bill Nye Cells
Worksheet: Link
Video: Link
Friday (3-6)
Warmup #8
Watch the video: Link
1) What are 3 reasons why we could get muscle cramps?
Lesson 5 - Link
Cattle Card Organizer - Link
Cattle Family Cards - Link
Week of 8/31 - 9/4
Week of 8/31 - 9/4
Monday (1-6)
Signature Academy Presentation - Link
CTE Videos: Link
Tuesday (1-4)
Warmup #9
1) What are 3 similar character traits between you and your partners?
2) What are 3 different character traits between you and your partners?
DNA Structure Notes - Link
DNA Coloring Page - Link
Size and Scale Interactive - Link
DNA Crime Scene Homework - Link
Wednesday (5,6,1,2)
Period 5,6
Warmup #9
1) What are 3 similar character traits between you and your partners?
2) What are 3 different character traits between you and your partners?
DNA Structure Notes - Link
DNA Coloring Page - Link
Size and Scale Interactive - Link
DNA Crime Scene Homework - Link
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Period 1,2
Warmup #10
1) What are the 3 parts that make
2) Complete the other side of the DNA strand
AAT CGC TAT TCG CGA AAA
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Photo 51
Video Link: Link
Worksheet: Link
Thursdsay (3-6)
Warmup#10
1) What are the 3 parts that make up a nucleotide?
2) Complete the other side of the DNA strand
AAT CGC TAT TCG CGA AAA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Photo 51
Video Link: Link
Worksheet: Link
Thursday (3-6)
Warmuo #10
1) What are the 3 parts that make up a nucleotide?
2) Complete the other side of the DNA strand
AAT CGC TAT TCG CGA AAA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Photo 51
Video Link: Link
Worksheet: Link
Friday (6-1)
Warmup #11
Watch the video: Link
1) What determines the difference between a man and mushroom?
2) What builds the cells and keeps them functioning?
Photo 51
Video Link: Link
Worksheet: Link
DNA Food Lab: Link
Week of 9/7 - 9/11
Week of 9/7 - 9/11
Tuesday (1-4)
Warmup #12
Watch the video: Link
1) The diffraction pattern from photo 51 showed Watson what?
2) The structure of DNA revealed what 2 things?
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Directions: Video Link
Worksheet: Link
Wednesday (5,6,1,2)
Period 5,6
Warmup #12
Watch the video: Link
1) The diffraction pattern from photo 51 showed Watson what?
2) The structure of DNA revealed what 2 things?
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Directions: Video Link
Worksheet: Link
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Period 1,2
DNA Webquest:
Worksheet: Link
Task 1: Link
Task 2: Link
Task 3: Link
Task 4: Link
Chromosomes and Karyotypes Notes:
Video: Link
Student Page: Link
Answer Page: Link
Thursday (3-6)
DNA Webquest:
Worksheet: Link
Task 1: Link
Task 2: Link
Task 3: Link
Task 4: Link
Chromosomes and Karyotypes Notes:
Video: Link
Student Page: Link
Answer Page: Link
Friday (6-1)
Week of 9/13 - 9/17
Week of 9/13 - 9/17
Monday (1-6)
No Warmup today
Complete Karyotype Chromosome Activity
Klinefelter Syndrom Video: Link Link 2
Down Syndrome Video: Link Link 2
Turner Syndrome Video: Link
Tuesday (1-4)
Warmup #13:
1) What are the 2 ways a genetic disorder could occur?
2) What is the difference between DNA, Chromosomes, and Karyotypes?
Sanfilippo Syndrome Video: Link
Punnett Square Intro Notes: Link
Wednesday (5,6,1,2)
Period 5,6
Warmup #13:
1) What are the 2 ways a genetic disorder could occur?
2) What is the difference between DNA, Chromosomes, and Karyotypes?
Sanfilippo Syndrome Video: Link
Punnett Square Intro Notes: Link
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Period 1,2
Warmup #14
Watch the video: Link
1) What was Mendel's first step?
2) What are Mendel's 3 Principals of Inheritance?
Punnett Square Intro Notes: Link
Punnett Square Practice Worksheet: Link
Quarter 2 Evolution
Quarter 3 Physics
Quarter 4 Space
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