1. Ms. Bullock 8th Grade Science Lesson Plans
Week of August 17-25
* Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

2. Monday, August 21, 2017
Standard: 8.E.4B.4 Develop and use models to explain how motions within the Sun- Earth-Moon system cause Earth phenomena (including day and year, moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and tides).
Objective: Students will understand the significant of the Total Solar Eclipse occurring today.
Classwork:
Total Solar Eclipse PPT
Total Solar Eclipse Foldable
Homework:
Bring a Composition Notebook to class tomorrow.

3. Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Standard: Standard 8.S.1: The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
Objective: Students will take 8th Grade Science Pre-test to demonstrate knowledge. Students set up SEPs (Science, Engineering, and Practice) notebook; students will recall Vocabulary related to the Scientific Method.
Classwork:
Take SLO Pre-test
Set up SEPS notebook
Start Scientific Method Vocabulary
Homework:
Study Scientific Method Vocabulary; Vocabulary quiz Friday, August 25, 2017.

4. Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Standard: 8.S.1A.3 Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and testable hypotheses, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Objective: Students will recall Vocabulary related to the Scientific Method; Students will model the Scientific Method through the Heart Rate Lab.
Classwork:
Class notecard with student information/Fire drill route discussion
Finish Scientific Method Vocabulary
Begin Heart Rate Lab
Homework:
Study Scientific Method Vocabulary; Vocabulary quiz Friday, August 25, 2017.

5. Thursday, August 24, 2017
Standard: 8.S.1A.3 Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses, and develop explanations: (1) formulate scientific questions and testable hypotheses, (2) identify materials, procedures, and variables, (3) select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures.
Objective: Students will model and reflection on the Scientific Method through the Heart Rate Lab.
Classwork:
Finish Heart Rate Lab
SEPs Notes
Homework:
Study Scientific Method Vocabulary and Notes; Vocabulary quiz Friday, August 25,

6. Friday, August 25, 2017
Standard: 8.S.1A.7 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims, explanations, or designs using evidence from observations, data, or informational texts.
Objective: Students practice technology skills with Discovery Education and review SEPs skills.
Classwork:
Students will sign up for clubs
Vocabulary Quiz
Introduction to Discovery Education techbook through SEPs review.
Homework:
Study Scientific Method Vocabulary and SEPs notes