1. Ms. Bullock 8th Grade Science Lesson Plans
Week of December 11-15
* Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

2. Announcements
2nd 9 Weeks Exam on Tuesday, Dec. 12; Study guide will be given on Friday, Dec. 8; Answer key is available on my webpage.
Please check Parent Portal for missing assignments or late assignments for Quarter 2.

3. Review
Get out a sheet of paper and create the following in marker’
Be sure to write large enough where I can see the letters from the front of the room
Cut each square out A D B
True C
False

4. Monday, December 11, 2017
Standard: Standard 8.E.5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the processes that alter the structure of Earth and provide resources for life on the planet.
Objective: SWBAT explains content of Earth’s Structure, Natural Resources, Rocks/Minerals, Plate Tectonics, and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Classwork:
Review 2nd Nine Weeks Study Guide
Seismologist skill #1: Locating an Epicenter
Homework:
Study 2nd Nine Weeks Review Questions
2nd 9 Weeks Exam on Tuesday, Dec. 12

5. Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Standard: Standard 8.E.5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the processes that alter the structure of Earth and provide resources for life on the planet.
Objective: SWBAT master content of Earth’s Structure, Natural Resources, Rocks/Minerals, Plate Tectonics, and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Classwork:
2nd Nine Weeks Exam
Homework:
N/A

6. Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Standard: 8.E.4A.2 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims that the universe began with a period of extreme and rapid expansion using evidence from the composition of stars and gases and the motion of galaxies in the universe. Standard 8.E.6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’s geologic history and its diversity of life over time.
Objective: SWBAT review content of Space Expansion, Adaptation, Fossils, and Geologic Time.
Classwork:
First Quarter Review
Homework:
N/A

7. Thursday, December 14, 2017
Standard: 8.E.5B.1 Analyze and interpret data to describe patterns in the location of volcanoes and earthquakes related to tectonic plate boundaries, interactions, and hot spots.
Objective: SWBAT map a series of EQ and Volcanoes in relation to plate boundary movement. SWBAT explain preventive and cautionary measures for preparing for natural disasters.
Classwork:
Seismologist skill #2: Mapping Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Seismologist skill #3: PSA Natural Disaster Safety Brochure
Homework:
N/A

8. Friday, December 15, 2017
Standard: 8.E.5B.1 Analyze and interpret data to describe patterns in the location of volcanoes and earthquakes related to tectonic plate boundaries, interactions, and hot spots.
Objective: SWBAT map a series of EQ and Volcanoes in relation to plate boundary movement. SWBAT explain preventive and cautionary measures for preparing for natural disasters.
Classwork:
Finish Seismologist skill #2: Mapping Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Finish Seismologist skill #3: PSA Natural Disaster Safety Brochure
Homework:
N/A