Ms. Bullock 8th Grade Science Lesson Plans Week of August 28-Sept. 1 * Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

Monday, August 28, 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. Objective: Students explain evidence to support the Formation of Universe. Classwork: Finish Unit 1 Vocabulary (10 minutes) Start Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe Notes Literacy Activity (Cosmic Microwave Background) Homework: Study Unit 1 Vocabulary and Notes; Begin Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe, Unit 1 Quiz Thursday, August 31, 2017

Tuesday, August 29, 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. Objective: Students explain evidence to support the Formation of Universe. Classwork: Continue Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe Notes Literacy Activity (The Universe) Modeling Universe Expansion Homework: Study Unit 1 Vocabulary and Notes; Begin Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe, Unit 1 Quiz Thursday, August 31, 2017

Wednesday, August 30, 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. Objective: Students explain evidence to support the Formation of Universe. Classwork: Computer Lab Day Finish Unit 1: Origins of the Universe and Earth Notes Interactive Discovery Education Activity Homework: Study Unit 1 Vocabulary and Notes; Begin Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe, Unit 1 Quiz Thursday, August 31, 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017 Standard: 8.E.4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the universe and the predictable patterns caused by Earth’s movement in the solar system. Objective: Students explain evidence to support the Formation of the Earth. Classwork: Unit 1: Origins of the Earth and Universe Quiz Begin Unit 2: History of Life on Earth Vocabulary Homework: Begin study Unit 2 Vocabulary words, Quiz Thursday, September 7, 2017

Friday, September 1, 2017 Standard: 8.E.6A.4 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims that different types of fossils provide evidence of (1) the diversity of life that has been present on Earth, (2) relationships between past and existing life forms, and (3) environmental changes that have occurred during Earth’s history. Objective: Students will compare and contrast the formation of 6 fossil types. Classwork: Begin Unit 2: History of Life on Earth Vocabulary Unit 2 Overview DE Activity Homework: Begin study Unit 2 Vocabulary words, Quiz Thursday, September 7, 2017