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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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