Ms. Bullock 8th Grade Science Lesson Plans Week of September 25-29 * Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 Standard: 8.S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from informational texts, observations, measurements, or investigations using a range of methods (such as tabulation, graphing, or statistical analysis) to (1) reveal patterns and construct meaning or (2) support hypotheses, explanations, claims, or designs. Objective: SWBAT identify independent and dependent variables through various scenarios. Classwork: Teen CEO Form in Google Classroom SLO Portfolio Creation SEPs Review ( Variables ½ Worksheet and Jacob’s Experiment) Start Adaptation Vocabulary Homework: N/A

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 Standard: 8.E.6B.1 Construct explanations for how biological adaptations and genetic variations of traits in a population enhance the probability of survival in a particular environment. Objective: SWBAT recall Adaptation vocabulary and explain the process of adaptation. Classwork: Adaptation Vocabulary and Notes Homework: Study all Adaptation vocabulary and notes; Adaptation Quiz on Friday, Sept.29; Design Animal classwork due Friday, Sept. 29

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Standard: 8.E.6B.1 Construct explanations for how biological adaptations and genetic variations of traits in a population enhance the probability of survival in a particular environment. Objective: SWBAT model adaptation through a lab. Classwork: Beak Activity Lab Homework: Study all Adaptation vocabulary and notes; Adaptation Quiz on Friday, Sept.29; Design Animal classwork due Friday, Sept. 29

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 Standard: 8.E.6B.1 Construct explanations for how biological adaptations and genetic variations of traits in a population enhance the probability of survival in a particular environment. Objective: SWBAT design an adapted animal to a certain environment. Classwork: Design Animal Homework: Study all Adaptation vocabulary and notes; Adaptation Quiz on Friday, Sept.29; Design Animal classwork due Friday, Sept. 29

Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 Standard: 8.E.6B.1 Construct explanations for how biological adaptations and genetic variations of traits in a population enhance the probability of survival in a particular environment. Objective: SWBAT successfully master the Adaptation Quiz. Classwork: Adaptation Quiz Design Animal due today Adaptation Literacy Homework: Study all Adaptation vocabulary and notes; Adaptation Quiz on Friday, Sept.29; Design Animal classwork due Friday, Sept. 29