1. Science/8 th Grade Lesson Plans Morales/Peters February 24-28 2013-2014

2. Unit TEKS: (RS/SS) 8.7 Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to: (A) RS Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons. (B) RS Demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle

3. None Subject: Science Holiday DATE: Mon 2/24/2014 SE 8.7 (B) RS Demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle C) Relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides. WARM-UP STAAR Formatted question Activity Last day of Lunar Cycle Assessment Whole class assessment LANGUAGE OBJ Homework Essential Question?

4. None Subject: Science DATE: Tues 2/25/2014 SE 8.7 (B) RS Demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle C) Relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides. WARM-UP None, prep students for writing piece Activity Writing Samples Assessment Writing sample LANGUAGE OBJ Homework Essential Question?

5. Questions on Seasons illustration Study new vocabulary Subject: Science DATE:Wed 2/26/2014 SE 8.7 (A) Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons. WARM-UP STAAR inquiry question Activity Intro Seasons with Kinetic Vocabulary Answer questions on illustration in book. Assessment LANGUAGE OBJ Learn new language heard in kinetic classroom interactions and instruction. Homework Essential Question? What causes the Earth to have seasons?

6. . None Subject: Science DATE:Thurs 2/27/2014 SE 8.7 (A) Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons.. WARM-UP Using the words tilt, axis, hemisphere and equator describe the Earth during winter. Activity Finish questions with illustration Demonstration of revolution of Earth around Sun and seasons Assessment Answer questions using demo to model the seasons LANGUAGE OBJ Demonstrate listening comprehension of a seasons demonstration. Homework Essential Question? Why does the Earth have seasons?

7. STAAR Released question on interpreting season model.. Subject: Science DATE:FRI 2/28/2014 SE 8.7 (A) Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons WARM-UPActivity Morales: Bill Nye Peters: Lab Assessment Lab write up Bill Nye Questions LANGUAGE OBJ Write using a variety of words about the cycle of the seasons. Homework Study notes Essential Question? Why does the hemisphere tilted towards the Sun get warmer?

8. Lesson Plan-Science 8 February 24-28 Monday: Last day of Lunar cycle Tuesday: Writing Sample Wednesday: Intro Seasons w/Kinetic Vocab and textbook illustration with questions Thursday: Season’s class demonstration Friday: Bill Nye/Questions or Lab/Lab report