1. MS. BULLOCK 8TH GRADE SCIENCE LESSON PLANS
Week of February 19-23
* Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

2. Announcements
In finishing our 3rd Quarter studies of Space: The Universe, Our Solar System, and Earth-Moon-Sun Units we will watch Hidden Figures, on March 8-9 in science class. The film celebrates Space Exploration, Black History, and Women in Science. The film is rated for thematic elements and some language
For a more detailed description of the film, you may refer to the following link
If you do not want your student to view the film, please me with your student’s name and a statement that you do not want your student to view the film to my
Your student will not be penalized in any way for not viewing the film.

3. Announcements Quiz, Rotation, Orbit, and Seasons Tuesday, February 20
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7

4. Monday, February 19, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.3 Develop and use models to explain how seasons, caused by the tilt of Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun, affects the length of the day and the amount of heating on Earth’s surface.
Objective: SWBAT model and communicate how Earth and the Sun’s role in the 4 seasons occurring.
Classwork:
Review Student Note Guide: Rotation, Orbit/Revolution, Solstice, Equinox, and Seasons
Review Seasons Activity
Seasons Video Clip
Homework:
Study All Earth-Moon-Sun Notes and Vocabulary and Notes
Quiz, Rotation, Orbit, and Seasons Tuesday, February 20
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7

5. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.4 Develop and use models to explain how motions within the Sun-Earth-Moon system cause Earth phenomena (including day and year, moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and tides).
Objective: SWBAT model and describe the phases of the moon.
Classwork:
Quiz, Rotation, Orbit, and Seasons
Phases of the Moon and Eclipse Vocabulary
Phases of the Moon Introduction and Station 1 out 2
Homework:
Study All Unit Vocabulary Terms and Notes; Gave out Moon Talk Tuesday 2/20worksheet- This side ONLY is due Thursday, February 22, 2018
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7

6. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.4 Develop and use models to explain how motions within the Sun-Earth-Moon system cause Earth phenomena (including day and year, moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and tides).
Objective: SWBAT model and describe the phases of the moon and the relationship of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during each phase.
Classwork:
Phases of the Moon Introduction and Station 2 out 2
All Stations material is due tomorrow, Thursday 2/22 at the BEGINNING of class
Homework:
Study All Unit Vocabulary Terms and Notes; Moon Talk worksheet- This side ONLY is due Thursday, February 22, 2018
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7

7. Thursday, February 22, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.4 Develop and use models to explain how motions within the Sun-Earth-Moon system cause Earth phenomena (including day and year, moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and tides).
Objective: SWBAT model and describe the phases of the moon and the relationship of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during each phase.
Classwork:
All Phases of the Moon Stations works is due
Moon Talk worksheet- This side ONLY is due
Phases of the Moon Lab( this is a quiz grade lab for accuracy)
Homework:
Study All Unit Vocabulary Terms and Notes
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7

8. Friday, February 23, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.4 Develop and use models to explain how motions within the Sun-Earth-Moon system cause Earth phenomena (including day and year, moon phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and tides).
Objective: SWBAT illustrate and compare/contrast lunar and solar eclipses.
Classwork:
Return Moon Talk Worksheet (on the back is Casting Shadows- this is due Monday, February 26
Eclipse Introduction and Station 1 out of 2
Homework:
Study All Unit Vocabulary Terms and Notes; Casting Shadows- this is due Monday, February 26
Quiz, Eclipses and Moon Phases Tuesday February 27
3rd Quarter Science Exam, Wednesday, March 7