1. 8th grade Tuning Presentation Aisha dixon
Physical Science
8th grade 
Tuning Presentation
Aisha dixon

2. 9th grade standards
SPS8. Students will determine relationships among force, mass, and motion. 
a. Calculate velocity and acceleration. (Completed)
b. Apply Newton’s three laws to everyday situations by explaining the following: Inertia Relationship between force, mass and acceleration Equal and opposite forces.
c. Relate falling objects to gravitational force.
d. Explain the difference in mass and weight. 
e. Calculate amounts of work and mechanical advantage using simple machines.

3. Instructional activities
Engage- Static Friction causes Sparks>Fire>Explosion
Explain-Power point with Guided Notetaking (Graphic Organizer) 
Review>Newton's Laws, Gravity, Weight vs. Mass, Friction
 Explore- Weight vs. Mass Lab
 Elaborate- Completion of Study guides on Newton’s Laws
 Evaluate- Formal Lab Report, Quiz on Newton’s Laws (Gravity, Friction, Weight vs. Mass)

4. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activating Strategy- Gas pump explosion video
Graphic Organizer - Weight vs Mass
Visual Interactive – Gravity Phet interactive
Study Jams video with questions
Brain Pop video with questions
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5. Forces and Motion: Basics