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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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