1. Ms. Bullock 8th Grade Science Lesson Plans
Week of January 8-12
* Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

2. Announcements
Mapping EQ and Volcano/ Stars and Galaxy works due Monday, Jan. 8
Quarter 3 began on January 4. The new unit is titled Exploring Our Universe.
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16
Subunits Structure of the Universe and Galaxy Types Quiz Friday, Jan. 12
Exploring Our Universe Test, Tuesday Jan. 23

3. Monday, January 8, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4A.1 Obtain and communicate information to model the position of the Sun in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the measurement unit needed to identify star and galaxy locations.
Objective: SWBAT explain the concept of the Universe’s vastness.
Classwork:
Turn in Mapping EQ and Volcano Activity
Review Stars and Galaxy Scavenger Hunt
Unit Pre-Assessment
Vocabulary Review
Discovery Education Activity: How Big is Big?
Begin Structure of the Universe Literacy Activity
Homework:
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16

4. Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4A.1 Obtain and communicate information to model the position of the Sun in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the measurement unit needed to identify star and galaxy locations.
Objective: SWBAT identify and model the three galaxy types.
Classwork:
Literacy Connection: Structure of the Universe Article
Subunit Types of Galaxy Vocabulary/Review
Discovery Education Galaxy Match Activity
Galaxy Article and Chart
Homework:
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16

5. Structure of the Universe Article
Write one fact about each paragraph in the article.
This task is apart of your notes, you may write more than 15 facts.

6. Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4A.1 Obtain and communicate information to model the position of the Sun in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the measurement unit needed to identify star and galaxy locations.
Objective: SWBAT compare and contrast the three galaxy types.
Classwork:
Subunit Modern Astronomy Vocabulary/Review
Literacy Connections: Universe and Galaxy Articles
Galaxy Chart
Homework:
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16

7. Thursday, January 11, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4A.1 Obtain and communicate information to model the position of the Sun in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the measurement unit needed to identify star and galaxy locations.
Objective: SWBAT explain the concept of the Universe’s vastness.
Classwork:
Student Note Guide Sheet and Discovery Education Techbook Reading
Homework:
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16

8. Friday, January 12, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4A.1 Obtain and communicate information to model the position of the Sun in the universe, the shapes and composition of galaxies, and the measurement unit needed to identify star and galaxy locations.
Objective: SWBAT explain the concept of the Universe’s vastness.
Classwork:
Subunits: Structures of the Universe and Types of Galaxies Quiz
Independent Study: Note Guide Sheet or Homework Activity
Homework:
Homework for Exploring Our Universe will be given on Monday, Jan. 8 and is due Tuesday, Jan. 16