1. MS. BULLOCK 8TH GRADE SCIENCE LESSON PLANS
Week of January 29-February 2
* Lessons Plans are subject to change to teacher’s discretion

2. Announcements Quiz Wednesday, January 31: The Sun
Homework: Sunspot Worksheet, given out on Monday January 29 and due Tuesday January 30
Quiz, Tuesday, February 6: Non-Planetary Objects
Test, Tuesday, February 13: Our Solar System (The Sun, Non-Planetary Objects, and Formation of Our Solar System)
Asteroid, Comet, and Meteorite Project due Thursday, February 1

3. Monday, January 29, 2018 Homework:
Standard: 8.E.4B.6 Analyze and interpret data from the surface features of the Sun (including photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominences, and solar flares) to predict how these features may affect Earth.
Objective: SWBAT list characteristics about the Sun; explain how its energy is generated and its impact to Earth; compare the Sun’s size to other stars.
Classwork:
Warm up
*Pass out Sunspot Worksheet-Homework
HR Diagram Review (Due at the beginning of class) (Classwork grade)
Note Guide: The Sun (set up and complete)
Homework:
Sunspot Worksheet, due Tuesday January 30; Finish Note Guide: The Sun; Study Vocab. Terms and complete Note Guide: The Sun; The Sun Quiz, Wednesday, January 31

4. Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4B.6 Analyze and interpret data from the surface features of the Sun (including photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominences, and solar flares) to predict how these features may affect Earth.
Objective: SWBAT list characteristics about the Sun; explain how its every is generated and its impact to Earth; compare the Sun’s size to other stars.
Classwork:
Warm up
Article: The Sun and Other Stars
Sunspot Worksheet Review
Review for Quiz
Homework:
The Sun Quiz, Wednesday, January 31; Study Vocabulary Terms and Note Guide Sheet

5. Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4B.1 Obtain and communicate information to model and compare the characteristics and movements of objects in the solar system (including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors). 8
Objective: SWBAT explain the features and behaviors of Non-planetary objects.
Classwork:
Warm up
The Sun Quiz
Non-Planetary Objects Vocabulary
Set up Note Guide for Non-Planetary Objects
Non-Planetary Objects DE Board (Project grade: Due Thursday, February 1)
Homework:
Finish Note Guide for Non-planetary Objects, due in class Thursday, February 1

6. Thursday, February 1, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4B.1 Obtain and communicate information to model and compare the characteristics and movements of objects in the solar system (including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors). 8
Objective: SWBAT explain the features and behaviors of Non-planetary objects.
Classwork:
Warm up
Non-Planetary Objects DE Board (Project grade: Due Thursday, February 1)
Note Guide for Non-Planetary Objects Review
Homework:
Non-Planetary Objects Quiz on Tuesday, February 6; Our Solar System Test, Tuesday February 13

7. Friday, February 2, 2018
Standard: 8.E.4B.1 Obtain and communicate information to model and compare the characteristics and movements of objects in the solar system (including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors). 8
Objective: SWBAT explain the features and behaviors of Non-planetary objects.
Classwork:
Guidance Day: IGP Discussion
Non-Planetary Objects Article
Homework:
Non-Planetary Objects Quiz on Tuesday, February 6; Our Solar System Test, Tuesday February 13