8th grade science map/pacing guide 2016-2017 grade science map/pacing guide 2016-2017 and/or 3 -5...

8th Grade Science Map/Pacing Guide

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Topics &

Standards

Quarter

1

SCIENCE INQUIRY AND APPLICATION PRACTICES Thinking Like a 21st Century Key Concepts & Vocabulary Scientist, Classify, Communicate, Compare, Conclude, Data, Design cycle, Engineer, Evidence, Infer, Interpret, Investigate, Justify, Measure, Observe, Organize, Predict, Question, Record, Relate Science Variable

● Follow a laboratory procedure and work collaboratively within a group using appropriate scientific tools. ● Work individually, with a partner, and as a team to test a scientific concept, change a variable, and record the

experimental outcome. ● Use the engineering design cycle to develop a solution with a predictable outcome. ● Cite specific text or online resource to support a proposed design solution.

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Outer Core, Planetary Differentiation, Sink, Volume, Crust, Density, Displacement, Float, Inner Core, Lithosphere, Mantle Mass EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE The composition and properties of Earth's interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves. (8.ESS.1)

● Construct a model of how a planet's interior became organized into layers from cosmic debris. ● Explain the effect of gravity on newly forming planets. ● Design a method to determine the relative density of a material. ● Present to the class, using a model to explain that as planets form, the materials which are most dense move to the

core, and materials become part of the planet in decreasing degrees Key Concepts & Vocabulary Coastlines, Constructive Processes, Contour Lines, Deposition, Destructive Processes, Elevation, Erosion, Floodplains, Geological Processes, Glaciers, Gradients, Hydrosphere, Landforms, LANDSAT, Lithosphere, Plate Tectonics, Streams, Topographic, Physical, Arial Maps, Topography EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth's surface. (8.ESS.3)


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● Identify various landforms on a map (i.e. mountains, valleys, ridges, plateaus, depressions. ● Use maps to determine what caused constructive and destructive features. ● Compare maps of various locations to identify differences in landforms. ● Construct a model of a beach that is experiencing erosion and deposition. ● Design an experiment to test the best method to reduce erosion. ● Describe the conditions and constructive/destructive processes that form various landforms. ● Explain how plate tectonics acts as constructive and destructive processes that can cause changes in earth's surface.

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Absolute Age, Crosscutting, Fossil Evidence, Geologic Record, Geologic Time, Ice Core Sampling, Index Fossils, Law of Superposition, Radiometric Dating, Relative Age EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth's surface through time is found in the geologic record. (8.ESS.4)

● Investigate virtual dig sites using various methods in order to determine relative and absolute ages of rock layers. ● Interpret index fossils and radiometric dating results to explain the law of superposition ● Interpret and understand past environments by developing and using ice core models Age Part I:

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Diversity, Fossil Record, Variations, Traits, Geologic and Fossil Records, Extinction

Time Frame

Curriculum Units

with Assessment

(Evidence)

Opportunities for

Integration

Resources

(Curriculum /Textbook)

Technology, Other/

Differentiation

Week 1

SCIENCE INQUIRY AND APPLICATION PRACTICES

Thinking Like a 21st

Century Scientist

Unit: Think Like a Scientist

Binders Formative/Summative

● 4-7 performance

tasks that reach DOK

level 4

Earth Science Methods of Science (nos 2-31)

Discovery Education: •www.discoveryeducation. com


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AND/OR ● 3-5 FATPs / RAFTs

At least 1 GRASP per quarter

At least 1 Common Short Cycle per quarter

Week 2-4

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE The composition and properties of Earth's The composition and properties of Earth's interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves. (8.ESS.1)

Unit: Earth’s Features

Formative/Summative

● 4-7 performance


level 4




ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support

analysis of science and technical texts.

RST.6-8.7

Integrate quantitative or technical information

expressed in words in a text with a version of that

information expressed visually (e.g., in a

flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

Compare and contrast the information gained from

experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia

sources with that gained

Earth Science Chapter 2 - Earth’s Structure

● Lesson 1 - Spherical Earth

● Lesson 2 - Earth’s Interior

Chapter 9 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes

● Lesson 1 - Earthquakes

On-line Simulations: http://www.ExploreLearning.com GIZMO

● Earthquakes 1-Recording Station

● Earthquakes 2 - Determination of Epicenter

● Density via Comparison ● Density Laboratory

PhET Simulations: Discovery Education: •Inside our Planet [6:59] • Types of Waves [1:15] • Seismology [3:38] • The Earth's Interior [3:33] Steve Spangler Science: http://www.stevespanglerscience


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*Assessments located within unit

*Be sure to use the

McGraw-Hill curriculum assessments

from reading a text on the same topic.

WHST.6-8.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic

and convey ideas, concepts, and

information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant

content.

WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant

information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of

each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and

conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism

and providing basic bibliographic information

for sources.

SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and

visual displays into presentations to clarify

.com/experiment/colorful-convection-currents You Tube: Convection Currents http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWWowXtuvA Other Resources:

● http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/l essons/Earths_layers/Earths_layers7.html

● P a n d S W a v e Animations : http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/ter c/content/visualizations/es1009/es1009page01.cfm ?chapter_no=visualization

● Earthquake simulation www.pHet.colorado.edu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWWowXtuvA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWWowXtuvA

http://www.phet.colorado.edu/


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information, strengthen claims and evidence, and

add interest.

Mathematics MP.2

Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

6.EE.B.6

Use variables to represent numbers and write

expressions when solving a real-world or

mathematical problem; understand that a

variable can represent an unknown number, or,

depending on the purpose at hand, any

number in a specified set.

7.EE.B.4 Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world

or mathematical problem, and construct simple

equations and inequalities to solve

problems by reasoning about the quantities.


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Week 5-9

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Earth’s crust consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other (8.ESS.2) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes form Earth’s surface (8.ESS 3) Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record (8.ESS 4)

UBD Framework Unit:

Plate Tectonics

Formative/Summative

● 4-7 performance


level 4




*Assessments located

within unit

*Be sure to use the McGraw-Hill curriculum

assessments

ELA/Literacy RST.6-8.1

Cite specific textual evidence to support

analysis of science and technical texts.

RST.6-8.7



information expressed visually (e.g., in a

flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

RST.6-8.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from

experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia

sources with that gained from reading a text on the

same topic.

WHST.6-8.2 Write

informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic

Earth Science Chapter 7 - Plate Tectonics

● Lesson 1 - The Continental Drift Hypothesis

● Lesson 2 - Development of a Theory

● Lesson 3 - the Theory of Plate Tectonics

Chapter 8 - Earth Dynamics ● Lesson 2 - Landforms at

Plate Boundaries Earth Science Chapter 6 - Erosion and Deposition

● Lesson 1 - The Erosion and Deposition Process

● Lesson 2 - Landforms Shaped by Water and Wind

Lesson 3 - Mass Wasting and Glaciers Earth Science Chapter 10 - Clues to the Earth’s Past

● Lesson 2 - Relative Age Dating

GIZMO http://www.ExploreLearning.com

● Building Pangea ● Plate Tectonics ● Reading

Topographic Maps ● Building

Topographic Maps

PhET Simulations:

● Plate Tectonics ● Building Pangea

Discovery Education:

● Continents Adrift: An Introduction to Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics [26:05]

● Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Exploring the Earth [10:54] The Endless Voyage: Making the Pieces Fit [27:22]

● Discovering Plate Tectonics [7:08]

● Plate Tectonics [5:46]

● Hot Spots and Plate Tectonics [2:35]


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content.


information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of

each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and

conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism

and providing basic bibliographic information

for sources.

SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and

visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and

add interest.

Mathematics MP.2

● Lesson 3 - Absolute Age Dating

Chapter 11 - Geologic Time Lesson 1 - Geologic History and the Evolution of Life

● Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes [4:50]

● Relative Dating [3:05]

● Glaciers and Glaciation [25:05]

● Geologist's Notebook: Why Land Goes Up and Down [11:00]

● Geography Basics: Landforms and Living Patterns [20:00]

● Geologic Time [6:44]

● Rocks of Ages [8:56]

● How Do Scientists Discover Information about Earth's Past [2:00]

● Radiometric Dating [8:51]

Steve Spangler Science: YouTube: Other Resources:


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Topics &

Standards

Quarter

2

LIFE SCIENCE Diversity of species occurs through gradual processes over many generations. Fossil records provide evidence that changes have occurred in number and types of species. (8.LS.1)

● Explain how diversity can result from sexual reproduction. ● Describe how variations may allow for survival when the environment changes. ● Predict the probability of traits that can occur with mixing of genes from two individuals (sexual reproduction).


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● Use data and evidence from geologic and fossil records to infer what the environment was like at the time of deposition. Key Concepts & Vocabulary Asexual Reproduction, Bacteria, Chromosome, Clone, Female, Fertilization, Gamete, Genetic Modification (GM), Male, Media Bias, Meiosis, Mitosis, Sexual Reproduction, Zygote LIFE SCIENCE Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of every species. (8.LS.2)

● Explain that every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation. ● Describe reproduction as the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next. ● Predict the probability of traits that can occur with mixing of genes from two individuals (sexual reproduction). ● Use a model to represent the transfer of genes from one individual to the next generation (asexual reproduction). Sexual

Reproduction Zygote ● Compare the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction. (identical v. unique offspring; low energy expenditure v.

high energy expenditure; short amount of time v. longer gestation, etc.) ● Compare meiosis and mitosis, their phases and purposes

Time Frame

Curriculum Units

with

Assessment

(Evidence)

Opportunities for

Integration

Resources


Technology, Other/

Differentiation

Weeks 1-3

Life Science Diversity of species occurs through gradual processes over many

UBD Framework Unit:

Diversity

ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending

to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

Earth Science Chapter 10 - Clues to Earth’s Past

● Lesson 1 - Fossils


● Natural Selection ● Rainfall and Bird Beaks ● Rabbit population by

season PhET Simulations:


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generations. Fossil records provide evidence that changes have occurred in number and types of species. (8.LS.1)

Formative/Summative

● 4-7 performance tasks

that reach DOK level 4





within unit


assessments

RST.6-8.7



information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram,

model, graph, or table).

RST.6-8.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

WHST.6-8.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and

information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

WHST.6-8.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.


● Fossil Life: An Introduction [20:39]

● Interpreting the Fossil Record [4:26]

● Daily Planet: Uncovering Fossils [17:57]

● Dinosaurs and Mass Extinction[2:07]

● What Happened? Extinction of the Dinosaurs [4:09]



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SL.8.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade

6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.8.4

Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid

reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye

contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Mathematics

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

Weeks

4-9

Life Science

Reproduction is

necessary for the

UBD Framework Unit:

Reproduction

ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending

to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

Life Science Chapter 4 - Reproduction of Organisms

● Lesson 1 - Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis


● Cell Division PhET Simulations: Discovery Education:

● Cell Division [19:00]


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continuation of every species.

(8.LS.2)

Formative/Summative







within unit


assessments

RST.6-8.7





RST.6-8.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

WHST.6-8.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and

information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

WHST.6-8.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support

● Mitosis, Meiosis, and Binary Fission [2:57]



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analysis, reflection, and research.

SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade

6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.8.4

Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid

reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye

contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Mathematics

MP.4

Model with mathematics.


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Topics

& Standards

Quarter

3

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Asexual Reproduction, Bacteria, Chromosome, Clone, Female, Fertilization, Gamete, Genetic Modification (GM), Male, Media Bias, Meiosis, Mitosis, Sexual Reproduction, Zygote LIFE SCIENCE Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of every species. (8.LS.2)

● Explain that every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.


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● Describe reproduction as the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next. ● Predict the probability of traits that can occur with mixing of genes from two individuals (sexual reproduction). ● Use a model to represent the transfer of genes from one individual to the next generation (asexual reproduction).

Sexual Reproduction Zygote ● Compare the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction. (identical v. unique offspring; low energy

expenditure v. high energy expenditure; short amount of time v. longer gestation, etc.) ● Compare meiosis and mitosis, their phases and purposes

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Alleles, Co-dominance, Dominant Allele, Fertilization, Genes, Genetics, Genotype, Heredity, Heterozygous (hybrid), Homozygous (purebred,) Hybrid, Offspring, Phenotype, Probability, Punnett Square, Recessive Allele, Trait LIFE SCIENCE The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from parent(s) (8.LS.3)

● Explain how traits are passed from one generation to the next ● Identify the difference between dominant and recessive traits -demonstrate the Mendelian Law of Segregation ● Demonstrate the Mendelian Law of Independent Assortment ● Analyze Family Histories to Identify Inherited Genetic Disorders

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Air Resistance, Balanced Forces, Compression, Drag (Fluid Friction), Force Diagram, Free-Body Diagram, Friction, Motion, Net Force, Newton's 1st Law of Motion, Normal Force, Position, Reference Point, Speed, Stationary, Tension, Unbalanced Forces, Weight, Mass, Gravity, Inertia, Mass, Kinetic (sliding) Friction, Magnitude (strength) PHYSICAL SCIENCE Forces have magnitude and direction. (8.PS.2)

● Demonstrate how net force is related to Newton's 1st Law of Motion. ● Apply knowledge about forces to solve a problem by designing a solution. ● Demonstrate how forces can oppose the motion of an object.


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● Describe a force by its magnitude and direction. ● Describe motion as compared to a reference point. ● Construct a force (free- body) diagram.

Time Frame

Curriculum Units

with

Assessment

(Evidence)

Opportunities for

Integration

Resources

(Curriculum

/Textbook)

Technology,

Other/Differentiation

Weeks 1

LIFE SCIENCE

Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of every species. (8.LS.2)

UBD Framework Unit:

Reproduction Continued

Formative/Summative






ELA/Literacy


analysis of science and technical texts,

attending to the precise details of explanations

or descriptions.

RST.6-8.7 Integrate quantitative or

technical information expressed in words in a

text with a version of that information

expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

RST.6-8.9

Life Science Chapter 4 - Reproduction of Organisms

● Lesson 2 - Asexual Reproduction

GIZMO http://www.ExploreLearning.com PhET Simulations: Discovery Education:

● Biology Concepts for Students: Asexual Reproduction [33:13]

● Asexual Reproduction [6:39]

● Animal Reproduction [15:45]



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*Assessments located within unit

*Be sure to use the

McGraw-Hill curriculum assessments

Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

WHST.6-8.2




content.

WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

SL.8.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative

discussions (one-on-one, in groups, teacher-led)

with diverse partners on


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grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and

expressing their own clearly.

SL.8.4

Present claims and findings, emphasizing

salient points in a focused, coherent

manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use

appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and

clear pronunciation.

Mathematics

MP.4 Model with

mathematics.

Weeks 2-4

LIFE SCIENCE

The characteristics of an organism are a result of

UBD Framework Unit:

Inherited Traits

ELA/Literacy


analysis of science and

Life Science Chapter 5 - Genetics

● Lesson 1 - Mendel and his Peas


● Inheritance ● Mouse Genetics (one

trait) ● Mouse Genetics (two

traits)


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inherited traits received from parent(s) (8.LS.3)

Formative/Summative







within unit


assessments

technical texts.

RST.6-8.2 Determine the central

ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate

summary of the text distinct from prior

knowledge or opinions.

RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms,

and other domain-specific words and

phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or

technical context relevant to grades 6-8

texts and topics.


technical information expressed in words in a

text with a version of that information

expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

● Lesson 2 - Understanding Genetics

● Chicken Genetics PhET Simulations: Discovery Education:

● Genes, Genetics, and DNA [24:13]

● Genetic Engineering and Agriculture [21:18]

● Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics [44:39]

● Understanding Genetics [37:13]

● Patterns of Inheritance [2:31]



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RI.6-8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific

claims in a text, distinguishing claims

that are supported by reasons and evidence

from claims that are not.

WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments

focused on discipline content.

WHST.6-8.2




content.


information from multiple print and digital

sources, using search terms effectively; assess


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the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following

a standard format for citation.

WHST.6-8.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to

support analysis, reflection, and research.

SL.8.5

Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and

add interest.

Mathematics

MP.4 Model with

mathematics.


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Weeks 5-9

Physical Science

Forces have magnitude and direction. (8.PS 2)

UBD Framework Unit:

Forces

Formative/Summative







within unit


assessments

Physical Science Chapter 1 - Describing Motion

● Lesson 1 - Position and Motion

● Lesson 2 - Speed and Velocity

● Lesson 3 - Acceleration

Chapter 2 - The Laws of Motion

● Lesson 1 - Gravity and Friction

● Lesson 2 - Newton’s First Law


● Fan Cart Physics PhET Simulations:

● Forces in 1 Dimension ● Forces and Motion Basics ● Forces and Motion ● The Moving Man ● Gravity Force Lab


● Balanced forces [2:25] ● Forces and Vectors [1:44] ● Elements of Physics:

Motion, Forces, Gravity {20:29]



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Topics &

Standards

Quarter

4

Key Concepts & Vocabulary Atoms, Chemical Potential Energy, Compression, Elastic Potential Energy, Electric Potential Energy, Electrically Charged, Gravitational Potential Energy, Magnetic Potential Energy, Mass, Stretch, Thermal Energy Physical Science There are different types of potential energy. (8.PS.3)

● Explore and investigate various types of potential energy Key Concepts & Vocabulary Attraction, Conductor, Earth's magnetic field, Electrical current, Electromagnetic (energy, field, wave, induction),, Field model Galvanometer, Generator, Insulator, Ions, Magnetic field (lines), Magnetic poles, Multimeter, Negative charge, Negative pole, Positive charge, Positive pole, Repulsion PHYSICAL SCIENCE Forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact or when they are not touching. (8.PS.1)

● Describe some of the properties of magnets and some of the basic behaviors of magnetic forces ● Use a field model to explain the effects of forces that act at a distance. ● Generate an electric current by passing a conductive wire through a magnetic field and quantify electric current, using a

galvanometer or multimeter. ● Demonstrate that the Earth has a magnetic field. ● Explain that objects and particles have stored energy due to their position from a reference point and this energy has the

potential to cause motion.


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● Explain that a field originates at a source and radiates away from that source decreasing in strength. ● Demonstrate how electrons transfer electrical and magnetic (electromagnetic) energy through waves. ● plan, design, construct and implement an electromagnetic system to solve a real-world problem

Time Frame

Curriculum Units

with

Assessment

(Evidence)

Opportunities for

Integration

Resources


Technology, Other

Differentiation

Weeks 1-5

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Forces between objects act when the objects are in direct

contact or when they are not

touching. (8.PS.1)

Physical Science

There are different types of potential energy. (8.PS.3)

UBD Framework Unit:

Forces / Energy

Formative/Summative





ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations

or descriptions.

RST.6-8.3 Follow precisely a multistep

procedure when carrying out experiments, taking

measurements, or performing technical tasks.

RST.6-8.7


Physical Science Chapter 20 - Magnetism

● Lesson 1 - Magnets and Magnetic Fields

● Lesson 2 - Making Magnets with an Electric Current

● Lesson 3 - Making an Electric Current with Magnets

Chapter 5 - Energy and Energy Resources

● Lesson 1 - Forms of Energy


● Charge launcher ● Magnetism ● Magnetic Induction ● Electromagnetic

Induction ● Pith ball Lab ● Potential Energy on

Shelves ● Roller Coaster Physics

PhET Simulations:

● Masses and Springs ● Balloons and Static

Electricity ● Magnets and

Electromagnets ● Charges and Fields


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*Assessments located within

unit

*Be sure to use the McGraw-Hill curriculum assessments

.




WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on

discipline content.

WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including

a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow

for multiple avenues of exploration.

SL.8.5

Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to

clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add

interest.

Mathematics

MP.2

● Generator ● Electric Field Hockey ● Gravity force lab


● The Mechanical Universe: Electric Fields and Forces [15:58]

● How the Universe Works: Extreme Planets, Magnetic Field within Earth [7:40]

● Force and Work: Energy in Action - Field Forces: Gravity [1:18]

● Force and Work: Energy in Action-Field Forces: Electromagnetic Forces [3:02]

● Magnetic force Experiment [4:25]

● Magnets and Electricity [6: 25]

● Force and Work: Energy in Action-Field Forces: The Nuclear Strong Force [0:59]


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8.EE.A.1

Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to

generate equivalent numerical expressions.

8.EE.A.2

Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x2 = p and x3 = p, where p is a positive

rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect

squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that √2 is

irrational.

8.F.A.3 Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line;

give examples of functions that are not linear.

● Exploring Energy [17:05]

● Chemical Energy [2:04]

● Downhill Energy [6:59] Steve Spangler Science: YouTube: Other Resources:


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Weeks 6-9

4th Quarter Activities Choice

Board

Defined-Stem Scientific Inquiry and

Application Technology and

Engineering Design Careers in

Science/STEM

http://www.definedstem.com/

ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and

technical texts.


technical information expressed in words in a text

with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram,


RST.6-8.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from

experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources

with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

WHST.6-8.7

Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including

a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow

Choice Board

• Roller Coasters • Design Squad Challenges

• Dissections • Boats

• Genetic Disorders Research • Rockets

• Careers in Science/STEM Research Project




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for multiple avenues of exploration.

WHST.6-8.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital

sources, using search terms effectively; assess the

credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or

paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while

avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for

citation.

WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from

informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and

research.

SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual

displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add

interest.

Mathematics


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MP.2


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