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8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet August 28 through September 15, 2017
Our Universe
Supplies needed: download “clock pattern” lesson 3, needle, thread, tape, modeling clay, tripod,
turntable, 2 flashlights, measuring device.
Take notes in class – and – always read the text, and PowerPoints.
It is very useful to answer the “What did we learn?” and “Taking it further” questions at the end of each
lesson. Always utilize a dictionary for any vocabulary that is new to you.
Our Universe – Unit 1: Introduction to Astronomy
and Space Models read pages 7-16 August 28, 29
Knowledge of the Stars, Lesson 1 worksheet Due August 30
Print or type your answers to the questions on the Knowledge of the Stars worksheet. Save as .pdf and upload on
Canvas.
Lesson 01 Knowledge of the Stars.pdf
Our Universe – The Earth’s Movement
and Tools for Studying Space read pages 17-28 August 31, Sept. 1
Foucault Pendulum Lab, page 20 text Due September 6
Read page 20, text. Follow all instructions.
Lesson 03 Clock Pattern.pdf
Answer the three questions given in the activity (column 2, about half-way down the page). Use complete
sentences and re-state the question in your answer. For example: "What forces are affecting the pendulum"? ...
The forces affecting the pendulum are _______________________.
Take a digital photograph of your set-up. The photo may be .jpg if you are not able to convert it to a .pdf.
Study Questions Lessons 1-4 Due September 8
Provide the best answer for each question. There is no time limit and you may use your book if you like.
Our Universe – Unit 2: Overview of the Universe
and Stars read pages 29 – 35 September 11
Starlight Activity, Lesson 6 Due September 13
Follow the instructions on "Starlight".
Lesson 06 Starlight.pdf
Our Universe – Heavenly Bodies
and Astronomy vs. Astrology read pages 36-40 September 15
8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet September 18 through October 6, 2017
Our Universe
ALERT! !!!!!***@@@ Look at me!!!!!!
One assignment requires 29 days of consecutive observations!!!!! ALERT!!!!!
Observing Moon Phases!!!!! OH NO! EMERGENCY!
SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pie Pan, Small Mirror, Sunny window or flashlight. (Lesson 12)
Black paper, Green paper, White paper, Baking sheet, 3 ice cubes, sunny window, 2 clear
glasses, black paper, tape, thermometer (Lesson 15, Solar Energy).
Sidewalk chalk
Shoebox, foil, plastic wrap, thermometer, tool to poke small hole in shoebox, tape, sunny
window, time measuring device.
Always take notes in class.
Always read the text and PowerPoints
Read pages 41 through 50, Asteroids, Comets, Meteors September 19
Outer Space Quiz Lessons 5-10 (Quiz on Canvas) Due September 20
Read pages 52 through 58, Overview of our Solar System
and Our Sun September 22
Lesson 12 (Make a pinhole projector and
Sun Measurement Lab) Page 58 text Due September 25
Make a pinhole projector by following instructions on page 58, text. Record measurements per instruction #7 on the "Sun Measurement" worksheet and follow instructions on the worksheet to determine the
diameter of the sun. Do NOT look directly at the sun.
Lesson 12 Sun Measurement.pdf
The pinhole projector should be made prior to September 25 so you'll have time to experience a sunny day to
complete the Sun Measurement lab worksheet.
The Pinhole projector activity is worth 15 points; the Sun Measurement lab is worth 15 points.
Read pages 59 through 62, Structure of the Sun September 26
Lesson 13 Tracking the Earth’s Movement page 61 Due September 28
Follow the instructions on page 61, text. Take a photograph that shows 3 of your shadows with the time written
beside them. If one photograph is not able to show THREE shadows and time, then please take 3 photographs.
Photos may be uploaded in .pdf or .jpg format.
Read pages 63 through 68, Solar Eclipse and Solar Energy September 29
Lesson 15 Solar Energy Lab (the first lab on page 67, in blue) Due October 3
Follow the instructions on page 68, text -- "Solar Energy" (*** The instructions on the blue background.).
Answer the questions on the Solar Energy worksheet.
Lesson 15 Solar Energy.pdf
Read pages 69 through 80, Our Moon, Motion & Phases of the Moon,
and Origin of the Moon October 5
Sun & Moon Quiz, Lessons 11-18 (on Canvas) Due October 9
Lesson 17 Observing Moon Phases --- Begin September 7 Due October 6
Lesson 17 Observing Moon Phases.pdf
Record the date, the time the moon rises and sets, and sketch the shape of the moon each day. You may look up the
moon rise and moon set times for each day.
Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. The link goes to Time and Date dot com; enter a city near
you and you will receive information specific to your area.
8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet October 10 through October 23, 2017
Our Universe
Materials: 9 styrofoam balls or improvisational materials, 2 styrofoam rings or
improvisational materials, paint, craft wire ------ shoebox, aluminum foil, scissors or knife,
thermometer, plastic wrap, tape, timing device
Always take notes in class.
Always read the text and PowerPoints.
Read pages 82 through 109, Our Universe Finish by October 18
Begin working on Solar System Model October 10
Lesson 20 Greenhouse Effect Due Oct. 13
Lesson 20 Greenhouse Effect.pdf
Build a greenhouse model using a shoebox. Follow the instructions on the "Greenhouse Effect" activity sheet.
Answer the questions.
Submit the activity sheet along with a photo of your work. The photo counts for 10 points.
Planets Fact Chart, Lessons 19-27 Due Oct. 18
Planets Lessons 19-27.pdf
Complete the chart and answer the challenge questions.
Lesson 27 How Much Do I Weigh activity Due Oct. 20
Our Universe Final Project: Solar System Model Due Oct. 23
Follow the instructions on page 140, text, to assemble a model of the solar system.
Write two paragraphs to describe what you learned. Please include comments about the most challenging aspect of
making the model.
Submit the paragraphs along with photographs of your work. Make sure the photographs show everything you made
(you might need to submit more than one photo).
8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet October 24 through November 13, 2017
Our Planet Earth
Materials: Tennis Ball, String, Tape.
Always take notes in class.
Always read the text and PowerPoints.
Read pages 7 through 14, Our Planet Earth Finish by October 24
The Earth is Reliable, Page 9 text Due Oct. 25
I will provide PowerPoint slides (available in the “Modules” link) and additional reading
(handouts) to cover the atoms and molecules topics.
Atoms – What Did We Learn? Due Oct. 26
Lesson 2, Atoms & Molecules Due Oct. 30
Learning About Atoms Due Nov. 2
Understanding Atoms Due Nov. 6
Energy Levels Due Nov. 8
What Am I? Due Nov. 9
Atoms & Molecules Quiz Due Nov. 13
8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet November 14 through December 4, 2017
Our Planet Earth
SUPPLIES NEEDED: large jar with lid, sand, dirt, pebbles, rocks, water, (lesson 3);
Some material that is 28 inches long, ruler, scissors, timing device, pencil (Decay Curve
Activity);
Climate map (could be from the internet or a book or science magazine), markers or
crayons.
Always take notes in class.
Always read the text and PowerPoints
Read pages 15 through 20, text November 14
The Earth's History - What did we learn? (pages 15-17, text) Due November 16
Flood in a Jar page 17, text Due November 17
Read pages 19 and 20 again November 20
The Decay Curve of Klassinium Due November 21
Read pages 21 through 24, text
Did the Flood Really Happen? Due November 27
Read pages 25 through 27, text November 28
Ice Age Crossword Puzzle Due November 29
The Great Ice Age – What Did We Learn? Due December 1
Activity -- Ice Age Ideas -- page 27, text Due December 4
Month of December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Christmas
Break
Dec. 19 to
Jan. 1
Nov. 27
Did the Flood Really Happen? Due
Nov. 28 Read pages 25 through 27, text
Nov. 29 Ice Age Crossword Puzzle Due
Nov. 30
1 The Great Ice Age –What Did We Learn? Due
2
3 4
Activity --
Ice Age Ideas
--page 27, text
Due
5 Read pages 28-31, text
6
7 Activity -- How Glaciers Form, page 30 text Due
8
Read pages 32 – 36, text
9
10 11 Study lessons 1-7
12 Origins & Glaciers Quiz, Lessons 1-7 "Our Planet Earth" Due
13 Read pages 38 – 41, text
14 Define Terms from Our Planet Earth, Pages 38-43. Due
15 Read pages 42-43, text
16
17
18
Rock Cycle
Worksheet
Due
19
Christmas
20
Break
21 22
23
24/31
25 Christmas Day
26
Christmas
27
Break
28 29 30
Mrs. Klass Earth Science
Supplies needed: Atlas,
Colored pencils.
Month of January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 Read pages 44 through 52, text
3
4
5 Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks Quiz Due
6
7 8
Read pages
53-59, text
9 What Would You Expect? Due
10
Read pages 60 – 63, text
11
12
Metamorphic Match Due
13
14 15 Study lessons 1-7
16 Origins & Glaciers Quiz, Lessons 1-7 "Our Planet Earth" Due
17 Read pages 64 – 74, text
18 Is It A Rock or Mineral? (Lesson 16) Due
19
20
21
22
Rocks and Minerals Quiz
Due
23
Read pages
75 – 79, text
24
Lesson 19 Definitions Due
25
Read pages
80 – 81, text
26
27
28 29 Famous Mountains Due
30
Read pages
82 – 98, text
31
Begin World Map Project, lessons 20, 23, 24
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