John Drugan Elementary 1st - 9 Weeks
Grade: 8th Science Weeks at a Glance 2015-2016
- Instructional Days: 42 & 2-1/2
Essential Question: “Are we one with the universe?”
Science
%=STAAR
Science Fair, Nov.4th
Week of:
Week 1
July 28-July 31
Unit 1 School Policy and Procedures/Science Safety and Procedures 4 Days
8.1A
Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.4A
Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
8.4B
Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and
a fire extinguisher.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
6.9C – Demonstrate energy transformations such as energy in a flashlight battery changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy. 8th Grade 59.17%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Lab Equipment Practical
Math / Related TOPIC
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Science Process Skills:
Resources
Social
Studies
ERA/Vocab
Week 2
August 3-August 7
Unit 13 Student Designed Investigations/Science Fair 5 Days
8.1A - Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
8.2A - Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.
8.2B - Design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate
equipment and technology.
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2D - Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3A - In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including
examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
8.4B - Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire
blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Spiraling TEKS
Same as Above
Mini Boards
Unit 02 Atomic Structure 5 Days
Week 3
August 10-August 14
8.5A 73.39% - Describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations, of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud.
Readiness Standard
8.5B 84.63%- Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity.
Readiness Standard
8.5C 73.39%- Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.
Readiness Standard
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.3D - Relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
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Unit 02 Atomic Structure 3 Days
Week 4
August 17-August 21
8.5A 73.39% - Describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations, of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud.
Readiness Standard
8.5B 84.63%- Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity.
Readiness Standard
8.5C 73.39%- Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.
Readiness Standard
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.3D - Relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Unit 3 Periodic Table 2 Days
8.5B 84.63% - Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity.
Readiness Standard
8.5C 73.39% - Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.
Readiness Standard
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Unit 1 & 2 Assessment
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Week 5
August 24-August 28
Early Release- Aug. 26
Unit 3 Periodic Table 4.5 Days
8.5B 84.63% - Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity.
Readiness Standard
8.5C 73.39% - Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.
Readiness Standard
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Unit 3 Periodic Table 3 Days
8.5B 84.63% - Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity.
Readiness Standard
8.5C 73.39% - Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.
Readiness Standard
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Week 6
August 31-Sept.4
Unit 4 Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions 2 Days
8.5D 78.81%- Recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts.
Readiness Standard
8.5E 75.69%- Investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed.
Readiness Standard
8.5F 79.36% - Recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Supporting Standard
8.1A - Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Unit 3 Assessment
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Week 7
Sept.8-Sept.11
Labor Day-No School, Sept. 7
Unit 4 Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions 4 Days
8.5D 78.81%- Recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts.
Readiness Standard
8.5E 75.69%- Investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed.
Readiness Standard
8.5F 79.36% - Recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Supporting Standard
8.1A - Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Celebrate Freedom Week Sept. 14-18
Constitution Day, Sept. 17
Week 8
Sept.14-Sept.18
Unit 4 Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions 5 Days
8.5D 78.81%- Recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts.
Readiness Standard
8.5E 75.69%- Investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed.
Readiness Standard
8.5F 79.36% - Recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Supporting Standard
8.1A - Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Celebrate
Freedom Week
• Texas
Education
Code (TEC)
§29.907 -
Week 9
Sept. 21-25
Early Release- Sept. 23
Unit 4 Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions 4.5 Days
Review
Assessment #4
Review
8.5D 78.81%- Recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts.
Readiness Standard
8.5E 75.69%- Investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed.
Readiness Standard
8.5F 79.36% - Recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Supporting Standard
8.1A - Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
8.2C - Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
8.2E - Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3B - Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature.
8.3C - Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
8.4A - Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates,
test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum.
Spiraling TEKS
8.1B - Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 7th Grade 76.61%
7.5 C- Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. 7th Grade 77.88%
7.6A- Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. 8th Grade 77.88%
7.6B- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. 7th Grade 73.27%
6.5C- Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. 6th Grade 64.29%
6.6A- Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. 8th Grade 51.83% 6th Grade 69.52%
6.6B- Calculate density to identify an unknown substance. 8th Grade 76.15% 6th Grade 31.90%
8.9C 55.96% Scaffolded by 7.9B Identify the accommodations considering the characteristics of our Solar System that enabled manned space exploration.
Unit 4 Assessment
9 Weeks Assessment
Social Studies Technology Projects: Students will research significant individual that made significant contributions to Science during the enlightenment. They will use PowerPoint to create a profile sheet about that person, to include picture insert, font, color, word art, etc.
Take Home Project: Students will create and present School Science Fair Project using all the steps of the scientific process.
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