John Drugan 2nd- 9 Weeks at a Glance
2015-2016
43 instructional Days
8th Grade Science: J. Berrios, M. Chacon
Essential Question: “What force do you possess and is it with you ;) ?”
Science Fair, Nov.4th
Unit 4 Chemical Reactions, Formulas, and Equations 5 Days
Week 1
Oct. 12-16
Benchmark Tests- Nov.
Math /Related TOPIC
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety
Standards
8.2CE collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled
drawings, writing, and graphic organizers (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid
conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3BC use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic
feature;(C) identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials; and
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
8.5 Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical
and physical properties. The student is expected to:
8.5(D) recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number
of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts;
8.5(E) investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different
properties are formed; and
8.5(F) recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how
that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Distribituve Property in Chemical Fromulas,
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Unit 4 Test
Week 2
Oct. 19-23
Benchmark Tests- -Nov.
Unit 4 Chemical Reactions, Formulas, and Equations 5 Days
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety
Standards
8.2CE collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled
drawings, writing, and graphic organizers (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid
conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3BC use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic
feature;(C) identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials; and
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
8.5 Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical
and physical properties. The student is expected to:
8.5(D) recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number
of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts;
8.5(E) investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different
properties are formed; and
8.5(F) recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how
that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Distribituve Property in
Chemical Fromulas,
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Benchmark Tests-Nov. Red Ribbon Week
Week 3
Oct. 26-30
Early Release
Oct. 28
Unit 4 Chemical Reactions, Formulas, and Equations 4 Days
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety
Standards
8.2CE collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled
drawings, writing, and graphic organizers (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid
conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
8.3BC use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic
feature;(C) identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials; and
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
8.5 Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical
and physical properties. The student is expected to:
8.5(D) recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number
of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts;
8.5(E) investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different
properties are formed; and
8.5(F) recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how
that relates to the law of conservation of mass.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Distribituve Property in
Chemical Fromulas,
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Week 4
Nov. 2-6
Unit 5 Force and Motion (5 Days)
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety
Standards; and
8.2BCDE design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking welldefined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology€ collect and
record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and
graphic organizers;
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and€
analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict
trends.
8.3AB 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; (B) use models to represent aspects of the
natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature
8.4AB 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 (B) (B) 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.
8.(6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force,
motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
8.6(A) demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an
object’s motion;
8.6(B) differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration;
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Calculating Net forces by
grouping integers and
finding absolute values
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Week 5
Nov. 9-13
Veteran’s Day
Nov. 11
No School
Unit 5 Force and Motion (3 Days)
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety
Standards; and
8.2BCDE design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking welldefined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology€ collect and
record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and
graphic organizers;
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and€
analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict
trends.
8.3AB 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; (B) use models to represent aspects of the
natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature
8.4AB 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 (B) (B) 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.
8.(6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force,
motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
8.6(A) demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an
object’s motion;
8.6(B) differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration;
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Unit 5 test
Calculating Net forces by
grouping integers and
finding absolute values
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Week 6
Nov. 16-20
Unit 6 Newton Laws (5 Days)
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas
Safety Standards; and
8.2BD design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking
well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns;
and(E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by
the data, and predict trends.
8.3BD use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a
geologic feature (D) relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the
history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4AB 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.(6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force,
motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
8.6(C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement
park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Solving real world word
problems and using
F=MxA to calculate for
information applying to
Newton’s Laws.
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Week 7
Nov.30-Dec.4
Unit 6 Newton Laws (5 Days)
8.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas
Safety Standards; and
8.2BD design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking
well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns;
and(E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by
the data, and predict trends.
8.3BD use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a
geologic feature (D) relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the
history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4AB 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.(6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force,
motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
8.6(C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement
park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Unit 6 Test
Solving real world word
problems and using
F=MxA to calculate for
information applying to
Newton’s Laws.
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8.2E analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the
data, and predict trends.
8.3ABCD 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;
(B) use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic
feature (C) identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials;
and(D) relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science
and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4AB 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.
8.6(C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, am(9)
Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is
expected to:
(A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;
(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and
(C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and
predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic
activities, and rocket launches.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Solving real world word problems and using F=MxA to calculate for information applying to
Newton’s Laws.
Author’s Wall Post
Week 8
Dec. 7-11
Unit 7: Forces that Change the Earth (5 Days)
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Unit 7: Forces that Change the Earth (3 Days)
Week 9
Dec. 14-18
(3 days)
Early Release
Dec. 18
8.2E analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the
data, and predict trends.
8.3ABCD 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;
(B) use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic
feature (C) identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials;
and(D) relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science
and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
8.4AB 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.
8.6(C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, am(9)
Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is
expected to:
(A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;
(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and
(C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and
predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic
activities, and rocket launches.
Spiraled Teks
6.8C Calculate the average speed using distance and time measurments.
7.5C diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy
pyramids
7.7A contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work
is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still.
8.5C Interpret the arrngemtn of the Periodc Table, including groups and periods, to explain how
properties are used to classify elelments.
Technology Projects: Powerpoint Scientist that made a contribution in the Americas
Take Home Project: Newton’s Laws( Video, Skit, Nearpod, Prezi)
Solving real world word
problems and using
F=MxA to calculate for
information applying to
Newton’s Laws.