Chapter 1
Pulford
Day 1
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Welcome to 8th grade Earth Science
Vocabulary Chapter 1- due Thursday, Sept 4
I can identify the materials needed to be successful in
science this year.
 Vocab Chapter 1 due Thursday, September 4
 All Science Supplies due by Monday, September 8
Day 1
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What is Science? Puzzle
WARM
PSSA PREP #111
I can name and describe the four major branches of
science.
 Finish the puzzle by Wednesday, September 3
 Vocab Chapter 1 due Thursday, September 4
 All Science Supplies due by Monday, September 8
Day 2
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Classification Lab
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PSSA PREP #112
I can classify objects many different ways according to
their physical properties.
 Lab due on Wednesday, September 3
 Puzzle due on Wednesday, September 3
 All Science Supplies due by Monday, September 8
 Vocab Chapter 1 due Thursday, September 4
Day 3
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Earth Science Notes
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PSSA PREP #113 and #114
I can name and give examples of the four major
branches of Earth Science.
 All Science Supplies due by Monday, September 8
 Vocab Chapter 1 due Thursday, September 4
Day 4
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Check Vocab Chapter 1
Dichotomous Key Lab
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PSSA PREP #115 and #116
I can use a process of elimination to categorize an
object from other objects
 All Science supplies due by Monday, September 8
 Vocab Quiz Monday, September 8
Day 5
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Complete Dichotomous Key Lab
Work on Chapter 1 worksheets
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PSSA PREP #117 and #118
I can use a process of elimination to categorize an
object from other objects
 All Science supplies due by Monday, September 8
 Vocab Quiz Monday, September 8
 Chapter 1 Worksheets due on Tuesday, September 9
Day 6
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Vocabulary-Chapter 1 Quiz
Organize Notebook
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PSSA PREP #119
I can use a notebook as a tool to become organized
 Chapter 1 Worksheets due on Tuesday, September 9
Day 7
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Check Chapter 1 worksheets
Scientific Method Notes
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PSSA PREP #120
I can list and describe the steps in the scientific process
Day 8
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Finish Scientific Method Notes
Go over Ch. 1 worksheets
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PSSA PREP #121
I can list and describe the steps in the scientific process
 TEST CHAPTER 1 on Wednesday, September 17
Day 9
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Controls and Variables-Sponge Bob
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PSSA PREP #122
I can identify the independent/dependent variables and
controls in an experiment.
 Controls and Variables due on Tuesday, September 16
 TEST CHAPTER 1 on Wednesday, September 17
Day 10
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General Science Notes
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PSSA PREP Test A
I can review basic science concepts
 Controls and Variables due on Tuesday, September 16
 TEST CHAPTER 1 on Wednesday, September 17
Day 11
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Review Chapter 1
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PSSA PREP Test B
I can review the science facts from Chapter 1
 Controls and Variables due on Tuesday, September 16
 Chapter 1 Review due on Tuesday, September 16
 TEST CHAPTER 1 on Wednesday, September 17
Day 12
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Go over Review Chapter 1
Play Review game
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PSSA PREP Test C
I can review the science facts from Chapter 1
 TEST CHAPTER 1 on Wednesday, September 17
Day 13
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TEST—CHAPTER 1
Vocab Astronomy
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I can show how much I learned in science so far!
 Extra Credit Puzzle due Thursday, September 18
 Vocab-Astronomy due Wednesday, September 24
Day 14