Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
September 13th-17th

Monday

  • Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
  • Determine appropriate units to use for particular measurements.
  • Identify lab safety symbols, and determine what they mean.
  • Incorporate the International System of Units in labs.
  • Estimate lengths of objects using metric units.
  • Estimate the mass of objects using metric units.
  • Review correct way to use a triple beam balance.
  • Learn the parts of a triple beam balance.
  • Review how to determine the volume of a regular object using the formula: length x width x height.
  • Define the term "meniscus".
  • Review how to read a graduated cylinder using the meniscus.
  • Determine the volume of an irregular object using water displacement.

Assignment:  Metric Stations Lab.

Tuesday
  • Learn how to collect data on the soil.

Assignment:  Directions on data collection.

Wednesday
  • Practice measuring and following directions as they create quadrants.

Assignment:  Create a quadrant in order to accurately compare data. 

Thursday
  • Learn how to collect data on the soil.

Assignment:  Directions on data collection.

Friday
  • Measure and record the soil temperature at their field site over time.
  • Measure and record the compaction of soil to determine how much space is available for air and water.
  • Measure and record how long it takes water to soak into the soil at the selected field site, and then use these data to infer the degree of compaction of the soil.

Assignment:  Soil data table.

2010-2011 Lesson Plans

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