Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
September 6th-10th

Monday

No School!!

Tuesday
  • Review rules for computer usage.
  • Become familiar with my website.
  • Use topic selection wizard on science buddies.

Assignment:  Select science fair topic.

Wednesday
  • 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. 

Thursday
  • 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. 

Friday
  • 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.  Project Proposal Due.

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