Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
November 22nd-26th

Monday

  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their composition.
  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their physical properties.
  • Describe a tectonic plate.
  • Explain how scientists know about the structure of Earth’s interior.

Assignment:  Rocks/Minerals Quiz.  Cutaway scale model of the Earth based on dimensions pg. 191.

Tuesday
  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their composition.
  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their physical properties.
  • Describe a tectonic plate.
  • Explain how scientists know about the structure of Earth’s interior.

Assignment:  Demonstrate cutaway scale model of the Earth based on dimensions pg. 191.  Earth Layers Foldable. 

Wednesday
  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their composition.
  • Identify the layers of the Earth by their physical properties.
  • Describe a tectonic plate.
  • Explain how scientists know about the structure of Earth’s interior.

Assignment:  Earth Layers Foldable.

Thursday

Happy Thanksgiving!!  No School! 

Friday Happy Thanksgiving!!  No School!

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