Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
October 31st-November -4th

Monday

  • Compare and contrast the properties of a compound.
  • Recognize elements and compounds as pure substances.
  • Identify compounds as substances made of two or more elements chemically combined.
  • Review terminology and the relations between different atomic objects.

Assignment:  Changing an Atom Chart.   Matter Flowchart

Tuesday
  • Compare and contrast the properties of a compound.
  • Recognize elements and compounds as pure substances.
  • Identify compounds as substances made of two or more elements chemically combined.

Assignment: BrainPop - Property Changes.  Physical and Chemical Property Changes Quiz.

Wednesday
  • Learn the vocabulary that corresponds with matter.

Assignment:  Match definitions to correct vocabulary word in notebook.  Draw picture to match vocabulary word. 

Thursday
  • Ask questions.

  • Collect and organize data.

  • Define surface tension.

  • Determine what factors affect surface tension.

  • Learn about controls, constants, and variables in experiments.
  • Review what constitutes valid experimental procedure.

Assignment:  Drops on a Penny Lab.

Friday
  • Ask questions.

  • Collect and organize data.

  • Define surface tension.

  • Determine what factors affect surface tension.

  • Learn about controls, constants, and variables in experiments.
  • Review what constitutes valid experimental procedure.

Assignment:  Continue investigating Drops on a Penny Lab.

2011-2012 Lesson Plans

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