Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
February 27th-March 2nd

Monday

  • Demonstrate knowledge of rocks and minerals vocabulary.
  • Describe the three types of tectonic plate boundaries.
  • Describe the three forces thought to move tectonic plates.
  • Explain how scientists measure the rate at which tectonic plates move.

Assignment:  Rocks and Mineral Quiz.  Yellow Word Wall Words.  Plate Boundary Demonstrations.

Tuesday No School - SNOW Day!!
Wednesday No School - SNOW Day!!
Thursday
  • Describe the effect that heat has on the speed of water molecules.
  • Connect learning to density and convection.

Assignment:  Lab - Molecular Motion: Are You Current on Convection?

Friday
  • Think about the question: Can science and technology ever prevent devastation in the face of overwhelmingly powerful forces of nature?

Assignment:  Correct notebook - yellow words.  Mt. St. Helens' Fury. 

2011-2012 Lesson Plans

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