Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

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

Monday

  • Analyze different properties of rock.
  • Identify different rocks.

Assignment:  Interactive Rock Cycle.

Tuesday
  • Analyze different properties of rock.
  • Identify ten common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
  • Confirm the identity of these rocks by looking at rock descriptions.

Assignment:  Using the rock key, identify different types of rock. 

Wednesday
  • Review rocks and minerals.

Assignment:  Quiz. 

Thursday
  • Review plate tectonics.

Assignment: Plate Tectonics Brainstorming.

Friday
  • Highlight the major content of science project by writing an abstract using 250 words or less.

Assignment:  Type Abstract.

2011-2012 Lesson Plans

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