Lesson plans may change throughout the week.

Earth Science - 8th Grade 
April 16th-20th

Monday

  • Learn the vocabulary that corresponds with the solar system.
  • Create postcard from assigned planet.

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

Tuesday
  • Learn the vocabulary that corresponds with the solar system.
  • Create postcard from assigned planet.

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

Wednesday
  • Compare Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
  • Determine the characteristics that make Earth suitable for life.
  • Compare and contrast gas giants and terrestrial planets.
  • Compare Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

Assignment:  Present Planet Postcard.

Thursday
  • Compare Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
  • Determine the characteristics that make Earth suitable for life.
  • Compare and contrast gas giants and terrestrial planets.
  • Compare Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

Assignment:  Planets Quiz.

Friday
  • Learn about the history of space travel.

Assignment:  NASA Video.

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