8th Grade Science
January 12th-16th

South Dakota Science Standard(s) Covered:

8.N.2.1.  Students are able to design a replicable scientific investigation.

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Use appropriate supportive technologies.

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Assess the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or procedure.

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Interpret data to justify predictions or conclusions.

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Select appropriate scientific equipment and technologies for investigations and experiments.

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Use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

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Evaluate the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

Monday
bulletObserve, record and organize data, and draw conclusions.
bulletCommunicate scientific research.
bulletWork cooperatively.
bulletBudget time, organize work into manageable chunks, keep to a schedule, and delegate work.
bulletUse reading, writing, research, and computer skills.

Assignment: Display Board.

 
Tuesday
bulletObserve, record and organize data, and draw conclusions.
bulletCommunicate scientific research.
bulletWork cooperatively.
bulletBudget time, organize work into manageable chunks, keep to a schedule, and delegate work.
bulletUse reading, writing, research, and computer skills.

Assignment: Display Board.

 
Wednesday
bulletComplete appropriate forms for science fair.

Assignment: Adult Checklist, Student Checklist 1A, & Approval Form 1B

 
Thursday
bulletHighlight the major content of science project by writing an abstract using 250 words or less.

Assignment: Type Abstract- share by Monday.

 
Friday
bulletCommunicate scientific research.
bulletSpeak before an audience.
bulletUse stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact.
bulletMake your body language smooth and natural.
bulletUse voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning to presentation.
bulletUse display board correctly with ease and confidence.
bulletAvoid using notes.

Assignment: Practice presenting science project.  Presentation Rubric. Display Board due.

 

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