8th+Grade


 * Grade 8: **

**Core Content Committee (CCC) Representative: Jeff** Email: jdeblase@pccsd.net

**Contributors:**

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 * NAEP Interactive Science Computer Task**


 * Standards & Model Curriculum **

ODE Revised Science Standards

During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas: •//Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations; // •//Design and conduct a scientific investigation; // •//Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information; // •//Analyze and interpret data; // •//Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions; // •//Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations; // •//Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predications; and // •//Communicate scientific procedures and explanations. // || Units
 * Science Inquiry and Application

Earth and Space Science
 * * The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves.
 * Earth’s crust consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.
 * A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth’s surface.
 * Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record. ||

Physical Science Life Science
 * * Forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact or when they are not touching.
 * Forces have magnitude and direction.
 * There are different types of potential energy. ||
 * * Diversity of species occurs through gradual processes over many generations. Fossil records provide evidence that changes have occurred in number and types of species.
 * Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of every species.
 * The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from parent(s). ||

**Additional INQUIRY Web Resources (Lessons, Assessments, Video, Content Information, etc.):**

**[|Introduction to Earthquakes]**


 * [|Introduction to Volcanoes] **

[|Earth's Structure] Activities, PowerPoints, Quizzes, and Graphic Organizers

[|Geologic Time/Archeological Record]

[|Graham Cracker Plate Tectonics] Students model the three types of plate boundaries using graham crakers and frosting

[|Plate Tectonics Unit] Multiple lessons for a plate tectonics lesson

[|Rocks, Rock Cycle, and Minerals]

[|Weathering and Erosion]

[|Latest Earthquakes Worldwide] Up to the minute data on worldwide earthquakes


 * ** Physical Science **


 * [|Forces and Motion] ** Numerous labs/activities regarding Newton's laws of motion and forces

** [|Forces and Motion Inquiry Labs] **Listed below are inquiry labs written to complement an eighth grade unit on forces and motion. Because inquiry is the basis of these labs, they can be completed by students in grades 5-8 at any point during the year in order to reinforce the scientific method, to instruct students on statistics, to prepare students for science fair, or just for the students to have fun doing real science. [|Potential Energy Video with Wile E Coyote]

[|Magnetic Forces Animation]

[|Roller Coaster Animation] Comparing the amount of kinetic and potential energy on a roller coaster ride using a bar graph


 * **Life Science**

**[|The Fossil Record]** Two day fossil record lesson plan

[|Inherited Traits] Three different activities regarding inherited traits (widow's peak, tongue roll, and connected earlobes

[|Importance of Reproduction to a Species] Comparing asexual and sexual reproduction

[|Making a Model Cell] Using a zip lock, candy, pasta, and corn syrup to model an animal cell