Welcome to 8th grade Science class!
8th grade Science Scope and Sequence:
| 8th_grade_science_scope_and_sequence_2019-2020.pdf |
MYP IB Sciences Guide:
| myp_science_lab_report_guide.pdf |
MYP Command Terms for Science (click underlined words for the quizlet link, pdf file is below)
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Unit 1 - How does science work? (Scientific Investigations)
Inquiry Statement - Scientific evidence is used to communicate and express concepts that form personal and societal understandings about our world.
Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression
Key Concept: Communication Related Concept: Evidence
Learner Profile Trait - Inquirer
Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression
Key Concept: Communication Related Concept: Evidence
Learner Profile Trait - Inquirer
Unit Overview and Vocabulary: (English and Spanish)
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Lesson 1: Science in our World
Finding the science in the every day world:
| science_in_our_world_-_student_presentation.pdf |
| every_day_science_-_student_page.pdf |
Scientists at Work (multiple videos to choose from to watch scientists at work)
Lesson 2: Thinking Scientifically
Thinking Scientifically - let's get started!
| thinking_scientifically_-_class_presentation.pdf |
| thinking_scientifically_student_notes.pdf |
Article read in class: A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris - Ryan Knighton
Video watched in class:
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Homework Practice:
| scientific_variables_hw_practice.pdf |
For independent review (will not be specifically covered in class:
| scientific_method_review_notes.pdf |
Lesson 3: How is a Laboratory Different? (Lab Safety and Lab Equipment)
Science Lab Safety:
| lab_safety_and_equipment_lesson_–_class_instructions_for_students.pdf |
| lab_safety_and_tools_learning_lab_-_student_pages.pdf |
Online Science Lab Safety Tutorial (click link to go to the tutorial)
Lab Safety Video: Crash Course Lab Techniques and Safety
Safety Symbols:
| labsafetysymbols.pdf |
| lab_safety_expectations.pdf |
Meridian Safety Contract: (turn in when due - you will not be allowed to do labs until this is on file with the teacher and you have passed the safety quiz with 100%)
| meridian_science_safety_rules_and_contract.pdf |
Helpful Resources:
| lab_equipment_-_student_ws.pdf |
| how_to_read_a_triple_beam_balance.ppt |
How to Use a Triple - Beam Balance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e0RfH0b2No
How to Read a Thermometer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRgQY8jRDKU
How to Read a Thermometer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRgQY8jRDKU
Review Resources for Lab Safety and Equipment Quiz:
1. Texas Gateway - Lab Safety Resources
2. Safety handouts given in class (check your binders!)
3. Lab Safety video - Lab Rules
1. Texas Gateway - Lab Safety Resources
2. Safety handouts given in class (check your binders!)
3. Lab Safety video - Lab Rules
Lesson 4: How do we Scientifically Experiment? (Procedures and Hypothesis)
Class Presentation:
| how_do_we_scientifically_experiment_-_class_presentation.pdf |
| how_do_we_scientifically_experiment-_student_note_page.pdf |
Videos:
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Lesson 5: All About the Data!
Class Presentation:
| all_about_data_-_class_presentation.pdf |
Student Notes and Practice Pages:
| all_about_data_-_student_notes_and_practice.pdf |
Graphing Resources:
How to set up a table (website)
Data analysis and graphs (website)
Types of Graphs (website)
Video - Beginner's Guide to Graphing Data
Example of Graphing Process - website
Making graphs resources:
1. Kid Zone - create a graph
2. Online - Chart Tool
How to set up a table (website)
Data analysis and graphs (website)
Types of Graphs (website)
Video - Beginner's Guide to Graphing Data
Example of Graphing Process - website
Making graphs resources:
1. Kid Zone - create a graph
2. Online - Chart Tool
| what_graph_or_display_to_use_when.pdf |
Lesson 6: Illustrative Data
Class Presentation:
| illustrative_data_-_class_presentation.pdf |
Video: The Michelangelo of Excel
Student Graphing Activity - Choose based on your math course:
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Choice 1 - Pre-Algebra
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Choice 2 - Algebra
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Choice 3 - Geometry
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Note: This activity was modified from the original lesson posted by Science Friday and can be found here. Inspirational artist website here.
Lesson 7: First MYP Lab - Fizzy Lab!
Class Instructions:
| the_fizzy_lab_-_student_instructions.pptx |
Criterion B - Worksheet
| fizzy_lab_-_criterion_b_worksheet_-student_page.pdf |
Resources to answer questions for Criterion B:
1. Why does Alka Seltzer Fizz?
2. Physical vs. Chemical Changes
3. Chemical Change vs. Physical Change
4. Evidences of Chemical Reactions
5. Speed of Reaction
1. Why does Alka Seltzer Fizz?
2. Physical vs. Chemical Changes
3. Chemical Change vs. Physical Change
4. Evidences of Chemical Reactions
5. Speed of Reaction
Criterion C - Worksheet
| fizzy_lab_-_criterion_c_worksheet_-_student_page.pdf |
Lab Report Resources:
MYP Lab Report Guide:
| myp_science_lab_report_guide.pdf |
8th grade Lab Report Template (generic for every formal lab write-up, not specific to this lab):
| science_lab_report_format_with_explanations_-_8th.pdf |
Once the lab experiment is done - A generic guide to how to write a lab conclusion:
| how_to_write_a_lab_conclusion.pdf |
Unit Enrichment and Review
Interactive Lessons for Review - Embedded links (click below to open):
Quizlet Link Review - Lab Safety, Equipment & Scientific Investigations
Additional Enrichment Information:
What's the difference between a theory and a law? (video)
Steps of the Scientific Method (video)
Variables and Tables
Graph Masters - Interactive learning about graphing
How to make graphs with Excel
More on scientists and their work
General Lab Safety (video)
Steps of the Scientific Method (video)
Variables and Tables
Graph Masters - Interactive learning about graphing
How to make graphs with Excel
More on scientists and their work
General Lab Safety (video)