Date:12/9-12/2016
Topic: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Objectives:

• SC.8.L.18.1 Describe and investigate the process of photosynthesis, such as the roles of light, carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll production of food release of oxygen. (Complexity: High) 
• SC.8.L.18.2 Describe and investigate how cellular respiration breaks down food to provide energy and releases carbon dioxide. (Complexity: High)

Home Learning:

• Study for vocabulary test on 12/15/2016 (A DAY) or 12/16/2016 (B DAY)
• Complete any assignments not finished during class.
• Achieve 3000 article Water these plants? Maybe not ( due 12/16/2016).
• Complete PENDA activity Cellular Respiration.

Station 1

• Watch, analyze, and take the quiz from Study jams on Photosynthesis Video (Click the video title). It is not required to send or write the answers down in your Interactive Journal.

Station 2

• Watch and take notes in your Interactive Journal from the Photosynthesis Tutorial (Click the tutorial title).

Station 3

• Complete PENDA activity  on Cellular Respiration.

Station 4

• Complete Achieve 3000 article  Water these plants? Maybe not.

Reference Images 

**** NOTE****

It is required to know the formula (Word and Chemical) in order to master the standard.

Date:12/7-8/2016
Topic: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Objective: Students will compare and contrast photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
Home Learning: Students will

• Review the Carbon Cycle and Photosynthesis.
• Complete www.edpuzzle.com  videos.
• Study vocabulary terms.

12/2-6/2016

Topic:Acid and Bases
Objectives:

• Differentiate between acids and bases.
• Identify examples of acids and bases.
• Distinguish where acids and bases fall on the Ph scale (Potential Hydrogen Scale).

Home Learning:

• Finish assignments not completed during class.
• Study vocabulary for test (12/8-9/2016)
• Study for mid- year test

Acid and Base Notes

Station 1

• Students will use power-point to complete guided notes (slide-share power-point).

Station 2

•  Students will work in collaborative groups to complete an acid, bases, and ph scale cloze activity 

Station 3

• Students will complete the acids and bases activity on PENDA.

11/30/16 and 12/1/2016
Topic: Mixtures and Solutions
Objective: Distinguish between Mixtures and Solutions. Give and describe examples of both concepts.


Mixture and Solutions Video 1 
Solutions, Suspension, and Colloid Video 2
Solutions, Suspension, and Colloid Video 3


Mixture and Solutions Article
Mixture and Solution Tutorial 1


Mixture and Solution Interactive Activity 1
Mixture and Solutions Interactive Activity 2
Mixture and Solutions Interactive Activity 3
Mixture and Solution Interactive Activity 4


Mixture, Solutions, and Pure Substances Vocabulary (Students will create a Vocabulary Foldable for each term).

• Heterogeneous Mixture
• Homogeneous Mixture
• Mixture
• Pure Substance
• Solution

Solute substance that gets dissolved, Solvent Substance that dissolves , and Solution result of combining a solute and solvent.

11/21-22/2016
Topic: Periodic Table
Objectives:

• Describe that as you move from left to right in a period (row) on the Periodic Table, the number of protons increases by one.
• Describe that elements found in the same group/family (column) have the same properties.
• Recognize that elements are grouped in the Period Table of Elements according to their properties.

Periodic Table Vocabulary:

• Atom
• Element
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron 
• Atomic Number
• Periodic Table
• Group  or Family (Column)
• Period (Row)

Reference Pages:

• ScienceSaurus: Periodic Table page 265
• Fusion Science Textbook pages 377-387

Periodic Table Literature Connection 

• How are Elements Classified?

                                          Periodic Table Notes

         Students will copy Periodic Table  reference notes in their                                      Interactive Journal.

• Atomic Number is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.Every atom of the same element has the same number of protons.
• The number of protons determines the identity of the element.
• Typically atoms have the same number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
• The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
• The periodic table is arranged in horizontal rows of increasing atomic number from left to right.  It is also organized into vertical columns with similar characteristics.
• Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons and electrons.  These particles can be distinguished based on mass, location and charge.
• Protons:  1 amu (atomic mass unit), in nucleus, positively charged
• Neutrons: approximately 1 amu, in nucleus, neutral charge
• Electrons: negligible mass, outside nucleus, negatively charged.
• Period Number = Number of Energy Levels
• Valence electrons increase moving left to right across the period.
• Groups = Families. Groups have similar properties!
• Acidity increases from Group 1 to Group 18
• Solubility of Metal salts decreases from Group 1 to Group 16
• Metal Salts in water conduct electricity
• Non-metal molecules do not conduct electricity in water
• Solubility is unrelated to element type

Group 1 elements react explosively with water

Periodic Table Videos

• The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods Periodic Table Video Quiz 1

• Periodic Table Video Quiz from Study.com

• Study Jams Periodic Table Video (Students will take the quiz after watching the video).

• Study Jams Elements and Compounds Video (Students will take the quiz after watching the video).

Periodic Table Tutorial(s)

Periodic Table Tutorial 1

11/14-18/2-16

Topic: Atoms
Objectives:

• Identify that atoms are the smallest unit of all matter and each atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• Identify the location of the nucleus and electrons and determine which subatomic particles belong in each location.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Vocabulary (Students will create a Foldable for each term).

• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Nucleus
• Electron
• Electron Cloud
• Atomic Number
• Atomic Mass

Atoms Vocabulary Practice

• Vocabulary Practice 1
• Vocabulary Practice 2 Quia
• Vocabulary Practice 3 Flashcards

Atoms Videos

• Intro to Atoms Video 1
• Intro to Atoms Video 2 (Parts of an Atom)
• Study Jams Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video and take the quiz
• Brain Pop Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video, take the quiz, and complete assignments under activities (password/ username palmbeach)

Atoms Tutorial

• Atoms Tutorial (Students will print the certificate or email it to the teacher)
• Atoms Tutorial 2
• Atoms Tutorial 3

Atoms Assignments

• Atoms Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Compare Atoms and Molecules Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons. The models should be colorful and labeled with parts of an atom.

Atoms Interactive Assignments

• Self-Check 1
• Self- Check 2
• Self-Check 3
• Self Check 4
• Self Check 5

Atoms Images

Date:10/17-18/2016
Topic: The Sun
Objective: Students will identify properties and the structure of the Sun.


         

Outer Layers of the Sun

Interior Layers of the Sun

        

Date: 10/12-17/2016
Topic:Stars
Objective:Describe and classify common stars by examining their characteristics.

Teacher and Students will view and discuss a "Stars" Power-point.

Color order of stars from coolest to hottest

Red, Orange, Yellow, White, and Blue

Rotation Stations (10/12-17/2016)

   Vocabulary Foldable

   Guided Notes

   Pages 85-92

   Hertzsprung Russell Graph activity

Date: September 29-30, 2016
Topic: Gas Giants
Objective: Compare and Contrast Gas Giants
Home Learning:

• Achieve 3000 (Earth's Cousin due 9/30/2016)
• Edpuzzle video and quiz (Gas Giants due 9/30/2016)
• pages 159-169
• Gas Giant Guided Notes
• Compare and Contrast Gas Giant Activity

***NOTE***

 Some classes finished the last two assignments during class.

         

                             

  

GAS GIANTS

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are called gas giants.
• Jupiter is fifth from the sun. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and is considered a gas giant. Jupiter has no solid surface.
• Saturn is sixth from the sun. Early scientists thought Saturn was the only planet with rings, but we now know that all four gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) have rings
• Uranus is seventh from the sun. Uranus is a gas giant.
• Neptune is eighth from the sun. Neptune appears blue through telescopes and is a gas giant.

                               

Dates: September 27-28, 2016
Topic: Terrestrial Planets (Inner Planets)
Objective: Compare and Contrast Terrestrial Planets of the Solar System
Home Learning: Students will complete an edpuzzle video. Students will write notes in their Interactive Journal and title the page Gas Giants. Students must have at least six notes. Students will also complete pages 143-154 from their textbook.

Students will complete rotations:

• Station 1- Achieve 3000 article (Earth's Cousin)
• Station 2- Complete a Terrestrial Planet Collaborative Activity.
• Station 3- Unit 1 test corrections or FCIM lesson (Theory of Plate Tectonics)

Date: 9/21-22/2016
Topic: Historical Models of the Solar System
Objective: Students will compare and contrast Historical Models of the Solar System
Home Learning:

• Study Historical Model Content
• Complete Lunar Phases Calendar
• Complete pages 105-112 (If you did not complete during class)
• Watch and take the quiz for Historical Models on www.edpuzzle.com

Edpuzzle directions- Students will create notes for the following:

• Geocentric model and who came up with the theory.
• What is the meaning of geocentric? Create a diagram for a geocentric model.
• Heliocentric and who came up with the theory.
• What is the meaning of Heliocentric? Create a diagram for a heliocentric model.
• What is the difference between a geocentric model and a heliocentric model?

The notes will be written in the Interactive Journal on the student side.

Date: 9/19/2016 and 9/20/2016
Topic: Introduction to Gravity in the Solar System
Objective:Explain how gravity is the main force that causes the motion of planets, stars, and the Solar System.
Home Learning- Students will create an account on www.edpuzzle.com using the class code. Students will also complete the Geocentric and Heliocentric video due 9/23/2016.

***NOTES***

CLASS CODES

1ST- uviejbu                            6th- owrulre

3rd- huruhac                            7th- jopilnu

4th- uzocuce                            8th- fufsoco

Edpuzzle directions- Students will create notes for the following:

• Geocentric model and who came up with the theory.
• What is the meaning of geocentric? Create a diagram for a geocentric model.
• Heliocentric and who came up with the theory.
• What is the meaning of Heliocentric? Create a diagram for a heliocentric model.
• What is the difference between a geocentric model and a heliocentric model?

The notes will be written in the Interactive Journal on the student side.

Date: 9/15-16/2016
Topic: Introduction to Gravity in the Solar System
Objective:Explain how gravity is the main force that causes the motion of planets, stars, and the Solar System.
Home Learning- Students will study for Unit 1 test and complete Solar System formation diagram.
 

***Stations***

Station 1- Students will create, identify, and put in order the phases of the moon during a lab.
Station 2- Students will make a vocabulary fold-able for week six.
Station 3- Students will complete an Achieve 3000 article entitled "The cold cold moon.

Date: September 13-14, 2016
Topic: Review for Unit Assessment
Objective: Students will review the following concepts (seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and tides) in preparation for the Unit Assessment on 9/15-16/2016. 
Home Learning: Study for Unit Assessment

Review for Unit Assessment

Seasons:

Notes

Seasons happen because Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees and different parts of Earth receive more solar energy than others.

Lunar Phases

   

Notes

As the Sun sets, the Moon rises with the side that faces Earth fully exposed to sunlight (5).The Moon has phases because it orbits Earth, which causes the portion we see illuminated to change. The Moon takes 27.3 days to orbit Earth, but the lunar phase cycle (from new Moon to new Moon) is 29.5 days.

Eclipses

Solar Eclipse Example 1

Solar Eclipse 2

   

Lunar Eclipse

Tides

 

Date: 8/19-24/2016
Topic: Seasons
Objective: Students will explain how and why seasons change on Earth
Home Learning: Students will study for vocabulary assessment on 8/25-26/2016.


Station 1
Earth Seasons Review  (click here) 

• Students will read and analyze the slideshow. Students may take notes in their I nteractive Journal on the left side.

Station 2
Earth Seasons Animation (click here)

• Students will move the bar to help visualize the placement of earth during each season. This is a tested item on the Science FSA. Students can take notes or create diagrams  in their Interactive Journal. The students will put this information of the left side (student side) in their Interactive Journal.

Station 3
Earth Season Vocabulary Review (click here)

• Students will review season vocabulary using a slide show. Students will click a slide read the term, define the term , and then click the following slide to check their answer

****Note****

Student should become familiar with both diagrams. 

Tips
If it is dark on the right side it is winter.
If it is dark on the left side it is summer.
It it is dark behind it is spring.
If it is dark in front it is fall or Autumn.

Date: May 3-4,2016
Topic: Introduction to the Microscope
Objective: Students will learn the parts and how to use a microscope.
 

Station 1 

• Brain Pop Microscope Video (username/password: palmbeach) Take the quiz after watching the video.

Station 2

• Brain Pop Microscope Virtual Lab Activity

Station 3

• Quizlet Microscope Vocabulary Terms (Write down all the terms and meanings, you will have a vocabulary quiz next week). The quiz is May 11-12, 2016 depending on what day you have my class.

Station 4

• Quizlet Micorscope Parts Visual (You must know the parts of the microscope for the quiz on May 11-12, 2016).

Station 5

• Microscope Parts Activity (Press start, when the part comes up click the bubble on the correct part).

Station 6 

• Microscope quiz (Write the question and the correct answer).

8TH GRADE FCAT SCIENCE TEST IS ON 4/26/2016 (TUESDAY). MAKE SURE YOU ARE STUDYING AND BE ON TIME!!!!!

FCAT REVIEW

April 20-25,2016
Topic: We are going to pass the 8th grade Science FCAT!!!!

Station 1 

• Plate Tectonics video
• Plate Tectonics Quizlet review (Only do the flashcard, start on the DEFINITION  side)

Station 2 

• Earth's Cycles (Take notes to use as a study guide.)

Station 3

• Periodic Table and Atoms (Take notes to use as a study guide. Pay close attention to how metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.  are grouped on the Periodic Table.)
• Periodic Table/ Atoms Quizlet (Only do the flashcard, start on the DEFINITION  side)
• ****NOTES**** 
• -Describe that as you move from left to right in a period (row) on the Periodic Table, the number of protons increases by one.
  
  
  -Describe that elements found in the same group/family (column) have the same properties.
  
  
  -Recognize that elements are grouped in the Period Table of Elements according to their properties.

Station 4

• Waves (Take notes to use as a study guide.)

Station 5

• Universe (Take notes to use as a study guide.)

Station 6

• Organs and Organ System Reading comprehension

Station 7

• Organisms and the Environment Pairings

Station 8

• Sun, Earth, and Moon Relations Quiz
• Universe Quizlet Review
• Phases of the Moon

Station 9

• Objective #1 Matter and Energy Review
• Category #2 Force, Motion, and Energy Review 
• Category #3 Earth and Space
• Category #4 Organisms and the Environment 

Station 10

• Scientific Method Study Jams Video
• Scientific Method Walk the Plank Review Game
• Independent/Dependent Variable Practice
• Independent/Dependent Variable Practice 2
• Variable Practice 3
• Quizlet Variable vocab review (Start on the side with the term)
• Quizlet Variable vocab review 2
• Quizlet Variable vocab  review 3 (Start on the side with the term)

Station 11

• Quizlet symbiotic relationships review 1 (Start with the definition side.)
• Brainpop symbiosis video (login and username: palmbeach/palmbeach)
•