8th grade

Date: August 27-31,2018

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 vocabulary flashcards'.

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

Atoms Vocabulary Practice

• Vocabulary Practice 1
• Vocabulary Practice 2 Flashcards

Atoms Videos

• Intro to Atoms Video 1 (VIEW UP UNTIL 45 SECONDS.)
• Intro to Atoms Video 2 (Parts of an Atom) (VIEW UP UNTIL 1 MINUTE AND 15 SECONDS)
• 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 

Atoms Tutorial

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

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

6TH GRADE

Date: April 6, 2018

Topic: Land-forms

Objective: Identify lands-forms in Florida based on characteristics.

Station 1:Write down land-forms with descriptions on page 56 in your Interactive Journal. 

•  Click on the link: https://schooltutoring.com/help/earth-sciences-types-of-landforms/

Station 2: Students will review land-forms using quizlet. 

1. Students will start with the flashcards (read the description and identify the land-form).

• Click here: https://quizlet.com/265148223/flashcards

Station 3: Students will show mastery through several task. Groups will pick a task from each level and assign a member to complete the task. Each member will be responsible for one task with a total of four tasks per group.

Date: 11/9/2017

6th grade

Topic: Excretory System

Objective:Describe the main function of the Excretory System

Home Learning: Complete Achieve 3000 (The Winning Wheat) and study for Vocabulary/Body Systems quiz.

Station 1

Students will complete Edpuzzle (The Urinary System). Students will watch the video and take notes in their Interactive Journal.

Station 2

Students will work with the teacher to complete Excretory guided notes through discussion and power-points.

Station 3

Students will work in collaborative groups to create an infomercial on the Excretory System.

                                

8th Grade

Topic: Tides

Objective: Describe how Lunar Phases causes different tides

Home Learning: Study for assessment on seasons, tides, lunar phases, and days. Students will also complete achieve 3000 (Save the Beach) and PENDA (Interacting Spheres) 

Station 1

Students will complete Edpuzzle (Tides). Students will watch the video and take notes in their Interactive Journal.

Station 2

Students will work with the teacher to complete a FCIM lesson on Earth's Spheres through discussion and an activity

Station 3

Students will work in collaborative groups to complete a Tide Activity.

TIDE IMAGE

Date: 11/06-07/2017
Topic: Tides
Objective: Investigate and analyze tide data in order to identify when neap and spring tides are occurring.
Home Learning: Study for vocabulary assessment,  Complete Achieve 3000 (Save the Beach), and PENDA (Interacting Spheres)

TIDE IMAGE

Date: 10/17-18/2017

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 10/25/2017 (A DAY) or 10/26/2017 (B DAY)
• Complete Vocab foldable ( Due 10/19-20/2017).
• Achieve 3000 article Give up oil? Not so fast? (due 10/22/2017).
• Complete PENDA activity Cellular Respiration and The Carbon Cycle ( due 10/22/2017).

Teacher Introduction

• 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 1

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

Station 2

• Complete PENDA activity  on Cellular Respiration and The Carbon Cycle.

Station 3

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

Reference Images 

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

Date: 10/12/2017
Topic: Density
Objective: Students will use the density formula to solve problems.
Home Learning: Students will complete their study guides in preparation for their test.

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                    Density= D, Mass= M, and Volume= V


  

       Examples of how to solve density problem.

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STUDENT WORK STATIONS

• Station 1- Students will complete a tutorial on density. Students will click on the term " green density" to start the tutorial.
• Station 2- Students will complete density practice problems in collaborative groups.
• Station 3- Students will have a Data Chat about class progress.

Date: 10/3/2017

6th Grade

Topic: Levels of Organization

Home Learning: Students will study for their vocab test, get study log signed, and complete Levels of Classification on-line notes.

Levels of Classification Tutorial (Students will click the title and use the Tutorial to complete their on-line notes)

8th Grade

DATE: 10/3/2017

TOPIC: PROPERTIES OF MATTER
OBJECTIVE: IDENTIFY SUBSTANCES USING THEIR PROPERTIES.
HOME LEARNING: STUDENTS WILL STUDY VOCABULARY/NOTES AND COMPLETE ACHIEVE 3000.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

1. Study Jams Properties of Matter Video
2. Properties of Matter Tutorial  
3. Properties of Matter Power Notes (Students will click the title and use the powerpoint to complete Properties of Matter Guided Notes).
4. Properties of Matter (Boiling point/Melting Point) (***Read all of the pages, we will have a quiz on the information!!!!)