Grade+8

"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** || **Language Arts Standard(s)/ Multiple Literacies** || 8.1.1.b Design and conduct logical and sequential investigations including repeated trials 8.1.1.c Determine controls and use dependent (responding) and independent (manipulated) variables 8.1.1.d Select and use equipment appropriate to the investigation, demonstrate correct techniques 8.1.1.e Make qualitative and quantitative observationsSC8.1.1.g Evaluate predictions, draw logical inferences based on observed patterns/relationships, and account for non-relevant information 8.1.1.h Share information, procedures, results, and conclusions with appropriate audiences 8.1.1.i Analyze and provide appropriate critique of scientific investigations 8.1.1.j Use appropriate mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry 8.1.2.a Recognize science is an ongoing process and the scientific community accepts and uses explanations until they encounter new experimental evidence not matching existing explanations 8.1.2.b Describe how scientific discoveries influence and change society 8.1.2.c Recognize scientists from various cultures have made many contributions to explain the natural world 8.1.3.a Identify problems for technical design 8.1.3.b Design a solution or product 8.1.3.c Implement the proposed design 8.1.3.d Evaluate completed technological designs or products 8.1.3.e Communicate the process of technical design 8.1.3.f Distinguish between scientific inquiry (asking questions about the natural world) and technological design (using science to solve practical problems) 8.1.3.g Describe how science and technology are reciprocal 8.1.3.h Recognize that solutions have intended and unintended consequences 8.1.3.i Compare and contrast the reporting of scientific knowledge and the reporting of technological knowledge || Year round ||  || Introduction to Matter; Forces, Motion, and Energy; Inside the Restless Earth, Technology Lab || Labs Experiments Investigations ||  ||   || Chapter 3 Section 1 || 1. Describe pure substances. 2. Describe the characteristics of elements, and give examples. 3. Explain how elements can be identified. 4. Classify elements according to their properties. || 8.2.1.a Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures 8.2.1.b Describe physical and chemical properties of matter 8.2.1.c Recognize most substances can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas depending on temperature 8.2.1.d Compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gasses based on properties of these states of matter 8.2.1.g Classify substances into similar groups based on physical properties || 3 || element, nonmetal, pure substance, metal, metalloid || Introduction to Matter Chapter 3 Section 1 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 2 || 1. Explain how compounds are made of elements. 2. Describe the properties of compounds. 3. Explain how a compound can be broken down into its elements. 4. Give examples of common compounds. || 8.2.1.a Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures 8.2.1.g Classify substances into similar groups based on physical properties || 3 || compound || Introduction to Matter Chapter 3 Section 2 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c
 * Teachers****: Deborah Winter, Linda Schafer, Heidi Trollope, Joanna Utecht**
 * Textbook**: Introduction to Matter; Interactions of Matter; Forces, Motion, and Energy; Inside the Restless Earth: Holt McDougal, 2005
 * ~ (1) ||~ (2) ||~ (3) ||~ (4) ||~ (5) ||~ (6) ||~ (7) ||~ (8) ||~ (9) ||
 * **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * Inquiry || Students will combine scientific processes and knowledge with scientific reasoning and critical thinking to ask questions about phenomena and propose explanations based on gathered evidence. || 8.1.1.a Formulate testable questions that lead to predictions and scientific investigations
 * Introduction to Matter
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 3 || 1. Describe three properties of mixtures. 2. Describe four methods of separating the parts of a mixture. 3. Analyze a solution in terms of its solute and solvent. 4. Explain how concentration affects a solution. 5. Describe the particles in a suspension. 6. Explain how a colloid differs from a solution and a suspension. || 8.2.1.a Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures 8.2.1.g Classify substances into similar groups based on physical properties || 4 || mixture, concentration, solution, solubility, solute, suspension, solvent, colloid || Introduction to Matter Chapter 3 Section 3 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section || 1. Describe some of the experiments that led to the current atomic theory 2. Compare the different models of the atom 3. Explain how the atomic theory has changed as scientists have discovered new information about the atom. || 8.2.1 Not in standards, but should be taught as an introduction || 4 || atom, nucleus, electron, electron cloud || Introduction to Matter Chapter 4 Section 1 || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section 2 || 1. Describe the size of an atom 2. Name the parts of an atom 3. Describe the relationship between numbers of protons and neutrons and atomic number. 4. State how isotopes differ 5. Calculate atomic masses 6. Describe the forces within an atom || 8.2.1 Not in standards, but should be taught as an introduction || 4 || proton, atomic mass unit, neutron, atomic number, isotope, mass number, atomic mass || Introduction to Matter Chapter 4 Section 2 || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 1 || 1. Describe how Mendeleev arranged elements in the first periodic table 2. Explain how elements are arranged in the modern periodic table3. Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their location in the periodic table4. Describe the difference between a period and a group || 8.2.1.a Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures 8.2.1.b Describe physical and chemical properties of matter 8.2.1.c Recognize most substances can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas depending on temperature 8.2.1.d Compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gasses based on properties of these states of matter 8.2.1.g Classify substances into similar groups based on physical properties || 4 || periodic, period, periodic law, group || Introduction to Matter Chapter 5 Section 1 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 2 || 1. Explain why elements in a group often have similar properties 2. Describe the properties of the elements in the groups of the periodic table. || 8.2.1.a Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures 8.2.1.b Describe physical and chemical properties of matter 8.2.1.c Recognize most substances can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas depending on temperature 8.2.1.d Compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gasses based on properties of these states of matter 8.2.1.g Classify substances into similar groups based on physical properties || 4 || alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, halogen, noble gas || Introduction to Matter Chapter 5 Section 2 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Introduction to Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 1 || 1. Describe chemical bonding 2. Identify the number of valence electrons in an atom 3. Predict whether an atom is likely to form bonds || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 4 || chemical bonding, chemical bond, valence electron || Interactions of Matter Chapter 1 Section 1 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Element Builder, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 2 || 1. Explain how ionic bonds form 2. Describe how positive ions form 3. Describe how negative ions form 4. Explain why ionic compounds are neutral || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 3 || ionic bond, ion, crystal lattice || Interactions of Matter Chapter 1 Section 2 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Ionic Bonds, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 3 || 1. Explain how covalent bonds form 2. Describe molecules 3. Explain how metallic bonds form 4. Describe the properties of metals || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 4 || covalent bond molecule metallic bond || Interactions of Matter Chapter 1 Section 3 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Covalent Bonds, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 2 Section 1 || 1. Describe how chemical reactions produce new substances that have different chemical and physical properties 2. Identify four signs that indicate that a chemical reaction might be taking place 3. Explain what happens to chemical bonds during a chemical reaction || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 3 || chemical reaction, precipitate || Interactions of Matter Chapter 2 Section 1 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 2 Section 2 || 1. Interpret and write simple chemical formulas 2. Write and balance simple chemical equations 3. Explain how a balanced equation shows the law of conservation of mass || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 4 || chemical formula, chemical equation, reactant, product, law of conservation of mass || Interactions of Matter Chapter 2 Section 2 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Chemical Equations, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 2 Section 3 || 1. Describe four types of chemical reactions 2. Classify a chemical equation as one of four types of chemical reactions || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 3 || synthesis reaction, decomposition reaction, single-displacement reaction,double-displacement reaction || Interactions of Matter Chapter 2 Section 3 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Balancing Chemical, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 2 Section 4 || 1. Compare exothermic and endothermic reactions 2. Explain activation energy 3. Interpret an energy diagram 4. Describe five factors that affect the rate of a reaction || 8.2.1.e Distinguish between physical and chemical changes (phase changes, dissolving, burning, rusting) 8.2.1.f Recognize conservation of matter in physical and chemical changes || 4 || exothermic reaction, endothermic reaction, law of conservation of energy, activation energy, inhibitor, catalyst || Interactions of Matter Chapter 2 Section 4 Technology Lab--Reactions || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Equations, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c //
 * Interactions of Matter

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 1 || 1. Compare uniformitarianism and catastrophism 2. Describe how the science of geology has changed over the past 200 years 3. Explain the role of paleontology in the study of Earth's history || 8.4.4.a Recognize that Earth processes we see today are similar to those that occurred in the past (uniformity of processes) || 2 || uniformitarianism, catastrophism, paleontology || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 3 Section 1 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 2 || 1. Explain how relative dating is used in geology 2. Explain the principle of superposition 3. Describe how the geologic column is used in relative dating 4. Identify two events and two features that disrupt rock layers 5. Explain how physical features are used to determine relative ages || 8.4.4.a Recognize that Earth processes we see today are similar to those that occurred in the past (uniformity of processes) || 3 || relative dating, superposition, geologic column, unconformity || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 3 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 3 || 1. Describe how radioactive decay occurs 2. Explain how radioactive decay relates to radiometric dating 3. Identify four types of radiometric dating 4. Determine the best type of radiometric dating to use to date an object || 8.4.4.a Recognize that Earth processes we see today are similar to those that occurred in the past (uniformity of processes) 8.4.4.b Describe how environmental conditions have changed through use of the fossil record || 2 || absolute dating, isotope, radioactive decay, radiometric dating, half-life || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 3 Section 3 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos--Radioactive Decay, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 4 || 1. Describe five ways different types of fossils form 2. List three types of fossils that are not part of organisms 3. Explain how fossils can be used to determine the history of changes in environments and organisms 4. Explain how index fossils can be used to date rock layers || 8.4.4.b Describe how environmental conditions have changed through use of the fossil record || 3 || fossil, trace fossil, mold, cast, index fossil || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 3 Section 4 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 3 Section 5 || 1. Explain how geologic time is recorded in rock layers 2. Identify important dates on the geologic time scale 3. Explain how environmental changes resulted in the extinction of some species || 8.4.4.b Describe how environmental conditions have changed through use of the fossil record || 3 || geologic time scale, eon, era, period, epoch, extinction || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 3 Section 5 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section 1 || 1. Identify the layers of the Earth by their composition 2. Identify the layers of the Earth by their physical properties 3. Describe a tectonic plate 5. Explain how scientists know about the structure of Earth's interior || 8.4.2a Describe the layers of Earth (core, mantle, crust, atmosphere) || 3 || crust, mantle core, lithosphere, asthensophere, mesosphere, tectonic plate || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 4 Section 1 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e // LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section 2 || 1. Describe Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift 2. Explain how sea-floor spreading provides a way for continents to move 3. Describe how new oceanic lithosphere forms at mid-oceanic ridges 4. Explain how magnetic reversals provide evidence for sea-floor spreading || 8.4.2.e Compare and contrast constructive and destructive forces (deposition, erosion, weathering, plate motion causing uplift, volcanoes, earthquakes) that impact Earth’s surface 8.4.2 d Describe evidence of Earth's magnetic field || 2 || continental drift, sea-floor spreading || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 4 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section 3 || 1. Describe the three types of tectonic plate boundaries 2. Describe the three forces thought to move tectonic plates 3. Explain how scientists measure the rate at which tectonic plates move || 8.4.2a Describe the layers of Earth (core, mantle, crust, atmosphere) 8.4.2.e Compare and contrast constructive and destructive forces (deposition, erosion, weathering, plate motion causing uplift, volcanoes, earthquakes) that impact Earth’s surface 8.4.2.d Describe evidence of Earth’s magnetic field || 2 || plate tectonics, convergent boundary, divergent boundary, transform boundary || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 4 Section 3 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth, Electricity, Weather || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 4 Section 4 || 1. Describe two types of stress that deform rocks 2. Describe three major types of folds 3. Explain the differences between the three major types of faults 4. Identify the most common types of mountains 5. Explain the difference between uplift and subsidence || 8.4.2a Describe the layers of Earth (core, mantle, crust, atmosphere) 8.4.2.e Compare and contrast constructive and destructive forces (deposition, erosion, weathering, plate motion causing uplift, volcanoes, earthquakes) that impact Earth’s surface || 3 || compression, tension, folding, fault, uplift, subsidence || Inside the Restless Earth Chapter 4 Section 4 Technology Lab-- Dynamic Earth || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Inside the Restless Earth

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 1 || 1. Describe the motion of an object by the position of the object in relation to a reference point. 2. Explain between the difference between speed and velocity || 8.2.2.a Describe motion of an object by its position and velocity || 3 || motion, speed, velocity, acceleration || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 1 Section 1 Technology Lab-- Forces || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 2 || 1. Describe forces and explain how forces act on objects. 2. Compare balanced and unbalanced forces 3. Describe ways that unbalanced forces cause charges in motion. || 8.2.2.c Compare the motion of objects related to the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces || 2 || force, newton, net force || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 1 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Forces, Applied Physics, Rocket Science || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 3 || 1. Explain friction. || 8.2.2.c Compare the motion of objects related to the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces || 2 || friction || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 1 Section 3 Technology Lab-- Forces, Applied Physics, Rocket Science, Simple Machines || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 1 Section 4 || 1. Describe gravity and its effect on matter || 8.2.2.d Recognize that everything on or around Earth is pulled towards Earth’s center by gravitational force || 3 || gravity, weight, mass || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 1 Section 4 Technology Lab-- Forces, Oceanography, Astronomy || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 2 Section 2 || 1. Describe Newton's first law of motion, and explain how it relates to objects at rest and objects in motion. || 8.2.2.b Recognize an object that is not being subjected to a force will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line or stay at rest (Newton’s 1st law) || 3 || inertia || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 2 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Forces, Rocket Science, Applied Physics || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 1 || 1. Explain the relationshiop between energy and work. 2. Describe the different forms of energy || 8.2.3.f Describe transfer of energy from electrical and magnetic sources to different energy forms (heat, light, sound, chemical) || 4 || energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, mechanical energy || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 5 Section 1 Technology Lab-- Applied Physics, Electricity, Electronics || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 2 || 1. Describe an energy conversion || 8.2.3.f Describe transfer of energy from electrical and magnetic sources to different energy forms (heat, light, sound, chemical) 8.2.3.g Recognize all energy is neither created nor destroyed || 3 || energy conversion || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 5 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Applied Physics, Electricity, Electronics, Forces, Rocket Science || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 3 || 1. Explain how energy is conserved within a closed system. 2. Explain the law of conservation of energy || 8.2.3.g Recognize all energy is neither created nor destroyed || 3 || friction, law of conservation of energy || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 5 Section 3 Technology Lab-- Applied Physics, Electricity, Forces || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 5 Section 4 || 1. Name several energy resources 2. Organize resources as renewable or nonrnewable || 8.4.2h Classify Earth materials as renewable or nonrenewable || 3 || nonrenewable resource, fossil fuel, renewable resource || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 5 Section 4 Technology Lab-- Energy Power & Mechanics, Alternative Energy || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 6 Section 2 || 1. Define heat. 2. Compare conduction, convection, and radiation || 8.2.3e Recognize that heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects until both reach the same temperature || 4 || heat, thermal energy, thermal conduction, thermal conductor, thermal insulator, convection, radiation, specific heat || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 6 Section 2 Technology Lab-- Applied Physics, Weather, Heat and Energy, electricity, || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e //
 * Forces, Motion and Energy

LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || Chapter 6 Section 3 || 1. Explain how heat affects matter during a change of state. || 8.2.1c Recognize most substances can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas depending on temperature || 2 || states of matter, change of state || Forces, Motion and Energy Chapter 6 Section 3 Technology Lab-- Weather, Heat and Energy || Lecture, Notes, Investigations, Gizmos, Homework, Lab || Quiz Chapter test || // LA 8.1.4 a, b; 8.1.5 a, b, c, e; 8.1.6 d, e, f, i, j, l, m, n, o; 8.3.1 a, b, c; 8.3.2 a, b, c; 8.3.3 b, c; 8.4.1 e // LA 8.4.1, LA 8.4.2 || 8.2.3b Identify that waves move at different speeds in different materials 8.2.3c Recognize that light interacts iwth matter by transmission (including refraction), absorption, or scattering (including reflection) 8.2.3d Recognize that to see an object, light from the surface of the object must enter the eye, the color seen depends on the properties of the surface and the color of the available light sources || 7 ||  || Technology Lab--Applied Physics, Oceanography, Weather, Dynamic Earth || Notes, Videos, Worksheets, Activities || Quiz, Test ||   ||
 * Forces, Motion and Energy
 * Technology Lab-- || Identify and describe how energy systems and matter interact || 8.2.3a Recognize that vibrations set up wave-like disturbances that spread away from the source (sound, seismic, water waves)