Dauphin Junior High
Ms. Dennis’ Lesson Plans
8th Grade Physical Science
Monday 02-09-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
· Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
· Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
OBJECTIVES
Students will identify Newton’s First Law and Second Law of Motion.
ACTIVITIES
Before: ““Question Building” – Students will take knowledge and create test questions about Ch. 10 Section 3
Lesson: “Jot Notes” – Ch. 10 Section 3
After: “Rotating Stations” – Demonstrations on Newton’s First and Second Law
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Rotating Stations
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 Vocabulary Test on FRIDAY!
Tuesday 02-10-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
· Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
· Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
OBJECTIVES
Students will review Newton’s First and Second Law of Motion.
ACTIVITIES
Before: Pop Quiz – Identify Newton’s First and Second Law of Motion
Lesson: Chapter 10 Section 2 & 3 Guided Reading
After: “I Do, You Do, We Do” – Calculating Newton’s Second Law
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: I Do, You Do, We Do
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 Vocabulary Test on FRIDAY!
Wednesday 02-11-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
· Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
· Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
OBJECTIVES
Students will discover Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
ACTIVITIES
Before: “I Do, You Do, We Do”’ – Review Newton’s Second Law Practice Problems
Lesson: Jot Notes – Chapter 10 Sec. 4
After: “Quickwrite/Observation” – Newton’s Third Law demonstration
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Quickwrite/observation
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 Vocabulary Test on FRIDAY!
Thursday 02-12-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
· Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
· Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate how to calculate momentum.
ACTIVITIES
Before: Pop Quiz – Newton’s Laws
Lesson: “I Do, You Do, We Do” – Calculating Momentum
After: Q & A Session – Newton Scooter Project Instructions
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: “I Do, You Do, We Do”
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 Vocabulary Test on TOMORROW!
Friday 02-13-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
· Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
· Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the terminology associated with forces.
ACTIVITIES
Before: “Talk and Turn” – Study for vocabulary test
Lesson: Chapter 10 Vocabulary Test
After: Complete Chapter 10 Study Guide
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Vocabulary Test
Homework: Chapter 10 Study Guide. Chapter 10 Test Friday, Feb. 20.