Sevier County School System Science Correlations/Pacing Guide Grade 8
Tennessee Blueprint for Science - Grade 8
This pacing guide was designed to correlate with the TNReady Blueprint Assessment.
**Standards are in order of pacing but not per six weeks.
Text / TennesseeStandards / Lesson Plans / Supplemental Resources / Field Trip or Special Projects
Chapter 1
Pages 4-35 / Inquiry, Technology, and Engineering / Scientific Method, Inquiry, Electronic Technology, Science and Engineering (Adaptive and Assistive Technology), Engineering Design Process-Prototypes, Independent/Dependent Variables, and Control Groups / Holt McDougal Science Textbook Chapter 1 “Science in Our World”, Chapter 17 “Electronic Technology”, Brainpop Website, Crash Course-from youtube, twig videos, science spot-for science starters and warm-ups, Holt McDougal Workbook and Reader
WARM UPS OR SCIENCE STARTERS: for each chapter
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/starters.html
● Lesson Outline for Chapter 1, Section 1
● https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dwUgNLwMdUGWtx7Yq7ewsWwTdl-lMsx9l_bYAjMuYABG1bMhExFZ2gLQrqq1TfMbY44OfA=s190
● Lesson Outline for Chapter 1, Section 2
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7UjhIUnU1VkJFY2s
● Lesson Outline for Chapter 1, Section 3
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7UjhIUnU1VkJFY2s
● Lesson Outline for Chapter 1, Section 4
● https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/d8rHxVV-6KxhchXip5di4LWUDFktAQOGbjeyJDCg0UF8_KwaVsRQ4brRUJt8jAjnAJHUeQ=s190
● Math in Real Life assorted videos http://ed.ted.com/series/?series=math-in-real-life
● Science News for Students https://student.societyforscience.org/sciencenews-students
● Free Science PowerPoints http://science.pppst.com/index.html
● Junkbox Wars inquiry activities http://school.discoveryeducation.com/networks/junkyardwars/library.html
● Variables, lab safety, inquiry http://www.summit.k12.co.us/Page/3970
● / Parks as Classrooms Fly Fishing (Sept.30th)
Field Trip -Extended Day (March 16th)
Parks as Classrooms
Biodiversity (May 17th)
Chapter 1
Page 10-16 / SPI 0807.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables / The Scientific Method / ● Demonstration: Will Peanut butter stick to a Wall
● Lab: Build a Spaghetti Tower
● http://www.sciencedays.org/lessons/marshmallowlesson.pdf
● Lab: Droplets of Water on A Penny
● http://sciencespot.net/Media/pennylab.pdf
● Lab:Creating Bubbles with Detergent
● http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-best-bubbles/
● Qualitative vs. Quantitative Sorting Activity https://thebohlanders.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/qualitative-and-quantitative-data-sorting.pdf
● Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/pocahontas/obrien_s/pdfs/8Lqualitativevsquan.pdf
● Observation or Inference file:///C:/Users/CO-LAB-4/Downloads/observation_or_inference5-6_wksht.pdf
● Independent Variables, Dependent Variables, and Constants http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/sundstrom/Physical%20Science/Measurement/Variables_Worksheet.pdf
Chapter 1
Page 30-35 / SPI 0807.Ing.2 Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment. / Tools, Measurement, and Safety / ● Powerpoint: Matter: Volume, Mass, Density and Weight
● Graduated Cylinder - Meniscus
● Triple Beam Balance
● Spring Scale
● Length, Area, Mass, Volume and Density
● Using scientific tools http://www.commoncoresheets.com/Tools.php
SPI 0807.Inq.3 Synthesize Information to determine cause and effect relationships between evidence and explanations. / Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. / Utilize Holt McDougal Reader, TCAP Practice Test from TDOE, Teacher Provided Examples
SPI 0807.Inq.4 Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by evidence. / Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. / Utilize Holt McDougal Reader, TCAP Practice Test from TDOE, Teacher Provided Examples
SPI 0807.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that is due to bias or experimental error. / Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. / Utilize Holt McDougal Reader, TCAP Practice Test from TDOE, Teacher Provided Examples
Chapter 1
Page 18-21 / SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype. / Use appropriate tools to test for strength, hardness, flexibility, etc. / ● Lab-Students create their own design/prototype and test their prototype.
● For example, marshmallow catapult.
Chapter 1
Pages 22-29 / SPI 0807.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the engineering design process was successfully applied. / Construct a simple prototype that meets certain specifications. / ● Marshmallow Catapult Lab
● http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/sites/default/files/4h/stem_activity_-_physicist_-_marshmallow_catapult_lesson.pdf
● Lesson Plans for engineering design http://tryengineering.org/
Chapter 1
Pages 22-29 / SPI 08078.T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology. / Explore how unintended consequences of new technologies can impact society / ● Ex. Discuss the intended and unintended consequences of cell phones.
● Negative and positive
effects that airplanes have had on society
Chapter 1
Pgs. 22-29 / SPI 0807.T/E.4 Describe and explain adaptive and assistive bioengineered products. / Foods, biofuels, medicines, integrated pest management / ● Cochlear implants are an example of an adaptive bioengineered technology.
● Eyeglasses and prosthetic lenses are an example of assistive technology.
● Adaptive and Assistive Technology file:///C:/Users/CO-LAB-4/Downloads/AAT_v4.pdf
Chapter 2
Pgs. 48-59 / Classification / Section 1: Sorting It All Out
Section 2: Domains and Kingdoms / Holt McDougal Science Textbook Chapter 2-Classification, Brainpop Website, Crash course from youtube, science spot for science starters and warm-ups, Holt McDougal Website Reader, twigs videos, Bill Nye the Science Guy-Videos
● Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Outline
● https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/d8rHxVV-6KxhchXip5di4LWUDFktAQOGbjeyJDCg0UF8_KwaVsRQ4brRUJt8jAjnAJHUeQ=s190
● Chapter 2, Lesson 2 Outline
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7a2pVTzlzdGI4aGM
● A gigantic pdf of the Tree of Life. You have to zoom in to over 300% to read the Genus &species names http://www.zo.utexas.edu/faculty/antisense/tree.pdf
● Interpreting Graphics- Taxonomy http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/taxonomy_interpret.html
● cladogram practice
Chapter 2 / SPI 0807.5.1 Use a simple classification key to identify and unknown organism / Dichotomous Key usage / ● Powerpoint: Classification
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_COURjU281QjVWNmc
● Dichotomous Keys-
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CSEo4cGptTm0zVGM
● The Norno dichotomous key
● http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/dichoto.html
● Alien Taxonomy
● http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/pamishan.html
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● TCAP Practice
● Science Spot-Silly Science Dichotomous Key
● http://sciencespot.net/Media/sillysci.pdf
● Classification of Life online activity http://sciencespot.net/Media/classlifeonlinewkst2012.pdf
● Pamishan Creatures: Taxonomy and Dichotomous Key http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/pamishan.html
Chapter 2 Pgs. 48-59 and 3-Pgs. 70-89 / SPI 0807.5.2 Analyze structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations to predict which populations are likely to survive in a particular environment. / ● Classification and Animal Adaptation
● Animal Reproduction
● Plant Reproduction
● Animal Behavior
● Adaptation and Survival / ● Teacher created power points for sexual and asexual reproduction
● Adaptation
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CXzNHd0trLWsxems
● Bill Nye-Reproduction
● Crash Course-Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
● BrainPop Website-Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
● 14 amazing camouflaged animals http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/14-amazing-camouflaged-animals/blending-in
● Functions of Animal Adaptations http://www.vtaide.com/png/edu/Animal-Adaptations.pdf
● adaptation of human hand
Text / Tennessee
Standards / Lesson Plans / Supplemental Resources
Chapter 3
Pages Pgs.70-89 / SPI 0807.5.3 Analyze data on levels of variations within a population to make predictions about survival under particular environmental conditions. / ● Innate versus learned behavior
● Behaviors that help animals survive; obtaining food, predator/prey, natural selection. / ● Holt McDougal Textbook
● Teacher created Power Points for adaptations
● Crash Course-Adaptations and Natural Selection
● BrainPop Website-Adaptations
● Twig Videos
● Science Spot
Chapter 3 and 4 / SPI 0807.5.4 Identify several reasons for the importance for maintaining Earth’s biodiversity. / ● Change Over Time
● How Does Natural Selection Happen. Bottlenecking.
● Natural Selection In Action: Adaptive Coloration, Sexual Selection / ● Powerpoints
● Population Change
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_COXFXUGo2MzB0SjA
● Bill Nye
● Crash Course: Natural Selection and Adaptation
● Chapter 3, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7dUFRN0dMNFQwWkE
● Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7WndzX0pQc0pVZEk
● Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7dUFRN0dMNFQwWkE
● Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7SVNraFpnN3h3Smc
● Chapter 4, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7azlfdWRjdjBxTXM
● Chapter 4, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7bFdqWkplTzVZM1k
● Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7VDNsSnJ4RTZudVU
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Chapter 5
Pages 128-145 / SPI 0807.5.5 Compare fossils found in sedimentary rock to determine their relative age. / ● Geologic History
● Looking At Fossils
● Time Marches On
● Absolute/Relative Age / ● BrainPop: Fossils
● Science Spot
● BIll Nye: Fossils
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vHxT3IvPQ4
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● Video clips: The Ice Man, Wooly Mammoth, Jurassic Park, LaBrea Tar Pits
● A hip-hop intro to fossils https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClJ5lwl_wM0
● Four ways to understand the Earth's age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxWmh-tFGs
● History of life on Earth Timeline http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/history_of_the_earth
● Chapter 5, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7R2FwRUdJdmJCR0k
● Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7VU12amYyaGd5QnM
● Chapter 5, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7U0pVT2xBQl9CRmM
Chapter 7
Page 182-199 / SPI 0807.9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms. / ● What is Matter
● Physical Properties of Matter
● Chemical Properties of Matter / ● Powerpoints
● Matter: Everything
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CTHlxTTJIaGdYazg
● Bill Nye: Phases of Matter
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHbIVMpYO3M
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Crash Course
● Compound Chemistry http://www.compoundchem.com/
● A Crash Course in Chemistry https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr
● The Middle School Chemistry Project http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/
● Chemist Know Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM_I6rtIgn0
● Chemistry Now Videos http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/chemistry-now
● Frostbite Theater http://education.jlab.org/frost/
● The World of Chemistry
● http://www.learner.org/resources/series61.html
● A collection of 25 chemistry experiments http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/HOMEEXPTS.html
● Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7ZXhBVERGYzlUaVE
● Chapter 7, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7YnhQd0NtTFcxeE0
● Chapter 7, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7VDNsSnJ4RTZudVU
● It Really Does Matter Worksheet http://mrscienceut.net/It%20Really%20Does%20Matter.pdf
Chapter 7
Page
194 -199 / SPI 0807.9.2 Identify the common outcome of all chemical changes.
SPI 0807.9.8 Interpret the results of an investigation to determine whether a physical or chemical change has occurred. / ● Describe examples of chemical properties.
● What happens between a chemical change.
● Distinguish between physical and chemical changes. / ● Powerpoints
● Final Density
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CSEo4cGptTm0zVGM
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Crash Course
● Labs: Baking Soda and Vinegar, Steel Wool and Hydrogen Peroxide
● Workbook Review
● Chemical and Physical changes worksheet http://www.centralvalleysd.org/Downloads/worksheet_on_physical_vs_chemical_change.pdf
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Chapter 13
Pages
334-347
Chapter 11 Pages 284-298 / SPI 0807.9.3 Classify common substances as elements or compounds based on their symbols and formulas. / ● Forming New Substances
● Chemical Formulas and Equations
● Types of Chemical Reactions
● Energy and Rates of Chemical Reactions / ● Powerpoints:
● The Element Table
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CTHlxTTJIaGdYazg
● Elements and Atoms
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CUEFlU1dzYzFIeFU
● Bill Nye: Atoms
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHC38fXy8Ag
● Chemical Bonding
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CczA5WEwtMjY1WU0
● bonding basics review
● Science Spot
● Bill Nye: Chemical Reactions
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkEocDJ65w
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Crash Course
● Interactive Periodic Table(internet)
● Balancing Equation Practice:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CVnEySC1aRkNxclE
● balancing equation practice
● Workbook Review
● How the Elements Got Their Names https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtg9p6A6xnY
● Periodic Discoveries Review Sheet
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CSFJ3ZE1IWWM2Wjg
● Chapter 13, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7ZUl4X3BwQ3U1bWc
● Chapter 13, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7QW1sQ3NnSWVDdVE
● Chapter 13, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7bndBSFIyS3FOMW8
● Chapter 13, Lesson 4 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7YS00YzR0Uzh5Zmc
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Chapter 9
234-298 / SPI 0807.9.4 Differentiate between a mixture and a compound. / ● Elements: Metals, Nonmetals, Elements in the Body
● Compounds: Sodium Compounds, Silicon Compounds, and Carbon Compounds
● Mixtures: Solution Concentrations, Supersaturated Solutions, Colloids / ● Powerpoints
● Elements, Compounds and MIxtures
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Crash Course
● Practice/Review Worksheets
● https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2auEr1lFT_CQTdvdHlSYUtoV3M
● Workbook Review
● Compounds verses mixtures
● http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/chemical_material_behaviour/compounds_mixtures/activity/
● Dihydrogen Monoxide Research (great discussion starter) http://www.dhmo.org/
● Chapter 9, Lesson 1 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7NHlHN0NQV2NEZzQ
● Chapter 9, Lesson 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7dERpcW9LeGNKSGs
● Chapter 9, Lesson 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7VE05WF9HVTdUcDQ
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Chapter 15 Pgs. 406, 407 / SPI 0807.9.5 Describe the chemical makeup of the atmosphere. / ● The Earth’s atmosphere is a mixture of 78% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen.
● The remain 1% is a mixture of argon, carbon dioxide, ozone, and other gases. / ● Powerpoints: Mixtures
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Bill Nye
● Workbook Review
● Secret Swirlings of Carbon Dioxide http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/11/141118-nasa-video-carbon-dioxide-global-warming-climate-environment/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20141119news-nasadioxide&utm_campaign=Content&sf5856591=1
● Ice as Art http://www.boredpanda.com/natural-winter-snow-ice-art/
● Chapter 15, Section 1 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7bXJhY1l0UUlGRVE
● Chapter 15, Section 2 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7Q25qOFNuaEVDdkE
● Chapter 15, Section 3 Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7N1hoTFZsTWIxdWM
● Chapter 8, Section 1 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7RVZ4Nk9QZ29rNkE
● Chapter 8, Section 2 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7aFpYdl9RRXJrSUE
● Chapter 8, Section 3 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7cHlDT0NtQWY3dm8
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Chapter 8
Page
210-222 / SPI 0807.9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with with the different states of matter. / ● Three states of matter: solids, liquids, gases, *plasma, and *Bose-Einstein Condensate
● Behavior of Gases: Boyle’s Law and Charles’s Law
● Changes of State of Matter: temperature-celsius, fahrenheit, and kelvin scale / ● Powerpoint:States of Matter
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Twig Videos
● Bill Nye: Matter or States of Matter
● Workbook Review
● The Atoms Family Atomic Math Challenge http://sciencespot.net/Media/atomicmath.pdf
● Atomic Structure vhttp://sciencespot.net/Media/AtomicBasics.pdf
● atomic recipe
Chapter 7
Page
188-193 / SPI 0807.9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and its volume.
SPI 0807.12.4 Distinguish between mass and weight using appropriate measuring instruments and units. / ● What is matter: measuring volume, weights on other planets, knife-edge balances, spring scales
● Physical Properties: observing physical properties, physical change, density
● Chemical properties: Observing chemical properties / ● Powerpoint: Mass, Volume and Density
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Lab: Density of Liquids
● Practice Problems and worksheets
● Workbook Review
Chapter 11
Page
284-298 / SPI 0807.9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element. / ● Metals
● Non-metals
● Metalloids / ● Powerpoints: Periodic Table
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Periodic Practice Worksheets
● Workbook Review
● Periodic Videos http://ed.ted.com/periodic-videos
● The NEW Periodic Table Song (In Order)Slow version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7l8TgtuLQ
● The NEW Periodic Table Song (In Order) Fast version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUDDiWtFtEM
● Interactive Periodic Table http://www.ptable.com/
● Solving the puzzle of the periodic table http://ed.ted.com/lessons/solving-the-puzzle-of-the-periodic-table-eric-rosado
● The pictorial periodic table with examples http://periodictable.com/
● Chapter 7, Section 1 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7cHlDT0NtQWY3dm8
● Chapter 7, Section 1 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7cHlDT0NtQWY3dm8
● Chapter 7, Section 2 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7YnhQd0NtTFcxeE0
● Chapter 7, Section 3 Lesson Outline-https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5nASzYFL7z7OTRVNnJhZ0Q5bVU
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Chapter 13
Pages 334-353 / SPI 0807.9.10 Identify the reactants and the products of a chemical reaction. / ● Forming New Substances: Conserved quantities
● Chemical Formulas and Equations
● Types of Chemical Reactions: Synthesis Reactions, Decomposition Reactions, Single Displacement Reactions, Double Displacement Reactions, Energy and Rates of Chemical Reactions: Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions / ● Powerpoint: Chemical Formulas and Equations
● Science Spot
● Brain Pop
● Practice Worksheets
● Workbook Review
● How atoms bond http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-atoms-bond-george-zaidan-and-charles-morton
● Chemistry Alkali Metal Video http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/chemistry/alkali-metals