Mrs. Scurlock 8th Grade Science

8th Sci Syllabus

East Literature Magnet School
Lesson Planning Report
2007 – 2008


Teacher:  Carrie Scurlock						8th 
Grade Science

Grading Period:  4th Nine Weeks

The Plan

A. Objectives and Academic Standards

Standards
The following standards will be meet during this grading period:
Science Standards
Demonstrates an understanding of concepts that support fundamental laws and 
theories.


Physical Science
•	Differentiates between physical and chemical changes.
o	Determines whether an interaction between substances results in a 
physical or a chemical change. (Ch. 15)
o	Recognizes when substances react chemically, a substance if formed 
with different characteristic properties. (Ch. 15)
o	Recognizes when a substance undergoes a physical change, its 
identity remains the same. (Ch. 15)
o	Describes the effect of heat energy and other factors on the states 
of matter (i.e., solid, liquid, gas, and plasma)  (Ch. 15)
•	Recognizes forces that cause changes in speed and/or the direction 
of motion.
o	Distinguishes between speed, velocity, and acceleration. (Ch. 16)
o	Compares balanced and unbalanced forces. (Ch. 16)
o	Determines the net force on an object. (Ch. 16)
o	Identifies friction as a force that opposes motion. (Ch. 16)
•	Demonstrates an understanding of Newton’s’ three laws of motion.
o	Relates inertia, momentum and action-reaction forces to Newton’s 
three laws of motion (Ch. 17)
o	Recognizes the relationship between mass and the amount of force 
needed to move an object (Ch. 17)
•	Identifies simple machines and their uses.
o	Explains how simple machines make work easier. (Ch. 18)
o	Identifies the six types of simple machines. (Ch. 18)


Laboratory Investigation and Experimentation
Demonstrates laboratory proficiency by investigating major concepts using 
the scientific method.
Performs hands-on laboratory experiments that investigate major concepts.
•  Practices appropriate safety procedures when working in the laboratory. 
(Ch. 1)
•  Uses appropriate equipment to take measurements and records data with 
correct metric 	units (SI).  (Ch. 1)
•	Uses conversion tables to convert units within the metric system.  
(Ch. 1)
•	Chooses the most appropriate simple machine to use for a specific 
task. (Ch. 18)


Applications/Connections
Applies science knowledge and reasoning to the other disciplines and 
understands how science relates to daily events/life.
•	Solves scientific problems using appropriate mathematical tools.
•	Distinguishes between hypothesis and theory as science tools.
•	Recognizes the use of limitations of models and theories as 
scientific representations of reality.
•	Investigates a real world science-based issue by researching the 
literature, conducting an experiment analyzing data, and communicating 
findings, e.g.:
•	Researches careers in science, e.g. zoologist, ecologist, 
geneticist, physicist, and biologist.
•	Solves problems that require combining and applying concepts from 
more than one area of science.
•	Communicates scientific knowledge by constructing scale models, 
maps, and appropriate labeled diagrams.


Reading Standards
Vocabulary: Demonstrates vocabulary and word attack strategies to read and 
comprehend a variety of texts.
Knowledge Acquisition and Application: Comprehends and constructs meaning 
from written, heard, and viewed text.
Variety of Texts: Analyzes the structure and intent of various types of text.
Purpose: Reads daily for a variety of purposes, including enjoyment, 
information, understanding, and critical analysis and evaluation.
Information Access and Evaluation: Accesses evaluates and organizes 
information from print and technological sources.

Writing Standards
Domains Writes effectively in various domains, separately and in combination.
Process: Develops and organizes ideas in a logical sequence appropriate to 
the final written product:
Style: Varies writing style according to audience and purpose.
Research/Technology: Incorporates research and technology in a final written 
product.

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