Do Now Grade Level 8 th Grade Science

Do Now – Grade Level 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013 Make the weekly Do Now on page ___. Draw a picture of the phases of the moon as it revolves around the Earth and then answer the question. Each night, students must observe and record the moon. If they begin their observations with the new moon and end with the full moon, which of the following is a description of what the students observe? a) A decreasing amount of light reflected from the moon b) An increasing amount of light reflected from the moon c) An increase then a decrease in the amount of light reflected from the moon d) No change in the amount of light reflected from the moon

Do Now – Pre-AP 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013 Make the weekly Do Now on page ___. Draw a picture of the phases of the moon as it revolves around the Earth and then answer the question. Each night, students must observe and record the moon. If they begin their observations with the new moon and end with the full moon, which of the following is a description of what the students observe? a) A decreasing amount of light reflected from the moon b) An increasing amount of light reflected from the moon c) An increase then a decrease in the amount of light reflected from the moon d) No change in the amount of light reflected from the moon

8 th Grade Science Today’s Schedule 1. Do Now 2. Newton’s Laws and Cartoons 3. White Board Review Vocabulary Inertia Friction Acceleration Velocity Force Mass Action-Reaction Monday, April 1, 2013 Pre-AP Grade-Level Quiz on Thursday/Friday Essential Question How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

Today we will… 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013 8. 6 (C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will identify examples and nonexamples of Newton’s laws.

8 th Grade Science Newton’s Laws & Cartoons Monday, April 1, 2013 Create 3 of these tables, one for each of Newton’s Laws of Motion. - Law of Inertia - Law of Force and Acceleration - Law of Action-Reaction Definition Characteristics Examples Non-Examples

Newton’s Laws & Cartoons 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013 Fill in the Definition and Characteristic box for each of the three laws. Definition Characteristics Examples Non-Examples

Newton’s Laws & Cartoons 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013 Coyote and Roadrunner Bugs Bunny While watching the cartoons, record examples and non-examples of Newton’s laws of motion.

White Board Review 8 th Grade Science Monday, April 1, 2013

Do Now 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013 This map illustrates mollusk species diversity in some parts of the world. The length of the bar is directly proportional with the amount of diversity in the area. In which area are some mollusk species most likely to survive a major global environmental change? A Northwest Pacific B Southwest Australia C East Asian Seas D South Asia After selecting an answer, explain why you chose that answer.

Today’s Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Do Now Newton’s Laws Gallery Walk Finish building rockets White Board Review STAAR Review Video: Einstein’s Big Idea Vocabulary Inertia Friction Acceleration Velocity Force Mass Action-Reaction 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013 Pre-AP Grade-Level Quiz on Thursday/Friday Essential Question How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

Today we will… 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013 8. 6 (C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will review Newton’s Laws and begin reviewing for STAAR.

Gallery Walk 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013 Newton’s Laws Gallery Walk For each picture, indicate how each of Newton’s Laws of Motion apply.

White Board Review 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013 White Board Review for quiz on Thursday/Friday.

STAAR Review 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013

Video Einstein’s Big Idea 8 th Grade Science Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2 & 3, 2013

Do Now 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013 Write an example of each of Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Today’s Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. Do Now White Board Review Quiz 8. 6(C) Rocket Launches Vocabulary Inertia Friction Acceleration Velocity Force Mass Action-Reaction 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013 Pre-AP Grade-Level Quiz on Thursday/Friday Essential Question How do we calculate and communicate the change in position, direction and speed for moving objects? How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object? How de we transform energy to make it useful?

Today we will… 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013 8. 6 (C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Objective: Students will show mastery of TEKS 8. 6(C).

White Board Review 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013

Quiz 8. 6 C 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013 Read and re-read the passage. Underline the question Bubble important words Identify the key idea, write it in margin. Eliminate the wrong answers Select the correct answer ✓ y e r r/p s o t da ction e r p era int

Rocket Launches 8 th Grade Science Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2013