PHYSICAL SCIENCE 8 TH GRADE WEEK AT A

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 8 TH GRADE WEEK AT A GLANCE RENIKA M GREEN EDS

9 TH GRADE STANDARDS • SPS 5. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the phases of matter as they relate to atomic and molecular motion. • a. Ask questions to compare and contrast models depicting the particle arrangement and motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. • b. Plan and carry out investigations to identify the relationships among temperature, pressure, volume, and density of gases in closed systems. (Clarification statement: Using specific Gas laws to perform calculations is beyond the scope of this standard; emphasis should focus on the conceptual understanding of the behavior of gases rather than calculations. )

INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES Engage-Metric phenomena- Tallest and Shortest persons in the world. Explain-Power point with guided handouts: (1) Metric Unit Conversion (2) Science Safety video and (3) Scientific Method. Explore- (Scientific Method Lab) Identifying Safety errors in video. Elaborate- Completion Introductory Scientific Method Lab. Evaluate- Formal Lab Report and Science Safety Quiz.

INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Activating Strategy- Tallest and Shortest persons in world phenomenon • Graphic Organizer -Metric Mania Organizer • Visual Interactive –Introductory Scientific Method Lab (How many drops of water can fit on the heads side of a penny? ) • Study Jams video with questions • Brain Pop video with questions This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA.

GUIDED HANDOUTS