8th Grade Science
First Quarter Content:
Scientific method and inquiry:
-Formulate scientific method
-Lab format-professional final draft
-Design and/or conduct investigations
Adaptation:
-Analyze living organism diversity and adaption
-Natural selection
-Structural and behavioral
-Symbiotic relationships
Scientific method and inquiry:
-Formulate scientific method
-Lab format-professional final draft
-Design and/or conduct investigations
Adaptation:
-Analyze living organism diversity and adaption
-Natural selection
-Structural and behavioral
-Symbiotic relationships
Common Lab Equipment
-Flask
-Beaker
-Graduated cylinder
-Test tube
-Test tube rack
-Test tube holder
-Single pan balance
-Tape measure/ruler
-Thermometer
-Funnel
Labs:-Mirror Lab
-Assigned 8/31/15 due 9/11/15 This lab is designed to help students analyze and communicate various types of observations specifically quantitative and qualitative. It also familiarizes students with the scientific method format. |
The first 3 weeks @ a glance:TheTheT
-Introduction to the scientific method -Correct formatting for creating a lab experiment -Become familiar with the use of common laboratory equipment -Reading and understanding appropriate measurements in the English & Metric systems |