Redhawks 2014/2015 8 th Grade Science. 8/13 Agenda Introduction About Mr. Humphrey Getting to know students Procedures Expectations Science.

Redhawks 2014/2015 8th Grade Science

8/13 Agenda Introduction About Mr. Humphrey Getting to know students Procedures Expectations Science curriculum and grading

methods Materials Needed for classroom

Mr. Humphrey Where I am from Where I went to school Professional Career Interests/what I do for fun

Tell me about you (suggestions) Where were you born? How big is your family? What are your interests? What is something interesting about

you? What is your favorite type of music? Who is your favorite band? What type of sports do you like

8/14/14 Agenda and Objective Agenda

Finish introductions and coverage of classroom procedures.

Bell Ringer Discuss Objective Identify a real life example that used,

uses or would use the Scientific Method. Notes Review Objective

Objective Why is the scientific method such an

important part of science?

8/14/14 Bell Ringer Bell Ringer: What is the scientific

method?

8/15/14 Bell Ringer Elvis was sitting on his couch and got hungry. The only

thing he had in his house was some bread, peanut butter and a banana. He decided that those three things would be all he would need to make an enjoyable sandwich. So he decided to spread peanut butter on one slice of bread and place 5 slices of banana on the other. Once he put the sandwich together and finally took a bite he decided he had created one of the most enjoyable sandwiches he ever tasted. He decided the only thing that may have made it better would be to toast the bread and add two slices of bacon.

Identify how Elvis used the scientific method in the creation of his sandwich.

Agenda Bell Ringer Pre-test Grade Test PowerPoint Notes

Objective Why is the scientific method such an

important part of science?

In a few sentences describe the scientific method and why it is so important in the advancement of our culture and world. What are some examples of how this process has helped the world around us.

8/18/14 Bell Ringer List 5 steps of the scientific method and

place them in order.

8/18/14 Agenda Quiz Objective Discussion Scientific Method Notes Discussion of observations and

inferences Draw a picture make an inference with

partner PowerPoint Notes and demonstration Discuss Objective

Objective Students will be able to discern the

difference between an observation and an inference.

Scientific Method PowerPoint Scientific Method.ppt

Observations vs. Inferences Observation and inference.pptx

Objective Using all of the following words, create a

sentence. Observe Doghouse Friends House Backyard Infer

8/19/14 Bell Ringer Using the Scientific Method, how would

you go about testing which of 3 different fertilizers is most effective.

Agenda Bell Ringer Quick Review Explore Variables Notes Cut and Paste Worksheet Exit Slip

Objective Are you able to identify the differences

between the independent, dependent and control variables in an experiment?

Variables PowerPoint U:\What are variables.ppt

Exit Slip (worth 5 points) Scientific Method Quiz.doc

Discussion of Lab for 8/20/14

Agenda for 8/20 Overview of lab Discuss variables along with lab from

yesterday Perform lab Discussion (if time)

Objective Students will be able to show an

understanding of how to apply the scientific method in a more practical method.

8/21/14 Agenda Bell Ringer Finish Lab Tables Discussion of Tables

Objective How do you organize information into a

Table classification system?

8/22/14 Bell Ringer Why are graphs and data tables an

important part of the scientific method?

Agenda Bell Ringer (5 min) Students will finish table (15 min) Explore Test (so minutes) Grade if time

Objective How are graphs and tables helpful in the

analysis of data?

8/25/14 Bell Ringer Create a Pie Chart using the Below

information. High Schools Ockerman 8th graders will

be attending Boone:50% Cooper:18% Ryle:25% Other:7%

8/25 Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Worksheets Discussion

Objective Students will be able to create &

Analyze graphs.

8/26 Bell Ringer Identify the Independent Variable and

the Dependent Variable. Draw a simple graph. Label the X axis and the Y axis and include a title.

Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Discuss Worksheets Provide students 20-30 minutes to work

on worksheets. When students are done they are to go to other groups and compare their work.

Go over worksheets

Objective How do you determine what kind of

graph to use?

8/28 Bell Ringer Make two quantitative observations in

the classroom and two qualitative observations.

9/3 Bell Ringer How would you describe energy? Are

you able to describe the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Agenda Bell Ringer Students who still need to take test Objective Bill Nye Clip PowerPoint on Kinetic Energy

9/4 Bell Ringer In your own words describe gravitational

potential energy. What is the acceleration due to gravity? Write the formula for finding potential energy.

Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Bill Nye Video Finish Power Point

9/4 Objective How is kinetic energy related to

gravitational potential energy?

9/8 Bell Ringer The formula for Gravitational Potential

Energy is: PE=mgh Calculate the Potential Energy of a man

who weighs 80 Kg hanging from a crossbar 2 meters above the ground.

Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Silent Read Section 1 and 2 Chapter 5 Work on Worksheet Discuss Kinetic Energy

Objective Students will be able to calculate KE.

9/9 Bell Ringer If an object has a potential energy of

100 Joules just before it is dropped, what will be the Kinetic energy just before impact?

9/10 Bell Ringer Using the following information, calculate

both Potential and Kinetic energy. Mass: 50 KG Height: 10 meters Velocity: 20m/s g= 10m/s/s

How much more kinetic energy will object have prior to impact with the ground?

PE = mgh PE=50Kg x 10m/s/s x 10 m PE = 5000 J

KE = ½ mv KE = ½ x 50 Kg x 400 KE = 10,000 J

Objective Students will be able to calculate both

kinetic and potential energy.

Essential Question How can I relate the relationship

between kinetic and potential energy to the conservation of energy?

9/11 Entry Slip

What is the kinetic energy of an object with a mass of 25Kg falling to the ground with a current velocity of 50 m/s?

What would be the potential energy of the same object if it was still 20m above the ground?

What is the objects total energy at this point? How much potential energy did the object have

prior to falling? How much kinetic energy will the object hit the

ground with?

9/11 Agenda Entry Slip Discusssion Objective Discuss Lab from yesterday Begin Lab number 2 if time

9/15 Bell Ringer Describe the relationship of kinetic

energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object

Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Finish and go over labs Handouts and discussion Dry erase boards.

Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Finish and go over labs Handouts and discussion Dry erase boards.

9/29 Agenda Work with Partner on Worksheets Objective: What are the roles of the

major parts of the brain? Anatomy of the brain lesson

10/2 Agenda Bell Ringer Objective 5 - 10min. study different parts of the brain Learn the roles of each part Break into groups. Create 5 questions. Put away notes. Students will ask

questions about brain and groups without using notes must identify part of the brain being referenced.

10/2 Bell Ringer This part of the brain is a lobe found at

the front of the brain and controls thinking and creating.

10/6 Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Discussion Read and take Notes/PowerPoint Break into groups and finish Worksheet

10/6 Bell Ringer What is a Neuron? nerve cells: gather

and transmit information.

10/7 Agenda Bell Ringer Objective: How does the brain work Group activity PowerPoint Video

10/8 Agenda Bell Ringer Objective Group activity Video and notes

10/8 Bell Ringer Describe something you saw this

morning and what part of your brain you used.

10/8 Agenda Bell Ringer: What part of the brain is

responsible for hearing? Objective: How does the brain work? Finish Video Go over PowerPoint Free time if time

10/14/14 Agenda Bell Ringer: List as many parts of the eye

that you can. Objective: Label and identify the main

parts of an eye. Students will color their eye. Look at the list and match the function

with the part of they eye Label the eye accordingly Lasik surgery video