8 th Grade Science Austin ISD Yearly Itinerary

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1 : 1 st Six Weeks (29 days) Aug 27 Oct 5 BoY Blueprint: All 6th and 7th Supporting Standards Dates: Sep 4-14 SCA 1: Sept TEKS: 8.11A-D SCA 2: Oct 1 5 TEKS: 8.9A-C SCA information subject to adjustment pending CRM revisions. CRM 1: Interactions within Ecosystems Unit: Lab Safety Review Estimated Time Frame: 1 day Unit TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.4B CRM 1: Interactions within Ecosystems Unit: Ecosystem Relationships Estimated Time Frame: 4 days Spiraled TEKS: 7.5C, 7.10B Unit TEKS: 8.11A CRM 1: Interactions within Ecosystems Unit: Limiting Factors and Competition Spiraled TEKS: 6.12E, 7.5C Unit TEKS: 8.11A-B 6.10C: 6.10D: 6.12E: 7.5C: 7.8B: 7.8C: 7.10B: 7.11C: 7.14A: 7.14C: identify the major tectonic plates, including Eurasian, African, Indo-Australian, Pacific, North American, and South American. describe how plate tectonics causes major geological events such as ocean basins, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building. describe biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem in which organisms interact. diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. RC1 analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the environment in ecoregions of Texas. model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed. RC3 describe how biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem. RC4 identify some changes in genetic traits that have occurred over several generations through natural selection and selective breeding such as the Galapagos Medium Ground Finch (Geospiza fortis) or domestic animals. RC4 define heredity as the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next generation. recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus. RC4 CRM 1: Interactions within Ecosystems Unit: Human and Environmental Effects Over Time Spiraled TEKS: 7.8C, 7.11C, 7.14A & C Unit TEKS: 8.11C-D 8.1: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. The student is expected to: 8.1A: demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards. DC 8.1B: practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. DC

2 CRM 2: Earth s Features Unit: Plate Tectonic Theory Estimated Time Frame: 2 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.10C-D Unit TEKS: 8.9A CRM 2: Earth s Features Unit: Plate Tectonics and Crustal Features Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.10C-D Unit TEKS: 8.9A-B 8.4: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and safety equipment to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to: 8.4B: use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher. DC 8.9: Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to: 8.9A: describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory. RC3 8.9B: relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features. RC3 8.9C: interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering. RC3 CRM 2: Earth s Features Unit: Topographic Maps and Satellite Views Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 7.8B Unit TEKS: 8.9C 8.11: Organisms and environments. The student knows that interdependence occurs among living systems and the environment and that human activities can affect these systems. The student is expected to: 8.11A: describe producer/consumer, predator/prey, and parasite/host relationships as they occur in food webs within marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. RC4 8.11B: investigate how organisms and populations in an ecosystem depend on and may compete for biotic and abiotic factors such as quantity of light, water, range of temperatures, or soil composition. RC4 8.11C: explore how short- and long-term environmental changes affect organisms and traits in subsequent populations. RC4 8.11D: recognize human dependence on ocean systems and explain how human activities such as runoff, artificial reefs, or use of resources have modified these systems. RC4 Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2B-E, 8.3A-D, 8.4A-B (TEKS listed at end of document.)

3 : 2 nd Six Weeks (25 days) Oct 8 Nov 9 SCA 1: Oct 29 Nov 2 TEKS: 8.10A-C SCA information subject to adjustment pending CRM revisions. CRM 3: Weather Systems Unit: Global Winds and Ocean Currents Spiraled TEKS: 6.9A-B Unit TEKS: 8.10A CRM 3: Weather Systems Unit: Weather Estimated Time Frame: 9 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.9A-B Unit TEKS: 8.10A-C CRM 4: Earth, Sun, and Moon Unit: Reason for the Seasons Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11B Unit TEKS: 8.7A CRM 4: Earth, Sun, and Moon Unit: Moon Phases Spiraled TEKS: 6.11B Unit TEKS: 8.7B 6.9A: 6.9B: 6.11B: investigate methods of thermal energy transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation. verify through investigations that thermal energy moves in a predictable pattern from warmer to cooler until all the substances attain the same temperature such as an ice cube melting. understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system. RC3 8.7: Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to: 8.7A: model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons. RC3 8.7B: demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle. RC3 8.10: Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems. The student is expected to: 8.10A: recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. RC3 8.10B: identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts. RC3 8.10C: identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes. RC3 Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2A-E, 8.3A, B-C, 8.4A (TEKS listed at end of document.)

4 : 3 rd Six Weeks (25 days) Nov 13 Dec 20 MoY I Blueprint: CRMs 1-4 Dates: Nov 13 Dec 7 SCA 1: Nov TEKS: 8.7A-C (TEKS 8.7A-B from 2 nd six weeks) SCA 2: Dec TEKS: 8.8A-E SCA information subject to adjustment pending CRM revisions. CRM 4: Earth, Sun, and Moon Unit: Tides Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11B Unit TEKS: 8.7C CRM 5: Characteristics of the Universe Unit: Life Cycle of a Star Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11A-B Unit TEKS: 8.8A CRM 5: Characteristics of the Universe Unit: Electromagnetic Waves Estimated Time Frame: 6 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11A Unit TEKS: 8.8C CRM 5: Characteristics of the Universe Unit: Light Years Estimated Time Frame: 3 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11A Unit TEKS: 8.8B & D CRM 5: Characteristics of the Universe Unit: Galaxy Estimated Time Frame: 2 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.11A-B Unit TEKS: 8.8A-B 6.11A: 6.11B: describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system. RC3 8.7: Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to: 8.7C: relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides. RC3 8.8: Earth and space. The student knows characteristics of the universe. The student is expected to: 8.8A: describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification. RC3 8.8B: recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star. RC3 8.8C: explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe. RC3 8.8D: model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe. RC3 8.8E: research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe. Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2A, C, E, 8.3A-D, 8.4A-B (TEKS listed at end of document.)

5 CRM 5: Characteristics of the Universe Unit: Origins of the Universe Estimated Time Frame: 2 days Unit TEKS: 8.8E

6 : 4 th Six Weeks (33 days) Jan 7 Feb 22 MoY II Blueprint: CRMs 4-7 Dates: Feb 11 Mar 1 SCA 1: Feb TEKS: 8.5A-C SCA information subject to adjustment pending CRM revisions. CRM 6: Introduction to Chemistry Unit: Matter Review Spiraled TEKS: 6.6B Unit TEKS: 8.5A CRM 6: Introduction to Chemistry Unit: History of Atomic Theory Estimated Time Frame: 2 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.5A& C Unit TEKS: 8.5A CRM 6: Introduction to Chemistry Unit: Atomic Structure Estimated Time Frame: 12 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.5A & C Unit TEKS: 8.5A-B CRM 6: Introduction to Chemistry Unit: Periodic Table Estimated Time Frame: 10 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.5A& C, 6.6A Unit TEKS: 8.5B-C CRM 7: Chemical Reactions and Formulas Unit: Chemical Reactions Estimated Time Frame: 4 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.5D, 7.6B 6.5A: know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols. 6.5C: differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. RC1 6.5D: identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change. 6.6A compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. RC1 6.6B: calculate density to identify an unknown substance. RC1 7.6B: distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. RC1 8.5: Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical and physical properties. The student is expected to: 8.5A: describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations, of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud. RC1 8.5B: identify that protons determine an element s identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity. RC1 8.5C: interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements. RC1 8.5E: investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed. RC1 8.5F: recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass. RC1 Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2A, C, 8.3A-D, 8.4A-B (TEKS listed at end of document.)

7 Unit TEKS: 8.5E-F

8 : 5 th Six Weeks (34 days) Feb 25 Apr 19 CRM 7: Chemical Reactions and Formulas Unit: Chemical Formulas Estimated Time Frame: 7 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.5A & C, 7.6A Unit TEKS: 8.5D-F 6.5A: 6.5C: 6.8B: 6.8C: 6.8D: know that an element is a pure substance represented by chemical symbols. differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. RC1 identify and describe the changes in position, direction, and speed of an object when acted upon by unbalanced forces. calculate average speed using distance and time measurements. RC2 measure and graph changes in motion. RC2 MoY II Blueprint: CRMs 4-7 Dates: Feb 11 Mar 1 SCA 1: Mar 4 8 TEKS: 8.5D-F (TEKS 8.5E-F from 4 th six weeks) SCA 2: Apr 1 5 TEKS: 8.6A-C SCA information subject to adjustment pending CRM revisions. CRM 8: Forces and Motion Unit: Force and Motion Estimated Time Frame: 7 days Spiraled TEKS: 6.8B-D, 7.7A Unit TEKS: 8.6A CRM 8: Forces and Motion Unit: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Spiraled TEKS: 6.8B-D Unit TEKS: 8.6A-B CRM 8: Forces and Motion Unit: Newton s Laws Spiraled TEKS: 6.8B-D Unit TEKS: 8.6A-C 7.6A: 7.7A: identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. RC1 contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still. RC2 8.5: Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical and physical properties. The student is expected to: 8.5D: recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts. RC1 8.5E: investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed. RC1 8.5F: recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass. RC1 8.6: Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force, motion, and energy. The student is expected to: 8.6A: demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or

9 CRM 9: STAAR Review Unit: STAAR Review Estimated Time Frame: 10 days Unit TEKS: 6-8 Supporting & Readiness Standards (as determined by need) 8.6B: 8.6C: direction of an object s motion. RC2 differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration. RC2 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. RC2 Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2A-E, 8.3A-D, 8.4A-B (TEKS listed at end of document.)

10 : 6 th Six Weeks (32 days) Apr 22 June 5 SCA 1: Teacher-created TEKS: Process & Skills TEKS as related to teacher-chosen content TEKS CRM 10: Problem Solving Unit: Problem Solving Estimated Time Frame: 25 days Unit TEKS: Process and Skills TEKS incorporated into teacher-chosen content TEKS CRM 11: Health and Sexuality Unit Name: Health and Sexuality Estimated Time Frame: 7 days Unit TEKS: LOCAL Process and Skills TEKS: 8.1A-B, 8.2A-E, 8.3A-D, 8.4A-B (TEKS listed at end of document.)

11 ALL 8.1: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. The student is expected to: 8.1A: demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards. DC 8.1B: practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. DC 8.2: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during laboratory and field investigations. The student is expected to: 8.2A: plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology. DC 8.2B: design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology. DC 8.2C: collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers. DC 8.2D: construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns. DC 8.2E: analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. DC 8.3: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving to make informed decisions and knows the contributions of relevant scientists. The student is expected to: 8.3A: in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student. DC 8.3B: use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature. DC

12 8.3C: identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials. DC 8.3D: relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content. DC 8.4: Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and safety equipment to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to: 8.4A: use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates, test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, spectroscopes, timing devices, and other equipment as needed to teach the curriculum. DC 8.4B: use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher. DC 2012 Austin Independent School District Updated: July 19, 2012

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