8 th Grade Science Pacing Guide Quarter 2 HOP: Habits of Practice Practice 1: Asking Questions/Defining Problems Practice 4: Analyzing/Interpreting Data Practice 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence Practice 2: Developing and Using Models Practice 5: Using Math & Computational Thinking Practice 8: Obtaining/Evaluating/Communicating Info Practice 3: Planning/Carrying Out Investigations Practice 6: Constructing Explanations/Designing Solution Practice 9: Metacognition Standard Weeks SPI/CCSS Standard 9: Week 1 2 Week 1: Dancing Raisin Inquiry Lab Week 1: Week 2: Properties of (include density) SPI 0807.9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms. SPI 0807.9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume. SPI 0807.12.4 Distinguish between mass and weight using appropriate measuring instruments and units. SPI 0807.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment. SPI 0807.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and CCSS Reading 3, 4, 7 CCSS Writing 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 Chapter/ Pages Chapter 7 Section 1 3 Concept Labs/Activities/Informational text NGSS Connections Properties of : How do the properties of matter determine the physical and chemical behavior? Lab: Physical and Chemical Properties Lab Formative Assessment: Physical and Chemical Properties Card Sort Lab: Penny Mass Lab: Layered Liquids Lab: Density Rainbow and The Great Viscosity Race Lab: Density Inquiry Tech: Density Cubes phet Lab: Cube Lab (requires density cubes) Activity: Density Practice Problems Activity: Density Challenge NGSS: Structure & NGSS: Cause & Effect HOP: Practice 4, 5, 6 Informational Text: Gold s Glittery Rewards Week 3: States of SPI 0807.9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with different states of matter. Chapter 8, States of : What impact does the particle arrangement and amount of Lab: Balloon Homework Lab: Ooblek Informational text: Walking on Water NGSS: Energy & : Flows, Cycles, Conservation NGSS: Structure &
SPI 0807.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the engineering design process was successfully applied. CCSS Reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 energy have on matter? Activity: States of graphic organizer Activity: States of Crossword Puzzle Informational text: Pressure of Scuba Diving HOP: Practice 2, 4 Informational text: Cold, Colder and Coldest Ice Lab: Ice Cream in a Bag Activity: The Three States of Tech: Build an Atom phet Lab Week 4: Atom and Atomic Theory SPI 0807.9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms. SPI 0807.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment. SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and SPI 0807.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the engineering design process was successfully applied. Chapter 10, Sections 1 2 Atom: How do the subatomic particles contribute to chemical bonding and reactions? Activity: Atomic Challenge CPO Activity: Electron Configuration Activity: Neutral Ions and Isotopes Practice Activity: Critical Thinking Atomic Structure Activity: Interview with an Electron NGSS: Patterns NGSS: Scale, Proportions, and Quantity HOP: Practice 1, 2, 6, 9 CCSS Reading 1, 2, 4, 6, 10
Week 5 6: The Periodic Table 0807.9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element. SPI 0807.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. establishes a cause and effect relationship SPI 0807.T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology. CCSS Reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 CCSS Writing 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Chapter 10 Sections 1,2 Chapter 11 Sections 1,2 Periodic Table: How does an atom s structure impact its location on the periodic table? Activity: The Periodic Table and the Periodic Table Challenge CPO Activity: Periodic Table Basics Activity: Planet G Periodic Table Project: The Periodic Table Activity: Superhero Element Activity: Element Bingo NGSS: Patterns NGSS: Structure and HOP: 2, 4, 8 Activity: Castle Mendeleev Informational Text: A Penny for Your Health Informational Text: The Element by Theodore Gray Informational Text: Heaviest Named Elements is Official Activity: Element Cards Activity: Color Coding the Periodic Table Activity: Resume of an Element Resource: 112 Elements in Cartoon Form
Week 7: Chemical Bonding SPI 0807.9.2 Identify the common outcome of all chemical changes. 0807.9.9 Use the periodic table to determine the properties of an element. SPI 0807.9.10 Identify the reactants and products of a chemical reaction. CCSS Reading 3, 4, 10 Chapter 12, Chemical Bonding: Why are the characteristics of a compound different than the characteristics of its component parts? Activity: Chemical Bonds CPO Activity: Chemical Formulas CPO Activity: Understanding Chemical Formulas NGSS: Cause and Effect NGSS: Systems/ System models HOP: 2
Week 8 9: Elements, Compounds & Mixtures SPI 0807.9.3 Classify common substances as elements or compounds based on their symbols or formulas. SPI 0807.9.4 Differentiate between a mixture and a compound. SPI 0807.9.5 Describe the chemical makeup of the atmosphere. SPI 0807.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram. SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and SPI 0807.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables. SPI 0807.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that is due to bias or experimental error. CCSS Reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10 CCSS Writing 4, 8, 10 Chapter 9, Chapter 15, Page 406 Element or Compound: What properties are used to classify matter as an element or a compound? Mixture: What properties are used to classify matter as a mixture? Atmosphere: How do the physical characteristics and the chemical makeup of the atmosphere influence surface processes and life on Earth? Lab: Messing with Mixtures Lab: Properties of Dichotomous Key Activity: Paper Clip Activity Informational text: Earth s Early Oxygen Boost Formative Assessment: Element, Compound, Mixture Card Sort Activity: Element, Compounds, and Mixtures Practice Lab: Element, Compounds, and Mixture lab Formative Assessment: Modeling Particles NGSS: Scale, Proportions and Quantity NGSS: Systems/ System Models HOP: Practice 3,4, 8