Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 8

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 8

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in eighth grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5317/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Energy/Importance/Analyze
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the importance of various types of energy resources to humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Energy Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History/Estimate/Age/Analysis
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) estimate the age of the earth through the analysis of scientific information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.7
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History/Fossils/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how the history of the earth can be understood using fossils.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Label/Cross Section
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) label a cross section of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Physical/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish among the layers of the earth according to their physical characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Properties/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend the properties of the earth's layers and the location of major plates.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Boundaries/Show
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show the major plate boundaries.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Continental Drift
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Identify/Scenario
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) deduce plate movements as the major causes of geological events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Recognize/Main
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the main plates of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Source/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize different kinds of energy sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Sources/Used/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain /analyze the various sources of energy used by humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.10.4.a, b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Human Activities/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore how human activities impact the land, oceans, and atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Human/Recognize/Beneficial
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the activities of humans as having the ability to be beneficial or harmful to the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Forces/Shape/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the forces and processes that shape the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Plates/Cause/Show
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show how the movement of plates cause geological events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Shaped/Find
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) find similarities and differences in the processes that have shaped the earth in the past e.g., plate movements, human activity, mountain building) and those that are shaping the earth today.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Characteristics/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the characteristics of minerals and their uses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.10.1, 8.10.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Physical Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify rocks and minerals given a table of physical properties.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.6
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Test Kits/Charts/Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate minerals found in rock samples with the use of test kits and/or representative charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Conservation/Assess
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) assess the effectiveness of different conservation plans on the earth's natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Effect/Use/Assess
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) study/assess the effect of human use of resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Cycle/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Diagram/Processes/Label
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) label a diagram illustrating the processes of the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Recognize/Factors/Break/Down
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize factors that cause the break down of rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi. 4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-