Science - Grade 8

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© 2004 by Jefferson County Schools and EdVISION Corporation.
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Jefferson County Schools

Jefferson County K-12 Curriculum

Science - Grade 8

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Goals and Descriptions

Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry

Earth and Space Science

Science Online Resources

Earth and Space Science Description

Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
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.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Energy	Analysis	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.4	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: History	Comprehension	Master	TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: History	Analysis	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.7	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: History	Comprehension	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2.b	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Layers	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.1	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Layers	Analysis	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.a	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Layers	Comprehension	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics	Application	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.b	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.3	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.4	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.2	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth and Sky	Analysis	Master	TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Air	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.3	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Air	Comprehension	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.10.4.a, b	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Air	Analysis	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Air	Knowledge	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.5	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Geologic Processes	Comprehension	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Geologic Processes	Application	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.a	Classroom Home

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	Source	Activities
Geologic Processes	Analysis	Master	TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.b	Classroom Home

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