Dauphin Junior High
Ms. Dennis’ Lesson Plans
8th Grade Physical Science
Monday 01-26-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
- Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
- Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students interpret graphs to determine speed and acceleration.
ACTIVITIES
Before: “Quickwrite” – Identify the five parts of a graph.
Lesson: Graphing speed and acceleration notes.
After: “Think.Pair.Share” – Matching description to correct graph.
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Think.Pair.Share.
Homework: Complete Chapter 9 Study Guide! Test on Friday!
Tuesday 01-27-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
- Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
- Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate how to calculate speed and acceleration.
ACTIVITIES
Before: “Talk and Turn” – Interpret a speed vs. time graph
Lesson: Relay Race Lab
After: “Talk and Turn” - Complete discussion questions from lab.
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Lab Report
Homework:Complete Chapter 9 Study Guide! Test on Friday!
Wednesday 01-28-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
- Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
- Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.[RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate knowledge of speed, acceleration, and motion.
Before: Talk and Turn – Interpret a distance vs. time graph.
Lesson: Rotating Stations – Chapter 9 Study Guide Review
After: Q & A – Check for understanding
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Q & A session
Homework: Study for Chapter 9 Test on Friday!
Thursday01-29-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
- Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
- Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.[RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate knowledge of speed, acceleration, and motion.
ACTIVITIES
Before:Chapter 9 Vocabulary Review
Lesson: “I Do, You Do, We Do” – Speed & Acceleration practice problems
After: “Talk and Turn” – Calculate speed and acceleration from a graph.
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: I Do, You, Do, We Do.
Homework: Study for Chapter 9 Test on Friday!
Friday 01-30-15
ALCOS 8: Identify Newton's three laws of motion.
- Defining terminology such as action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction
- Interpreting distance-time graphs
CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
OBJECTIVES
Students will demonstrate knowledge of speed and acceleration.
ACTIVITIES
Before: Chapter 9 Vocabulary Review
Lesson: Chapter 9 Test
After: Define Chapter 10 Vocabulary
RESOURCES
Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook
ASSESSMENT: Chapter 9 Test
Homework: Complete Chapter 10 Vocabulary due Tuesday, Feb. 3