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