8th Grade Science Curriculum Map & Assessment Guide

JMCSS DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

First Quarter
Big Ideas/Key Concepts:
 Biodiversity and Change: Classifications
 Biodiversity and Change: Adapting to the Environment
 Periodic Table of Elements

Standards Student Performance Student Friendly “I can” Resources Academic

Indicators Statements Vocabulary
Embedded Inquiry Embedded Inquiry Embedded Inquiry
Note: Do not teach Case Studies for CCSS Science Literacy (for use
a separate unit on throughout the year)
‘embedded inquiry’ http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/
at year’s
Wacky People Dichotomous Key Activity
beginning. Embed http://www.pjteaches.com/PDF/LifeScience/
inquiry throughout 0807. Inq.1 labs/Lab2A.pdf
all 4 quarters. Design a simple I can design and conduct an Class
Biodiversity and experimental open-ended scientific Dichotomou
procedure with an Shark Dichotomous Key activity
Change : identified procedure investigation to answer a http://archive.jc- s Key
Classifications with an identified question that includes a schools.net/dynamic/science/shark%20key%20 Family
control and control and both lab.pdf Genus
appropriate Inquiry Lab using a Dichotomous Key
GLE: 0807.5.1 variables. independent and Kingdom
Identify various dependent variables. http://archive.jcschools.net/dynamic/science Order
0807. Inq.2 Select /labs/Dichotomous KeyProtocol.pdf
criteria used to Phylum
classify organisms tools and procedures I can identify tools and Species
needed to conduct a Identifying trees using a Dichotomous Key
into groups moderately complex techniques needed to http://www.oplin.org/tree/index.html
experiment. gather, organize, analyze,
GLE: 0807.5.2 Use and interpret data collected Gizmo: Dichotomous Keys
a simple 0807.5.1 Use a simple from a moderately complex
classification key to classification key to scientific investigation. ARKive Education
identify a specific identify an unknown http://www.arkive.org/education/
organism. organism.
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I can explain the

importance of having Assessment Builder
scientific names for Discovery Education
organisms. http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

I can utilize and/or

construct a dichotomous
key that is useful in
identifying organisms.
0807.5.2 Analyze I can make inferences about Animal Adaptation lesson w/ included rubric Biodiversity
Biodiversity and structural, behavioral, the habitat of an organism http://www.science-class.net/archive/science- Variation
Change : Adapting and physiological from information about class/Lessons/Adaptations/squirrel_island.pdf
to the adaptations to predict structural, behavioral, and
ARKive Education
Environment which populations are physiological adaptations.
http://www.arkive.org/education/
likely to survive in a
GLE: 0807.5.4 particular I can utilize data to
Explain why environment. compare and contrast the Biodiversity Activities
variation within a ability of an organism to http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/
population can survive under different nclsslnks.html
0807.5.3 Analyze data environmental conditions.
enhance the
on levels of variation
chances for group
within a population to I can summarize how
survival.
make predictions genetic variation, natural Variations and Adaptations website
about survival under selection, and adaptations http://concord.org/stem-resources/
GLE: 0807.5.3
particular combine to enhance the variations-and-adaptations
Analyze how
environmental chances for group survival.
structural, Adaptation Project
conditions.
behavioral, and https://www.teachervision.com/animal-
physiological behavior/ resource/7022.html
adaptations within I can use print and
a population electronic resources to Fat as an adaptation activity
enable it to survive http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/antarctica/
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in a given 0807.5.5 Compare research the effect of a
environment. fossils found in catastrophic event.
sedimentary rock to
determine their I can differentiate between
relative age. absolute age and relative
age.
I can create a timeline that
illustrates the relative ages
0807.5.4 of fossils in sedimentary
Identify several rock.
reasons for the
importance of I can utilize technology to
maintain earth’s research and communicate
biodiversity the major factors
responsible for reducing the
amount of global
biodiversity.
I can compare the benefits
and unintended
consequences of human
activities with the impact
they have on earth’s
biodiversity.
blubber.html
Variations and adaptations in natural selections
flipchart
http://archive.jc-schools.net/dynamic/science/
flp/Variations%20and%20Adaptations%20in%
20Natural%20Selection.pdf
Animated video on biodiversity
http://www.countdown2010.net/daversity/
Variations and Evolution website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
science/edxcel/classification_inheritance/
evolutionrev1.shtml
Food Chains and Food Webs website
http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm
M&M Fossil Age Determination activity
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fosrec/
McKinney.html
Fossil chart and information website
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/rocks-
layers.html
Create a fossil record timeline using Excel
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/excel
_time_lines.htm
Environmental Changes Website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize
/science/aqa/interdependence/environmenta
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lchangerev1.shtml
Paleoportal a gallery of fossils through time
http://www.paleoportal.org/index.php?
globalnav=fossil`_gallery%EF%BF%BDionnav
=main
Virtual Fossil Museum
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/

Assessment Builder
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Periodic Table of 0807.9.1 Recognize I can identify atoms as the Parts of an Atom Song Atom
Elements that all matter fundamental particles that http://www.youtube.com/watch? Atomic
GLE 0807.9.1 consists of atoms. make up matter. v=O5iaw5WNuB0&edufilter= mass
Understand that all tC7hFpQeJ7H8SW_oPcRgrw&safe=active Atomic
matter is made up 0807.9.9 Use
the
 I can create a model of the number
of atoms. periodic
table
to
 atom with basic subatomic Electron
determine
the
 particles (protons, neutrons Gizmos: Element Builder Element
GLE 0807.9.2 properties
of
an
 and electrons). Neutron
Explain that matter element. Elements and Atoms Video Proton
has properties that I can create a periodic table http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/che
are determined by differentiating metals, mical
the structure and nonmetal and metalloids _material_behaviour/atoms_elements/activity/
arrangement of its based on their properties
atoms. and location.
Interactive Periodic Table
http://www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/
I can describe the general
properties of the
families/groups of elements
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(Alkali Metals, Alkaline Atomic Musical Chairs

GLE 0807.9.6 Use Earth Metals, Halogens, http://www.middleschoolscience.com/atomic
the periodic table Noble Gases). musicalchairs.pdf
to determine the
characteristics of I can predict properties, Atomic Structure website
an element. such as reactivity and http://concord.org/stem-resources/atomic-
metallic character, of an structure
element based on location
in the table. Atomic Structure website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/sci
ence/aqa/
fundamentals/atomsrev1.shtml
Assessment Builder
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Corresponding Baseline Literacy Module
http://www.jmcss.org/pages/JMCSS/Departments/Curriculum/Resources/BLM/8th/Science/Module1
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Second Quarter
Key Concepts/Big Ideas:
 Properties of Matter
 Phases of Matter
 Elements Compounds and Mixtures

Standards Student Performance Student Friendly “I can” Resources Academic

Indicators Statements Vocabulary
Properties of 0807.9.1 Recognize I can us appropriate tools Tennessee Holt Science and Technology TE Density
Matter that all matter and techniques to measure
consists of atoms. mass, volume and States of Matter Video
http:// .bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/che
temperature of matter.
mical
0807.9.2 Identify the _material_behaviour/particle_model/activity/
common outcome of I can design and conduct
all chemical changes. investigations to determine
the physical and chemical Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties:
0807.9.6 Compare the properties of matter. http://education-
portal.com/academy/lesson/matter
particle arrangement I can calculate the density -physical-and-chemical-properties.html#lesson
and type of particle of matter using data
motion associated collected in an
with different states investigation. Making Esters Activity
of matter. http://mypages.iit.edu/~smile/ch9205.html
I can compare densities of
0807.9.7 Apply an matter, using a density
equation to determine column, tank of water, and
States of Matter website
the density of an mathematics. http://concord.org/stem-resources/states-
object based on its matter
mass and volume.
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Activity: Density Column

0807.9.8 Interpret the http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/
results of an experiments/density-tower-magic-with-science
investigation to
determine whether a Particle Motion Website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/che
physical or chemical
mical
change has occurred. _material_behaviour/particle_model/revision/1
/
0807.9.9 Use
the

periodic
table
to
 Phases of Matter Simulation
determine
the
 http://mw.concord.org/modeler/showcase/
properties an simulation.html?s=http://mw2.concord.org/pub
element. lic/
student/stateofmatter/sm.html

Assessment Builder
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Phases of Matter 0807.9.6 Compare the I can describe particle Phases of Matter Simulation Endothermic
particle arrangement motion. http://mw.concord.org/modeler/showcase/ Exothermic
GLE 0807.9.1 and type of particle simulation.html?s=http://mw2.concord.org/pub
Understand that all motion associated I can explain how lic/student/stateofmatter/sm.html
matter is made up with different states temperature relates to the
of atoms. of matter. particle motion and state of
matter.
GLE 0807.9.2: Interactive Physics Modules
Explain that matter I can model the particle http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/
has properties that 0807.9.8 Interpret the arrangement and type of
results of an motion associated with
are determined by
investigation to different states of matter.
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the structure and determine I can differentiate between Phase Change website
arrangement of its whether a physical or physical and chemical http://concord.org/stem-resources/phase-
atoms. chemical change has changes through textual change
occurred. and observational analysis.

GLE 0807.9.3: I can identify endothermic Phase Change: Evaporation, Condensation,

0807.9.2 Identify the and exothermic changes Freezing,
Interpret data from
common outcome of through textual and Melting, Sublimation & Deposition
an investigation to
all chemical changes. observational analysis. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/
differentiate
phase-change-evaporation-condensation-
between physical
I can analyze data to freezing-
and chemical
determine if a physical or melting.html#lesson
changes.
chemical change has
occurred.
GLE 0807.9.5:
What are some examples of exothermic and
Apply the chemical
I can determine the types of endothermic processes?
properties of the
interactions between http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101
atmosphere to
substances that result in a / thermo/faq/exothermic-endothermic-
illustrate a mixture
chemical change. examples.shtml
of gases.
I can observe, identify and Assessment Builder
communicate evidences of Discovery Education
a chemical change such as: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
gas given off, precipitate
formation, color change,
odor change, temperature
change, etc…
Elements 0807.9.3 Classify I can identify pure Mixtures and Compounds Compound
Compounds and common substances substances and distinguish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Element
Mixtures as elements or between elements and cl6l1O1YHH0
compounds based on
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GLE 0807.9.1: their symbols or compounds by their Dissolving Salt web activity
Understand that all formulas. symbols and formulas. http://mw.concord.org/modeler/ showcase
matter is made up /simulation.html?s=http:/ /mw2.concord.org/
of atoms. 0807.9.4 Differentiate I can describe how the public/student/solution/dissolve.html
GLE 0807.9.4: between a mixture characteristics of a
Distinguish and a compound compound are different
between elements, than the characteristics of Compounds and Mixtures website
compounds, and 0807.9.5 Describe the their component parts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/
mixtures. chemical makeup of chemical_material_behaviour/compounds
GLE 0807.9.5: the atmosphere. I can compare and contrast mixtures/revision/1/
Apply the chemical elements, compounds, and
properties of the mixtures.
atmosphere to Milk Glue activity
illustrate a mixture I can differentiate between http://mypages.iit.edu/~smile/ch9506.html
of gases. the different types of
mixtures (Homogeneous, Mixtures
GLE 0807.9.6: heterogeneous, solutions, http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/
Use the periodic solvent, and solute). atoms/elements.html
table of elements
to determine the I can experimentally
characteristics of separate components of a
an element. mixture. I can write the Elevator to Space – Mixture of Gas in
steps of the scientific Atmosphere – Weather and Water Foss Web
procedure delineating the http://www.fossweb.com/modulesMS/
steps separating kit.multimedia/WeatherandWater/
components of a mystery atmosphereicdata/elevator.html
mixture.
Corresponding Baseline Literacy Module
http://www.jmcss.org/pages/JMCSS/Departments/Curriculum/Resources/BLM/8th/Science/Module2
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Third Quarter
Key Concepts/Big Ideas:
 Chemical Reactions
 Acids and Bases
Standards Student Performance Student Friendly “I can” Resources Academic
Indicators Statements Vocabulary
Chemical SPI 0807.9 I can create a model to Frayer Models of Vocabulary Chemical
Reactions Interpret the results explain what happens to change
of an investigation to chemical bonds during a Internet 4 Classrooms Chemical
GLE 0807.9.5 determine chemical reaction. Gases that Compose our Atmosphere equation
Apply the chemical whether a physical or http://www.internet4classrooms.com Compound
properties of the chemical change has I can differentiate between /grade_level_help/physical_science_ Diffusion
atmosphere to occurred. covalent and ionic bonds. mixture_of_gas_eighth_8th_grade Endothermic
illustrate a mixture _science.htm Exothermic
of gases. 0807.9.10 I can illustrate how Product
Identify the reactants chemical reactions produce Brainpop: www.brainpop.com Reactant
and products of a new substances that have  Chemical Equations
GLE 0807.9.7 chemical different chemical and  Law of Conservation of Mass
Explain the Law of reaction. physical properties.  Diffusion
Conservation of w/ online supplements
Mass 0807.9.11 I can interpret and write
Recognize that in a simple chemical formals. “It’s a Chemical Bond” Song
GLE 0807.9.8 chemical reaction the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWUYHHo
Interpret events mass of the reactants I can represent chemical -zB0
represented by a is equal to the mass of changes with word
chemical equation. the products (Law of equations and/or balanced Chemical Reaction Equations
Conservation of chemical equations. http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/
GLE 0807. Inq 3 Mass). ~cchieh/cact/c120/reaction.html
Synthesize
information to
determine cause Six Types of Chemical Reactions
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and effect of I can relate a balanced http://misterguch.brinkster.net/

relationships chemical equation to the 6typesofchemicalrxn.html
between evidence law of conservation of
and explanations. mass. Conservation of Mass Video
http://www.youtube.com
GLE 0807. Inq 5 I can design an experiment /watch?v=dExpJAECSL8
Communicate to evaluate factors that
scientific affect the rate of a reaction.
understanding Bozeman Science:” Beginners Guide
using descriptions, to Balancing Equations”
explanations, and http://www.youtube.com/
models. watch?v=_B735turDoM

Acids and Bases 0807.7.Inq2 I can create a classification Brainpop Acid

Select tools and system for common http://www.brainpop.com/science Base
GLE 0807.9.2 procedures needed to household substances by /matterandchemistry/ Neutralizati
Explain that matter conduct a moderately observing reactions with an  Acids and Bases on
has properties that complex experiment. indicator.  pH Scale pH
are determined by 0807.9.2  Salts
the structure and Identify the common I can classify common
arrangement of its outcome of all substances as acid, base, or Internet4 Classrooms
atoms chemical changes. neutral by observing http://www.internet4classrooms
reactions using litmus .com/grade_level_help/physical
0807.9.12 paper, pH meter and _science_acid_or_base_eighth
GLE 0807.9.9 Identify the basic natural indicators. _8th_grade_science.htm
Explain the basic properties of acids
differences and bases.
between acids and I can compare and contrast
bases. the properties and uses of
acids and bases. Household substance lab w/ data sheets
http://www.gpb.org/files/pdfs/
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I can use the pH scale to gpbclassroom/chemistry/house

compare the strengths of a holdSubstancesLab.pdf
variety of acids and bases.

I can design an experiment pH and health

to determine what happens http://www.phmiracleliving.com/t-
when an acid is mixed with approach.aspx
a base.
I can construct a word
equation for a
neutralization reaction.

I can apply my knowledge

of acids and bases and their
neutralization as they apply
to my health and diet.
Corresponding Baseline Literacy Module
http://www.jmcss.org/pages/JMCSS/Departments/Curriculum/Resources/BLM/8th/Science/Module3
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Fourth Quarter
Key Concepts/Big Ideas:
 Electromagnetism
 Gravity
Standards Student Performance Student Friendly “I can” Resources Academic
Indicators Statements Vocabulary
Electromagnetism SPI 0807.12.1 I can describe and model Electromagnetism: Forces in Nature Brainpop Domain
GLE 0807.12.1 Recognize that how to create electricity Movies: Electromagnet
Investigate the electricity can be using a magnet and coiled Magnetism, Electromagnets & Electromagnet Gravitation
relationship produced using a wire. Induction (Universal
between magnet and wire coil. Law)
magnetism and I can create a diagram to Electromagnetic Field Magnetic
electricity SPI 0807.12.2 explain the relationship http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electronmag/java field
Describe the basic between electricity and /compass/index.html
GLE 0807.12.2 principles of an magnetism.
Design an electromagnet I can produce an Electromagnetism Student Activity Book
investigation to electromagnet using a bar www.caboces.org/.../ElectromagnetismST
change the magnet and a wire coil.
strength of an Internet 4 Classrooms Activities
electromagnet. I can diagram and describe http://internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_he
SPI 0807.12.3 an electromagnet. lp/physical_science_eighth_8th_grade_science.
Distinguish among htm
GLE 0807.12.3 Earth’s magnetic field, I can experiment with an
Compare and a magnet, and the electromagnet to
contrast the fields that surround a determine how to vary its Magnetic Fields of a Bar Magnet and of the Earth
earth’s magnetic magnet and strength. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-02t-
field to that of a electromagnet. electricity-and-magnetism-spring-
magnet and an I can compare and contrast 2005/labs/exp05.pdf
electromagnet. the properties of magnetic
poles of earth, a permanent
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magnet, and an
electromagnet.

I can create a chart to

distinguish among earth’s
magnetic field and fields
that surround a magnet and
electromagnet.

I can create an
electromagnetic device to
accomplish a task.
Gravity SPI 0807.12.4 I can explain the difference Brainpop: Newton’s Laws of Motion Gravitation
Distinguish between in mass and weight. http://www.brainpop.com/science/ (universal
GLE 0807.12.4 mass and weight using motionsforcesandtime/newtonslawsofmotion/ law)
Identify factors appropriate I can identify factors that
that influence the measuring influence the amount if Brainpop: Gravity
amount of instruments and units. gravitational force between http://www.brainpop.com/science/motions
gravitational force objects. forcesandtime/gravity/
between objects. SPI 0807.12.6
Illustrate how gravity I can determine the amount Internet 4 Classrooms
GLE 0807.12.5 controls the motion of gravitational attraction http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade
of objects in the solar
Recognize that system. between two objects given _level_help/physical_science_gravitational_
gravity is the force data on their mass and force_eighth_8th_grade_science.htm
that controls the distance between them.
motion of objects I can predict an increase or
in the solar system. decrease in gravitational
force given information
about changing distance or
changing mass.
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I can model how gravity

affects the motion of
objects in the solar system.
Corresponding Baseline Literacy Module
http://www.jmcss.org/pages/JMCSS/Departments/Curriculum/Resources/BLM/8th/Science/Module4