How is Scientific Inquiry used in a real life scientific investigation? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Virtual Lab (Scientific Method) Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.1.1.2.1 - Use logical reasoning and imagination to develop descriptions, explanations, predictions and models based on evidence. 8.1.3.3.2 - Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data. Q1 W3 Chapter 2.1 – Spherical Earth What are Earth’s major systems and how do they interact? Why does Earth have a spherical shape? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Higher Order Questioning Graphic Organizer BrainPOP Clip and Quiz Density Lab Key Concept Builder Worksheet Online Personal Tutor Review (Density) Online Assessment Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet 8.3.1.1.1 - Recognize that the is composed of layers, and describe the properties of the layers, including the lithosphere, mantle and core. 8.3.3.1.3 - Recognize that gravitational exists between any two objects and describe how the masses of the objects and distance between them affect the force. Q1 W4 Chapter 2.2 – Interior What are the interior layers of Earth’s What evidence indicates that Earth has a solid inner core and a liquid outer core? Chapter 2.3 – Earth’s Surface Reciprocal Teaching Inference Chart Reciprocal Teaching BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Concepts in Motion Animation Online Assessment Quiz Landforms Concept Map 8.3.1.1.1 - Recognize that the Earth is composed of layers, and describe the properties of the layers, including the lithosphere, mantle and core.
What are Earth’s major landforms and how do they compare? What are the major landform regions of the United States? Layers Drawing Virtual Lab (Landforms) Vocabulary Quiz Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.2.1.2.2 - Distinguish between chemical and physical changes in matter. Q1 W5 Chapter 3.1 – What is a Mineral? What is a Mineral? What are the common minerals? How do minerals form? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Inference Chart Compare / Contrast Analysis Online Personal Tutor Review (Minerals) Crystallization Lab #1 (Salts) Crystallization Lab #2 (Borax) Key Concepts Worksheet Assessment Online Quiz 8.3.1.3.2 - Classify and identify rocks and minerals using characteristics including, but not limited to, density, hardness and streak for minerals; and texture and composition for rocks. 8.2.1.2.1 - Identify evidence of chemical changes, including color change, generation of a gas, solid formation and temperature change. 8.2.1.1.1 - Distinguish between a mixture and a pure substance and use physical properties including color, solubility, density, melting point and boiling point to separate mixtures and identify pure substances. Q1 W6 Chapter 3.2 – How are Minerals Identified? Why is it necessary to use more than one property for mineral identification? Non-Linguistic Representation Venn Diagram What my Mineral? Identification Lab BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz 8.3.1.3.2 - Classify and identify rocks and minerals using characteristics including, but not limited to, density, hardness and
What properties can you use to identify minerals? Compare / Contrast Analysis Online Personal Tutor Review (Mineral Identification) Formation and Identification of Minerals Lab Virtual Lab (Mineral Identification) Assessment Online Quiz streak for minerals; and texture and composition for rocks. 8.2.1.2.2 - Distinguish between chemical and physical changes in matter. 8.2.1.1.2 - Use physical properties to distinguish between metals and Q1 W7 Chapter 3.3 – Sources and Uses of Minerals How are minerals used in your daily life? Why are minerals a valuable resource? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Graphic Organizer Attribute Graphic Organizer BrainPOP Clip and Quiz Concepts in Motion Interactive Table Common Uses of Minerals Lab Assessment Online Quiz Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz Chapter 3 Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test 8.3.1.3.2 - Classify and identify rocks and minerals using characteristics including, but not limited to, density, hardness and streak for minerals; and texture and composition for rocks.
Chapter 3 Test Q1 W8 Chapter 4.1 – Rocks and the Rock Cycle How are Rocks Classified? What is the Rock Cycle? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Compare / Contrast Analysis Inference Chart BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Concepts in Motion Animation (Rock Cycle) Virtual Lab (Rock Cycle) Online Assessment Quiz Careers in Science Video Clip (Geologist) Rock Model Lab 8.3.1.3.3 - Relate rock composition and texture to physical conditions at the time of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock. 8.1.3.2.1 - Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different in history. Q1 W9 Chapter 4.2 – Igneous Rocks How do Igneous Rocks form? What are the common types of Igneous Rocks? Chapter 4.3 – Sedimentary Rocks How do Sedimentary Rocks form? What are the three types of Sedimentary Rocks? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Reciprocal Teaching Inference Chart BrainPOP Clip and Quiz Rock Cycle Activity Launch Lab (Rock Formation) Mini Lab (Crystal Shapes) Concepts in Motion (Interactive Table) Online Quiz 8.3.1.3.3 - Relate rock composition and texture to physical conditions at the time of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock. 8.2.1.2.3 - Use the particle model of matter to explain how mass is conserved during physical and chemical changes in a closed system. Q1 W10 Chapter 4.4 – Metamorphic Rocks Direct Vocabulary Instruction Rock Identification Lab 8.3.1.3.3 - Relate rock composition and texture to physical conditions at
How do metamorphic rocks form? How do types of metamorphic rocks differ? Non-Linguistic Representation Graphic Organizer Compare / Contrast Analysis Concepts in Motion (Metamorphic Online Personal Tutor Review (Rocks) Grain Size Lab Online Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter 4 Test the time of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Q2 W1 Chapter 6.1 – The Erosion – Deposition Process How can erosion shape and sort sediment? How are erosion and deposition related? What features suggest whether erosion or deposition created a landform? Venn Diagram Non-Linguistic Representation Graphic Organizer Direct Vocabulary Instruction Mini Lab (Weathering) Online Personal Tutor Review (Erosion) Online Quiz Vocabulary 8.3.1.2.1 - Explain how landforms result from the processes of crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion and deposition of sediment. 8.3.1.2.2 - Explain the role of weathering, erosion and glacial activity in shaping Minnesota's current landscape. Q2 W2 Chapter 6.2 – Landforms Shaped by Water and Wind What are the stages of stream development? Venn Diagram Direct Vocabulary Instruction BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Launch Lab (Landforms) 8.3.1.2.1 - Explain how landforms result from the processes of crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion and deposition of sediment.
How do water erosion and deposition change Earth’s surface? How do wind erosion and deposition change Earth’s surface? Non-Linguistic Representation Concepts in Motion (Rivers) Mini Lab (Stalactites) Virtual Lab (Erosion) Online Quiz 8.3.1.2.2 - Explain the role of weathering, erosion and glacial activity in shaping Minnesota's current landscape. Q2 W3 Chapter 6.3 – Mass Wasting and Glaciers What are some ways gravity shapes Earth’s surface? How do glaciers erode Earth’s surface? Compare / Contrast Analysis Non-Linguistic Representation BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Glacier Activity Concepts in Motion (Glaciers) Online Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.3.1.2.1 - Explain how landforms result from the processes of crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion and deposition of sediment. 8.3.1.2.2 - Explain the role of weathering, erosion and glacial activity in shaping Minnesota's current landscape. Q2 W4 Chapter 7.1 – The Continental Drift Hypothesis What evidence supports continental drift? Why did scientists question the continental drift hypothesis? Non-Linguistic Representation Direct Vocabulary Instruction Graphic Organizer BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Plate Tectonics Lab Concepts in Motion Movement) 8.3.1.1.3 - Recognize that major geological events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain building, result from the slow movement of tectonic plates. 8.3.1.3.1 - Interpret successive layers of sedimentary rocks and their
do earthquakes occur? How do scientists monitor earthquake activity? Non-Linguistic Representation Higher Questioning Earthquake Lab Concepts in Motion (Waves) Mini Lab (Epicenters) Online Personal Review (Earthquakes) Mercalli Scale Lab Online Quiz and mountain ranges to volcanic and seismic activity. 8.2.3.1.1 - Explain how seismic waves transfer energy through the layers of the Earth and across its surface. Q2 W8 Chapter 9.2 – Volcanoes How do volcanoes form? What factors contribute to the eruption style of a volcano? How are volcanoes classified? Attribute Wheel Direct Vocabulary Instruction Inference Compare / Contrast Analysis Science Video Clip (Volcanoes) Launch Lab (Volcano Shapes) Concepts in Motion (Volcano Virtual Lab (Volcanoes) Online Quiz 8.3.1.1.2 - Correlate the distribution of ocean trenches, mid-ocean ridges and mountain ranges to volcanic and seismic activity. 8.2.3.1.1 - Explain how seismic waves transfer energy through the layers of the Earth and across its surface. 8.3.1.2.1 - Explain how landforms result from the processes of crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion and deposition of sediment. Q2 W9 Chapter 9.2 Volcanoes How do volcanoes form? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet 8.3.1.1.2 - Correlate the distribution of ocean trenches, mid-ocean ridges and mountain ranges to volcanic and seismic activity.
What variables are used to describe weather? How is weather related to the water cycle? Higher Questioning Inference Chart Compare / Contrast Analysis Dew Point and Humidity Lab Online Personal Tutor Review (Precipitation) Online Quiz 8.3.2.3.1 - Describe the location, composition and use of major water reservoirs on the Earth, and the transfer of water among them. Q3 W4 Chapter 13.2 - Weather Patterns What are two types of pressure systems? What drives weather patterns? Why is it useful to understand weather patterns? What are some examples of severe weather? Non-Linguistic Representation Direct Vocabulary Instruction Venn Diagram Higher Order Questioning Graphic Organizer Video Clip (Hurricanes) Launch Lab (Air Pressure) Mini Lab (Pressure) Concepts in Motion (Fronts) Concepts in Motion (Tornadoes) Tornado Lab Online Quiz 8.3.2.2.3 - Relate global weather patterns to patterns in regional and local weather. 8.3.2.2.2 - Analyze changes in wind direction, temperature, humidity and air pressure and relate them to fronts and pressure systems. Q3 W5 Chapter 13.3 – Weather Forecasts What instruments are used to measure weather variables? How are computer models used to predict the weather? Non-Linguistic Representation Compare / Contrast Analysis Weather Map Lab Concepts in Motion (Maps) Mini Lab (Station Models) Virtual Lab (Weather Maps) 8.1.3.4.1 - Use maps, satellite images and other data sets to describe patterns and make predictions about local and global systems in Earth science contexts. 8.1.3.3.3 - Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.
Online Personal Tutor Review Spectrum) Online Quiz Q3 W10 Chapter 19.2 – Early History of Space Exploration How are rockets and artificial satellites used? Why do scientists send both crewed and un-crewed missions into space? What are some ways that people use space technology to improve life on Earth? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Inference Chart Graphic Organizer Video Clip (Space Shuttle) Launch Lab (Rockets) Concepts in Motion (Spaceflight) Virtual Lab (Space) Online Quiz 8.1.1.1.1 - Evaluate the reasoning in arguments in which fact and opinion are intermingled or when conclusions do not follow logically from the evidence given. 8.1.1.2.1 - Use logical reasoning and imagination to develop descriptions, explanations, predictions and models based on evidence. Q4 W1 Chapter 19.3 – Recent and Future Space Missions What are for future space exploration? What conditions are required for the existence of life on Earth? How can exploring space help scientists learn about Earth? Venn Diagram Reciprocal Teaching Attribute Wheel Video Clip (Space Missions) Online Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.1.3.2.1 - Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different in history. 8.1.3.3.2 - Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data. 8.1.3.3.3 - Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.
Q4 W2 Chapter 20.1 – Earth’s Motion How does Earth move? Why is warmer at the equator and colder at the poles? Why do seasons change as Earth moves around the Sun? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Compare / Contrast Analysis Graphic Organizer Launch Lab Mini Lab (Orbital Speed) Concepts in Motion (Earth’s Tilt) Online Personal tutor Review (Seasons) Online Quiz 8.3.2.1.1 - Explain how the combination of the Earth's tilted axis and revolution around the sun causes the progression of seasons. 8.3.3.1.2 - Describe how gravity and inertia keep most objects in the system in regular and predictable motion. 8.3.3.1.3 - Recognize that gravitational exists between any two objects and describe how the masses of the objects and distance between them affect the force. 8.3.3.1.5 - Use the predictable motions of the Earth around its own axis and around the sun, and of the moon around the Earth, to explain day length, the phases of the moon, and eclipses. Q4 W3 Chapter 20.2 – Earth’s Moon How does the Moon move around Earth? Why does the Moon’s appearance change? Attribute Wheel Graphic Organizer Direct Vocabulary Instruction Higher Order Questioning Launch Lab (Moon Phases) Concepts in Motion (Moon Formation) Mini Lab (Moon Formation) Concepts in Motion (Moon Phases) Virtual Lab (Moon Phases) 8.3.3.1.5 - Use the predictable motions of the around its own axis and around the sun, and of the moon around the Earth, to explain day length, the phases of the moon, and eclipses. 8.3.3.1.4 - Compare and contrast the sizes, locations, and compositions of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Online Quiz Q4 W4 Chapter 20.3 – Eclipses and Tides What is a solar eclipse? What is a lunar eclipse? How do the Moon and the Sun affect Earth’s oceans? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Inference Chart Venn Diagram Higher Thinking Direct Vocabulary Instruction Compare and Contrast Analysis BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Launch Lab (Shadows) Mini Lab (Eclipses) Concepts in Motion (Eclipses) Online Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.3.3.1.5 - Use the predictable motions of the Earth around its own axis and around the sun, and of the moon around the Earth, to explain day length, the phases of the moon, and eclipses. 8.3.3.1.3 - Recognize that gravitational force exists between any two objects and describe how the masses of the objects and distance between them affect the force. Q4 W5 Chapter 21.1 – The Structure of the System How are the inner planets different from the outer planets? What is an astronomical unit and why is it used? What is the shape of a planet’s orbit? Direct Vocabulary Instruction Inference Graphic Organizer BrainPOP Video Clip and Quiz Launch Lab (Solar System) Concepts in Motion (Planets) Concepts in Motion (Distances) Online Personal Tutor Review (Gravity) Mini Lab (Orbits) 8.3.3.1.4 - Compare and contrast the sizes, locations, and compositions of the planets and moons in our solar system. 8.3.3.1.2 - Describe how gravity and inertia keep most objects in the solar system in regular and predictable motion.
Chapter 22.4 – Galaxies and the Universe What are the major types of galaxies? What is the Milky Way, and how is it related to the solar system? What is the Big Bang Theory? Inference Chart Graphic Organizer Concepts in Motion (Big Bang Theory) Online Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Directed Reading Worksheet Online Practice Test Chapter Test 8.3.3.1.1 - Recognize that the sun is a medium-sized star, one of billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, and the closest star to Earth.