8th Science 2020-2021 Assignments

Answer all questions (EXCEPT CT 11) on page 30 in your lab manual.  Use lined paper and submit in person (unless you're online only).

Answer all questions on page 14 EXCEPT CT5.

1) Read pages 4-10.
2) Complete DNA and Proteins Investigation on pages 11-13. *ONLINE ONLY Students- your printable materials are attached.

Watch the Amoeba Sisters Videos about DNA and RNA and Protein Synthesis.  Then, complete the handout.

Please answer all questions on page 39.

After reading section 3, your team will chose an organ system to illustrate in color in a life-size drawing on butcher paper. The drawing MUST include all the organs associated with the chosen body system. Additionally, you will create a slide presentation to include a slide of each organ in your system with a brief description of it.

Below you will find color copies of your system that you and your group chose. You also received a black and white copy in class. This assignment will NOT count towards 3rd quarter grades, but will count towards 4th quarter.

Complete all questions on page 27 in your Unit 4 lab manual.

Read Section 2. Then, using the scientific process, create a slide presentation of your findings when comparing the diameter of three balloons placed over vials of yeast and sucrose mixture.

Answer all questions on page 21 in your Unit 4 lab manual. IN PERSON/HYBRID- submit your answers on paper: typed or written. ONLINE- attach a document with your answers typed out.

After reading Section 1: Life on Earth, complete the investigation on pages 18-20. Use the resources below if needed and complete the assignment in your lab manual.

*If you are not present on the day we use the microscopes, please use the provided pictures of cells from Celery, Onion, Cheek, and Bacteria.

Answer all questions on page 46. Hybrid/In-Person learners please turn in the assignment on paper (typed or hand-written). ONLINE only students may submit via Google Classroom.

*Per StudentVue, this assignment was originally assigned on 2/2 and due on 2/8.

Read Section 3 in your lab manual. In-Person/Hybrid students, complete the lab on page 38 and answer questions 1 and 2 on page 39. Then, look at the graphs on page 40 and answer questions 1-3 on pages 41 and 42. Do not answer question 4 on page 42.

On-line ONLY students- IF you do not already have the necessary materials at home to complete the lab on page 38, then just complete part 2 on page 40-42 #1-3.

Follow the instructions in your Unit 3 lab manual and complete pages 23-24.

In groups of 2-3, you will research a past hurricane, tornado, significant flood, or any severe weather that happened and caused major devastation. Read the instructions and rubric for specific instructions and requirements.

ONLINE ONLY STUDENTS- This is optional. In lieu of this project, you may complete the Investigation 2: Weather in Section 2 instead if you prefer. That assignment can be found under Unit 3.

Points given will be entered into StudentVue. Total possible is 48 for the group project.

*This assignment is the alternative to the Weather Report Group Project.

Using the attached maps below, complete pages 25-30 in your Unit 3 lab manual.

Answer all questions on page 31 in Unit 3. Hybrid/in-person- submit answers on paper. Online-only students may submit answers via email or Google Classroom.

Write CT answers in complete sentences and restate the question.

1) Read pages 4-10 in the lab manual.
a. fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page.
2) Working in a group of 2-4, complete the Scientific Process steps. Make one document/slide/write-up per group.

Answer ALL questions on page 11 in complete sentences. You may use the document below OR hand in your answers written on paper.

If you're NOT using the paper copy I handed out, please use this and "share" with me at the end of the unit.

Air resistance (or drag) is amazing to see in action when you make this very simple flying apparatus. Follow the instructions in the PDF file below and watch it fly! Submit a picture or a video of your glider in action.

*Remember, this is an OPTIONAL activity. You DO NOT need to answer the questions at the bottom of the PDF file. Because of this, I have lowered the points from 15 to 10.

Please take the final. You may use your lab manuals. Since it is open book, corrections will not be allowed.

1) Read Section 3 (pp. 38-44) and fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer. Also, watch the NOVA video posted below.
2) Begin the Engineering Process write-up in your lab notebook OR use Engineering Slides
a. Complete the first four steps with Mrs. L on Tuesday, Nov.10: Problem (also identify criteria & solution); Research; Survey Available Materials; and Possible Solutions
3) On Wed. Nov. 11, finish the Engineering Process steps: Diagram and Build Prototype; Test Prototype; Collect Data; and Refine or Replicate Prototype
a. Mrs. L will be available to help/assist during class time.
4) On Thursday, Nov. 12, wrap up the lesson as a class sharing your experience and showing what you made!

Answer ALL questions and submit via email to me, using blank Doc below, or take a clear pic of your written responses.

1) Read Section 2 (pp. 21-28)
2) Participate in SocraCircle
3) Complete the Solar System Objects Investigation on pages 30-36).

* On page 35 Section 3, you may be as creative as you want when you create your galaxy and solar system. You can tape together pieces of paper, you can draw it on the sidewalk using chalk, you can use chalk on black paper, you can create it digitally, you can pain on canvas....whatever method/medium you choose is fine! Have fun with it! Just take a picture and send to me, or share your digital pic.

Answer all questions on page 37. You can type your answers directly in an email or use your copy of the blank document below.

1) Read Section 1 of the Unit 2 Lab Manual. Fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic organizer for each page and annotate at least twice per page. *Bonus- watch the video link of Captain Scott Kelly describe his 340 days in space!
2) Join our Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during your class time.
3) Complete the Investigation on pages 15-19 in your lab manual. *ONLINE/HYBRID- Part 1 use a blank piece of copy paper to draw your model. For Part 2, use a small sphere from home (something about the size of your fist) in place of the Styrofoam ball (I ran out). I DO NOT need a picture of your "moon" ball, but I DO need a picture of your Sun-Earth-Moon model drawing.

Use the visual aides below to help with your understanding.

Please answer all the questions for Section 1 on page 20. Submit your answers on a separate piece of paper OR email them to me. Do not write them in your lab manual. Remember to answer using COMPLETE SENTENCES (think R.A.C.E responses).

We have finished Unit 1! Please turn in your PTGO by Thursday, October 8 (if you haven't already). Remember, if you are filling it out using Kami or DocHub, please SHARE it with me!

Students will answer the questions on page 44 in the lab manual. ONLINE STUDENTS: Please type your responses in Google Docs and share with me, OR email your answer to me. Thank you!

1. Read Section 3 of the lab manual (pp. 41-43). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to open with DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate in the margins as you read the text.
2. Watch the video "Ball Bounce" before participating in the Socratic Dialogue.
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue, either in person or log on and answer the questions I asked.
4. Set up your Lab Notebook (the 8 steps of the Scientific Process).
5. Follow the procedures, fill out your data table, and write your conclusion.
6. Click on "mark as done".

Answer all questions on page 40 in the Lab Manual and turn in. This was completed in class on 09/22, during my absence.

1. Read Section 1 of the lab manual (pp. 21-32). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to open with DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate in the margins as you read the text.
2. Watch the video "How Concrete is Made" before participating in the Socratic Dialogue.
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Using the Lab Manual, begin and complete PROCEDURE 1 on pages 33-34. ONLINE ONLY STUDENTS, DO NOT BEGIN PROCEDURE 2. I need to make sure I have enough Potassium Iodide to give you.
5. Click on "mark as done"

1. Read Section 1 of the lab manual (pp. 11-18). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to open with DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate in the margins as you read the text.
2. Watch the video of the baseball hitting a bat in slow motion. Think about what you observed the moment of contact.
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Begin to set up your lab manual and prepare for the experiment. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS: Sample Lab Notebook pages are provided below for you to guide you. Your results will differ than the examples.
5. Conduct the experiment and fill out the Scientific Process in your lab notebook or slides.
6. Click on "mark as done"

1. Read Section 1 of the lab manual (pp. 11-18). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to open with DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate in the margins as you read the text.
2. Watch the video of the baseball hitting a bat in slow motion. Think about what you observed the moment of contact.
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Begin to set up your lab manual and prepare for the experiment. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS: I will email you the documents and notebook sample pages to help you through the steps of the lab.
5. Conduct the experiment and fill out the Scientific Process in your lab notebook or slides.
6. Click on "mark as done"

1) Read Intro Section: The Science of Materials
2) Watch the two videos using the links below
3) Participate in SocraCircle/Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday or Thursday
4) Set up Lab Notebooks (in-person learners only)
5) Click on "submit"/"turn in" when steps #1-4 are complete.