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8th Grade Science

4th Quarter
 
Week of 3/10/25  
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday
(Block Day + ACT Rotation Day)
Complete in the following order.  Everything will be due on Friday.
1. Universe Nearpod 
1st: 4SI6J
2nd: SCZET
3rd: XR9T5
6th: WE9AL
7th: 5R3AE
8th: DR9GZ
2. Electromagnetic Spectrum Nearpod
1st: VKANR
2nd: EA346
3rd: CBYFG
6th: 8RMQW
7th: 3NQ9M
8th: 7WK2L
 
You will use the information from the Nearpod and the following sections from the Textbook to complete the following activities:
Textbook Resources:
    • Chapter 7: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
      • Lesson 4: Characteristics of Stars (p. 258)
      • Lesson 6: The Expanding Universe (p. 270)
 
  • On the printed copy, fill in and color to complete the notes page.
4. Spectroscope Virtual Lab
  • Download the presentation so that you can move the pieces and parts around if needed. The lab is linked on the right side of the website in the Files section. 
  • Complete and turn in the lab worksheet.
 
 
Friday 3/14/25
 
Happy Pi Day!!  
1.  The Rock Cycle video clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp_S3BDiR-I
 
2.  Use the following website link for your activity: https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/index.html 
 
3.  Complete the Rock cycle interactive lab report following the directions provided- due Monday/Tuesday block 
 
 
Week of 3/17/25  
Monday / Tuesday
1. Rock Cycle Escape Room
  • Download the Rock_Cycle_Escape_Room presentation from the file list on the right.  Solve the clues on each page and use your knowledge of the rock cycle to answer the questions.
  • Enter your answers for each slide into this Google Form.  You must have the correct answer for one slide before proceeding to the next:
2. Complete CFA 8.ESS2.3 on Mastery Connect. 
  • DO NOT use any notes or your textbook.  This is an individual assignment.  
Wednesday / Thursday
1. Watch the following videos
2. Microsoft Form - Microsoft Forms
3. Two practice worksheets
  • Doppler Effect / Red Shift, Blue Shift / Spectral Lines
 
Friday
Open this simulation on Red Shift, Blue Shift on your computer.  Make sure you write all of your answers on the worksheet to turn in by the end of class.  
 
Week of 3/24/25  
Monday / Tuesday
1. Expansion of the Universe: Check for Understanding
Mastery Connect Quiz
2. Evidence for Evolution Nearpod
1st: RPG48
2nd: FTQPL
3rd: EZA2M
6th: AUFBL
7th: SYHM6
8th: R6X2W
2. Evidence for Evolution Worksheet
3. Embryos and Evolution Worksheet
Wednesday
Read the article on extinction and answer the questions at the end.  You will receive a copy of the questions in class that you can write on. 
Thursday Guest Lesson from Mr. Josh Burns