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MA.8-ESS.Grade 8: Earth and Space Sciences

Grade 8: Earth and Space Sciences

ESS1. Earth’s Place in the Universe

8.MS-ESS1-1b. Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun system to explain the cyclical pattern of seasons, which includes Earth’s tilt and differential intensity of sunlight on different areas of Earth across the year.

Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Presentations Seasons on Earth

8.MS-ESS1-2. Explain the role of gravity in ocean tides, the orbital motions of planets, their moons, and asteroids in the solar system.

Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System

Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Virtual Lab Moon Phases, Eclipses and Tides

Presentations Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

Presentations How the Earth Moves

Presentations Phases, Eclipses and Tides

Flip Charts Our Solar System

Flip Charts Science: Earth Science

Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System

ESS2. Earth’s System

8.MS-ESS2-1. Use a model to illustrate that energy from Earth’s interior drives convection that cycles Earth’s crust, leading to melting, crystallization, weathering, and deformation of large rock formations, including generation of ocean sea floor at ridges, submerge

Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics

Presentations Heat Transfer and Convection Currents

Presentations Theory of Plate Tectonics

Flip Charts Plate Tectonics

Flip Charts Science: Earth Science

8.MS-ESS2-5. Interpret basic weather data to identify patterns in air mass interactions and the relationship of those patterns to local weather.

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Presentations Predicting Weather

Presentations Severe Weather

Presentations Weather Patterns

Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather

8.MS-ESS2-6. Describe how interactions involving the ocean affect weather and climate on a regional scale, including the influence of the ocean temperature as mediated by energy input from the Sun and energy loss due to evaporation or redistribution via ocean currents

Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate

Presentations Climate and Its Causes

Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate

ESS3. Earth and Human Activity

8.MS-ESS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to explain that the Earth’s mineral and fossil fuel resources are unevenly distributed as a result of geologic processes.

Multimedia Lesson Energy: Forms and Changes

Presentations Sources of Energy

Flip Charts Minerals

Flip Charts Science: Earth Science

Vocabulary Terms Energy: Forms and Changes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Energy: Forms and Changes

8.MS-ESS3-5. Examine and interpret data to describe the role that human activities have played in causing the rise in global temperatures over the past century.

Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate

Presentations Global Warming

Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate

MA.8-LS.Grade 8: Life Science

Grade 8: Life Science

LS1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

8.MS-LS1-7. Use informational text to describe that food molecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, are broken down and rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support cell growth and/or release of energy.

Multimedia Lesson Photosynthesis and Respiration

Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife

Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life

Multimedia Lesson Systems of the Human Body 2: Providing Fuel and Transportation

Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration

Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification

Interactive/Simulation Paramecium

Virtual Lab Classifying Organisms

Virtual Lab Comparing Algae & Protozoa

Virtual Lab The Effects of Carbon Dioxide and Light on Photosynthesis

Presentations Connection between Photosynthesis and Respiration

Presentations Fermentation

Presentations Food and Nutrients

Presentations Overview of Cellular Respiration

Presentations Process of Cellular Respiration

Flip Charts Photosynthesis & Respiration

Flip Charts Science: Life Science

Vocabulary Terms Photosynthesis and Respiration

Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell processes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife

LS3. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

8.MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe that structural changes to genes (mutations) may or may not result in changes to proteins, and if there are changes to proteins there may be harmful, beneficial, or neutral changes to traits.

Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Presentations Mutations

Flip Charts Chromosomes, Genes & DNA

Flip Charts Human Genetic Disorders

Flip Charts Modern Genetics

Flip Charts Science: Life Science

Vocabulary Terms Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

8.MS-LS3-2. Construct an argument based on evidence for how asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of asexual

Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife

Presentations Amoeba

Presentations Paramecium

Presentations Spirogyra

Flip Charts Fishes, Amphibians & Reptiles

Flip Charts Meiosis

Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis

Flip Charts Science: Genetics & Heredity

Flip Charts Science: Life Science

Flip Charts Science: Owls and Owl Pellets

Flip Charts The Barn Owl

Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife

8.MS-LS3-3(MA). Communicate through writing and in diagrams that chromosomes contain many distinct genes and that each gene holds the instructions for the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of an individual.

Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Multimedia Lesson Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Multimedia Lesson Mitosis

Interactive/Simulation Chromosome and DNA Structure

Presentations Chromosomes

Presentations Dominant and Recessive

Presentations Genes

Presentations How Traits Are Inherited

Presentations Mendel's Experiments

Flip Charts Chromosomes, Genes & DNA

Flip Charts Genes and Heredity

Flip Charts Human Genetic Disorders

Flip Charts Modern Genetics

Flip Charts Science: Genetics & Heredity

Flip Charts Science: Life Science

Vocabulary Terms Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Vocabulary Terms Genetics and heredity I

Vocabulary Terms Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Vocabulary Terms Mitosis

Vocabulary Terms Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics and heredity I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mitosis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

8.MS-LS3-4(MA). Develop and use a model to show that sexually reproducing organisms have two of each chromosome in their cell nuclei, and hence two variants (alleles) of each gene that can be the same or different from each other, with one random assortment of each chrom

Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife

Presentations Amoeba

Presentations Paramecium

Presentations Spirogyra

Flip Charts Meiosis

Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis

Flip Charts Science: Genetics & Heredity

Flip Charts Science: Life Science

Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife

LS4. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

8.MS-LS4-4. Use a model to describe the process of natural selection, in which genetic variations of some traits in a population increase some individuals’ likelihood of surviving and reproducing in a changing environment. Provide evidence that natural selection occu

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification

MA.8-PS.Grade 8: Physical Science

Grade 8: Physical Science

PS1. Matter and Its Interactions

8.MS-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that (a) atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce pure substances which make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter, (b) atoms form molecules and compounds that range in size from two to thousands of

Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Multimedia Lesson Elements and the Periodic Table

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Presentations Classes of Matter

Presentations Covalent and Metallic Bonding

Presentations Introduction to Elements

Presentations Ionic Bonding

Vocabulary Terms Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Vocabulary Terms Elements and the periodic table

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set I

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Compounds - Set II

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mixtures and Compounds

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

8.MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Interactive/Simulation Chemical and Physical Changes

Interactive/Simulation Types of Reactions

Virtual Lab Evidence of Chemical Reactions

Presentations Balancing Equations

Presentations Changes of State

Presentations Chemical Reactions

Presentations Energy in Reactions

Presentations Reactions and Reaction Rates

Flip Charts Acids, Bases & Salts

Flip Charts Chemical Reactions

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

8.MS-PS1-4. Develop a model that describes and predicts changes in particle motion, relative spatial arrangement, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Presentations States of Matter

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game States of Matter

8.MS-PS1-5. Use a model to explain that atoms are rearranged during a chemical reaction to form new substances with new properties. Explain that the atoms present in the reactants are all present in the products and thus the total number of atoms is conserved.

Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions

Interactive/Simulation Chemical and Physical Changes

Interactive/Simulation Types of Reactions

Virtual Lab Evidence of Chemical Reactions

Presentations Balancing Equations

Presentations Chemical Reactions

Presentations Reactions and Reaction Rates

Flip Charts Acids, Bases & Salts

Flip Charts Chemical Reactions

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Equations

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium

PS2. Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

8.MS-PS2-1. Develop a model that demonstrates Newton’s third law involving the motion of two colliding objects.

Flip Charts Forces & Motion

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

8.MS-PS2-2. Provide evidence that the change in an object’s speed depends on the sum of the forces on the object (the net force) and the mass of the object.

Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion

Interactive/Simulation Acceleration and Momentum

Presentations Acceleration and Momentum

Presentations Newton`s Laws

Flip Charts Forces & Motion

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion

MA.RST.6-8.Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Craft and Structure

RST.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Multimedia Lesson Cells

Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions

Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate

Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface

Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes

Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism

Multimedia Lesson Elements and the Periodic Table

Multimedia Lesson Energy: Forms and Changes

Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs

Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion

Multimedia Lesson Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Multimedia Lesson Light and Optics

Multimedia Lesson Meiosis

Multimedia Lesson Minerals

Multimedia Lesson Mitosis

Multimedia Lesson Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport

Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System

Multimedia Lesson Photosynthesis and Respiration

Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife

Multimedia Lesson Rocks

Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life

Multimedia Lesson Sound

Multimedia Lesson Systems of the Human Body 1: Moving and Controlling the Body

Multimedia Lesson Systems of the Human Body 2: Providing Fuel and Transportation

Multimedia Lesson Systems of the Human Body 3: Protection, Reproduction and Cooperation

Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System

Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes

Multimedia Lesson Work, Power & Simple Machines

Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell

Interactive/Simulation Biomes

Interactive/Simulation Cardiovascular System

Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration

Interactive/Simulation Chromosome and DNA Structure

Interactive/Simulation Circuit

Interactive/Simulation Digestive System

Interactive/Simulation Earth's Interior

Interactive/Simulation Earthquake and Seismogram

Interactive/Simulation Electromagnetic Spectrum

Interactive/Simulation Euglena

Interactive/Simulation Excretory System

Interactive/Simulation From DNA to Protein

Interactive/Simulation History of Electricity

Interactive/Simulation Longitudinal Waves

Interactive/Simulation Nervous System

Interactive/Simulation Paramecium

Interactive/Simulation Photosynthesis

Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell

Interactive/Simulation Reflection and Lenses

Interactive/Simulation Reflection and Mirrors

Interactive/Simulation Respiratory System

Interactive/Simulation Rock Cycle

Interactive/Simulation Simple Machines

Interactive/Simulation Soil Profile

Interactive/Simulation States of Matter

Interactive/Simulation The Endocrine System

Interactive/Simulation The Immune System

Interactive/Simulation The Male Reproductive System

Interactive/Simulation The Skin

Interactive/Simulation The Solar System

Interactive/Simulation The Sun

Interactive/Simulation Tones and Overtones

Interactive/Simulation Transmission of Light

Interactive/Simulation Types of Joints

Interactive/Simulation Types of Muscles

Interactive/Simulation Types of Volcanoes

Interactive/Simulation Wave Interactions

Virtual Lab Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Presentations Atomic Configuration and Bonding

Presentations Balancing Equations

Presentations Chemical Reactions

Presentations Heart Health

Flip Charts Chemical Reactions

Flip Charts Nutrition

Flip Charts Science: Human Body

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather

Vocabulary Terms Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Vocabulary Terms Cells

Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions

Vocabulary Terms Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate

Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism

Vocabulary Terms Elements and the periodic table

Vocabulary Terms Energy: Forms and Changes

Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion

Vocabulary Terms Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Vocabulary Terms Light and Optics

Vocabulary Terms Meiosis

Vocabulary Terms Minerals

Vocabulary Terms Mitosis

Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System

Vocabulary Terms Photosynthesis and Respiration

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife

Vocabulary Terms Rocks

Vocabulary Terms Sound

Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Formulas and Bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Energy: Forms and Changes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Light and Optics

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Measurements and Calculations

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Meiosis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Minerals

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mitosis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Rocks

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sound

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

RST.6-8.7. Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Multimedia Lesson Cells

Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface

Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes

Multimedia Lesson Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Multimedia Lesson Meiosis

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell

Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell

Interactive/Simulation Understanding a Punnett Square

Virtual Lab Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Virtual Lab Build the Phases of Meiosis

Virtual Lab Earthquake Simulator

Virtual Lab Gas Laws

Virtual Lab Mendel's Pea Plant Experiments

Virtual Lab Topographic Maps

Presentations Making a Pedigree

Presentations Using a Punnett Square

Flip Charts Forces & Motion

Flip Charts Science: Physical Science

Vocabulary Terms Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Vocabulary Terms Cells

Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface

Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes

Vocabulary Terms Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Vocabulary Terms Meiosis

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Meiosis

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

RST.6-8.9. Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Virtual Lab Weather Forecasting

Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather

MA.WHST.6-8.Writing Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Writing Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Text Types and Purposes

WHST.6-8.1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.1(e) Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Multimedia Lesson Elements and the Periodic Table

Multimedia Lesson Properties and States of Matter

Multimedia Lesson Sound

Virtual Lab Flame Test

Virtual Lab Gas Laws

Virtual Lab Speed of Sound

Vocabulary Terms Elements and the periodic table

Vocabulary Terms Properties and States of Matter

Vocabulary Terms Sound

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sound

WHST.6-8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

WHST.6-8.2(a) Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when usefu

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Virtual Lab Weather Forecasting

Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather

WHST.6-8.2(b) Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Virtual Lab Weather Forecasting

Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather

WHST.6-8.2(c) Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather

Virtual Lab Weather Forecasting