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TX.STAAR.8.STAAR Grade 8 Science Assessment

STAAR Grade 8 Science Assessment
Reporting Category 4: Organisms and Environments - The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interdependence on each other and on their environment.
(6.12) Organisms and environments. The student knows all organisms are classified into Domains and Kingdoms. Organisms within these taxonomic groups share similar characteristics which allow them to interact with the living and nonliving parts of their ecosystem
6.12 (D) Identify the basic characteristics of organisms, including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, and mode of reproduction, that further classify them in the currently recognized Kingdoms. Supporting Standar
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Euglena
Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification
Interactive/Simulation Paramecium
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Animal-Like Protists
Presentations Animals
Presentations Classification
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Fungi
Presentations Fungus-Like Protists
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Protists
Presentations Six Kingdoms Overview
Presentations Slime Mold
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Volvox
Presentations What Is a Protist?
Flip Charts Microlife
Vocabulary Terms Introduction to animals
Vocabulary Terms Microorganisms II
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Introduction to animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Introduction to plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Microorganisms II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
(7.10) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there is a relationship between organisms and the environment. The student is expected to:
7.10 (B) Describe how biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Vocabulary Terms Vertebrates II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Vertebrates II
 
(7.11) Organisms and environments. The student knows that populations and species demonstrate variation and inherit many of their unique traits through gradual processes over many generations. The student is expected to:
7.11 (A) Examine organisms or their structures such as insects or leaves and use dichotomous keys for identification. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Presentations Classification
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification
 
7.11 (C) Identify some changes in genetic traits that have occurred over several generations through natural selection and selective breeding such as the Galapagos Medium Ground Finch (Geospiza fortis) or domestic animals. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification
 
(7.12) Organisms and environments. The student knows that living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. The student is expected to:
7.12 (B) Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Interactive/Simulation Cardiovascular System
Interactive/Simulation Digestive System
Interactive/Simulation Excretory System
Interactive/Simulation Nervous System
Interactive/Simulation Respiratory System
Interactive/Simulation The Immune System
Interactive/Simulation The Male Reproductive System
Interactive/Simulation The Skin
Interactive/Simulation Types of Joints
Interactive/Simulation Types of Muscles
Presentations Body Organization
Presentations Muscular System
Presentations Nervous System
Presentations Process of Digestion
Presentations Skeletal System
Presentations The Immune Response
Flip Charts The Immune System
Flip Charts The Nervous System
Vocabulary Terms Human biology I
Vocabulary Terms Human biology II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Human biology II
 
7.12 (D) Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Multimedia Lesson Mitosis
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Animals
Presentations Cell Transport
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Specialized Cells
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Types of Nutrients
Presentations Volvox
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Mitosis
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell structure and function
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mitosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
7.12 (F) Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extracting energy from food to sustain life. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification
Interactive/Simulation Paramecium
Presentations Discovering Cells
Flip Charts How Genes Work
Flip Charts Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Introduction to cells
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell processes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Introduction to cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
(7.14) Organisms and environments. The student knows that reproduction is a characteristic of living organisms and that the instructions for traits are governed in the genetic material. The student is expected to:
7.14 (B) Compare the results of uniform or diverse offspring from sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Spirogyra
Flip Charts Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
7.14 (C) Recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Multimedia Lesson Mitosis
Interactive/Simulation Chromosome and DNA Structure
Interactive/Simulation Deciphering the DNA Code
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations DNA
Presentations Genes
Presentations Mendel's Experiments
Presentations The Genetic Code
Flip Charts Genes and Heredity
Flip Charts How Genes Work
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Vocabulary Terms Genetics and heredity I
Vocabulary Terms Mitosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cell Reproduction
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
 
(8.11) Organisms and environments. The student knows that interdependence occurs among living systems and the environment and that human activities can affect these systems. The student is expected to:
8.11 (A) Describe producer/consumer, predator/prey, and parasite/host relationships as they occur in food webs within marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Food Webs
Presentations Animal-Like Protists
Presentations Animals
Presentations Cell Energy
Presentations Energy Flow
Presentations Food Chains
Presentations Food Web Balance
Presentations Food Webs
Presentations Owl Food Web
Flip Charts Owl Food Web
Flip Charts The Barn Owl
Vocabulary Terms Ecology I
Vocabulary Terms Ecology II
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
8.11 (C) Explore how short- and long-term environmental changes affect organisms and traits in subsequent populations. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Presentations Global Warming
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Evolution and classification
 
8.11 (D) Recognize human dependence on ocean systems and explain how human activities such as runoff, artificial reefs, or use of resources have modified these systems. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Reporting Category 2: Force, Motion, and Energy - The student will demonstrate an understanding of force, motion, and energy and their relationships.
(6.8) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows force and motion are related to potential and kinetic energy. The student is expected to:
6.8 (A) Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Energy: Forms and Changes
Presentations Forms of Energy
Vocabulary Terms Energy: Forms and Changes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Energy: Forms and Changes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Matter and Energy
 
6.8 (C) Calculate average speed using distance and time measurements. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Presentations Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
 
6.8 (D) Measure and graph changes in motion. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Virtual Lab Gas Laws
Presentations Measuring Matter
Presentations Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter
 
(6.9) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that the Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it just changes form. The student is expected to:
6.9 (C) Demonstrate energy transformations such as energy in a flashlight battery changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Multimedia Lesson Energy: Forms and Changes
Presentations Electric Current
Presentations Ionic Bonding
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Vocabulary Terms Energy: Forms and Changes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Energy: Forms and Changes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game States of Matter
 
(7.7) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship among force, motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
7.7 (A) Contrast situations where work is done with different amounts of force to situations where no work is done such as moving a box with a ramp and without a ramp, or standing still. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Interactive/Simulation Simple Machines
Virtual Lab Exploring Pulleys
Presentations Machines and Work
Presentations Power
Presentations What Is Work?
Flip Charts Work & Machines
Flip Charts Work & Machines
 
(8.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force, motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
8.6 (A) Demonstrate and calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Presentations Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
 
8.6 (B) Differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Interactive/Simulation Acceleration and Momentum
Presentations Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
 
8.6 (C) Investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches. Readiness
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Presentations Newton`s Laws
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
 
Scientific Investigation and Reasoning Skills: These skills will not be listed under a separate reporting category. Instead, they will be incorporated into at least 40% of the test questions in reporting categories 1-4 and will be identified along with co
(8.1) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. The student is expected to:
8.1 (A) Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Virtual Lab Circuit Building
Flip Charts Biological Safety
Flip Charts Chemical Exposure
Flip Charts Chemical Handling
Flip Charts Chemical Hazards
Flip Charts Chemical Spills
Flip Charts Eye Safety
Flip Charts Safety in the Lab
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Lab Investigations/Scientific Method
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Lab investigations/scientific method
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The science of biology
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Science of Chemistry
 
8.1 (B) Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. (STAAR)
(8.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during laboratory and field investigations. The student is expected to:
8.2 (A) Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Multimedia Lesson Light and Optics
Multimedia Lesson Minerals
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Virtual Lab Blood Typing
Virtual Lab Circuit Building
Virtual Lab Earth's Seasons
Virtual Lab Exploring Pulleys
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Virtual Lab Forces and Motion
Virtual Lab Mirrors and Lenses
Virtual Lab Nerve Conduction
Virtual Lab Volcano Simulator
Presentations The Tropical Zone
Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Vocabulary Terms Light and Optics
Vocabulary Terms Minerals
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
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 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 Minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
8.2 (C) Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Multimedia Lesson Minerals
Multimedia Lesson Sound
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Virtual Lab Blood Typing
Virtual Lab Exploring Pulleys
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Virtual Lab Forces and Motion
Virtual Lab Gas Laws
Virtual Lab Nerve Conduction
Virtual Lab Speed of Sound
Virtual Lab Topographic Maps
Presentations Making a Pedigree
Presentations Measuring Matter
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Vocabulary Terms Minerals
Vocabulary Terms Sound
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sound
 
8.2 (D) Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Minerals
Multimedia Lesson Rocks
Multimedia Lesson Sound
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Virtual Lab Gas Laws
Virtual Lab Speed of Sound
Virtual Lab Topographic Maps
Virtual Lab Volcano Simulator
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Flip Charts Forces & Motion
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Minerals
Vocabulary Terms Rocks
Vocabulary Terms Sound
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Rocks
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sound
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
8.2 (E) Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Minerals
Multimedia Lesson Rocks
Multimedia Lesson Sound
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Virtual Lab Gas Laws
Virtual Lab Nerve Conduction
Virtual Lab Speed of Sound
Virtual Lab Topographic Maps
Virtual Lab Volcano Simulator
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Minerals
Vocabulary Terms Rocks
Vocabulary Terms Sound
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Rocks
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Sound
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
(8.3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving to make informed decisions and knows the contributions of relevant scientists. The student is expected to:
8.3 (B) Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space, or a geologic feature. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Multimedia Lesson Meiosis
Interactive/Simulation Understanding a Punnett Square
Presentations Making a Pedigree
Presentations Models of the Atom
Vocabulary Terms Meiosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Meiosis
 
8.3 (C) Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Multimedia Lesson Meiosis
Interactive/Simulation Understanding a Punnett Square
Presentations Making a Pedigree
Vocabulary Terms Meiosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Meiosis
 
8.3 (D) Relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Multimedia Lesson Forces and Motion
Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Interactive/Simulation History of Electricity
Presentations Discovering Cells
Presentations Electric Current
Presentations Gregor Mendel
Presentations Missions to the Moon
Presentations Models of the Atom
Presentations Newton`s Laws
Presentations Pluto
Presentations The Polar Zone
Presentations The Temperate Zone
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Vocabulary Terms Forces and Motion
Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Forces and Motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genetics: The Study of Heredity
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System
 
(8.4) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and safety equipment to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:
8.4 (A) Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including lab journals/notebooks, beakers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, anemometers, psychrometers, hot plates, test tubes, spring scales, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calcul
Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Virtual Lab Circuit Building
Presentations Discovering Cells
Presentations The Tropical Zone
Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Vocabulary Terms Introduction to cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Introduction to cells
 
8.4 (B) Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher. (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Virtual Lab Circuit Building
Flip Charts Biological Safety
Flip Charts Chemical Exposure
Flip Charts Chemical Handling
Flip Charts Chemical Hazards
Flip Charts Chemical Spills
Flip Charts Eye Safety
Flip Charts Safety in the Lab
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Lab Investigations/Scientific Method
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Lab investigations/scientific method
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The science of biology
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Science of Chemistry
 
Reporting Category 3: Earth and Space - The student will demonstrate an understanding of components, cycles, patterns, and natural events of Earth and space systems.
(6.11) Earth and space. The student understands the organization of our solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it. The student is expected to:
6.11 (B) Understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Presentations Earth's Moon
 
(7.8) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
7.8 (C) Model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
(8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems. The student is expected to:
8.10 (A) Recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Presentations Weather
Presentations Weather Patterns
Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
 
8.10 (B) Identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
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
 
8.10 (C) Identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atmosphere and Weather
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Interactive/Simulation Types of Severe Weather
Presentations Severe Weather
Vocabulary Terms Atmosphere and Weather
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atmosphere and Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
 
(8.7) Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to:
8.7 (A) Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Presentations How the Earth Moves
Presentations Seasons on Earth
 
8.7 (B) Demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Interactive/Simulation Moon Phases
 
8.7 (C) Relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson The Sun-Earth-Moon System
 
(8.8) Earth and space. The student knows characteristics of the universe. The student is expected to:
8.8 (A) Describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Flip Charts Our Solar System
Flip Charts Our Solar System
 
8.8 (B) Recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System
Interactive/Simulation The Sun
Presentations The Sun
Flip Charts Our Solar System
Flip Charts Our Solar System
Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System
 
8.8 (C) Explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Light and Optics
Presentations Refraction and lenses
Vocabulary Terms Light and Optics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Light and Optics
 
(8.9) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
8.9 (A) Describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Presentations Continental Drift
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
 
8.9 (B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Presentations Sea-Floor Spreading
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
8.9 (C) Interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Surface
Interactive/Simulation Forces of Erosion and Deposition
Virtual Lab Topographic Maps
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Surface
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Surface
 
Reporting Category 1: Matter and Energy - The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter and energy and their interactions.
(6.5) Matter and energy. The student knows the differences between elements and compounds. The student is expected to:
6.5 (C) Differentiate between elements and compounds on the most basic level. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Presentations Classes of Matter
Presentations Ionic Bonding
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 - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - 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
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set II
 
(6.6) Matter and energy. The student knows matter has physical properties that can be used for classification. The student is expected to:
6.6 (A) Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Interactive/Simulation Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Presentations Classes of Elements
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game The Periodic Table - Set II
 
(7.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy. The student is expected to:
7.5 (C) Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs
Interactive/Simulation Food Webs
Presentations Cell Energy
Presentations Energy Flow
Presentations Energy Pyramid
Presentations Food Chains
Presentations Food Web Balance
Presentations Food Webs
Presentations Owl Food Web
Flip Charts Owl Food Web
Vocabulary Terms Ecology I
Vocabulary Terms Ecology II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Ecology II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
 
(7.6) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has physical and chemical properties and can undergo physical and chemical changes. The student is expected to:
7.6 (A) Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Organic Chemistry
 
7.6 (B) Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter in the digestive system. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Presentations Process of Digestion
 
(8.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter is composed of atoms and has chemical and physical properties. The student is expected to:
8.5 (A) Describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations, of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Multimedia Lesson Electricity and Magnetism
Virtual Lab Flame Test
Presentations Classes of Matter
Presentations Ionic Bonding
Presentations Models of the Atom
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Electricity and Magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Properties and States of Matter
 
8.5 (B) Identify that protons determine an element's identity and valence electrons determine its chemical properties, including reactivity. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Presentations Ionic Bonding
Presentations Models of the Atom
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atomic Structure - Set II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
 
8.5 (C) Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table, including groups and periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements - Set II
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Elements and the periodic table
 
8.5 (D) Recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Formulas and Bonding
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Measurements and Calculations
 
8.5 (E) Investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed. Readiness Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions
Interactive/Simulation Chemical and Physical Changes
Interactive/Simulation Types of Reactions
Presentations Balancing Equations
Presentations Chemical Reactions
Flip Charts Chemical Reactions
Flip Charts Chemical Reactions
Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Kinetics and Equilibrium
 
8.5 (F) Recognize whether a chemical equation containing coefficients is balanced or not and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass. Supporting Standard (STAAR)
Multimedia Lesson Chemical Reactions
Presentations Balancing Equations
Presentations Chemical Reactions
Flip Charts Chemical Reactions
Flip Charts Chemical Reactions
Vocabulary Terms Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Equations
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chemical Reactions