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3rd 9 weeks
Hudson Middle School
8th Grade
(Reavis/Schrieber/Branch/Owens)
Math
Key Concepts:
Unit 6
8.G.1-5
*Verify properties of
rotations, reflections, and
translations.
*Understand the
congruence of 2
dimensional figures.
*Describe the effect of
dilations, translations,
rotations, & reflections on
2 dimensional figures
using coordinates.
*Understand the similarity
of 2 dimensional figures.
*Determine relationships
between: a) angle sums
and exterior angle sums of
triangles
b) angles created when
parallel lines are cut by a
transversal
c) angle-angle rules for
similar triangles.
Areas for
Integration
Key Vocabulary :
translations, rotations,
reflections, line of
reflection, center of
rotation, clockwise,
counterclockwise, parallel
lines, congruence, ≅,
reading A’ as “A prime”,
similarity, dilations, preimage, image, rigid
transformations, exterior
angles, interior angles,
alternate interior angles,
angle-angle criterion,
deductive reasoning,
vertical angles, adjacent,
supplementary,
complementary,
corresponding, scale factor,
transversal, parallel
Science
Key Concepts:
Water distribution
I can explain the
distribution of water on
Earth’s surface.
I can illustrate and explain
the phases of the water
cycle.
I can give examples of
water conservation.
I can explain how
eutrophication occurs.
I can classify different
types of wetlands.
Marine ecosystems
I can explain how
upwelling occurs.
I can describe the
photosynthesis and
chemosynthesis.
I can describe the types of
technology used to monitor
the hydrosphere.
I can group organisms as
Key Vocabulary
Water distribution
River basin,Watershed
Eutrophication, Wetlands,,
Estuaries, Hydrosphere, Surface
water, Ground water, Aquifer,
Transpiration, Infiltration
Marine ecosystems
Estuaries, Marine ecosystems
Upwelling, Sonar
Producers, Consumers
Decomposers, Photosynthesis
Chemosynthesis
Hydrothermal vent
Salinity, Tides, Waves
Water Quality
pH, Nitrates, Phosphates
Turbidity, Bio-indicator
Temperature, Dissolved oxygen
Sewage, Eutrophication
Human Impact
Point source,Non-point source
Water quality, Pesticides
Herbicides, Stewardship
Water treatment
3rd 9 weeks
Hudson Middle School
8th Grade
(Reavis/Schrieber/Branch/Owens)
Unit 7
8.EE2, 8.NS.1-2
*Use square root & cube
root to solve equations in
the form x^2=P & x^3=P.
*Evaluate perfect squares
and cubes.
*Understand the real
number system: rational
and irrational numbers.
*Locate, compare, and
order rational and
irrational numbers on a
number line.
Unit 8
8.G.6-8
*Explain a proof of the
Pythagorean Theorem and
its converse.
* Apply PT to determine
unknown side lengths in
right triangles.
*Apply PT to find the
distance between 2 points
in a coordinate system.
Real numbers, irrational
numbers, rational numbers,
integers, whole numbers,
natural numbers, radical,
radicand, square roots,
perfect squares, cube roots,
cubed, terminating
decimals, repeating
decimals, truncate, nonperfect square, non-perfect
cube, inverse operations,
solution, plus-minus sign
Right triangle, hypotenuse,
legs, Pythagorean theorem,
Pythagorean Triple,
coordinate plane, distance
producers, consumers and
decomposers.
I can classify different
types of phytoplankton and
zooplankton.
Water Quality
I can interpret the data
collected from the
hydrosphere that indicate
contamination.
I can explain turbidity and
how it relates to monitor
water quality.
I can explain how bioindicators are used to
monitor water quality.
Human Impact on Water
I can identify some risks
and benefits of pesticides
and herbicides.
I can list human activities
that can contribute to water
pollution.
I can propose solutions to
water pollution.
I can outline laws that have
been passed to protect
Biotic and abiotic factors
Abiotic factor, Biotic factor
Habitat, Limiting factor
Niche, Biome, Ecosystem
Community, Population
Producers, Consumers
Decomposers
Interactions of organisms
Symbiotic relationship
Coexistence, Cooperation
Competition, Predator
Prey, Symbiosis
Mutualism, Parasitism
Commensalism, Bacteria
Fungi, Photosynthesis
Terrestrial and aquatic food
chains and food webs
Aquatic food chain
Terrestrial food chain
Food web
Nitrogen cycle, Carbon cycle
Oxidizing, Thermal energy
Environments, Habitat
Niche, Species, Marine
Cellular energy
Prokaryote, Eukaryote
Glucose, Protein
Sugar, Carbohydrate
Body health
3rd 9 weeks
Hudson Middle School
8th Grade
(Reavis/Schrieber/Branch/Owens)
Respiration, Digestion
ELA
Key Concepts: RL4 &
RI4: Word meanings
and their impact on the
text; Connotation,
denotation, and
figurative language;
RL5 & RI5: Compare &
Contrast two or more
texts and text
structure; evaluate
claims and analyze
what evidence is
relevant; Writing:
Write for purpose
(BCR) and research;
Language: use of
standard grammar;
understanding multiple
meanings of words;
acquire grade level
specific academic
vocabulary; Speaking
Social Studies
Key Vocabulary:
connotation/denotation
figurative language
(idioms, euphemisms,
simile/metaphor,
personification, etc.),
explicit & implicit
meaning. citation,
author’s purpose, plot
development, and
summary
Social Studies &
Language Arts: reading
nonfiction, historical
based text
Key Concepts:
Key Vocabulary:
Conflict has resulted
from a desire for
freedom, religion, land,
resources, and world
influences.
Justice
Equality
Religion
Conflict
War
Competition
Resources
Economic system
Social system
Fear
Discrimination
Politics
National identity
Immigration
Governmental systems
Citizenship
Taxation
Quality of life
Ideology
Nation-state
Revolutionaries have
risen up, challenged the
establishment and
demanded individual
rights.
Societies have
encountered periods of
economic growth and
decline.
People move for a variety
of reasons.
A society’s views and
3rd 9 weeks
Hudson Middle School
8th Grade
(Reavis/Schrieber/Branch/Owens)
and Listening:
Collaborative
discussions; examine
sound reasoning; make
claims and defend
them
beliefs change over time.
Standards
8.H.2.1
8.H.2.2
8.H.2.3
8.H.3.1
8.H.3.2
8.H.3.3
8.H.3.4
8.E.1
Regulation
Scarcity
Market economy
Supply and demand
Human-environment interaction
Technology
Foreign and domestic policy
Global economy