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Mahopac Middle School
Science 8
CURRICULUM MAP
8/10/01
SEPTEMBER
What precision tools does a scientist use?
How can safety be ensured in the science
lab?
What are the physical properties of matter
and how are they measured?
Create well designed experiments.
Explain, with examples, Newton’s 3 Laws
of Motion
Class procedures
Experimental design
Laboratory tools and safety
Measurement (mass, length, vol, % error)
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
Demonstrate proper lab safety techniques
Correctly measure and calculate mass,
length, volume, % error
Solve mathematical problems using
scientific formulas
Distinguish between Newton’s 3 Laws of
Motion
Identify/draw/label common lab tools/uses
Identify variables and controls.
Data collection and discussion
Lab calculations
Graphing
Create a lab demonstrating motion
Complete computer spreadsheets
Journal entries
Complete Rolling Object Down Ramp Lab
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (length, mass, volume)
MST # 1, 2, 4
OCTOBER
What are the physical properties of matter
and how are they measured?
How are mass and volume related to
density?
Describe the characteristics of and
relationship between the subatomic
particles.
Why is the periodic table organized the
way it is?
What are the 4 classes of matter?
Measurement (temperature, vol, density)
Structure of the atom
Structure of periodic table
Classes of Matter(mixtures, cmpds, solns)
NOVEMBER
Differentiate between the ways elements
combine to form compounds
Explain the concept of the KineticMolecular Theory by using the Phase
Change Diagram of Water
What are the characteristics of acids and
bases?
How are solubility graphs interpreted?
Measure/calculate mass/volume and use to
calculate density
Predict sink or float of objects in liquids
Convert between F,C,K temperature scales
Create and solve mass, vol, density math
problems
Describe and draw subatomic structure
Interpret periodic table
Classify substances according to makeup
Label and color periodic table parts
Graph trends of periodic table
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (density, mass, volume, temperature)
Compare and contrast ionic and covalent
bonds
Identify common household acids and
bases
Discuss factors that affect solubility rates
Interpret solubility graphs
MST # 1, 4, 6, 7
MST # 1, 4, 7
Kinds of chemical bonds
Phase Change Diagram of Water
Acids and bases
Solubility rates
Solubility graphs
Construct atomic models
Creative writing
Graph solubility
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (density, mass, volume, temperature,
Iron/Sulfur)
DECEMBER
What causes different types of weather?
How do weather fronts interact?
Draw and label moon phases
Explain the relationship between moon
phases and tides
Name the major components of our solar
system
JANUARY
What geologic events have led to the
current arrangement of continents?
Explain the evidence that supports the
theory of continental drift
How have rocks and fossils formed and
changed over time?
What is weather?
Changes in weather
Severe weather
Waves and tides
Moon Phases, Earth/Moon system
Draw, label and correctly identify moon
phases and major components of solar
system.
Analyze solar system data
Explain relationship between water vapor
and weather
Explain relationship between Earth,moon
and sun.
Draw and predict frontal interactions
Identify cloud types
Forecast weather
Complete weather/moon phase calendar
Correctly identify moon phases and
constellations.
Construct models
Illustrate tide types
Gather weather info using various forms of
media (internet, newspaper)
Use of microscope
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (hurricane, moon phases)
MST # 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
The moving continents
Colliding plates
Dynamic earth
Rock cycle (3 types of rocks)
Compare and contrast different types of
plate boundaries
Related earthquakes and volcanoes to plate
boundaries
Classify rocks
Identify different rocks
Construct Pangaea
Midterm
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (Superposition rock lab)
MST # 1, 4, 6, 7
FEBRUARY
Label and state the function of plant and
animal cell organelles, plant parts.
Review the 7 human body systems
Label and explain the major components
of the 7 body systems
Compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis
Calculate genetic probability using Punnett
Squares
Cell Structure
Plant structure
Human body systems (respiration,
digestion, excretion, circulation, skeletal,
nervous, endocrine)
Reproduction (meiosis/mitosis)
Heredity
Illustrate and label plant and animal cell
parts, and parts of plants/flowers.
Label and diagram human body systems
Sequence the events of meiosis and
mitosis
Complete and interpret Punnett Squares
Predict genetic outcomes
Possible Internet project???
Create human body system poster for oral
presentation
Creative writing
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs
MST # 2, 4, 6, 7
MARCH
Including diagrams, explain the difference
between nuclear fission and fusion
What is magnetism?
Explain the ways heat can be transferred
APRIL
Explain and give examples of different
types of waves.
Explain the relationship between
wavelength and frequency with respect to
the Electromagnetic spectrum.
Explain the nature of light and how it
behaves
MAY/JUNE
Explain energy flow in an ecosystem
What impact have humans had on our
biosphere?
Explain the various forms of interactions
species have with each other
Fission and fusion
Magnetism/Orienteering/Topo maps
Thermal energy
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Electromagnetic spectrum
Refraction and reflection
Assessment review
Compare and contrast fission and fusion
Interpret Topographic maps
Measure and calculate heat transfer
Demonstrate correct use of compass
Interpret topographic maps (optional)
Label the Electromagnetic spectrum
Measure refraction angles using a
protractor
Draw and label/compare and contrast
different types of waves
Discuss ways waves affect everyday life
Ecology
Changing ecosystems
Food webs and chains
Assessment review/test
Final review/test
Interpret food webs and chains
Explain how the novel The Far Side of the
Mountain relates to science concepts
Sketch and label numerous species
Role play fission and fusion
Diagram and explain nuclear reactor
Outdoor compass activities/orienteering
Portfolio submissions
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (potato chip)
Demonstrate relationship between
wavelength and frequency using a slinky
Internet research on Electromagnetic
spectrum
Color and label Electromagnetic Spectrum
Identify wave types
Portfolio submissions
Assessment review
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (reflection/refraction)
MST # 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
MST # 2, 4, 6, 7
Data collection
Use of microscope
Journal entries
Discuss novel
Nature trail expeditions
Portfolio submissions
Assessment review/test
Final review/test
Notes, tests, quizzes, worksheets
Labs (owl pellets)
MST # 1, 2, 4, 6, 7