Science+-+8th+Grade+-+Essential+Outcomes


 * ** Essential Outcome (Standard) ** || ** Performance Level(s) ** || ** Date/ **
 * Trimester ** || ** Common Assessments ** ||
 * 1. Calculate density and use their conceptual understanding of density to predict the layering of solids within a liquid || || || Density and Layering Quiz
 * 1. Calculate density and use their conceptual understanding of density to predict the layering of solids within a liquid || || || Density and Layering Quiz

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 * 2. Describe the differences between physical and chemical changes || || || Physical and Chemical Changes T-Chart

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 * 3. Explain the relationship of the motion of atom and molecules to the states of matter (gases, liquids, solids, and plasma) || || || Solid, Liquid, Gas Quiz (Fill-In Chart)

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 * 4. Demonstrate the knowledge of succession by putting sequencing illustrations of various stages of succession || || || ||
 * 5. Evaluate the validity of experiments || || || Essay question used to evaluate an experiment: (Bill’s Experiment) ||
 * 6. Utilize appropriate tools of measurement and demonstrate the knowledge in measuring: volume (regular and irregular solids), mass, temperature, and metric conversion || || || ||
 * 7. Identify the differences between meiosis and mitosis. || || || ||
 * 8. Predict the chance of a certain genetic outcome after completing/analyzing a punnett square problem || || || ||
 * 9. Explain how behavior and structural adaptation help an organism survive and reproduce in their environment || || || ||
 * 10. Demonstrate their knowledge of the food chain by drawing a simple web with arrows directing the flow of energy || || || ||
 * 11. Find similarities and differences in how genetic information is transferred in sexual and asexual reproduction || || || ||
 * 12. Compare and contrast the related processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Additionally, students will be able to identify the kind of organisms that utilize these processes || || || ||
 * 13. Demonstrate their knowledge of the DNA molecule by constructing a model and label the parts || || || ||
 * 14. Demonstrate their understanding of evolution by completing the “Dating the Fossil Record” laboratory and answering the questions || || || ||
 * 15. Students will complete the “Changes in Predator and Prey Populations” laboratory and answer the questions upon completion || || || ||
 * 16. Students will research and present to the class information about a researched symbiotic relationship || || || ||
 * 17. Students will explain species changes using Darwin’s theories of natural selection || || || ||
 * 18. Create a summary report about genetic disorders and present to class (there needs to be a written piece and visual) || || || ||