8th Grade (page 154)

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ASSESSMENT

Scoring Rubric: Evaluation/Review

The organization, elements of evaluation/review writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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ASSESSMENT

Scoring Rubric: Technical Description / Explanation

The organization, elements of technical description / explanation writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

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Peer Assessment: Oral Interpretation

Using peer assessment methods, students evaluate an interpretation of a piece of literature by a classmate.

Subjects:

Voice (Speech)

Public Speaking

Pronunciation

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Peer Assessment: Dramatic Performance

Using peer assessment methods, students evaluate a dramatic performance.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Drama and Performing Arts

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Sporophyte vs. Gametophyte

Students make a model of the gametophyte of a moss and the sporophyte of a fern using the available material. Tests…

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Modeling an Angiosperm

Students create a model of either a monocot or a dicot. Tests understanding of concepts related to angiosperms, leaves,…

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Observing Pillbug Behavior

Students observe at least three behaviors of pillbugs. They then choose one of the observed behaviors, formulate a…

Subjects:

Insects

Animal Behavior

Scientific Method

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Observing Osmosis in a Plant Cell

Students devise and follow a plan to observe the osmosis of water through a plant cell membrane. Assesses students'…

Subjects:

Science

Plants and Botany

Cellular Biology

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Demonstrating Respiration in Elodea

Students design an experiment to demonstrate respiration in the Elodea plant. Assesses students' understanding of…

Subjects:

Science

Plants and Botany

Photosynthesis

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Predicting Change

Students predict what happens to three groups of a species that become separated and face different conditions. Assesses…

Subjects:

Biological Evolution

Biology

Science

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Modeling Blood

Students make a model of a specific blood type using the materials provided. They then determine whether the blood types…

Subjects:

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

Biology

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Waste Doctor

Students create a poster describing how the respiratory and excretory systems of the body eliminate wastes. Assesses…

Subjects:

Excretory System

Respiratory System

Human Biology

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Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Students create a model of the path of a nerve impulse that includes an eye, a sensory neuron, an interneuron, and a…

Subjects:

Science

Healthy Vision

Health

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The Time of Your Life

Students create a time line of important events and stages in the growth and development of a human. Tests their…

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Physical Development & Growth

Sex

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Baby and Primary Teeth

Use a chart to compare and contrast data on your baby teeth and your permanent teeth.

Subjects:

Graphing

Graphs and Charts

Mathematics

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Concept of Flight Unit

Develop process skills while learning about experimental design and the basic principles of flight.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Aviation & Flight

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Mission: New Earth

During this interdisciplinary unit on environmental and space travel, students plan their fictional departure from…

Subjects:

Science

Earth

Earth Science

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Bringing Science History to Life

Students learn about science history during a week long unit that culminates with an interdisciplinary science history…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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School Energy Consumption: Student Section

Students will investigate their school's existing energy usage, conduct an energy survey, report the findings, and…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Education Data

Data from the Department of Education on student enrollment, numbers of teachers, high school graduates, and more.

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Beak Adaptations

A hands-on activity to help students understand animal adaptation by examining the diversity of bird beaks.

Subjects:

Birds

Animal Adaptation

Animal Behavior

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Animal Adaptations Project -- Worksheet 2

After completing worksheet 1 of this project, students perform several tasks describing an adaptation of their choice.

Subjects:

Animal Adaptation

Animals (Zoology)

Ecology

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Fill in Your Future

Students will explore the theme of the 2000 Census by creating a billboard.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Census

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