8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet August 28 through September 15, 2017

Our Universe

Supplies needed: download “clock pattern” lesson 3, needle, thread, tape, modeling clay, tripod,

turntable, 2 flashlights, measuring device.

Take notes in class – and – always read the text, and PowerPoints.

It is very useful to answer the “What did we learn?” and “Taking it further” questions at the end of each

lesson. Always utilize a dictionary for any vocabulary that is new to you.

Our Universe – Unit 1: Introduction to Astronomy

and Space Models read pages 7-16 August 28, 29

Knowledge of the Stars, Lesson 1 worksheet Due August 30

Print or type your answers to the questions on the Knowledge of the Stars worksheet. Save as .pdf and upload on

Canvas.

Lesson 01 Knowledge of the Stars.pdf

Our Universe – The Earth’s Movement

and Tools for Studying Space read pages 17-28 August 31, Sept. 1

Foucault Pendulum Lab, page 20 text Due September 6

Read page 20, text. Follow all instructions.

Lesson 03 Clock Pattern.pdf

Answer the three questions given in the activity (column 2, about half-way down the page). Use complete

sentences and re-state the question in your answer. For example: "What forces are affecting the pendulum"? ...

The forces affecting the pendulum are _______________________.

Take a digital photograph of your set-up. The photo may be .jpg if you are not able to convert it to a .pdf.

Study Questions Lessons 1-4 Due September 8

Provide the best answer for each question. There is no time limit and you may use your book if you like.

Our Universe – Unit 2: Overview of the Universe

and Stars read pages 29 – 35 September 11

Starlight Activity, Lesson 6 Due September 13

Follow the instructions on "Starlight".

Lesson 06 Starlight.pdf

Our Universe – Heavenly Bodies

and Astronomy vs. Astrology read pages 36-40 September 15

8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet September 18 through October 6, 2017

Our Universe

ALERT! !!!!!***@@@ Look at me!!!!!!

One assignment requires 29 days of consecutive observations!!!!! ALERT!!!!!

Observing Moon Phases!!!!! OH NO! EMERGENCY!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pie Pan, Small Mirror, Sunny window or flashlight. (Lesson 12)

Black paper, Green paper, White paper, Baking sheet, 3 ice cubes, sunny window, 2 clear

glasses, black paper, tape, thermometer (Lesson 15, Solar Energy).

Sidewalk chalk

Shoebox, foil, plastic wrap, thermometer, tool to poke small hole in shoebox, tape, sunny

window, time measuring device.

Always take notes in class.

Always read the text and PowerPoints

Read pages 41 through 50, Asteroids, Comets, Meteors September 19

Outer Space Quiz Lessons 5-10 (Quiz on Canvas) Due September 20

Read pages 52 through 58, Overview of our Solar System

and Our Sun September 22

Lesson 12 (Make a pinhole projector and

Sun Measurement Lab) Page 58 text Due September 25

Make a pinhole projector by following instructions on page 58, text. Record measurements per instruction #7 on the "Sun Measurement" worksheet and follow instructions on the worksheet to determine the

diameter of the sun. Do NOT look directly at the sun.

Lesson 12 Sun Measurement.pdf

The pinhole projector should be made prior to September 25 so you'll have time to experience a sunny day to

complete the Sun Measurement lab worksheet.

The Pinhole projector activity is worth 15 points; the Sun Measurement lab is worth 15 points.

Read pages 59 through 62, Structure of the Sun September 26

Lesson 13 Tracking the Earth’s Movement page 61 Due September 28

Follow the instructions on page 61, text. Take a photograph that shows 3 of your shadows with the time written

beside them. If one photograph is not able to show THREE shadows and time, then please take 3 photographs.

Photos may be uploaded in .pdf or .jpg format.

Read pages 63 through 68, Solar Eclipse and Solar Energy September 29

Lesson 15 Solar Energy Lab (the first lab on page 67, in blue) Due October 3

Follow the instructions on page 68, text -- "Solar Energy" (*** The instructions on the blue background.).

Answer the questions on the Solar Energy worksheet.

Lesson 15 Solar Energy.pdf

Read pages 69 through 80, Our Moon, Motion & Phases of the Moon,

and Origin of the Moon October 5

Sun & Moon Quiz, Lessons 11-18 (on Canvas) Due October 9

Lesson 17 Observing Moon Phases --- Begin September 7 Due October 6

Lesson 17 Observing Moon Phases.pdf

Record the date, the time the moon rises and sets, and sketch the shape of the moon each day. You may look up the

moon rise and moon set times for each day.

Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. The link goes to Time and Date dot com; enter a city near

you and you will receive information specific to your area.

8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet October 10 through October 23, 2017

Our Universe

Materials: 9 styrofoam balls or improvisational materials, 2 styrofoam rings or

improvisational materials, paint, craft wire ------ shoebox, aluminum foil, scissors or knife,

thermometer, plastic wrap, tape, timing device

Always take notes in class.

Always read the text and PowerPoints.

Read pages 82 through 109, Our Universe Finish by October 18

Begin working on Solar System Model October 10

Lesson 20 Greenhouse Effect Due Oct. 13

Lesson 20 Greenhouse Effect.pdf

Build a greenhouse model using a shoebox. Follow the instructions on the "Greenhouse Effect" activity sheet.

Answer the questions.

Submit the activity sheet along with a photo of your work. The photo counts for 10 points.

Planets Fact Chart, Lessons 19-27 Due Oct. 18

Planets Lessons 19-27.pdf

Complete the chart and answer the challenge questions.

Lesson 27 How Much Do I Weigh activity Due Oct. 20

Our Universe Final Project: Solar System Model Due Oct. 23

Follow the instructions on page 140, text, to assemble a model of the solar system.

Write two paragraphs to describe what you learned. Please include comments about the most challenging aspect of

making the model.

Submit the paragraphs along with photographs of your work. Make sure the photographs show everything you made

(you might need to submit more than one photo).

8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet October 24 through November 13, 2017

Our Planet Earth

Materials: Tennis Ball, String, Tape.

Always take notes in class.

Always read the text and PowerPoints.

Read pages 7 through 14, Our Planet Earth Finish by October 24

The Earth is Reliable, Page 9 text Due Oct. 25

I will provide PowerPoint slides (available in the “Modules” link) and additional reading

(handouts) to cover the atoms and molecules topics.

Atoms – What Did We Learn? Due Oct. 26

Lesson 2, Atoms & Molecules Due Oct. 30

Learning About Atoms Due Nov. 2

Understanding Atoms Due Nov. 6

Energy Levels Due Nov. 8

What Am I? Due Nov. 9

Atoms & Molecules Quiz Due Nov. 13

8th grade Earth Science Mrs. Klass Assignment sheet November 14 through December 4, 2017

Our Planet Earth

SUPPLIES NEEDED: large jar with lid, sand, dirt, pebbles, rocks, water, (lesson 3);

Some material that is 28 inches long, ruler, scissors, timing device, pencil (Decay Curve

Activity);

Climate map (could be from the internet or a book or science magazine), markers or

crayons.

Always take notes in class.

Always read the text and PowerPoints

Read pages 15 through 20, text November 14

The Earth's History - What did we learn? (pages 15-17, text) Due November 16

Flood in a Jar page 17, text Due November 17

Read pages 19 and 20 again November 20

The Decay Curve of Klassinium Due November 21

Read pages 21 through 24, text

Did the Flood Really Happen? Due November 27

Read pages 25 through 27, text November 28

Ice Age Crossword Puzzle Due November 29

The Great Ice Age – What Did We Learn? Due December 1

Activity -- Ice Age Ideas -- page 27, text Due December 4

Month of December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Christmas

Break

Dec. 19 to

Jan. 1

Nov. 27

Did the Flood Really Happen? Due

Nov. 28 Read pages 25 through 27, text

Nov. 29 Ice Age Crossword Puzzle Due

Nov. 30

1 The Great Ice Age –What Did We Learn? Due

2

3 4

Activity --

Ice Age Ideas

--page 27, text

Due

5 Read pages 28-31, text

6

7 Activity -- How Glaciers Form, page 30 text Due

8

Read pages 32 – 36, text

9

10 11 Study lessons 1-7

12 Origins & Glaciers Quiz, Lessons 1-7 "Our Planet Earth" Due

13 Read pages 38 – 41, text

14 Define Terms from Our Planet Earth, Pages 38-43. Due

15 Read pages 42-43, text

16

17

18

Rock Cycle

Worksheet

Due

19

Christmas

20

Break

21 22

23

24/31

25 Christmas Day

26

Christmas

27

Break

28 29 30

Mrs. Klass Earth Science

Supplies needed: Atlas,

Colored pencils.

Month of January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 Read pages 44 through 52, text

3

4

5 Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks Quiz Due

6

7 8

Read pages

53-59, text

9 What Would You Expect? Due

10

Read pages 60 – 63, text

11

12

Metamorphic Match Due

13

14 15 Study lessons 1-7

16 Origins & Glaciers Quiz, Lessons 1-7 "Our Planet Earth" Due

17 Read pages 64 – 74, text

18 Is It A Rock or Mineral? (Lesson 16) Due

19

20

21

22

Rocks and Minerals Quiz

Due

23

Read pages

75 – 79, text

24

Lesson 19 Definitions Due

25

Read pages

80 – 81, text

26

27

28 29 Famous Mountains Due

30

Read pages

82 – 98, text

31

Begin World Map Project, lessons 20, 23, 24