Lesson Plans 8Th Grade Physical Science

Dauphin Junior High Ms. Dennis’ Lesson Plans 8th Grade Physical Science

Monday 01-05-15 Teachers Workday at School

Tuesday 01-06-15 ALCOS 4: State the law of conservation of matter.  Balancing chemical equations by adjusting coefficients CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. OBJECTIVES Students will review how to balance chemical equations. ACTIVITIES Before: Review 2nd Nine Weeks Test scores. Lesson: (RETEACH) Balancing Chemical Equations powerpoint notes. After: “I Do, You Do, We Do – Balancing Chemical Equations problems. RESOURCES Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook ASSESSMENT: Nine weeks test scores, practice problems Homework: Correctly complete 5 BEGINNER practice problems.

Wednesday 01-07-15 ALCOS 4: State the law of conservation of matter.  Balancing chemical equations by adjusting coefficients CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. OBJECTIVES Students will learn how to identify the types of reactions ACTIVITIES Before: Quickwrite – List the steps to balancing chemical equations Lesson: (RETEACH) Identifying Chemical Equations powerpoint notes. After: “Parking Lot” – Identify examples of chemical reactions. RESOURCES Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook ASSESSMENT: parking lot activity Homework: Correctly complete 5 INTERMEDIATE practice problems. Identify them as synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, or double replacement. Thursday 01-08-15 ALCOS 4: State the law of conservation of matter.  Balancing chemical equations by adjusting coefficients CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.1] Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.[RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. OBJECTIVES Students will demonstrate mastery knowledge of how to balance and identify chemical equations. ACTIVITIES Before: “Quickwrite” – Describe the difference between synthesis and decomposition equations.. Lesson: “BYOD” - Practice balancing and identifying chemical equations After: “Turn and Talk” – Check for understanding RESOURCES Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook ASSESSMENT: Turn and Talk – Check for understanding; Homework: Correctly complete 5 Advanced practice problems. Identify them as synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, or double replacement.

Friday 01-09-15 ALCOS 4: State the law of conservation of matter.  Balancing chemical equations by adjusting coefficients CCRS STANDARD: [RST.6-8.3] Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. OBJECTIVES Students show mastery knowledge of how to balance and identify chemical equations. ACTIVITIES Before: Q & A session Lesson: Chapter 6 Quiz. After: Define Chapter 9 Vocabulary words RESOURCES Computer, PowerPoint, TV, LCD Projector, Textbook ASSESSMENT: Chapter 6 Quiz Scores Homework: Define Chapter 9 Vocabulary words, DUE TUESDAY, Jan. 13