Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 8

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 8

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in eighth grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5317/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Energy/Importance/Analyze
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the importance of various types of energy resources to humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Energy Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History/Estimate/Age/Analysis
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) estimate the age of the earth through the analysis of scientific information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.7
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History/Fossils/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how the history of the earth can be understood using fossils.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Label/Cross Section
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) label a cross section of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Physical/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish among the layers of the earth according to their physical characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Properties/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend the properties of the earth's layers and the location of major plates.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Boundaries/Show
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show the major plate boundaries.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Continental Drift
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Identify/Scenario
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) deduce plate movements as the major causes of geological events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Plate Tectonics/Recognize/Main
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the main plates of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.9.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Source/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize different kinds of energy sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Sources/Used/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain /analyze the various sources of energy used by humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.10.4.a, b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Human Activities/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore how human activities impact the land, oceans, and atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Human/Recognize/Beneficial
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the activities of humans as having the ability to be beneficial or harmful to the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Forces/Shape/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the forces and processes that shape the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Plates/Cause/Show
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show how the movement of plates cause geological events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geologic Processes: Shaped/Find
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) find similarities and differences in the processes that have shaped the earth in the past e.g., plate movements, human activity, mountain building) and those that are shaping the earth today.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.9.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Characteristics/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the characteristics of minerals and their uses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.10.1, 8.10.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Physical Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify rocks and minerals given a table of physical properties.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.6
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Minerals: Test Kits/Charts/Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate minerals found in rock samples with the use of test kits and/or representative charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Minerals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Conservation/Assess
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) assess the effectiveness of different conservation plans on the earth's natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Effect/Use/Assess
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) study/assess the effect of human use of resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Cycle/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Diagram/Processes/Label
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) label a diagram illustrating the processes of the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Recognize/Factors/Break/Down
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize factors that cause the break down of rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi. 4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand rock dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks and Minerals: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks and Minerals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.10.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand Earth as it exists in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Processes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the processes of the systems of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Technological Advances/Examine/Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) research how technological advances have impacted the environment (e.g. the use of fertilizers, fossil fuels).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.10.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Characteristics/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the characteristics of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and functions of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand water dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the nature of climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  

Life Science
The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues.

    Biome: Choose/Appropriate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) choose the appropriate biome for an organism, given a description.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Human Activities Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Biome: Factors
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) specify biotic and abiotic factors that affect a biome.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi. 4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Biomes: Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the major biomes of the world.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biomes Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Biomes: Living Things/Found/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) characterize the major biomes according to specific environmental features and identify the living things commonly found in the major biomes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biomes Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Biotechnology: Careers/Present
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) investigate, research and present information dealing with careers related to the biotechnology field.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biotechnology Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the cell.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Energy/Chemical Change
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells undergo chemical changes which allow energy to be converted from one form to another.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Food/Nutrients/Utilized
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells utilize the nutrients that they must take in to provide energy for the work that cells perform and to produce the materials that a cell or living thing requires.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Meiosis/Choose/Order
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) choose the order that describes how chromosomes move during meiosis in organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Mitosis/Meiosis Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.6
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Meiosis/Model
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) create a model that represents the basic process by which reproductive cells are produced (meiosis).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Mitosis/Meiosis Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.3.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Understanding
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Commensalism/Parasitism/Mutualism: Disti
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) distinguish among commensalism, parasitism, and mutualism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biomes Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    DNA: Choose/Models
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) select models or illustrations that are representations of DNA.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Genetic Engineering Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Ecosystems: Interactions/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that an ecosystem is comprised of all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend adaptation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Ecology
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend ecology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Quality
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding about environmental quality.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Genetic Engineering: Impact/Evaluate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) evaluate the effect of genetic engineering on society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi. 8
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: DNA/Genes/Illustrate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) illustrate or build a model representing the relationship among DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: DNA Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: DNA/Genes/Relationship/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT)explore the relationship among DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the genetic code.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: DNA Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: DNA/Model
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) make a model of DNA.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: DNA Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Genetics/Establish/Monohybrid
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) establish the outcomes of a monohybrid cross from a Punnett Square.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Genetics Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Genetics/Punnet/Interpret
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) construct and interpret Punnet squares to discover the genotype and phenotype offspring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Genetics Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Living Things
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the heredity of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Mutation/Recognize/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize alterations in DNA sequences that may cause mutations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Mutation Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.7
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Punnett Square/Predict
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) predict the genotype of offspring in a monohybrid using a Punnett Square.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: DNA Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Traits/Differences/Study
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) study the differences between dominant and recessive traits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Traits/Test Cross/Utilize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) utilize test cross results to differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Application Master Tennessee Curiculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Issues
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand human health issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Personal/Community
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of personal and community health.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health: Personal & Community Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that living things have a life cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the life cycles of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Behavior and Regulation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the behavior and regulation of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Behavior Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Habitats/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats/niches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Habitats Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Population/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend populations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Metamorphosis: Differentiate/Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reproduction Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Adaptation and Diversity
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the adaptations and diversity of organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Adaptations/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand behavioral and/or structural adaptations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Environment/Understanding
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of organisms and the environments in which they live.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Function and Structure
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare and contrast various organisms according to structures and functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Function and Structure Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.5.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Plants/Animals: Classify/Groups/Features
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) classify plants and animals into groups according to features.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.5.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Relationships: Organisms/Infer
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) infer the relationships of different organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Plants Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.5.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Reproduction: Heredity/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend reproduction and heredity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reproduction Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Reproduction: Sexual/Asexual
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Organ/Form
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that organ systems work together to form living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Organ System/Structure/Function
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the basic structure and function of organ systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Applications
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the applications of taxonomy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Key/Dichotomous/Key
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) determine the genus and species of an organism using a dichotomous key.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.5.spi. 5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Recognize/Based/System
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize characteristics on which a classification system is based.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.5.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Relatedness/Using/Deduce
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) deduce the relatedness of various living things using a classification system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.5.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Utilize/Key/Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize a basic taxonomic key to identify a living thing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.5.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.explorescience.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/science, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://biology.about.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.theeducatorsnetwork.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teachers.net/mentors/middle_school/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.syvum.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- http://www.sciencebob.com, Resources [On-line].  
  

Physical Science
The Physical Science unit includes concepts related to matter, forces, motion, and energy, as well as their interactions. Topics include chemical and physical changes, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, machines, work and power.

    Acids and Bases: Difference/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend the difference between acids and bases and how indicators are used.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids and Bases Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Acids and Bases: Indicator/Establish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) establish whether a substance is an acid or a base using an indicator.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids and Bases Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Atoms: Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the structure of atoms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atoms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical & Physical Changes: Establi
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) establish whether an interaction between substances will result in a physical or a chemical change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical and Physical Changes Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Changes: Mass/Equal/Describe
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize/ describe why the mass of the reactants and products is equal during a chemical change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Changes Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.13.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Changes: Oxygen/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that when oxygen combines with another substance, the result is a chemical change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Changes Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Energy/Establish
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) establish whether a reaction is endothermic or exothermic when provided with a scenario.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions: Energy Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.13.spi.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Products/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize the products and/or reactants in chemical reactions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Rate/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how the rate of reaction is affected by temperature and pH.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions: Rate Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.3.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Temp/pH/Determine
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) determine how temperature and pH might affect the rate of a chemical reaction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.13.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand chemical reactions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Properties/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Properties Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 20 Physical Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Equations: Expressed/Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand what is expressed by a chemical equation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Equations Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.13.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand forces and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion/Identify/Mass/Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the connection between the mass of objects and the force required to move them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.11.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion/Identify/Speed/Direction
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that forces can cause alterations in the speed or direction of motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion