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November 20, 2009
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8th Grade Science Teachers

Email: karen.parrow@vansd.org

Email: corey.mowery@vansd.org

School Phone: 313-3700


Science Grade Level Expectations
A link to OSPI's website and the GLE's for science. You can select a pdf or word document from this page.
G8 Grade Level Expectations/Checklist
The physical science GLE's that could be assessed on the 8th grade Science WASL and that we'll be delving into this year. For a more detailed look at the GLE's please visit OSPI's website.
G7 Grade Level Expectations
The life science GLE's that could be assessed on the 8th grade Science WASL. Please note that the GLE's for Inquiry and Application are the same for grades 6,7 and 8.
G6 Grade Level Expectations
The earth science grade level expectations that could be assessed on the 8th grade Science WASL. Please note that the GLE's for Inquiry and Application are the same for grades 6,7 and 8.

Students will need the following supplies for science: A composition notebook, calculator, ruler, colored markers and/or pencils, paper, pen or pencil, and a folder or other organizational tool.

Assignments

Grade 8 assignments are listed near the top; Rubrics and Frequently Used Forms are nearer the bottom.

8th Grade (Physical Science) Assignments
Safety Contract
8th Grade Physical Science Overview
Periodic Table Notes
powerpoint
Concept Hook Paper
Heating Substances
Rubrics
Generic Rubric for Planning an Investigation
The scoring guide for that is used to score students' investigation plans (in class and on the WASL).
Generic Rubric for Conclusions
The scoring guide for student conclusions both in class and on the science WASL.

8th Grade Physical Science Calendar

Webelements
A great link to the Periodic Table of Elements. (loaded with tons of info.)
Another link to a cool periodic table site.
Foucault Pendulum
video footage from Kirchhoff, Germany
A pendulum in Kolbermoor, Germany
This is a video on YouTube. The text is in German, but if you're patient and watch for the full 5 minutes, you'll see evidence of the Earth's rotation.
Pendulums
Rube Goldberg
Honda Cog Commercial
inspired by Rube Goldberg designs
WASL Review Links
Evolution Game
Rock Cycle Animation
Types of Rocks
Life Cycles
Human Body Systems
Food Webs and Chains
Photosyntheis Review
Fossils
WASL Practice Tests
000222