8th Grade Scope & Sequence -- NEISD.net

Grade 8

Science

Scope, Sequence, & Resources

 

Scientific literacy lies not only in knowing facts and information, but also in understanding the connections that make such information manageable and useful.  These connections, referred to as "Unifying Concepts", help students connect the science concepts from grade to grade.  ALL of the science TEKS (K-12) can be categorized into 4 Unifying Concepts.  The 4 Unifying Concepts are:  The Nature of Science, Systems, Properties, Patterns, and Models, and Constancy and Change. The nature of Science is made of skills and processes that must be addressed, maintained, and monitored throughout the year.

 

 

Unit of Study

TEKS/TAKS Objectives

 

Timeline

 

Resources

1. Chemistry and Heat

    Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

9 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Chemistry and Heat

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

2. System Interactions

    Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

2 weeks

Clarifying statements

   System Interactions

     The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

3. Heredity and the Environment

    Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

4 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Heredity and the Environment

     The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

4. Maintaining the Environment

    Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS  

3 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Maintaining the Environment

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

End of Semester 1


 

Unit of Study

TEKS/TAKS Objectives

 

Timeline

 

Resources

5. Energy of Waves

    Unifying Concepts:  

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

2 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Energy of Waves

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

6. Changing Earth

    Unifying Concepts:  

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

4 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Changing Earth

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

7. Earth Systems

    Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS  

3 week s

Clarifying statements

   Earth Systems

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

8. Astronomy

     Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

3 weeks

Clarifying statements

    Astronomy

  The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

9. Force and Motion

     Unifying Concepts:

     -The Nature of Science TEKS

3 weeks

Clarifying statements

   Force and Motion

   The Nature of Science

Instructional resources

Technology Resources

Assessment Spotlight

Vocabulary

End of Semester 2

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