8th Grade Science (2021-2022) Assignments

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The research paper should include:

The history of similar experiments or inventions
Definitions of all important words and concepts that describe your experiment
Answers to all your background research plan questions
EXAMPLE:
Introduction Paragraph:
To do a good introduction, assume that your audience knows a little science but is not familiar with your topic or subject at all. In this paragraph, this is where you define key terms and provide some background history. Popcorn is a type of maize which, unlike other types of corn, pops when heated in oil or dry. It was first found and used to pop by Native Americans thousands of years ago. The kind of popcorn most people pop in their microwaves is the species Zea mays L subsp mays. Popcorn was introduced to the West by Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century. As with other corns, popcorn has a certain amount of moisture inside itself. But unlike other corns, popcorn has a stronger outer hull that doesn’t let moisture escape as fast as other corn when heated.
The Body:
This is where you answer 1 or 2 questions you developed using your background research plan Research Question: How does popcorn pop? As the kernel is heated to the boiling point, water inside the kernel starts to turn into steam, causing pressure inside the kernel to about 9 times the pressure of air. Inside other types of corn - as well as damaged popcorn kernels - the steam escapes the kernel as fast as it is formed. The difference with popcorn is that the outer hull is strong enough to hold the steam in, until it ruptures in a small explosion and turns it inside out, to become the white fluffy stuff, better known as popcorn!


You should have up to 4 paragraphs in your Research Report. They should answer the questions that you have developed in the worksheet that I gave you. Other research questions that could be answered in your report. – What are the other species of corn that could be used for popping corn? Which species of corn is the best for popping and why? – What species of corn do different manufacturers use? Why do some manufacturers claim their popcorn is better than others? – If you use a microwave, do you need a certain species of corn/maize? If so, why? – Why is oil used in popping popcorn? What type of oil is best for popping corn and why? Is there a certain temperature you have to heat the oil to? If so what is that temperature?


Conclusion Paragraph:
In this paragraph, you specifically discuss the part of the topic that you are experimenting with. Include a discussion about which type of variables that may effect your experiment. There are two explanations to why some kernels do not pop. One is that the popcorn kernel just doesn’t have enough moisture to turn to steam. The other explanation is the outer hull is leaky, and causes the steam to escape before it can become super pressurized and explode the outer hull. This could be caused by mishandling of the kernels at the factory, or maltreatment of the kernels during shipment. The question is which brand of popcorn handles the kernels the best at the factory and during shipping and uses only the best corn?



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How Do I Get New Cells? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4118&scope=gc

Discovering the Source https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4120&scope=gc

How Can Parents Produce Offspring with Different Traits? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4119&scope=gc

Where Did You Get Those Eyes? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4104&scope=gc

Collect Survey Data


Graph Data Slides:
Bar (Column) Graph combined for Vulcan and Thumb
Bar (Column) Graph for Hand Clasp
3 Pie Graphs - Vulcan, Thumb, Hand Clasp

What Traits Do Humans Have? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4101&scope=gc

Traits of You and Me https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=78&classId=529499&activityId=4102&scope=gc

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You will receive a zero on the quizzes you did not complete by Tuesday. I've already extended this past the deadline.
Prepare for a chapter lesson test that will be given when you return to class or virtually Tuesday! Reading the chapter and doing the practice quiz is all you need to do to prepare for the Test.

Complete Reading, Video then the practice.

Complete Reading, Video then the practice.

Complete 2.4 Reading, Video, and Practice.

Complete Reading, Video then the practice.

Complete 2.3 Reading, Video, and Practice.

Biology article review. If you are at school choose an article of your choice in the field of Biology to review and summarize. If you are at home choose an article online from Science News or another credited online article. Articles must be cited. The article is due by the end of the day.

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Building Physical Models https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3053&scope=gc

How Well Do Scientists Understand Plate Tectonics? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3050&scope=gc

How Does Plate Tectonics Affect Me? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3052&scope=gc

How Does the Earth Cycle Rock Material? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3047&scope=gc

How Are Case Studies Useful? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3055&scope=gc

Is a Hotspot Lurking beneath the Continental United States? https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3045&scope=gc

Scientific Explanation of One Site https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3056&scope=gc

Exploration of Case Study Sites https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3054&scope=gc

Filling Out the Summary Chart https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3051&scope=gc

Project Presentations https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3057&scope=gc

Determining Plate Movement https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3046&scope=gc

Recycling for Earth and Cycling within Earth https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3048&scope=gc

Creating a List of Important Ideas and Annotating a Cross Section of Earth https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3049&scope=gc

Complete:



S. Fossils
•New! Compare fossils to modern organisms
Compare ages of fossils in a rock sequence

Role of Fossils in Deciphering Earth’s History https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3061&scope=gc

Reconstructing Earth’s History https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3062&scope=gc

Rock Layers Determine Relative Age https://cpsd.iqwst.com/webapp/v2/lms/google-classroom/authenticate?q=80&classId=529499&activityId=3060&scope=gc

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WELCOME TO CLASS!!


Please fill out this form as a bell ringer each day to let me know how you are doing. This should be the first thing you do when you come into class after getting logged in. It does not take very long and can be completed while taking attendance and getting set up.

Science Article Presentation

Practice Test!!! This will be used to see where we are as a class and where we need to focus.
This test is NOT for a grade, however, you will receive 100pts for completing the test honestly and to the best of your ability.
DO NOT CHEAT!! We will retest in January and we want to see your honest improvement!
You have TWO days to complete the test! TAKE YOUR TIME! This test must be completed by the end of the day Tuesday, 8/24.
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