Science Grade 8ES Scientific Method and Measurement

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Science Grade 8ES Scientific Method and Measurement

2-3 weeks

Scientific observations and measurements are key to understanding and interpreting the physical world.

How is the Earth measured?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST3	Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

How do we pose and investigate scientific questions?

How are the physical properties of the Earth determined?

How are positions on Earth determined?

Change

Classification

Cyclic change

Density

Dynamic equilibrium

Equilibrium

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Inference

Inferring

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Mass

Measurement

Observation

Prediction

Rate of change

Time

Environmental equilibrium

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Percent deviation

Percentage error

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Pollutants

Polluted

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Read Works Articles

Bill Nye Videos

Eyewitness Videos

UPCO Physical Setting Earth Science Review

UPCO Exploration in Earth Science Physical Setting

Glencoe Earth Science Text

Glencoe Earth Science Science Notebook