8th Grade Science Guide

8.2: Physics 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

various materials.

○​ Language Supports:

■​ Abstract nouns to introduce concepts (effect, relationship) ■​ Connectors to link clauses (as a result of, therefore, instead, however, on the other hand) ■​ Clause types to express causality (if/then) ■​ Connectors to signal time (therefore, consequently, as a result of, because)

DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION

●​ Light Waves Text Set ●​ Gizmo - Refraction

Skill Building

●​ Students could research echolocation and how animals use waves to navigate.

Extension

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ●​ SEEd 8.2.5 Formative Assessment ELA CONNECTIONS ●​ SL.8.5: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

MATH CONNECTIONS ●​ N/A