Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 1: Cells
Essential Question: What are organisms made up of?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
4 Days
MS-LS1-1,2
Lesson 1: Characteristics of Cells
WHST.6-8.7
SL.8.5
6.EE.C.9
Obj: SWBAT
 Compare and contrast characteristics
of prokaryotic and eukaryote cells.
4 Days
MS-LS1-2
SL.8.5
6.EE.C.9
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 3: Cell Structure & Function
Obj: SWBAT
 Identify and discuss the function of
organelles within a cell.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

TE pgs. 14-29
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 9-18

Diversity of Life Kit: Human Cells 4.1
SE Cheek investigation pg. 27
TE pgs. 133-136
*TE Pages in curriculum guide

TE pgs. 44-57
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 31-41
MATERIALS


Exploration Lab Using a
Microscope to Explore Cells
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz AG3
Daily Demo Modeling a Cell
 Diversity of Life - Human Cells
4.1
Microscopes, rubbing alcohol,
methylene blue, dropper bottle,
slide, flat toothpick, water,
coverslip, blotter paper



Quick Lab: Making a 3D Cell
Model
Assorted craft supplies, gloves,
glue or tape, lab apron, pencil,
plastic zip-top bag, safety
goggles, scissors
 Lesson Quiz AG5
Quick Lab: Comparing Cells
Compound microscope, blank
paper, colored pencils, prepared
slide showing animal cells,
prepared slide showing plant cells
safety goggles
Quick Lab: Cell Wall and Wilting
Beaker, celery stalk with leaves,
food coloring, plastic wrap,
spoon, water, gloves, lab apron,
safety goggles
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 1: Cells
Essential Question: What are organisms made up of?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
4 Days
MS-LS1-3
RST.6-8.1
RI.6.8
WHST.6-8.1
6.EE.C.9
4 Days
MS-LS1-3
RST.6-8.1
RI.6.8
WHST.6-8.1
6.EE.C.9
4 Days
MS-LS1-6,7
RST.6-8.1,2
WHST.6-8.2,9
SL.8.5
6.EE.C.9
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 4: Cellular Organization
Obj: SWBAT
 Map the organization from the
cellular level to the whole organism.
Lesson 5: Homeostasis and Cell
Processes
Obj: SWBAT
 Explain the important processes that
organisms undergo to maintain
stable internal conditions.
Lesson 6: Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration
Obj: SWBAT
 Explain how cells capture and
release energy.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT

 Exploration Lab The Organization
of Organisms
Colored Pencils, light microscope,
paper(white), prepared microscope
slide showing a specific type of
tissue, ruler, safety goggles

Lesson Quiz -AG6



Lesson Quiz -AG7



Lesson Quiz -AG8
TE pgs. 60-73
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 50-59
TE pgs. 74-87
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 68-75
TE…92-105
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 80-87
Exploration Lab Diffusion
(DEMO)
Cornstarch solution, cold
cornstarch solution, graduated
cylinder, small jar, plastic wrap,
rubber band, scissors, test tube
containing 10 mL Lugol’s iodine
solution, gloves, lab apron, safety
goggles
Quick Lab Plant Cell Structure
Colored pencils- assorted,
compound microscope, prepared
slides (2 unknown), blank paper,
safety goggles

Quick Lab Investigate Carbon
Dioxide
Sealable plastic bags, jars of
limewater, 15 mL each (3 jars),
plastiac spoon, straw, granulated
sugar, small plastic syringe, active
dry yeast, distilled water, gloves,
lab apron, safety goggles
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 1: Cells
Essential Question: What are organisms made up of?
TIMELINE
2 Days
NGSS/CCSS
CONTENT & SKILLS
Review and Cells Test
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
 District Unit 1
Test – Found
in Curriculum
Guide
3
Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 2: Reproduction and Heredity
Essential Question: What predictable characteristics are passed from parents to offsprings?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
2 Days
MS-LS3-1
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
0.5 Day
MS-LS3-1
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
1.5 Days
MS-LS3-1
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 54: Characteristics &
Traits
Obj: SWBAT
 Identify the differences
between characteristics and
traits through class inventory.
Lesson 55: Plants Have Genes
Too! Prepare for Genetic
Analysis (Lesson 55) & Analyze
in (Lesson 62)
Obj: SWBAT
 Predict the offspring of the
plant Nicotiana sprouts.
Lesson 56: Joe’s Dilemma
Obj: SWBAT
 Investigate issues relating to
genetic conditions by viewing
a video on Marfan Syndrome.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Our Genes Our Selves Kit
 TE Investigating Human Traits:
Activity 54 pgs.D1-15
 SE pgs. D3 pgs.D8
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
Our Genes Our Selves Kit
 TE Plants Have Genes, Too!: Activity
55pgs. D17-D23
 SE pgs. D9-D11
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
Our Genes Our Selves Kit
 TE Joe’s Dilemma Activity 56 pgs.
D25-D33
 SE pgs. D12-D15
 Video: “How Do Your Genes Fit?”
MATERIALS
Our Genes Our Selves Kit -
Investigating Human Traits
● Student sheet 54.1
● Student sheet 54.2
ASSESSMENT
 Analysis
Questions SE
pgs. D7-D8
 6 sheets of chart paper,
markers, measuring tape, PTC
paper, control paper, graph paper
Our Genes Our Selves Kit -
Plants Have Genes, Too!
Student Sheet TE pgs. D23
 10 Nicotiana seeds, clear plastic
 Analysis
Questions SE
pgs. D10-D11
petri dish, 1 piece of
germinating paper, dropper,
cup, running water,
permanenet-ink marker,
masking tape
Our Genes Our Selves Kit -
Joe’s Dilemma
(Video: “How Do Your Genes
Fit?”
 Class
Discussion
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 2: Reproduction and Heredity
Essential Question: What predictable characteristics are passed from parents to offsprings?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
3 Days
MS-LS1-2
SL8.5
6.EE.C.9
4 Days
MS-LS3-2
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.SP.B.5
4 Days
MS-LS3-1
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 1: Mitosis
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the function of cell
division in unicellular and multicellular organisms.
 Define DNA and chromosomes.
Lesson 3: Sexual and Asexual
Reproduction
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pg.137
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 120-122
 TE pgs.158-171
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 126-128
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe asexual and sexual
reproduction and list the advantages
and disadvantages of each.
Lesson 4: Heredity
 TE pgs.172-185
 Digital Lesson:
Obj: SWBAT
www.thinkcentral.com
 Describe the experimental method
 Lab Manual pgs. 145-148
in Mendel’s studies on genetics.
MATERIALS
Quick Lab: Mitosis
Flipbook
Colored pencils, hole
punch, index cards (22),
paper brads (2), safety
goggles
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz AG41
Quick Lab: Reproduction &  Lesson Quiz Diversity
AG42
Coins – 6, colored pencils,
marker, paper – blank,
safety goggles, masking
tape
Quick Lab: What’s the
Difference Between a
Dominant Trait and a
Recessive Trait?
Paper lunch bag, 2 color
beads ( 6 of each color),
paper, pencil
 Lesson Quiz AG43
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 2: Reproduction and Heredity
Essential Question: What predictable characteristics are passed from parents to offsprings?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
5 Days
MS-LS3-2
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.SP.B.5
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 5: Punnett Squares and
Pedigrees
Obj: SWBAT
 Make predictions of approximate
frequencies of traits among
offspring using Punnett squares.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pgs.188-201
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pg. 152-158
 Virtual Lab (Crossing Pea
Plants)
www.thinkcentral.com
MATERIALS
 Quick Lab: Interpreting
Pedigrees
6 sided die
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz AG44
 Genetics Packet-Part 1 (In
curriculum guide)
 Sponge Bob Genetics wksts
 Sponge Bob Genetics
http://sciencespot.net/Media/ge (downloaded from website)
n_spbobgenetics.pdf
1 Day
MS-LS3-2
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.SP.B.5
Lesson 62: Analyzing Genetic Data
From Nicotiana Sprouts (continued
from Lesson 55)
Obj: SWBAT
 Quantify the results of seeds
germinated in a prior activity and
compare their results to Mendel’s
findings.
Our Genes Our Selves Kit
TE Analyzing Genetic Data
Activity 62
 pgs.D105-D111
 SE pgs. D44-D46
Our Genes Our Selves KitAnalyzing Genetic Data
Student Sheet TE pg.D111
Petri dish of germinated
plants from Activity #55
 Analysis
Questions SE
pg. D63
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Cells and Heredity
Unit 2: Reproduction and Heredity
Essential Question: What predictable characteristics are passed from parents to offsprings?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
2 Days
MS-LS3-1
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
4 Days
MS-LS3-2
RST.6-8.1,4,7
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.SP.B.5
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 6: DNA Structure and Function
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the structure and function of
DNA.
Lesson 65: Breeding Critters-More
Traits
Obj: SWBAT
 Model patterns of inheritance.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pgs. 202-215
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
Our Genes Our Selves Kit
 TE Breeding Critters – More
Traits Activity 65 pgs.D135D145
 SE pgs.D59-D63
 Read the initial critter story to
introduce activity TE pgs.D25D28 (Do Not do the stopping to
think questions)
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
2 Days
Review and Unit 2: Reproduction
and Heredity Test
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson QuizAG45
Our Genes Our Selves Kit Analysis
Breeding Critters – More
Questions SE
Traits
pg. D63
Student Sheet TE pg. D145,1-  Genetics
1/2 in foam balls,. 1 in foam
Packet—Part 2
balls, blue pipe cleaners- cut
(In curriculum
in half, orange pipe cleaners,
guide)
cut in half, round head brass
fasteners, red straws, green
straws, blue straws, yellow
paper clips, blue thumbtacks,
toothpicks colored pencils,
plastic cup, pennies
 District Unit 2
Test- Found in
Curriculum
Guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Space Science
Unit 1: The Universe
Essential Question: What makes up the universe?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
3 Days
MS-ESS1-2,3
RST.6-8.1,7
SL.8.5
MP.2,4
6.RP.A.1
7.RP.A.2
6.EE.B.6
7.EE.B.4
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 1: Structure of the
Universe
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the structure of the
universe, including the scale
and distances in the universe.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
● TE pgs. 12-25
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Virtual Lab: (Distances in the
Universe) www.thinkcentral.com
MATERIALS
 Activity: Order in the
Universe
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz AG3
 Daily Demo: Comparing
Distances
Markers, roll of toilet paper
 Planet Booklet (In
Curriculum Guide)
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Space Science
Unit 2: The Solar System
Essential Question: Why is gravity important in the solar system?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
3 Days
MS-ESS1-2
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.RP.A.1
7.RP.A.2
6.EE.B.6
7.EE.B.4
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 2: Gravity and the Solar
System
Obj: SWBAT
● Explore Kepler’s first law by
modeling the orbit of planets
around the sun.
 Explain the role that gravity
played in the formation of the
solar system and in
determining the motion of the
planets.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
● TE pgs. 90-104
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Virtual Lab: (Distances in the
Universe) www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 75-78
MATERIALS
 Quick Lab: Gravity and the
Orbit of a Planet
Paper, paper fasteners,
pencils, ruler, scissors,
string cotton 20 cm
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz AG31
 Visualize it SE pg. 71
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Space Science
Unit 3: The Solar System
Essential Question: How do the Earth, the moon, and the sun affect each other
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
5 Days
MS-ESS1-1
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.RP.A.1
7.RP.A.2
6.EE.B.6
7.EE.B.4
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 1: Earth’s Days, Years
and Seasons
Obj: SWBAT
 Relate the Earth’s days, years
and seasons to Earth’s
movement in space.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
● TE pgs. 173-197
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 128-132
 Middle School Science With Vernier
MATERIALS
 Quick Lab: Earth’s
Rotation and Revolution
Adhesive sticker, globe,
light source
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz –
AG67
 Day/Night Think Questions
(Found in Curriculum
Guide)
 Quick Lab: Seasons Model
Globe, lamp without shade,
meterstick, protractor,
masking tape, safety
goggles
 Vernier Probe –
Temperature Probe
What Causes the Seasons?
Computer, Vernier
computer interface,
Temperature Probe, ring
stand and utility clamp,
globe of the Earth, masking
tape, metric ruler, lamp
with 100 watt bulb, 20cm
length of string
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Space Science
Unit 3: The Solar System
Essential Question: How do the Earth, the moon, and the sun affect each other
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
CONTENT & SKILLS
4 Days
MS-ESS1-1
Lesson 2: Moon Phases and
Eclipses
SL.8.5
MP.4
6.RP.A.1
7.RP.A.2
6.EE.B.6
7.EE.B.4
2 Days
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the effects the sum
and the moon have on Earth,
including gravitational
attraction, moon phases, and
eclipses.
Review and Unit 3 Test:
Space
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
 TE pgs. 200-213
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
● Lab Manual pgs. 143-145
MATERIALS
 Quick Lab: Moon Phases
Bright light source,
volleyball or other lightcolored sphere, diagram of
the moon’s phases
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson Quiz –
AG68
 Optional: Lunar Log
District Unit 3
Test- Found in
the curriculum
guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Unit: Energy, Machines & Motion
Essential Question: How is energy transformed?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
2 Days
MS-PS2-3
RST.6-8.1
CONTENT & SKILLS
Pre-assessment Lab:
Inquiries 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8
Obj: SWBAT
 Perform a series of activities
to investigate forces and
energy transformations.
1 Day
MS-PS2-3
RST.6-8.1
Building a Battery
Obj: SWBAT
 Build a battery.
 Observe the energy
transformations that are
taking place to light the light
bulb.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
 Energy Machines & Motion Kit- Circuit of
Inquiries Lesson 1
TE pgs. 3-22
 Circuit of Inquiries Inquiry Cards
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
 Energy Machines & Motion Kit - Making a Battery
Lesson 2
TE Making a Battery Lesson 2 pgs. 23-28
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
 Energy Machines & Motion KitCircuit of Inquiries
Circuit of Inquiries Lab Sheet
Inquiry Card Sets, KNEX Parts,
masking tape, scissors, 2 grain-ofwheat light bulbs with wire leads, 16
washers, 4 paper clips, 6 pegboard
assemblies- 6 pegboards, 6 wooden
bases, 18 flat bolts with wing nuts, 4
pegboard levers, 2 pegboard
brackets, 4 flat bolts with wing nuts,
rubber bands, string, thermometers,
electric motors with wire leads and
alligator clips, metric rulers, masses
 Energy Machines & Motion Kit Making a Battery
Balance, Wire stripper, safety
goggles, copper sulfate solution,
blotter paper, zinc strip, copper strip,
rubber bands, clear plastic container
– 30 dram, grain-of-wheat light bulb
with wire leads, paper towels,
masking tape
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 1: Motion and Forces
Essential Question: What causes changes in the motion of objects?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCCSS
5 Days
MS.PS2-2
Lesson 1: Motion and Speed
RST.6-8.3
WHST.6-8.3,7
MP.2
6.EE.A.2
7.EE.B.3,4
Obj: SWBAT
 Analyze how distance, time
and speed are related.
3 Days
MS.PS2-2
RST.6-8.3
WHST.6-8.3,7
MP.2
6.EE.A.2
7.EE.B.3,4
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 2: Acceleration
Obj: SWBAT
 Analyze how acceleration is
related to time and velocity.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
 TE pgs.14-28
Digital Lessn: www.thinkcentral.com
Lab Manual pgs. 9-18
Vernier Probes
(Labquest #8B)
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
 Stem Lab Investigate Average Speed ● Lesson Quiz- AG3
(USE K’NEX TO BUILD CARS)
 TE pgs.32-43
Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
Lab Manual pgs. 19-23
Vernier Probes
Lab Quest # 34) TE
 Quick Lab Acceleration and Slope
Books, calculator, marble,
metersticks (2),metric ruler,
stopwatch, masking tape, safety
goggles
 Vernier Probes – Projectile
Launcher
Computer, Vernier computer
interface, Logger Pro, Vernier
Projectile Launcher, goggles, level
plumb bob, small cardboard box,
meter stick, waxed paper, steel ball
● Lesson Quiz –AG4
 Vernier Probes-Motion Detector
Velocity
Computer, Vernier computer
interface, motion detector, 1.8m
board, several books, meter stick,
masking tape, car, small index card
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 1: Motion and Forces
Essential Question: What causes changes in the motion of objects?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCCSS
CONTENT & SKILLS
9 Days
MS-PS2-1,2
Lesson 3: Forces
RST.6-8.1,3
WHST.6-8.7
MP.2
6.NS.C.5
6.EE.A.2
7.EE.B.3,4
Obj: SWBAT
 Explain the effect forces have on
motion.
 Describe the relationship among
force, mass, and acceleration.
 Describe Newton’s Laws of
Motion.
Technology
Standards
8.2.8.D.3
8.1.8.A.3
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
 TE pgs. 44-59
Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 49-52
 Vernier Probe:
(Lab Quest #29) TE pgs. 29-1 – 29-3
*TE Pages in curriculum guide

PhET Simulation http://phet.colorado.edu
MATERIALS
 STEM Lab Newton’s Laws of
Motion
Plastic bottle, modeling clay,
meterstick, construction paper,
scissors, straws (one wider than
the other (2), tape, alb aprons,
safety goggles
MS-PS2-4
WHST.6-8.1
2 Days
Lesson 4: Gravity and Motion
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the effect that
gravity, including Earth’s
gravity has on matter.
Review and Unit 1: Motion and
Forces Test
 TE pgs.60-72
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 67-68
● Lesson Quiz –AG5
 Vernier Probe – Dual Ranger
Force Detector
Friction
Lab Quest App, Vernier Force
Sensor, wooden block with hook,
paper clips, masking tape, waxed
paper, paper towels, course/fine
sandpaper

4 Days
ASSESSMENT
PhET Simulation
Ramp: Forces and Motions
 Quick Lab: Free-Fall
● Lesson Quiz- AG6
Distances
Graph paper
● District Unit 1
Test- Found in
curriculum guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 2: Work, Energy and Machines
Essential Question: What is energy?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CSS
CONTENT & SKILLS
4 Days
MS-PS3-2
Lesson 1: Work, Energy, and
Power
SL.8.5
Obj: SWBAT
 Relate work to energy and
power.
5 Days
MS-PS3-1,2
RST.6-8.1,7
SL.8.5
MP.2
6.RP.A.1,2
7.RP.A.2
8.EE.A.1,2
8.F.A.3
2 Days
Lesson 2: Kinetic and
Potential Energy
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pgs.106-118
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 Lab Manual pgs. 99-102
 TE pgs.120–132
 Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
Obj: SWBAT
 Calculate kinetic and
potential energy.
 Determine the relationship
between the force of a
rubber band and the
distance it stretches.
Review and Unit 2: Work,
Energy and Machines Test
 Energy Machines & Motion
Kit TE Measuring Elastic
Force 5.1 pgs. 50-58
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
MATERIALS
 S.T.E.M. Lab: Using Water to Do
Work
2-liter bottled – drilled, dowel 1/4 in diameter, funnel, index
cards, markers, meterstick,
pitcher, scissors, stopwatch, string
– 1meter, tape, water, weight – 50
g, lab aprons, safety goggles
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson quiz AG34
 Energy Machines & Motion Kit -  Lesson Quiz –
Measuring Elastic Force
Elastic Force Inquiry Cards,
balance, pegboard assembly,
spring scale, paper clip, rubber
band, machine screw with wing
nut, meterstick, washers, masking
tape, variety of objects with
different masses and densities
AG35
● District Unit 2
Test- Found in
curriculum guide
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Essential Question: What is energy and magnetism?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
2 Days
MS-PS2-3
RST.6-8.1
MP.2
Technology
Standards
8.2.8.D.3
8.1.8.A.3
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 1: Electric Charge and
Static Electricity
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe electric charges in
objects and distinguish between
electrical conductors and
insulators.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pgs.172-184
Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
Lab Manual pgs. 148-155
 PhET Simulation http://phet.colorado.edu
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
 Quick Lab: Making a Static Detector
Aluminum foil- balled, aluminum foil
– 1 cm x 4 cm strip, inflated balloon,
modeling clay, plastic clear cup, safety
goggles
 Lesson Quiz- AG61
 Quick Lab: Investigate Conductors and
Insulators
Aluminum foil, D-Cell battery, craft
sticks, flashlight bulb with bulb holder,
safety goggles, metal spoon, plastic
spoon, penny, insulated copper wire
with alligator clips (3)

3 Days
2 Day
MS-PS2-3
Lesson 2: Electric Current
RST.6-8.1
MP.2
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe how electric charges
flow as electric current.
MS-PS2-3
Lesson 3: Electric Circuits
Obj: SWBAT
 Use simple circuits involving
batteries and motors to compare
and predict the current flow with
different circuit arrangements.
RST.6-8.1
MP.2
PhET Simulation
Balloons and Static Electricity
 TE pgs. 186-197
Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
Middle School Science With
Vernier TE
 Vernier Lab – Voltage Meter
Quest# 17: Lemon Juice (Found in
Curriculum Guide)
Lab Quest App, Voltage probe, 2
alligator clips, lemon, scalpel, graphite
pencil, iron nail, magnesium strip, zinc
strip, paper towel
 TE pgs. 198-211
Digital Lesson:
www.thinkcentral.com
 LM pgs.176-179
 Quick Lab: Compare Parallel and
Series Circuits
D-Cell battery in holder, light bulb
with holder (2), insulated wire with
alligator clips (4), safety goggles
 Lesson Quiz -AG62
Lesson Quiz -AG63
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Essential Question: What is energy and magnetism?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
4 Days
MS-PS2-3,5
RST.6-8.1,3
WHST.6-8.7
MP.2
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lesson 4: Magnets and
Magnetism
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe magnets and
magnetic fields and
explain their properties.
 Explain why geomagnetic
north and geographic
north are at different
locations.
 Distinguish between
different types of magnets
based on their magnetic
properties.
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 TE pgs. 212-224
 Digital Lesson:
MATERIALS
Magnets and Motors Kit:
 Lab: Building a Compass
2 flexible magnets, 2 -25x20x5
www.thinkcentral.com
mm with a 5-mm hole in the
center, plastic drinking straw,2
 Magnets and Motors Kit:
pieces of #22 coated hook-up
TE Building Compass pgs. 27-35
wire 2o cm long, 1 straight pin*TE Pages in curriculum guide
1 in long, 1 plastic cup
ASSESSMENT
 Lesson QuizAG64
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Essential Question: What is energy and magnetism?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
5 Days
MS-PS2-3
RST.6-8.1
MP.2
CONTENT & SKILLS
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Lesson 5: What is
Electromagnetism?
 TE pgs. 230-244
 Digital Lesson: www.thinkcentral.com
Obj: SWBAT
 Describe the relationship
between electricity and
magnetism and how this
relationship affects our world.
 Magnets and Motors Kit:
TE Making Magnets with Electricity
Lesson 8 pgs. 49-56,
TE Building a Spinner Coil Motor
Lesson 13 pgs. 83-88,
TE How Does a Motor Work Lesson 15
pgs. 95-98
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
 Middle School Science With
Vernier TE
MATERIALS
Magnets and Motors Kit:
 Lab: Making Magnets with Electricity
Battery and battery holder, bulb and
bulb socket, magnetic compass, 1 piece
of #22 coated wire – 32 inches long, 3
pieces of #22 coated hook-up wire
each 8 in long, 1 switch, 1 steel bolt, 3
#1 paper clips
ASSESSMENT
 Lab and Reflection
Questions
 Lab: Build a Spinning Coil Motor
2 pieces of #20 bare copper wire each 8
in long, 2 rubber bands #16, 1 plastic
cup and lid, 2 alligator clips, 1 battery
and battery holder, 1 switch, 3 pieces of
#22 coated hook-up wire each 8 in long,
1 piece of #28 enameled copper wire -25
in long, 1 piece of sandpaper – 5 cm
square, 1 flexible magnet with a 5mm
hole in the center
 Vernier Probes-Magnetic Field
Sensor
Computer, Vernier computer interface,
Vernier Magnetic Field Sensor, large
iron nail, 1m piece of insulated wire,
battery (size D), tape
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Bridgeton Public Schools
Science Pacing Guide
Grade 8
Motion, Forces and Energy
Unit 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Essential Question: What is energy and magnetism?
TIMELINE
NGSS/CCSS
5 Days
MP-PS3-1
RST.6-8.1,7
MO.2
6.RP.A.1,2
7.RP.A.2
8.EE.A.1.2
8.F.A.3
2 Days
CONTENT & SKILLS
Lessons 20 and 21: Building
a Roller coaster and
Measuring the Speed of the
Roller Coaster Car
Obj: SWBAT
 Build a rollercoaster
and observe motion.
 Measure the speed of
the roller coaster car
at several points on
the track.
 Describe the energy
changes in the roller
coaster car as it
moves along the
track.
Review and Unit 3:
Electricity and Magnetism
Test
TEACHER RESOURCES /
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
 Energy Machines and Motion
Kit -The Roller Coaster Lesson
21 and Motion on a Roller
Coaster Lesson 21 TE pgs.235246
*TE Pages in curriculum guide
MATERIALS
Energy Machines and Motion
Kit-The Roller Coaster Lesson 20
KNEX Parts
ASSESSMENT
 Lab Reflection
Questions
Energy Machines and Motion
Kit-Motion on a Roller Coaster
Lesson 21
Student built roller coaster,
student build roller coaster car,
spring scale, meterstick,
stopwatch, masking tape
● District Unit 3
Test- Found in
curriculum guide
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