Lesson Resources

Creativity
Student Presentation Recommendations
Pre-Presentation Checklist
Lesson Plan Format
Presentation Reflection
Group Presentation Rubric
Group Member Rating Sheet
Video Feedback Sheet

Steps For Solving Open-Response Questions
NJASK-8 Preparations
Open-Response Question – Self-Assessment Sheet
Scientific Processes – Open Response Question 1
Scientific Processes – Open Response Question 2
Science and Society – Open Response Question 1
Science and Society – Open Response Question 2
The Structure of Living Things – Open Response Question 1
The Structure of Living Things – Open Response Question 2
The Structure of Living Things – Open Response Question 3
Diversity of Living Things – Open Response Question 1
Diversity of Living Things – Open Response Question 2
Matter: Atoms and Properties – Open Response Question 1
Matter: Atoms and Properties – Open Response Question 2
Matter: Atoms and Properties – Open Response Question 3
Force and Motion – Open Response Question 3
Forms of Energy – Open Response Question 1
Forms of Energy – Open Response Question 2
Earth’s Structure & Natural Processes – Open Response Question 1
Earth’s Structure & Natural Processes – Open Response Question 2
Earth’s Structure & Natural Processes – Open Response Question 3
The Solar System – Open Response Question 1
The Solar System – Open Response Question 2
The Solar System – Open Response Question 3
The Solar System – Open Response Question 4
The Solar System – Open Response Question 5
The Solar System – Open Response Question 6
Organisms and Their Environment – Open Response Question 1
Organisms and Their Environment – Open Response Question 2
Contour Maps – Open Response Question 1
NJASK – 8 Competition

Units, Lab Equipment, & Measurements – Self-Assessment Sheet
Identifying the Appropriate Unit
Classifying Units
More Practice Classifying and Identifying Units
Becoming Familiar with Lab Equipment
A Mini-Course in Measurements
Using Lab Equipment – McDougal Littell
Lab Equipment Overview (PPT.)
Determining the Values of Graduated Markings
Measurement Practice – Volume, Length, Mass
Online Measurement Practice
Using Scientific Notation
Scientific Notation (PPT.)
Scientific Notation Practice Problems
Scientific Notation – Additional Practice
Conversions – Self-Assessment Sheet
Navigating the Metric System (PPT.)
Practice with the Metric System
Metric System Conversions
Metric Shuffle
Building an Understanding of Dimensional Analysis
Conversions – Dimensional Analysis (PPT.)
US Conversion Steps (Dimensional Analysis)
Dimensional Analysis – Scaffolding Activity
Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems
More Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems
Conversions Activity (Dimensional Analysis)
Fruitful Conversions
Unit Relationships and Conversions – Colored Circles
Dimensional Analysis – Applying Your Knowledge
Determining Whether Your Answers Are Sensible – Dimensional Analysis
The Dessert Dilemma
Dimensional Analysis – Challenging Problems
Comprehension Activity
Units and Measurements Project

Scientific Processes – Overview Sheet
Scientific Processes – Self-Assessment Sheet
Scientific Thinking Handbook – McDougal Littell Science
Scientific Method – Introductory Activity
Observations and Inferences Practice
Observations and Inferences – Is There a Gremlin in the Drink Machine
Designer Planes
Heart Rates Lab
Steps to Solving a Problem
Scientific Processes (PPT.)
Scientific Processes – Important Terms
Website Considerations and Search Engine Tools
Online Resources Reference Sheet
Search Engine Math Article
Practice Using Search Engine Symbols/Commands
Making Data Tables and Graphs – McDougal Littell Science
Graphing Reminders (PPT.)
Graphing
Understanding the Components of an Experiment
More Graphing
Jacob’s Experiment
Peter’s Experiment
Diane’s Experiment
Experiment Story
Scientific Method – Open Response Question
Lab Report Format
Lab Report Template
Lab Report – Grading Rubric
Writing Procedures
Creating Tables
Designing an Experiment – McDougal Littell Science
Precision and Accuracy – McDougal Littell Science
Design an Experiment
Find Someone Who… – Scientific Processes

Best Innovations of the Year (Compliments of Ms. Cleveland)
Engineering Design Process – Overview Sheet
Engineering Design Process – Self-Assessment Sheet
Engineering Design Process – Introductory Activity
Engineering Design Process (PPT.)
Catapult Challenge
Sink or Float Challenge
Ice-Cube Challenge
Compare and Contrast Designs

Cells

Cells Overview Sheet
Cells – Self-Assessment Sheet
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Celley’s Trip to Cell City
Cell City Map (PPT.)
Cell Parts Activity
Cells – Outline
Cell Diagrams
Cell Parts – Analogies
Cells – Identifying Words with Pictures
Cell Structure and Function Crossword
Photosynthesis vs. Cellular Respiration
Cell-O
Cell Art
Find Someone Who… – Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Cell Growth and Reproduction Overview Sheet
Mitosis Mini-Project
The Sisotim Tribe
Mitosis Activity
Haploid(n) & Diploid(2n)
Find Someone Who…- Cell Growth and Reproduction

Chromosomes

Chromosome Activity
Karyotypes and Karyotyping (PPT.)

Homeostasis

Homeostasis Overview Sheet
Osmosis Lab
Find Someone Who… – Homeostasis

Matter

Matter Overview Sheet (7th Grade)
Matter Overview Sheet
Matter – Self-Assessment Sheet (7th Grade)
Matter – Self-Assessment Sheet
Discovering the Definition of Matter
Matter – Outline (7th Grade)
Matter – Outline
Matter (7th Grade)(PPT.)
Matter (PPT.)
Building Molecular Models
States of Matter – Analogies
Phase Changes
Exploring the Relationship between Mass and Volume
Classifying Mixtures – Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?
States/Phases of Matter Video
States/Phases of Matter Video – Research
Density Lab
Exploring Density
Steps For Solving Scientific Word Problems Using Formulas
Density Practice Problems
More Density Practice Problems
Recycling Plastic Density Problems
Density Real-Life Scenarios
Physical or Chemical Changes?
Online Matter Quizzes
Laws & Principles Presentation
Presentation Rubric – Laws & Principles of Matter
Laws & Principles of Matter – Information Sheet
Laws & Principles of Matter – Textbook References
Laws & Principles of Matter – References
Laws & Principles of Matter – Outline
Matter and Energy – Real-life Scenarios
Find Someone Who… – Matter (7th Grade)
Find Someone Who… – Matter

Atoms

Atoms Overview Sheet
Atoms – Self-Assessment Sheet
Atoms Mini Project
The Atom Anecdote
The Building Blocks of Matter: Atoms (PPT.)
Atoms – Outline
Parts of the Atom
Creating Atomic Models
Isotopes and Ions Practice
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
Find Someone Who… – Atoms

Scientists

Structure of the Atom – Research
Scientist Presentation (PPT.)
Presentation Rubric – Scientist
Point of View Guide
History of the Atom – Scientists – Resource Sheet
History of the Atom (PPT.)
Scientists – Outline
Scientist Extra Credit Option
Scientist and Their Proposals/Discoveries

Periodic Table

Periodic Table of Elements Overview Sheet
Periodic Table – Self-Assessment Sheet
Periodic Table – Personal Box
The Periodic Table of Elements (PPT.)
Periodic Table – Outline
Extended Periodic Table
Symbols and Names Crossword Puzzle
Symbols and Names That Don’t Make Sense
Classifying Elements
Understanding Periods and Groups
Decoding the Periodic Table of Elements
How To Obtain the Number of Sub-Atomic Particles (PPT.)
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons – Atoms
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons – Ions
Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons – Atoms & Ions
More Practice – Identifying Protons, Neutrons, Electrons – Atoms & Ions
Who Am I?
Periodic Table’s Most Wanted
Periodic Table Project
Find Someone Who… – Periodic Table of Elements

Chemical Bonds and Reactions

Chemical Bonds and Reactions Overview Sheet
Chemical Bonds and Reactions – Self-Assessment Sheet
“A Match Made in Heaven” – An Elemental Love Story
Building Models
How to Calculate the Formula Weight
Chemical Bonds & Reactions (PPT.)
Chemical Bonds and Reactions – Outline
Counting Valence Electrons
Electron Dot Diagrams
Determining Important Bonding Information
Chemical Bonds – Analogies
How Will They Bond?
Examining Molecules and Compounds
Understanding Chemical Formulas – Subscripts, Parentheses, Coefficients
Totaling Atoms Using PSEC (PPT.)
Analyzing Chemical Formulas
Analyzing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations (Online Tutorial)
Balancing Equations Activity
Find Someone Who… – Chemical Bonds and Reactions
Carbon Monoxide

Solutions

Solutions – Overview Sheet
Solutions – Self-Assessment Sheet
Pre-lesson Activity – Mixtures
Solutions (PPT.)
Solutions – Outline
Classifying Mixtures – Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?
Identifying Acid & Base Reactions
pH Lab
Find Someone Who… – Solutions

Moles

Atomic – Molecular Mass vs. Molar Mass
Mole Road Map (PPT.)
How To Perform Mole Calculations
The Mole
The Mole Overview (PPT.)
Mole Conversions Table
Determining Whether Your Answers Are Sensible – Moles
More Mole Practice Conversions
Moles – Challenging Problems
Moles Quiz Review Problems
Mole Lab

Energy

Energy Overview Sheet
Energy Self-Assessment Sheet
Energy (PPT.)
Energy – Outline
Energy Conversions – Potential and Kinetic
Coaster Creator Activity
Forms of Energy – Grouping Activity
Identifying Forms of Energy
Energy Conversions – Six Forms
Matter and Energy – Real-life Scenarios
Find Someone Who… – Energy

Temperature & Heat

Temperature & Heat Overview Sheet
Temperature & Heat Self-Assessment Sheet
Temperature & Heat (PPT.)
Temperature & Heat – Outline
Comparing Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin
Heat Transfer – Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Find Someone Who… – Temperature and Heat

Motion

Motion Overview Sheet
Motion Self-Assessment Sheet
Motion (PPT.)
Motion – Outline
Using a Frame of Reference to Describe Motion
The Scooter Games
Speed Practice Problems
Understanding Distance-Time Graphs
More Speed Practice Problems
Acceleration Practice Problems
Understanding Velocity-Time Graphs
Comparing Velocity and Acceleration on a Distance-Time Graph (Compliments of Mr. Ross)
Find Someone Who… – Motion

Forces

Forces Overview Sheet
Forces Self-Assessment Sheet
Forces (PPT.)
Forces Outline
Free Body Diagrams (Compliments of Mr. Ross)
Force Practice Problems
More Force Practice Problems
Find Someone Who… – Forces