Easton Area School District Essential Subject Area - Curriculum
Physical Science – Full Time Learning Support – Seventh and Eighth Grade
Pacing Content Skills Assessment Standards Materials Anchors
September A. A. A. A. A. A.
Potential and Differentiate Teacher created 3.1.4.E – Science Art R7.A.2.1 –
Kinetic energy between quiz Recognize change book – Deborah Identify and
potential and in natural and Schecter apply the
kinetic energy Worksheets physical systems. meaning of
Construction vocabulary in
Give examples Carousel project 3.4.4.B – Know paper non-fiction
of potential and basic energy Glue
kinetic energy Pop-up card types, sources, Coffee cans R7.A.2.3 – Make
and conversions. Rubber bands inferences, draw
yarn conclusions, and
make
generalizations
based on text.
B. B. B. B. B. B.
Matter Identify the Teacher created 3.1.4.E – Science 3-4; R7.A.2.1 –
-solid properties of quiz Recognize change Creative Identify and
-liquid matter in natural and Teaching Press apply the
-gas Worksheets physical systems. Pgs. 110-114 meaning of
Distinguish vocabulary in
between the Molecule model 3.4.4.A – Styrofoam balls non-fiction
forms of matter Recognize basic Toothpicks
(solid, liquid, Muffin lab concepts about R7.A.2.3 – Make
gas) the structure and Blueberry inferences, draw
properties of muffin recipe conclusions, and
matter. Baking / make
measuring generalizations
equipment based on text.
Recipe
ingredients
October A. A. A. A. A. A.
Balance Describe the Teacher created 3.4.4.C – Observe Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
concept of quiz and describe Creative Identify and
balance different types of Teaching Press apply the
Worksheets force and motion pgs. meaning of
Demonstrate vocabulary in
balance Balancing clown Balancing non-fiction
lab clown templates
R7.A.2.3 – Make
Oaktag inferences, draw
conclusions, and
Pennies make
generalizations
Paper clips based on text.
B. B. B. B. B. B.
Gravity Describe the Teacher created 3.4.4.C – Observe Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
concept of quiz and describe Creative Identify and
gravity different types of Teaching Press apply the
Worksheets force and motion pgs. meaning of
Demonstrate vocabulary in
gravitational Splatter lab Paint non-fiction
pull and its
effect on similar Marble art Droppers R7.A.2.3 – Make
and different inferences, draw
objects. Marbles conclusions, and
make
Demonstrate Shoe boxes generalizations
gravitational based on text.
pull and its Paper
effect on similar
objects at varied
heights.
C. C. C. C. C. C.
Magnetism Explain polarity Teacher created 3.4.4.C – Observe Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-polarity of magnets quiz and describe Creative Identify and
-attraction different types of Teaching Press apply the
-repulsion Demonstrate Worksheets force and motion. pgs. meaning of
-magnetic field attraction and vocabulary in
-positive and repulsion Kangaroo lab Paper cups non-fiction
negative charges
Identify parts of Skewer sticks R7.A.2.3 – Make
a magnet inferences, draw
(poles: north Magnets conclusions, and
and south, make
magnetic field, Glue generalizations
positive and based on text.
negative Kangaroo
charges) templates
November A. A. Identify A. A. A. A.
Acids / Bases/ pH acids. Teacher created 3.4.4.A – Vinegar R7.A.2.1 –
quiz Recognize basic Identify and
Identify bases. concepts about Ammonia apply the
Worksheets the structure and meaning of
Determine pH properties of Distilled water vocabulary in
levels of Acid lab matter. non-fiction
common liquids Plastic cups
Base lab R7.A.2.3 – Make
Litmus paper inferences, draw
pH lab conclusions, and
pH paper make
generalizations
based on text.
B. B. B. B. B. B.
Light Identify light Teacher created 3.4.4.B – Know Science Art R7.A.2.1 –
-transparent sources quiz basic energy Identify and
-translucent Worksheets types, sources, Science: 3/4 apply the
-opaque Differentiate Light lab and conversions. Creative meaning of
between Transparency lab Teaching Press vocabulary in
transparent, Pgs. non-fiction
translucent, and
opaque. Flashlights R7.A.2.3 – Make
inferences, draw
Red, blue, and conclusions, and
green make
cellophane generalizations
paper based on text.
C. C. C. C. C. C.
Lenses Differentiate Radical Reflector 3.4.4.B – Know Black R7.A.2.1 –
-convex between convex lab basic energy construction Identify and
-concave and concave Kaleidoscope lab types, sources, paper apply the
lenses. and conversions meaning of
Plastic vocabulary in
Explain how transparency non-fiction
images are paper
altered by lens R7.A.2.3 – Make
types. Toilet paper inferences, draw
rolls conclusions, and
make
Assorted generalizations
sequins, colored based on text.
paper scraps
Plastic wrap
December A. A. A. A. A. A.
Solar System Name planets in Teacher created 3.4.4.D – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-planets the solar system quiz Describe the Creative Identify and
-sun Worksheets composition and Teaching Press apply the
-rotation Identify the structure of the meaning of
-revolution earth’s place in universe and the vocabulary in
-seasons the solar system earth’s place in it. non-fiction
Differentiate 3.1.4.B – Know R7.A.2.3 – Make
between models as useful inferences, draw
rotation and simplifications of conclusions, and
revolution objects or make
processes. generalizations
Explain how based on text.
seasons occur. 3.1.4.D – Know
that scale is an
important
attribute of
natural and
human made
objects, events,
and phenomena
January A. A. A. A. A. A.
Solar System Identify stars Teacher created 3.4.4.D – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-stars quiz Describe the Creative Identify and
-constellations Create models Worksheets composition and Teaching Press apply the
-galaxies of constellations Constellation structure of the Pgs. meaning of
-moon viewer project universe and the vocabulary in
Define and/or earth’s place in it. Toilet paper non-fiction
cite examples of rolls
a galaxy. 3.1.4.B – Know R7.A.2.3 – Make
models as useful Black inferences, draw
Name and simplifications of construction conclusions, and
identify phases objects or paper make
of the moon processes. generalizations
glue based on text.
3.1.4.D – Know
that scale is an
important
attribute of
natural and
human made
objects, events,
and phenomena
February A. A. A. A. A. A.
Water Cycle Identify and Teacher created 3.1.4.C – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-evaporation explain the quiz Illustrate patterns Creative Identify and
-condensation stages in the that regularly Teaching Press apply the
-precipitation water cycle. worksheets occur and reoccur Pgs. meaning of
-collection in nature. vocabulary in
-pollution non-fiction
3.1.4.E –
Recognize change R7.A.2.3 – Make
in natural and inferences, draw
physical systems. conclusions, and
make
3.5.4.D – generalizations
Recognize the based on text.
earth’s different
water resources.
March A. A. A. A. A. A.
Layers of the Earth Label layers of Teacher created 3.1.4.E – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-crust the earth quiz Recognize change Creative Identify and
-mantle in natural and Teaching Press apply the
volcanoes Identify forces Worksheets physical systems Pgs. meaning of
-inner core the influence vocabulary in
-outer core eruption of 3.5.4.A – Know non-fiction
volcanoes basic landforms
and earth history. R7.A.2.3 – Make
Describe the inferences, draw
composition of 3.5.4.B – Know conclusions, and
the various types and uses of make
layers of the earth materials. generalizations
earth based on text.
B. B. B. B. B. B.
Earth’s Crust Differentiate Teacher created 3.1.4.E – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
-igneous rock between the quiz Recognize change Creative Identify and
-sedimentary rock different in natural and Teaching Press apply the
-metamorphic rock classifications worksheets physical systems pgs. meaning of
of rock vocabulary in
3.5.4.A – Know Rock samples non-fiction
Name examples basic landforms
of each of the and earth history. R7.A.2.3 – Make
classifications inferences, draw
of rock 3.5.4.B – Know conclusions, and
types and uses of make
Explain how the earth materials. generalizations
rock types form based on text.
Describe the
rock cycle
April A. A. A. A. A. A.
Fossils Identify fossils Teacher created 3.1.4.E – Science: 3/4 R7.A.2.1 –
quiz Recognize change Creative Identify and
Explain how in natural and Teaching Press apply the
fossils form Worksheets physical systems pgs. meaning of
vocabulary in
Identify the Student 3.5.4.A – Know Fossil samples non-fiction
type of rock in identification of basic landforms
which fossils fossils. and earth history. R7.A.2.3 – Make
form inferences, draw
3.5.4.B – Know conclusions, and
types and uses of make
earth materials. generalizations
based on text.
May A. A. A. A. A. A.
Review of Determine how Needle through 3.1.4.E – Discrepant R7.A.2.1 –
concepts through pressure can balloon Recognize change event notebook Identify and
application of vary within an in natural and apply the
knowledge and use object physical systems. Balloon meaning of
of discrepant Needle vocabulary in
events. Explain how Magic eye 3.4.4.B – Know Eye dropper non-fiction
changes in dropper basic energy Empty soda
pressure can types, sources, bottle R7.A.2.3 – Make
move an object and conversions Clay inferences, draw
Hard-boiled egg conclusions, and
Explain how a Hard-boiled egg Glass Bottle make
vacuum forms into a bottle Paper generalizations
Matches based on text.
Explain how Lime into a cup Lime
potential and Cup
kinetic energy broom
work styrofoam
June A. A. A. A. A. A.
Review of Explain concept Floating objects 3.1.4.E – Liquids of R7.A.2.1 –
concepts through of density when within a cylinder Recognize change different Identify and
application of dealing with in natural and densities apply the
knowledge and use liquids physical systems. meaning of
of discrepant Food coloring vocabulary in
events Explain how Rolling cans 3.4.4.B – Know non-fiction
friction and basic energy Cylinders
gravity affect an types, sources, R7.A.2.3 – Make
object on an and conversions Coffee cans inferences, draw
inclined plane conclusions, and
Sand make
generalizations
Wooden plank based on text.