8th Grade Science Arizona Science Standards Full Year Science Lessons

This is a bundle for the Arizona Science Standards for 8th Grade. This resource covers the standards for Arizona Science in 8th grade. Arizona has specific standards that align with the resources I have included. Based on the Arizona Science Standards for 8th grade. Save 20% by purchasing this bundle.

Benefits of this Bundle:

• phenomena-based
• engaging activities
• standards-aligned

Items included in this bundle:

• Lesson Plans
• Slide Shows
• Reading Passages
• Respons Pages
• Labs
• Lab Pages
• Assessments in PDF and Google Forms
• Jeopardy-style review game
• Answer Keys

Arizona Science Standards for 8th Grade and Resources Included

8.P1U1.1 Develop and use a model to demonstrate that atoms and molecules can be combined or rearranged in chemical reactions to form new compound Molecules and Atoms

8.P1U1.2 Obtain and evaluate information regarding how scientists identify substances based on unique physical and chemical properties. Types of Chemical Reactions

8.P4U1.3 Construct an explanation on how energy can be transferred from one energy store to another. Energy Transfer Copper Tape

8.P4U1.4 Develop and use mathematical models to explain wave characteristics and interactions. Waves and Mathematical Thinking

8.P4U2.5 Develop a solution to increase efficiency when transferring energy from one source to another. Solar Oven

8.E1U1.6 Analyze and interpret data about the Earth’s geological column to communicate relative ages of rock layers and fossils. Age of Earth

8.E1U3.7 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about data and historical patterns to predict natural hazards and other geological events. Natural Hazards

8.L3U1.9 Construct an explanation of how genetic variations occur in offspring through the inheritance of traits or through mutations. Genetics and Heredity

8.L3U3.10 Communicate how advancements in technology have furthered the field of genetic research and use evidence to support an argument about the positive and negative effects of genetic research on human lives. Selective Breeding

8.L4U1.11 Develop and use a model to explain how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. Natural Selection

​​8.L4U1.12 Gather and communicate evidence on how the process of natural selection provides an explanation of how new species can evolve. Natural Selection Bird Adaptation Task Cards

Also Included:

• The formation of mesas, buttes, and Spires
• Ringtail Reading Passage (state mammal of Arizona)
• Assessments in PDF and Google Forms
• Jeopardy -style review game for AZ 8th Science

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