8th Grade Science Guide

8.2: Physics 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION

● Newsela Text Set - Analog & Digital Signals

Skill Building

● Students could make an informational graphic using canva or another program, where they share the pros and the cons of each type of wave. ● Students could research products that use digital or analog waves and make a model of their product and how the waves are essential.

Extension

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

No available assessment at this time

ELA CONNECTIONS ● RST.6-8.1: Cite specifc textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. ● RST.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. ● RST.6-8.9: Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic. ● WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, refection, and research.

MATH CONNECTIONS ● N/A