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Periodic Properties of the Elements Virtual Lab

Objectives
• Analyze trends within groups and periods on the periodic table of elements.
(Exploration 1)
• Determine the identity of seven mystery elements based on periodic table trends. (Exploration 2)
PROCEDURES: Students will navigate to the McGraw-Hill Virtual Lab website. http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs. From there students will find the topic: The Periodic Table, click on it and it will take

Found in: 8th Grade • All Year Long • Science

Communities and Biomes Virtual Lab

How can you model a balanced marine biome?
PURPOSE: To create and maintain a marine biome in the form of a reef tank.
OBJECTIVES: Compare the symbiotic and competitive relationships in organisms within an ecosystem.
Students will navigate to the McGraw-Hill Virtual Lab website. http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs. From there students will find the topic: Communities and Biomes, click on it

Found in: 8th Grade • All Year Long • Science

“Ancient China”

The inspiration for this lesson came from an Instructor magazine from January/February 2003!
Since I teach four different Ancient Civilizations – one each quarter of the year, finding technology-based lessons isn’t always easy, especially in ART!!! This was a really fun idea and the students really enjoyed it!
ART STANDARDS: CREATE – Students will produce artworks based

Dorothea Lange

The study of Dorothea Lange, a documentary photographer of the 1930’s, was an eye-opener for my 8th grade students!
ART STANDARDS: CREATE – Students will produce artworks based on art issues and values. Students will learn the appropriate use of materials, tools and techniques. Students will be able to identify and use the elements of art

Poetry Unit

Objectives
A. The student will analyze a variety of poetic forms (epic, lyric, sonnet, haiku, ballad, free verse)
B. The student will create innovative projects using digital tools to express original ideas.
C. The student will apply ethical use of information and media by respecting copyrights, using information and media technology responsibly, and citing resources appropriately. S3.C1.PO5
2. Materials
A.