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Taxonomy of Living Things
Students learn the modern system of biological classification (taxonomy), master the eight-level hierarchy from domain to species, explore the three-domain system, and use the OneZoom Tree of Life Explorer to investigate evolutionary relationships and answer 20 exploration questions that deepen their understanding of how all living things are connected.
Unit Test - Earth's Systems
A 30-question summative unit test covering Earth's internal layers and their properties, the rock cycle and rock transformations, identification of common minerals and rock types, and plate tectonic boundaries. Aligned to NC Standard Course of Study grade 6 Earth Science standards.
M6B - Q4 - Unit 1 Review
A dense review covering all four Speaking Mathematics intervention lessons: The Language of Operations, Number Relationships and Place Value, Fractions and Decimals, and Expressions, Equations, and Mathematical Reasoning. Includes key concept summaries and 24 practice questions.
S8 - Q4 - Unit 1 Review
Comprehensive review for the Q4 Unit 1 test covering the rock record, natural selection, adaptation and speciation, taxonomy, and logical fallacies.
Volume of Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres
Students learn the formulas for calculating the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Through visual explanations, real-world examples, and guided practice, students understand the relationships between these three formulas and apply them to solve problems involving three-dimensional shapes.
M6B - Q4 - Unit 1 Test
A 30-question multiple-choice summative test covering Language of Operations, Number Relationships and Place Value, Fractions and Decimals, and Expressions, Equations, and Mathematical Reasoning.
S8 - Q4 - Unit 1 Test
Unit test covering the rock record, natural selection, adaptation and speciation, taxonomy, and logical fallacies.
S7 - Q4 - Unit 1 Test
Unit test covering graphing motion, forces and Newton's Laws, magnetism and electricity, and logical fallacies.
S6 - Q4 - Unit 1 Review
Comprehensive review for the Q4 Unit 1 test covering properties of matter, states of matter and phase changes, energy transfer, and logical fallacies.
8th Grade Science EOG Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive 30-item diagnostic mirroring the NC Grade 8 End-of-Grade (EOG) Science Test blueprint: Physical Science ~22%, Life Science ~37%, Earth and Space Science ~42%. Item difficulty distribution follows the NCSBE-adopted Range Achievement Level Descriptors (RALD): approximately 25% Not Proficient to Level 3, 50% Level 4, 25% Level 5. Science and Engineering Practice emphasis reflects the operational blueprint with higher frequency on Analyze and Interpret Data, Use Models, and Construct an Explanation. Results identify individual student readiness and class-wide instructional priorities for the final four weeks of EOG preparation.
S7 - Q4 - Unit 1 Review
Comprehensive review for the Q4 Unit 1 test covering graphing motion, forces and Newton's Laws, magnetism and electricity, and logical fallacies.
Information Accuracy in Today's World
Middle grade students learn how to judge the accuracy and reliability of information from social media, news, and expert sources.
Conductors, Insulators, and Electrical Circuits
Students classify materials as thermal and electrical conductors or insulators based on evidence. They investigate how electrical energy flows through circuits, identify the components of a simple circuit, and compare complete and incomplete circuits.
Agents of Disease: Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, and Parasites
A dense, visual introduction to the four major categories of disease-causing agents. Students compare the basic characteristics, spread mechanisms, treatment options, and prevention strategies for viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and distinguish between epidemics and pandemics.
The Great Technological Expansion: Breakthroughs, Evidence, and Imagination
A comprehensive 60-minute lesson for 8th grade students examining ten transformative technologies through the dual lenses of scientific evidence and creative speculation. Students learn to distinguish between demonstrated achievements, active research, and aspirational visions while connecting each technology to the underlying physics, biology, and chemistry. Designed to inspire wonder while building critical scientific literacy.
Science Powering Tomorrow: The Great Technological Expansion
An inspirational single-day lesson for 7th grade students exploring seven transformative technologies through the lens of the scientific principles behind them. Covers fusion energy, space exploration, brain-computer interfaces, nanotechnology, bioprinting, superconductors, and quantum communication. Designed to build wonder while connecting breakthroughs to classroom science.
Viruses and Bacteria: A Closer Look
Students examine viral replication through the lytic and lysogenic cycles, explore bacterial structure and reproduction via binary fission, distinguish between helpful and harmful bacteria, and investigate the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance.
Forms of Energy Deep Dive
Students investigate the six major forms of energy in depth: thermal, light, sound, electrical, chemical, and mechanical. For each form, students examine what causes it, how it behaves, real-world examples, and how it connects to other forms through energy transformations.