Science 8 Long-Range Plan
Topic Length
Unit B: Cells and Systems
Lab Safety
Microscopy and Cellular
Structures
Human Systems
Research Project
Unit E: Fresh and Saltwater
Distribution and Usage
Objectives Materials Assessment
September - October Final Exam
Students will be
aware of lab safety
precautions. Chemical samples to show
~1 week Lab Safety Quiz
Students will be students label images.
aware of lab
emergency protocols.
Students will
successfully use
microscopy to
Microscopes
enhance viewing
Slides Weekly Quiz
~ 2 weeks capabilities.
Slide stain Variety of Assignments
Students will identify
Poster paper/art supplies
structure and
function of various
cell types.
Students will explore
functions and Stethoscopes? Weekly Quiz
~ 2 weeks
structures of various Poster paper/art supplies Variety of Assignments
human systems.
Students will explore
Computers Project will be
~1 week malfunctions of
Access to Library summatively assessed
human systems.
November - December Final Exam
~1 week Students will identify
how water is used in
their daily lives, in
both obvious and
Lab Glassware Weekly Quiz
distant applications
Variety of Assignments
Students will
understand the
distribution of water
around the globe
 Water Stores ~2 weeks Students will identify
Weekly Quiz
various forms of
Variety of Assignments
water reservoirs.
Water Quality ~1 week Students will identify
differences between
salt and fresh water.
Students will explore Water Samples
water treatment Supplies necessary for Weekly Quiz
options. treatment and quality Variety of Assignments
Students will debate testing.
the sale, sharing, and
relocating of water
reserves.
Impact on Living Things ~2 weeks Students will indicate
the crucial role water
supplies play on living
organisms in every
Weekly Quiz
ecosystem.
Variety of Assignments
Students will identify
that the stability of an
ecosystem relies on
homeostasis.
Research Project ~ I week Students will research
habitat and
Computers Project will be
adaptations specific
Access to Library summatively assessed
to a unique marine
organism.
Health 7 Long-Range Plan

Topic Date Range Objectives Materials Assessment

Life Learning September - October
Surviving Junior High ~4 weeks Students will learn
and practice learning
and study strategies.
Career Development ~2 weeks Students will explore Computers Career portfolio
various career options
in depth.
Portfolio and Goals Ongoing Students will create Duo-tangs (students) Goal and Portfolio
personal and learning returned to multiple times
goals. over the course of the year
Students will develop (formative and summative
learning portfolios to assessment opportunities)
showcase work.
Volunteerism Ongoing Students will initiate, Computers Reflections used to gain
plan, and implement Community Members student insight into the
a community or project process.
school health
initiative.
Personal Health November - December Unit Exam
Lifestyle ~ 4 weeks Students will identify Health Log
the importance of
nutrition, sleep, and
stress relief as key
pillars of personal
health
Students will create
and maintain a
comprehensive health
log.
Media ~ 2 weeks Students will identify Dollar Store Supplies Student Advertisement
targeted audience. Magazine/TV ads
Students will explore
the role of media in
self-image.
Substance Abuse ~ 1 week Students will be AHS Lessons and Guides
exposed to the risks
of substance use.
Students will identify
substance avoidance
strategies