Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit Ontario Science

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Total Pages: 142 Pages, Google Slides, Google Forms
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 months
File Size: 29 MB
File Type: PDF (Zip)

In this Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit, teachers are equipped with 19 engaging lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the importance of systems in daily life. Each of the 19 lessons aligns with a critical concept in the Ontario Grade 8 Science Curriculum but has significantly reduced reading and writing expectations within the lesson. 

This modified science unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. An MP3 audio file of each student reading has been provided. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.

• Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Science Curriculum 2022 Grade 8 Strand D Structures and Mechanisms - Systems in Action

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Resource Includes:

• 19 Detailed Lesson Plans: Immerse your students in lessons that will keep them fully engaged throughout the unit.
• Editable Teacher Slideshows (Google Slides™): Ready-to-use, customizable presentations to guide instruction.
• Modified Lesson Content: Lessons have been modified with reduced reading and writing expectations. 
• MP3 Audio Files of Articles: Elevate student learning and accessibility through audio recordings of the student readings.
• Answer Keys: Streamline your grading process with readily available answer keys.
• Lesson Variety: Follow-up activities utilize a variety of formats - cut & match, fill in the blanks, guided inquiry, graphic organizers.
• Self-Marking Google Forms: Streamline your assessment process by automating your grading.
• Sub Plans: Ready-to-use lessons to ensure continuity when you're away.
• Print and Digital Formats: Embrace the convenience of accessing materials in both print and digital formats.

Do you have students working at grade level? Check out this unit - Grade 8 Science Systems in Action. 

Lesson Overview & Modifications

• Introduction (Safety Quiz) – Science Safety Rules
• Lesson 1 (QR Code Activity, Cut & Paste) – Unit Vocabulary
• Lesson 2 (Whole Class Reading, Graphic Organizer, Sort & Match) – Types of Systems
• Lesson 3 (Whole Class Reading, Photo Analysis, Graphic Organizer) – Purpose, Inputs and Outputs of Systems
• Lesson 4 (Whole Class Reading, Brainstorming Activity, Cut & Paste) – Processes and Components of a System
• Lesson 5 (Quiz) – Quiz #1
• Lesson 6 (Whole Class Reading, Anchor Chart, Matching Activity) – Force, Work, Displacement, Energy, and Efficiency
• Lesson 7 (Calculating Work Article, Sample Problems, Math Worksheet) – Calculating Work, Force, and Displacement
• Lesson 8 (Whole Class Reading, True/False Activity, Cut & Match) – The 6 Simple Machines
• Lesson 9 (Whole Class Reading, Practice Math Problems) – Mechanical Advantage
• Lesson 10 (Quiz) – Quiz #2
• Lesson 11 (Whole Class Reading, Checklist Worksheet, Mandala Activity) – Productivity With Systems
• Lesson 12 (Two Videos, Graphic Organizer, Science Lab Worksheets) – Rube Goldberg Virtual Lab
• Lesson 13A (Whole Class Reading, Slideshow Outline, Research Material) – Evolution of a System
• Lesson 13B (Whole Class Reading, Brainstorming Activity) – The Evolution of Cell Phones
• Lesson 14 (Whole Class Reading, Inquiry Worksheet, Graphic Organizer, Cut & Paste, Share Your Thoughts) – Inquiry: The Impacts of Evolving Systems
• Lesson 15 (Unit Test) – Unit Test
• Lesson 16 (Unit Review) – Bill Nye Video
• Lesson 17 (Whole Class Reading, Comprehension Questions) - Self-Driving Cars

This Grade 8 Science Modified Systems in Action Unit resource is specifically tailored to accommodate the unique needs of classroom teachers with students performing significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This adaptable and accessible resource empowers teachers to provide engaging science lessons while ensuring every student can participate actively in their learning journey. This unit was created for the Ontario Science Curriculum.

Note: The internet is required to access videos in this unit.

Teacher Feedback

1. “This was used on a class with a lot of IEP's. It made the concepts easier for them to understand.”
2. “Excellent modified resources to go along with a unit I bought from another creator. This was able to supplement my lessons and help my IEP students with similar content, so they felt involved and part of the class. Thank you!”