Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit

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Total Pages: 144 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 months
File Size: 29.3MB
File Type: PDF (Zip)

In this Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems Unit, teachers are equipped with 17 engaging lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 8 students in learning about the importance of water systems to daily life. Each of the 17 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 E Earth and Space Systems - Water Systems

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Please review the provided sample lesson in the preview PDF and watch the overview video for this resource here. 

Unit Includes:

• 17 Detailed Lesson Plans: Immerse your students in lessons that will keep them fully engaged throughout the unit.
• 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.
• 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 Water Systems. 

Lesson Overview & Modifications

• Introduction (Science Safety Rules) – Science Safety Rules
• Lesson #1 (QR Code Cut & Paste) – Unit Vocabulary
• Lesson #2 (Whole Class Reading, Label The Water Cycle, Circle the Answer Activity) – The Water Cycle
• Lesson #3 (Whole Class Reading, Checklist Questions, Fill-in-the-Blank) – Watersheds
• Lesson #4A (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Questions) – Human and Natural Factors That Cause Changes in the Water Table
• Lesson #4B (Whole Class Reading, Slideshow Activity) – Inquiry Project
• Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Graphic Organizer, Mandala Activity) – Factors That Affect Glaciers & Polar Ice Caps
• Lesson #6 (Whole Class Reading, Video Activity, Matching Activity) – Atmospheric Conditions & Bodies of Water
• Lesson #7 (Mid-Unit Quiz) – Mid-Unit Quiz
• Lesson #8 (Virtual Lab, Diagram) – Testing Water Samples for Chemical Characteristics & Water Treatment Facility Diagram
• Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, True/False Activity) – Investigating Local Water Issues
• Lesson #10 (Videos, Graphic Organizers, Cut & Paste) – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Water Knowledge
• Lesson #11 (Videos, Whole Class Reading, Graphic Organizer, Share Your Thoughts and Poster Activity) – Bottled Water Guided Inquiry
• Lesson #12 (Interview Activity, Fill-in-the-Blank, Graphic Organizer) – Human Impact on Water Consumption
• Lesson #13 (Videos, Whole Class Reading, Graphic Organizer, Share Your Thoughts) – Water Technology Innovation Inquiry
• Lesson #14 (Unit Test) – Water Systems Unit Test
• Lesson #15 (Sub Plans/Review) – Bill Nye Videos

This Grade 8 Science Modified Water Systems 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.

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