8th+Grade

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Unit 1:
Links to math sites for word problem practice relating to rational numbers: (TA TEKS 6D) Ordering Rational Numbers Faction Games Comparing Integers 7th & 8th Grade Math Links

Unit 2:
Links to math sites for word problem practice relating to geometry: (TA TEKS 6D) 7th & 8th Grade Math Links National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Measurement Practice Various Technology Lessons used for change in dimension, etc.

Unit 3:
Technology Project to teach using Excel involving Wrapping Paper Sales (TA TEKS: 6A) Calculating Interest in Saving Tech Lesson using Excel

Unit 5:
[|Overview of Google Docs and Forms] (TA TEKS: 1B, 2B, 2C, 3D, 6D, 6J, 6L, 6N) [|Creating, sending, sharing, and editing a form] Tutorial on using Microsoft Office (TA TEKS: 1A, 2C, 3D, 4F, 6A, 6D) GCF Learning Free - http://www.gcflearnfree.org/office Tessellation Website

8.1A
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 * MSDS Sheets **

8.2A
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) []
 * Significant Questions for Investigation **

Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) [[[] ]] The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) []
 * Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage **

Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) [] Fact Monster (TA: 6A) [] Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) [] NetLingo (TA: 6A) [] Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) [] Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) []
 * Technology Terminology **

Technology For K-12 Education [] Technology in Education [] Edudemic []
 * Selecting and Applying Technology Tools **

8.2B
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) [] Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) [] The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) []
 * Significant Questions for Investigation **
 * Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage **

8.2C
Collect and Analyze Data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C) [] Create a Graph (TA: 4C) [] Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C) [] Investigation: Set Up and Collect Data (TA: 4C) [] BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C) []
 * Collect and Analyze Data **

8.2E
BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C) [] Collect and analyze data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 3D) [] How to Make Predictions from a Graph (TA: 1D, 3D) [] Create a Graph (TA: 4C, 3D) [] Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 3D) []
 * Discuss Trends and Make Predictions **
 * Process Data and Communicate Results **

Who are you writing the lab for? []
 * Multiple Audiences **

Types of Communication Medium (TA:2B) [] For Teachers: Electronic Media in the Service of Adolescents (TA: 2B) [] For Teachers: Communication for Students (TA: 2B) []
 * Variety of Media Formats **

Investigation: Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions (TA: 4E) [] Analyzing Data and Writing a Conclusion (TA: 4E) [] Summarizing Your Data (TA: 4E) []
 * Support Reasoning **

8.3D
Operating Systems (TA: 6C) [] File Organization Tips (TA: 6G) [|http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/files.aspx#fbid=rsBhUyE-igL] How to Organize Your Computer Files (TA: 6F) []
 * Operating Systems **
 * Managing and Organizing Files **

Troubleshooting Tech Trouble (TA: 6F) []
 * Troubleshooting Technology **

Raster vs. Vector Graphics (TA: 1A) [] Graphics and Animations (under Products, Multimedia)(TA: 1A) http://bisd-it.wikispaces.com/Resources
 * Using Text, Raster, and Vector Graphics **

What is an application? (local input source) (TA: 6J) [] Web Apps and the Cloud (remote input sources) (TA: 6J) []
 * Applications **

Copyright & Fair Use (TA: 5A) [] Creative Commons (TA: 5A) [] Open Source (TA: 5A) [] Open Source: You Know, For Kids! (TA: 5A) [] Public Domains FAQ (TA: 5A) [] Citation Tools (TA: 5B) []
 * Copyright and Fair Use **
 * Citations **

Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) [] Fact Monster (TA: 6A) [] Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) [] NetLingo (TA: 6A) [] Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) [] Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) []
 * Technology Terminology **

BISD Library Media Center Electronics Resources Toolkit [|http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com] Hughes MS Library Page [] Kerr MS Library Page []
 * Other helpful resources for research: **

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Typing Programs: (to be used after tests on test days)
GCF Learning Free - [] TuxType - need to request to have loaded on computers first Here is a link to download tuxtype to try to see if you like it

Unit 1:
Dipity.com Tickytocky.com **13 Colonies**  Can you name the original 13 American colonies?

Unit 2: Various History games
**Geography Games**  World Geography   Can you pick the countries of the world without making a mistake? **Historical Events**  Can you name the years these events occurred?   Can you name the facts in this second US history grab bag?   Can you pick the decade by event? Unit 3:  **Technology Project****Resource ****Political Parties**   Can you name the US political parties that have received at least one electoral vote?   **Preamble**   Can you complete words to the Preamble of the Constitution?   **Government**   Can you name the types of government, given the World Factbook definitions?   Can you name the words that the letter stand for in these acronyms, used by the US government? iCivicsGames from Texas Law Related Education **Pledge of Allegiance** Can you name the words to the US Pledge of Allegiance?Can you name the words to the Texas Pledge of Allegiance? **Bill of Rights & Amendments** Can you name the words of the first four amendments of the Bill of Rights?Can you name the US Constitutional amendments from the clues?Can you pick the rights contained in the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution?
 * Civics**

Unit 4
**U.S. States**  Can you name the US states?   Can you name the US states without looking?   Can you name the US states by their name origins?   Can you name the US states in order of admission to the Union?   Can you name the states by their various 'official' items and nicknames?   Can you name the US states and capitals with their 1st, 2nd, and last letters removed?   Can you name the states that fit each of the following categories?   Can you name the state(s) that fall into each of the following categories?   Can you name the US Presidents and states in order?   Can you name the/a US state from each range in order of...?

Unit 6: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Facebook Instructions Facebook Template

**U.S. Presidents**  [|Can you name the Presidents of the USA?]   [|Can you name the President who signed these pieces of legislation?]   [|Can you name the last US President to fit each clue?]   [|Can you name the US Presidents 1-20 from the haiku?]   [|Can you name the US Presidents 21-44 from the haiku?]   Can you name the US Presidents in order of the number of letters in their last names?   Can you name the US Presidents from their postage stamps?   Can you name the missing words from these presidential campaign slogans?   Can you name the US Presidents by the number or years they served in office?   Can you name the US Presidents by the First Lady or Spouse(s)?   Can you name the US Presidents without knowing the ones you have already guessed?   Can you name the first and last names, respectively, for consecutive presidents?   Can you name the US President that served during the decade given?   US Presidents   American Presidency Game Show   **War of 1812**  Experience the Life of a Sailor

Unit 8:
**Confederate States**  Can you name the Confederate States of America?

Unit 1:
Google Doc MS Word

Unit 3:
BISD Library Media Center Electronics Resources Toolkit [|http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com] Hughes MS Library Page [] Kerr MS Library Page []
 * Other helpful resources for research: **