Technology Based Resources for FCAT Prep.

BENCHMARK

Fusion (Think Central)

Digital Lessons
Grade 8, Unit 1, Lesson 3

SC.8.N.1.1- Experimental Design

SC.7.N.1.2- Replication vs.

Repetition
SC.7.N.1.5- Fields of Sci: Biology,
Geology, and Physics.
(Assessed as Models)
SC.6.N.2.2- Durability of Empirical
Evidence
SC.7.N.3.1- Scientific Theories vs.
Laws
SC.8.E.5.3- Hierarchy of Universe
(SSGalaxyUniverse)
SC.8.E.5.5- Stars and HR Diagrams
SC.8.E.5.7- Properties of
Planets/Moons/Dwarf
Planet/Small Bodies

SC.8.E.5.9- Seasons, Moon

Phases, Eclipses, Tides

Grade 7, Unit 1, Lesson 2

Gizmo
-Growing Plants
-Pendulum Clock
-Effect of Environment on
New Life Form
-Diffusion
-Seed Germination

Brainpop
-Scientific Method

-Growing Plants

Study Jams
Scientific Method
Investigations to Collect

N/A

N/A

Grade 7, Unit 1, Lesson 1

Grade 7, Unit 1, Lesson 2

N/A

N/A

Identify outcomes
Investigations to Collect

Grade 6, Unit 1, Lesson 2

N/A

N/A

Identify outcomes

Grade 7, Unit 1, Lesson 1

Grade 6, Unit 1, Lesson 2

N/A

N/A

Scientific Theory and

Evidence

Identify outcomes
Grade 8, Unit 2, Lesson 1
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 1
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 2
Grade 8, Unit 2, Lesson 2
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 3
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 4
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 6
Grade 8, Unit 3, Lesson 5

-Solar System Explorer

-Gravity Pitch
-Gravitational Force

-Galaxies
-Gravity

Universe

-HR Diagram

-Sun

Universe

-Comparing Earth and Venus

-Asteroids
-Comets
-Solar System
-Moon

Grade 8, Unit 4, Lesson 1

Grade 8, Unit 4, Lesson 2
Grade 8, Unit 4, Lesson 3

-Seasons in 3D
-Tides
-3D Eclipse
-Moonrise, Moonset, and
Phases
-Phases of the Moon

-Tides
-Seasons
-Moon Phases
-Eclipse

Our Solar System: Inner

Planets
Our Solar System: Outer
Planets
Gravity & inertia
Seasons
A day on Earth
The Moon
Tides

BENCHMARK

SC.7.E.6.2- Patterns in the Rock

Cycle

SC.7.E.6.4- Evolution of Earth

over Geologic Time
SC.7.E.6.5- Theory of Plate
Tectonics

SC.6.E.7.4- Interactions of Earths

Spheres

Fusion (Think Central)

Digital Lessons
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 2
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 3
Grade 7, Unit 4, Lesson 2
Grade 7, Unit 4, Lesson 3 Grade 7,
Unit 4, Lesson 4
Grade 6, Unit 2, Lessons 1-4

Brainpop

-Rock Cycle

-Erosion
-Weathering
-Rock Cycle

Grade 7, Unit 3, Lesson 2

Grade 7, Unit 3, Lesson 3
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 4
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 5
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 6
Grade 7, Unit 2, Lesson 7

-Radioactive Dating

-Carbon Dating
-Geologic Time

-Plate Tectonics
-Earthquake-Recording
station

Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 1

Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 2
Grade 6, Unit 4, Lesson 1
Grade 6, Unit 4, Lesson 6

-Water Cycle
-Relative Humidity

-Earthquakes
-Plate Tectonics
-Volcanoes
-Mountains
-Ocean Floor
-Glaciers
-Weather
-Earths Atmosphere
-Ozone Layer
-Water Cycle

Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 3

Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 4

-Coastal Winds and

Clouds
-Conduction and
Convection
-Heat Transfer by
Conduction
-Radiation
-Density Experiment: Slice
and Dice
-Density via Comparison
-Freezing Point of Salt
Water
-Solubility and
Temperature
-Magnetism
-Circuit Builder
-Weight and Mass

SC.6.E.7.5- Patterns of
Atmospheric Movement

Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 1

Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 2
SC.8.P.8.4- Physical PropertiesDensity

Gizmo

-Wind

-Electricity
-Density
-Measuring Matter
-States of Matter

Study Jams
Rock Cycle
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Fossils
Weathering and Erosion
Minerals
N/A
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
The Ocean Floor

Lithosphere
Earths Atmosphere
Weather and Climate
Water Cycle
Weather Instruments
Clouds and Precipitation
Earths Atmosphere
Air Pressure and Wind
Waves and Currents
Heat
Air Masses & Fronts
Severe Storms
Properties of Matter
Solids, Liquids and Gases
Energy and Matter

BENCHMARK

SC.8.P.8.5- Atoms Make Up All

Living/Nonliving Things

SC.8.P.9.2- Physical vs. Chemical

Chg/Law of Conservation of Mass

Fusion (Think Central)

Digital Lessons
Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 5
Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 6
Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 7

Grade 8, Unit 6, Lesson 5

Grade 7, Unit 5, Lesson 3

SC.7.P.10.1- EM Spectrum

SC.7.P.10.3- Light/Sound Waves

Through Media

SC.7.P.11.2- Energy
Transformations

SC.7.P.11.4- Heat Transfer until

Equilibrium

Grade 7, Unit 5, Lesson 1

Grade 7, Unit 5, Lesson 2
Grade 7, Unit 5, Lesson 4
Grade 7, Unit 6, Lesson 1
Grade 6, Unit 5, Lesson 1

Grade 7, Unit 6, Lesson 2

Grade 7, Unit 6, Lesson 3

Gizmo
-Element Builder

N/A
-Heat Absorption
-Radiation
-Basic Prism
-Color Absorption
-Refraction
-Longitudinal Waves
-Ripple Tank
-Waves
-Roller Coaster Physics
-Energy Conversions
-Energy Conversion in a
System
-Air Track
-Phases of Water

Grade 6, Unit 5, Lesson 4

Grade 6, Unit 5, Lesson 5

-Free Fall Tower

-Free Fall Laboratory

Grade 6, Unit 5, Lesson 2

-Distance vs Time Graphs

-Inclined Plane- Sliding
Objects
-Force and Fan Carts

SC.6.P.13.1- Types of Forces

SC.6.P.13.3- Net Force / Balanced

& Unbalanced Force

Brainpop
-Compounds and
Mixtures
-Atoms
-Acids & Bases
-Periodic Table of
Elements
-Property Changes

-Electromagnetic
Spectrum
-Waves

Study Jams
Atoms: Protons, Neutrons,
Elements and Compounds
Acids and Bases
Periodic Table

Physical and Chemical

Changes
Properties of Matter
Light Absorption, Reflection
and Refraction

-Light
-Sound
-Refraction and
Diffraction
-Kinetic Energy
-Potential Energy

Light
Sound
The senses: Hearing

-Heat
-Temperature
-Matter Changing
States
-Force
-Gravity
-Magnetism

Heat
Solids, Liquids, Gases

N/A

Energy & Matter

Food Chains

Newtons First Law

Newtons Second Law
Newtons Third Law
Gravity & Inertia
Force and Motion
Force and Motion

BENCHMARK
SC.6.L.14.1- Body Organization
(Levels Of Life)
SC.6.L.14.2- Cell Theory
SC.6.L.14.4- Cell Organelles
(Plant/Animal)

Fusion (Think Central)

Digital Lessons
Grade 6, Unit 6, Lesson 4
Grade 6, Unit 6, Lesson 5
Grade 6, Unit 6, Lesson 3

Grade 6, Unit 7, Lessons 1-6

Grade 6, Unit 7, Lesson 2
SC.6.L.14.5- Body
Systems/Homeostasis

SC.6.L.15.1- Classification
(Domains/Kingdoms)
SC.7.L.15.2 Evolution by Natural
Selection
SC.7.L.16.1- Genetics- DNA in
each Cell

Grade 6, Unit 6, Lesson 6

Brainpop

N/A

N/A

-Paramecium
Homeostasis
-Cell Structure

-Circulatory System
-Digestive System
-Human Homeostasis
-Disease Spread

N/A

Grade 7, Unit 7, Lesson 1

Grade 7, Unit 7, Lesson 2

-Natural Selection
-Rainfall and Bird Beaks

Grade 7, Unit 8, Lesson 4

Grade 7, Unit 8, Lesson 5

-Mouse Genetics (One

Trait)
-Cell Division
-DNA Fingerprint Analysis
-Food Chain
-Prairie Ecosystem
-Forest Ecosystem
-Rabbit Population by
Season
-Water Pollution

Grade 7, Unit 10, Lesson 2

Grade 7, Unit 10, Lesson 3
SC.7.L.17.2Predation/Competition/Symbiosis

Grade 8, Unit 7, Lesson 1

Grade 8, Unit 7, Lesson 2
SC.8.L.18.4- Laws of Conservation
of Energy/Mass

Gizmo

-Cell Energy Cycle

-Photosynthesis Lab
-Pond Ecosystem
-Greenhouse Effect

Study Jams

-Cells
-Cell Structures

N/A

-Classification
-Fungi
-Protists
-Natural Selection
-Fossils
-Extinction
-Heredity
-Genetics
-Mitosis
-Symbiosis
-Water Pollution
-Air Pollution

-Photosynthesis
-Cellular Respiration
-Carbon Cycle
-Greenhouse Effect
-Fossil Fuels
-Conservation of Mass

Plant Cells
Photosynthesis
Animal Cells
Circulatory System
Nervous System
The Human Body
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Immune System
Kingdoms of Life

Animal Adaptations
Plant Adaptations
Heredity

Food Chains
Food Webs
Changes in Ecosystems
Ecosystems
Aquatic Ecosystems
Symbiosis
Biomes
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Photosynthesis
Water Cycle