CCSS

Code

e.g.

RL.K.5

OUTCOMES

(Lesson Focus)

What will the students know or be able to do at the end of the lesson?

ASSESSMENT

How will the students demonstrate that they have accomplished the desired outcome? Please state the question that will be asked during your formative assessment.

STRATEGIES

In what activities will the students be engaged to accomplish the desired outcome? Please list in the order that you will implement.

3 HOTS QUESTIONS

e.g. one should be on knowledge, one on application, and one on synthesis or evaluation.

Mon

 9/29

RST.2

WHST.2f

SL.1

 Students will know the time of year when Earth is closest to the Sun.

What time of year is Earth closest to the Sun? 

1.  Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words.

2.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

3.   Use prior knowledge for explanation. 

1.  Identify the effects of the Sun on Earth.

2.  How does distance affect the time it takes a  planet to orbit the Sun?

3.  Explain why Earth isn’t pulled into the Sun.

Tues

 9/30

RST.8

WHST. 1e

RI.4

Students will understand seasonal movements around the Sun.

 What determines the seasons?

1.  Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculations in a text.

2.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

3.  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.

1.  Justify the reason for differences in day/night.

2. Relate the observation of rotation/revolution to seasonal movements.

3.  Compile the facts for seasonal movements.

Wed

 10/1

RST.2

L.4a

WHST.1b

  Students will understand that patterns of change is necessary for making predictions about future conditions.

How does Earth’s tilt affect the amount of heat radiation from the Sun?  

 1.  Determine the central ideas and conclusion when carrying out experiments.

2.  Use context as a clue to the meanings of the phrases.

3. Support claim with logical reasoning.

1. How would you explain the saying, “the past predict the future?”

2.  Graph the amount of radiation from the Sun at certain times of the year.

3. Relate demonstration to changes in the seasons.

Thurs

 10/2

RST.2

WHST.2f

SL.1

To allow students to develop an understanding of the contributions of Thomas Edison to American life as well as an appreciation for the obstacles he overcame on the road to success.  

Writing in the Content Area: Biography on Thomas Edison

Lexile Scores: 620 L

1.  Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculations in a text.

2.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

3.  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.

1.  Using the web, have students construct a list of the most important inventions credited to Edison.

2.  Have each student select one invention and write a short essay on what impact that invention has on American life today.  The students may also wish to illustrate their essay.

Fri

 10/3

WHST. 2d

RST.7

L.1

 Students will learn of inertia and gravity.

What keeps the Planets in Orbit?

1.  Use precise language and varied transition to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

2.  Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text version for that information.

Recognize variations from standard English.

3.  Determine an accurate summary of communication using prior knowledge. 

1.  What is inertia?

2.  Compare and contrast inertia and gravity.

3.  How does inertia and gravity work together?

Bloom’s Taxonomy

 (HOTS Questions)

-Knowledge

-Comprehension

-Application

-Analysis

-Synthesis

-Evaluation

School Grade Weighting Scale:

Tests (40%):

Quizzes (20%):

Classwork/ Participation (15%):

Homework (5%):

Projects/ Portfolios (20%):

Vocabulary words for week:

1.  inner planet          6.  outer planet

2.  asteroid belt         7.  asteroid

3.  meteor                  8.  comet

4.  meteorite              9.  galaxy

5.  gravity                 10. inertia

Use of Technology:

   __X__ Smartboard

   ____ Student Response System