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

 6/2 

SL.1

RST.2

WHST.1c

Students will learn several methods used to date rock layers relative to other rock layers.

What is an unconformity?

1.  Review vocabulary words.

2.  Observe video on unconformity formation.

3.  Discuss the layers.

1.  What does an unconformity tell you about the geology of an area?

2.  How does an angular unconformity form?

3.  How might a disconformity form?

Tues

6/3

GYM

Wed

6/4

L.6.1e

RL.6

RI.1

Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of evolution.

Define evolution.

1.  Review vocabulary words with context on blog.

2.  Discuss what they know of evolution

3.  Watch Elements of Biology: Evolution video

1.  What are the basic principles behind the theory of evolution?

2.  Why did Darwin finally decide to publish his findings?

3.  Why was Darwin worried about how Origin of the Species would be received?

Thurs

 6/5

RST.3

WHST.2

SL.1e

Compare the theory of evolution to other ideas about how different life forms emerged and assess which ideas should be taught in science class

What is artificial selection?

1.  Review vocabulary words.

2.  Did this activity clarify their thinking about evolution?

3.  What did they learn about the theory of evolution?

1.  How does this relate to Darwin's theory of natural selection?

2.  How do these apply to individuals?

3.  Summarize the main components of the evolutionary process.

Fri

6/6

SL.1

RST.2

WHST.1c

Study how the theory of evolution has been received by society over time and consider why it has been so controversial.

Who is Charles Darwin?

1.  Review Vocabulary words

2.  Write down any controversies about evolution they may be familiar with.

3.  

1.  What was the initial reaction to Origin of the Species?

2. In what way is the modern-day theory of evolution more complete than Darwin's?

3.  Discuss how a population of bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics.

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:

Vocabulary words are listed on the blog for students to copy.

Use of Technology:

   __X__ Smartboard

   _X___ Student Response System