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

1/6 

SL.1

RST.2

WHST.1c

Students will learn what Earth is made of.

Three-fourths of Earth is covered by the ______

1.  Recognize variations from standard English.

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

3.  Use technology to present information and ideas clearly.

1.  Identify major features of the Earth’s crust.

2.  What are the parts of the Earth?

3.  Describe the system that Earth is comprised of.

Tues

1/7 

L.4a

RST.3

WHST.1b

Students will learn of the geologic events that changes Earth.

The ______ impacts all four main parts of our earth.

1.  Use prior knowledge for explanation.

2.  Determine the central ideas from prior knowledge or opinions.

3.  Use words, phrases to clarify the evidence.

1.  Connect the story of creation with the formation of earth.

2.  How does water affect the land?

3.  Describe the water cycle.

Wed

1/8 

SL.1a

RST.3

WHST4.

Students will learn the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering.

 What is mechanical weathering?

1.  Use symbols on the periodic table.

2.  Write information using charts.

3.  Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums.

1.  What conditions causes weathering?

2.  How is Earth’s surface change because of weathering?

3.  Explain how small weathering changes lead to big changes in the surface of Earth.

Thurs

1/9

L.1

RST.2

WHST.6

Students will learn the effects of climate on weathering.

What type of weathering is ice wedging?

1.  Compare and contrast rocks.

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

3.  Analyze a particular point of view of cultural use of rocks.

1.  How is mechanical weathering affected by climate?

2.  How can water be a factor in both mechanical and chemical weathering.

3.  What occurs when certain metals are exposed to oxygen and water?

Fri

1/10 

RST.6-8.7

RST.6-8.8

WHST.6-8.2d

Students will learn how soil develops from soil.

 Why is humus important?

1.  Use internet to show information.

2.  Choose information on rocks that expresses ideas precisely and concisely.

3.  Uses established criteria to classify the rocks in the text.

1.  Explain why topsoil is fertile.

2.  What is the first stage in soil development from rock exposed at Earth’s surface.

3.  Compare A and B horizon in soil profile.

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.  weathering

2. mechanical weathering

3. ice wedging

4. chemical weathering

5. oxidation

6. climate

7. soil

8. humus

9. soil profile

10.horizon

11. litter

12. leaching

Use of Technology:

   X - Smartboard

   - Student Response System