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

12/8 

SL.1

RST.2

WHST.1c

Students will learn the parts of an animal and plant cells

What is the nucleus of a cell

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.  What structures indicate that this is a plant cell, rather than an animal cell?

2. Why do we often depend on models?

3.  Review cell structures and investigate how the components of a cell operate as a system.

Tues

12/9 

L.4a

RST.3

WHST.1b

Students will understand the cell structures and investigate how the components of a cell operate as a system

What is the cytoplasm?

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

2.  Follow procedures when taking measurements.

3. Support claim with logical reasoning.

.  What is the ultimate energy source for the cell?

2.  Why is the cell membrane explained in terms of a "fluid mosaic model?"

3.  Identify at least two parts of this system that must interact if the system is to function.

Wed

12/10 

SL.1a

RST.3

WHST4.

Students will learn and apply the cell theory

What is the difference between cell membrane and nuclear membrane

1.  Follow the rules of the scientific methods.

2.  Identify key steps in the process.

3.  Produce clear writing in which the steps are organized.

1.  What are the four classes of large organic molecules found in living things?

2.  Name three inorganic molecules that occur in living things.

3.  Draw and label parts of the cell

Thurs

12/11

Students will have Gym class

Fri

12/12 

L.1

RST.2

WHST.6

Students learn of the scientists that contributed to the cell theory.

What is the cell theory?

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. How would our lives be different if we had never realized the existence of microorganisms? 2. Provide at least one example to support your answer.  3. Describe the concept of spontaneous generation. Why do you think it took such a long time for people to accept that this idea was incorrect?

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.  mixture  

2. organic compound

3.  enzyme

4.  inorganic compound

5.  diffusion

6. equilibrium

7. osmosis

8. passive transport

9. active transport

10.  cells                    

Use of Technology:

   __x__ Smartboard

   __x__ Student Response System