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

12/2 

SL.1

RST.2

WHST.1c

Demonstrate an understanding of the terms force, gravity, friction, and speed

.

How is force and gravity similar?

 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.  How do objects move?

2.  Explain how do they help or hinder motion?

3.  Describe examples of gravity and friction.

Tues

12/3 

Students will have GYM

Wed

12/4

L.1

RST.2

WHST.6

Understand that friction and other forces have an effect on speed and motion

What effect does force have on speed?

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.  What keeps it from moving faster?

2.  Does increasing or decreasing the angle of the ramp affect the motion of the car?

3.  What is the fastest and farthest their cars traveled?

Thurs

12/5

L.4a

RST.3

WHST.1b

Students will learn how friction affects speed.

How does friction affects speed?

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

2.  Follow procedures when taking measurements.

3. Support claim with logical reasoning.

1.  How does the traction on different tires change how a car moves?

2.  Will a car move faster or slower on the sand paper?

3.  Find the average speed and distance.

Fri

12/6 

SL.1a

RST.3

WHST4

Experiment with the effects of mass and friction on speed and motion

How does mass affect speed?

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. Discuss the forces at work on the car.

2.  What makes it move toward the bottom of the ramp?

3.  Explain the effects of gravity and friction on the toy car.

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.  force

2.  net force

3.  balanced forces

4.  unbalanced forces

5. Newton’s first law of motion

6. friction

7. Newton’s second law of motion

8.  normal force

9. Newton’s third law of motion

10.  mass

Use of Technology:

   __x__ Smartboard

   __x__ Student Response System