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

 11/3

W.7.7

L.7.2

L.7.3a

 To understand how each of the five senses works and define the related terminology 

Why are some people colorblind? 

1.  Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.

2.  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

3. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.*

1. Why do some people need glasses? How do glasses improve vision?

2.  What causes nearsightedness? 3.  Describe how it is different from farsightedness?

Tues

11/4

SL.7.1

RI.7.3

 W.7.6 

Unit 1 Exam

Wed

 11/5

L.7.3a

L.7.5

RST.6-8.2

  To investigate a research question, analyze the results, and present the findings

How does your hand tell the difference between hot and cold surfaces? 

1.  Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.

2.  Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

3.  Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

1.  How do sounds reach the brain?

2.  Why do some sounds have a low pitch, while others have a high pitch?

3.  Why are animals such as dogs able to hear sounds that humans cannot?

Thurs

 11/6

RST.6-8.6

W.7.3

RI.7.2

the important role that the brain plays in sensing the world. 

How do optical illusions work? 

1.  Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

2. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

3.  Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

1.  Why do certain smells instantly evoke specific memories or feelings?

2. How are the senses of smell and taste related?

3.If you hold your nose while eating, how are tastes affected? Why?

Fri

 11/7

12:00 Dismissal

Bloom’s Taxonomy

 (HOTS Questions)

-Knowledge

-xComprehension

-xApplication

-xAnalysis

-Synthesis

-Evaluation

School Grade Weighting Scale:

Tests (40%):

Quizzes (20%):

Classwork/ Participation (15%):

Homework (5%):

Projects/ Portfolios (20%):

Vocabulary words for week:

1.   cochlea    

2.  brain stem 

3.  inner ear 

4.  olfactory cells 

5.  spinal cord

6. retina

7.  cornea 

8.  motor neurons

9.  cerebrum

10.  reflex             

Use of Technology:

   __X__ Smartboard

   ____ Student Response System