ESSENTIAL

LEARNING

OUTCOMES

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?

STRATEGIES

In what activities will the students be engaged to accomplish the desired outcome?

3 HOTS QUESTIONS

e.g. one should be on knowledge, one on application, and one on synthesis or evaluation.

Mon

4/30

Page 

147

Students will have GYM classes

Homework on Blog

Tues

5/1

Page 

148

Students will explore how a plant’s parts help it survive. 

Students will discuss what they know about plant parts and how they help a plant to survive.

 Students will describe ways people survive in different environments, such as the Arctic, desert, or rain forests.

1.  How do a plant’s part help it survive?

2.  Describe how roots help a plant survive?

3. Describe the function of the cortex.

Wed

5/2

Page

148

 Students will understand the functions of roots, leaves, and stems.

 Students will discuss the function of the phloem, cambium, and Xylem in plants.

Students will study the pictures on page A32 and copy the diagram in their notebooks. 

1.  What can rings tell you about the growing conditions during the years of the tree grew?

2.  How are stems similar?

3.  Brainstorm ways in which stems are useful in our daily lives.

Thurs

5/3

Page

148

 Students will learn what photosynthesis and respiration in plants mean.

Students will make a graphic organizer that compare photosynthesis and respiration.

Student will work in groups to design an experiment on how light affects a plant’s growth. 

1.  How is photosynthesis different from respiration?

2.  In what process is carbon dioxide released?

3.  How do plants depend on animals?

Fri

5/4

Page

148

Students will be tested on the 6 nutrients our body need

Students will be test on the 6 important nutrients our body need to survive.

Students will explain what is the role of nutrients in maintain health? 

1.  What is food?

2.  Why is it important?

3.  Compare the new USDA food pyramid to the older version.

Bloom’s Taxonomy

 (HOTS Questions)

-Knowledge

-Comprehension

-Application

-Analysis

-Synthesis

-Evaluation

School Grade Weighting Scale:

Tests and Quizzes (50%):

Classwork/ Participation (20%):

Homework (15%):

Projects/ Portfolios (15%):

Multiple Intelligences/ Differentiated Instruction:

Use of Technology:

   ____ Smartboard

   ____ Student Response System