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  OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS SCHOOL WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

 

Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Ramsey                           Subject: Science                                         Grade: 5th

 

Week of :  October 8th, 2012                                   Unit:  II - 6 Weeks                                Week: 4

Unit Title: Astronomy and the Solar System                                                Essential Question:  How are celestial objects in the solar system different fro each other?

 

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

 

 

10/8

 

COLUMBUS DAY 

 SCHOOL CLOSED

Tues

 

 10/9

 

WHST. 2d

RST.7

L.1

 Students will understand the idea that Earth revolves around the Sun.

How does Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.

1.  Use precise language to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

2.  Integrate technical information expressed in words in a text version for the information.

Recognize variations from standard English.

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

 

1.  What facts did you gather on Earth revolution around the Sun?

2. How would you explain that Earth revolves around the Sun?

3.  Elaborate on your reasons. 

Wed

 

 10/10

 

RST.2

WHST.2f

SL.1

 Students will demonstrate the role of gravity and inertia.

Define inertia and gravity

1.  Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms,.

2.  Provide a concluding supports the information or explanation presented.

3.   Use prior knowledge for explanation.

1.  Model the role of gravity.

2.  Design a model that shows inertia

3.  How would you compile the facts to show gravity and inertia.

Thurs

 

 10/11

 

RST.8

WHST. 1e

RI.4

 Students will understand the difference between reflected light and a source of light.

How does the moon give light to the Earth?

1.  Distinguish among facts based on research findings, and speculations in a text.

2.  Provide a concluding statement that supports the argument presented

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

 

1. Diagram the phases of the Moon.

2.  Support your explanation with facts.

3.  Assess your classmates knowledge on what you demonstrated.

Fri

 

10/12 

 

RST.2

L.4a

WHST.1b

Students will be able to identify the various phases of the Moon.

Explain the different phases of the Moon and how they were created.

1.  Determine the central ideas and conclusion when carrying out experiments.

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

3. Support claim with logical reasoning.

1.  Devise a way to show the phases of the Moon.

2.  Compare the lights from the Moon and the Sun.

3.  Contrast the lights from the moon and stars.

 

 

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.  constellation          6.  revolves

2.  asteroid belt         7.  asteroid

3.  meteor                  8.  comet

4.  meteorite              9.  galaxy

5.  gravity                 10. inertia

Use of Technology:

   ____ Smartboard

   ____ Student Response System