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. |
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| 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 |