EES Lesson Plans 2023 Q1

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1	Date 2020	Monday August 8	Tuesday August 9	Wednesday August 10	Thursday August 11	Friday August 12
2	Standards	Teacher Work Day	Class/Semester orientation: procedures, practices, expectations, organization, materials, course structure, student introductions	Unit 0: Scientific Inquiry Unit 1: Earth Systems	Unit 1: The physical properties of matter	Pre-Assessment: Previous Final Exam
3	Objective		Understand Classroom procedures and expectations	Know the different Earth Systems Understand the difference between a Scientific Law and a Scientific Theory	Understand the relationship between mass, volume, and density	Assess prior Earth Science knowledge
4	Discussion Topics		Classroom Norms Focus Questions Elephant Poem	Scientific Law vs. Theory Earth Science Subdivisions. Earth Systems/Spheres	mass, volume, density, graduated cylinder, meniscus, scale	Prior Earth Science Knowledge
5	Focus Question		Make a list of "barriers to learning in the classroom." List at least 3 that can be created by students, and 3 that can be created by teachers.	Describe 3 ways the environment affects you.	In your own words, explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law.	Hawaii Wildfires Why were aircraft only recently able to fly over the island?
6	Direct Instruction		DAY ONE SYLLABUS REVIEW What is Earth and Environmental Science? Why is it Important?	Slideshow: Science! TedEd: Law vs. Theory Slideshow: Earth Systems James Webb Space Telescope "Earth Systems Approach" What are Earth Systems?	Environmental Systems Discussion/instructions Bozeman: Density	Finish slideshow: Earth Systems Logging into Gizmos Joining Khan Academy
7	Collaborative Activity		Personal Introductions Learning Barrier Discussion Elephant Poem Analysis	Board Discussion: System Interactions Table Venn Diagram	Density investigation: using the equipment provided, determine the mass, volume, and density of each mineral/rock sample as well as the rock you brought.	None
8	Independent Practice/Reading		Get your Safety Contract Signed	Class Reading: 10 Scientific Theories and Laws	Density Coloring Sheet	Unit 1 Vocabulary Khan Academy
9	Formative Assessment		None	Elephant Poem analysis	None	Pre-Assessment
10	Summative Assessment		None	None	None	Pre-Assessment
11	Technology		Laptops	Laptops	Laptops	None
12	Assignments Given		The Elephant Poem Lab Safety Contract	Bring a small Rock to class		Unit 1 Vocabulary: Due Monday
13	Assignments Due		None	Week One Focus Questions	small rock
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