Resource Science | Monday May 9, 2011 |
Objective | Students will: 1. Recall and build upon the materials that compose the Earth 2. Discuss different types of rocks |
Teacher Activities & Strategies | Lesson: Materials of Earth: Sedimentary Rocks 1. Begin class with individual greetings and acknowledgement. 2. Write vocabulary words on board. 3. Discuss the formation and types of sedimentary rocks. 4. Visually demonstrate concepts using models. 5. Assist students in reading selected material. 6. Ask questions during the readings 7. Assist students in reading and answering section questions. 8. End class with a thank you for good work. |
Student Activities | Students will: 1. Write vocabulary and take notes 2. Create vocabulary memory aides, using drawings, pictures from magazines, or demonstrations 3. Participate during discussions. 4. Read the selection and respond to questions during the reading. 5. Read and answer section and unit questions. 6. Assist other students as necessary. 7. Write answers on the board 8. Work well with others 9. Respect personal space. |
Assessment/Evaluation | Bell work completion, participation in daily reading, assistance in classroom demonstrations, and completion of section and unit checks. |
Academic Vocabulary (optional by dept.) | Sediments, sedimentary rocks, weathering, strata, gypsum. |
Additional Resources | The Earth and beyond by Joan Gottlieb |
Resource Science | Tuesday/ May 10, 2011 |
Objective | Students will: 1. Recall and build upon the materials that compose the Earth 2. Discuss different types of rocks |
Teacher Activities & Strategies | Lesson: Materials of Earth: Metamorphic rock 1. Begin class with individual greetings and acknowledgement. 2. Write vocabulary words on board. 3. Discuss the formation and types of metamorphic rocks. 4. Visually demonstrate concepts using models. 5. Assist students in reading selected material. 6. Ask questions during the readings 7. Assist students in reading and answering section questions. 8. End class with a thank you for good work. |
Student Activities | Students will: 1. Write vocabulary and take notes 2. Create vocabulary memory aides, using drawings, pictures from magazines, or demonstrations 3. Participate during discussions. 4. Read the selection and respond to questions during the reading. 5. Read and answer section questions. 6. Assist other students as necessary. 7. Write answers on the board 8. Work well with others 9. Respect personal space. |
Assessment/Evaluation | Bell work completion, participation in daily reading, assistance in classroom demonstrations, and completion of section checks. |
Academic Vocabulary | Metamorphic rocks, gems, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, rock cycle |
Additional Resources | The Earth and beyond by Joan Gottlieb |
Resource Science | Wednesday/May 11, 2011 |
Objective (Student will…) | Students will: Watch a video on various types of rocks and gems |
Teacher Activities & Strategies | Teacher will: 1. Begin class with individual greetings and acknowledgement. 2. Discuss the video 3. End class with a thank you for good work. |
Student Activities | Students will: 1. Participate during discussions. 2. Respect personal space. 3. Listen and watch video. |
Assessment/Evaluation | Response to questions and show respect for others |
Additional Resources | All about Rocks and Minerals |
Resource Science | Thursday/May 12, 2011 |
Objective | Students will: 1. Recall and build upon the materials that compose the Earth 2. Discuss different types of rocks |
Teacher Activities & Strategies | Lesson: Materials of Earth: Ores 1. Begin class with individual greetings and acknowledgement. 2. Write vocabulary words on board. 3. Discuss the formation and types of ores 4. Visually demonstrate concepts using models. 5. Assist students in reading selected material. 6. Ask questions during the readings 7. Assist students in reading and answering section questions. 8. End class with a thank you for good work. |
Student Activities | Students will: 1. Write vocabulary and take notes 2. Create vocabulary memory aides, using drawings, pictures from magazines, or demonstrations 3. Participate during discussions. 4. Read the selection and respond to questions during the reading. 5. Read and answer section questions. 6. Assist other students as necessary. 7. Write answers on the board 8. Work well with others 9. Respect personal space. |
Assessment/Evaluation | Bell work completion, participation in daily reading, assistance in classroom demonstrations, and completion of section checks. |
Academic Vocabulary | Ores, gold, iron, copper, lead. |
Additional Resources | The Earth and beyond by Joan Gottlieb |
Resource Science | Friday/ May 13, 2011 |
Objective | Students will: 1. Recall and build upon the materials that compose the Earth 2. Discuss different types of rocks |
Teacher Activities & Strategies | Lesson: Materials of Earth: Fossils 1. Begin class with individual greetings and acknowledgement. 2. Write vocabulary words on board. 3. Discuss the formation and types of fossils 4. Visually demonstrate concepts using models. 5. Assist students in reading selected material. 6. Ask questions during the readings 7. Assist students in reading and answering section questions. 8. End class with a thank you for good work. |
Student Activities | Students will: 1. Write vocabulary and take notes 2. Create vocabulary memory aides, using drawings, pictures from magazines, or demonstrations 3. Participate during discussions. 4. Read the selection and respond to questions during the reading. 5. Read and answer section questions. 6. Assist other students as necessary. 7. Write answers on the board 8. Work well with others 9. Respect personal space. |
Assessment/Evaluation | Bell work completion, participation in daily reading, assistance in classroom demonstrations, and completion of section checks. |
Academic Vocabulary | Fossils, imprints, mold, cast. |
