SMITHAMIDDLE SCHOOL 2011 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

EARTH SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 1ST QUARTER

MS. YVONNE WHITE - – PLEASEVISIT MY BLOG-

B.S. in Elementary Education from OralRobertsUniversity – Tulsa, Oklahoma

M.A. in Science Education from KeeleUniversity – Staffordshire, England

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S6CS1Students will explore the importance of curiosity, honest, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works. S6CS2 – The learner will practice standard lab safety in the classroom and field investigations.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT IS SCIENCEAND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE? WEEK ONE

8/15/11 Opening / Monday Work Session / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
INTRODUCTION TO THE SCALE MODEL PROJECT –DUE SEPT2ND
S6CS5 understanding models
S6CS1&2 Explore science, make hypotheses, practice safety / DISCUSSION OFSCIENCE CURRICULUMPACKET:√ ZTD AND LAB CONTRACT
√ 9 WEEK SYLLABUS
√ HOMEWORK CHECKLIST
√ STAR EXTRA CREDIT PLAN
√ PROJECT CHOICE BOARD/RUBRIC
√WEEKLY NOTEBOOK GRADING
“DO NOW” # 1 – POWERPOINT - VOCABULARY
TEXT BOOK PAGES 6-11 - SCIENCE FIELDS
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: DIAGRAM A CONCEPT MAP OF EARTH SCIENCE FIELDS / I-RESPOND MODALITY
TEST- What’s your learning style?
TECHNOLOGY / STICKY NOTE EXIT:
Can you define science? / ALL STUDENTS ARE
GIVEN A
CHOICEBOARD AND RUBRIC FOR ALL DAILY ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS.
AC STUDENTSSHOULD WORK AT LEVEL 3- HIGHEST LEVEL OF CHOICE BOARD AND RUBRICS
8/16/11 Opening / Tuesday Work Session – LAB FORMAT # 1 – / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
DISCUSSION OF LAB PROCEDURES AND FORMATS. Students will practice how to rotate around the classroom to each lab station. / LAB 1: Can you identify science fields of study? MATERIALS:laminatedmatching card game. Match the word with the correct definition. LAB 2: Can you distinguish between various lab tools?
MATERIALS: various lab tools labelsTake the labels, match them to the correct tool.LAB 3: Can you identify safety symbols used in science labs?
MATERIALS: Safety symbol chart, labels.Match label to symbol. / Review lab data
& S6CS1&2 Explore science,
Make hypotheses, practice safety / Performance based
assessment
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES / Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic and AC needs are met via the HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES and the level of difficulty.
AUGUST 17, 2011Opening / WEDNESDAY Work Session / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
Review standards
S6CS1 Students will explore the importance of curiosity,honest openness and skepticism in science.S.6CS.2 The learner will use standard safety practices for all laboratory and field investigations
PRETEST FOR 1ST QTR. / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
STUDY FOR TEST # 1
DO NOW”# 2 - POWERPOINT/WRITTEN ACTIVITY
TEXTBOOK PAGES 12-17 – SCIENTIFIC METHOD – S6CS1, S6CS2
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:LAB EQUIPMENT WS- / CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY
PUZZLE
Can you solve thefishpuzzle?
Materials: puzzle pieces
Position pieces to look like a fish. / Vocab recall
Performance
Based activity / Audio-Visual - MusicalPowerpoint, Lecture
Kinesthetic – puzzle Critical Thinking activity
August 18, 2011Opening / THURSDAY Work Session –
GUIDING QUESTIONS / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
Discussion of the SCALE MODEL Criteria
Show more models for motivation
Review of standards S6CS1, S6CS2 / LAB FORMAT # 2
LAB 1: What steps would you take to identify the ingredients of OOBLECK?
MATERIALS: a green substance, cup, stick, chart, wax paper.
Design your own experiment to find out what Oobleck is made of.
LAB 2 LAB 2: How do you solve problems?
MATERIALS: Various gadgets and manipulatives
Select 2 problems on the table to solve. Record your results.
LAB 3: Can you explain the mystery of “ELEVATOR POPCORN”?
MATERIALS: large cylinder, clear liquid, popcorn, chart
Explain what is causing the up and down motion of the popcorn. / Review of the data obtained from the activity. / Performance base assessment
Each lab graded / Audio, Visual, and Kinesthetic needs are met via Hands-on manipulatives Visuals, DIAGRAMS AND 3DMODELS
Open inquiry Activities
August 19, 2011Opening / FRIDAY Work Session / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
ENGAGE ACTIVITY-
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
JOURNAL ENTRY – What is science to you and how does it affect your daily life? / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
FOLDERS DUE TODAY!
You should have 2 DN outlines, 2 LABS, 1CT lab, and 1 journal writing. TEST # 1What Is Science?Powerpoint
WORK ON SCALE MODEL PROJECT
YOU HAVE TWO WEEKS LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT / DISCUSS JOURNAL ENTRY And review of Standards
REVIEW OF HANDSON ACTIVITIES DONE IN CLASS / Formative and summative
FOLDERS GRADED and
WRITTEN TEST. / Musical Powerpoint
Auditory and Visual and
Kinesthetic
Choice board is offered to each student to be used for daily work, homework and projects.
AUG 22,2011-OPENING / MONDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
CRITICAL THINKING
Drawing Activity with a ruler
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
What would happen if the US switched totally to the metric system in one day?
WEEK TWO / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” # 3–MEASUREMENT & SAFETY –p22- 25
HOMEWORK
READ SECT, 3 SCIENTIFIC MODELS – PAGES 18 – 21 ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 - 9. STUDY FOR TEST # 2
S6CS4Science Inquiry: Data Collection The learner will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials: / EXIT TICKET
SHARE JOURNAL WRITING RESULTS ON A STICKY NOTE / How good are you at using a metric ruler? MATERIALS; Pencil and paper
DRAW 2 CM and 8.5CM LINES. THEN A 4X4X4 CM CUBE / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC, AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDS MET VIA POWER POINT, LECTURE, WRITING AND MEASURING ACTIVITY
AUG 23, 2011 -OPENING
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MEASURE
REVIEW STANDARD:S6CS4The learner will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating equipment. / TUESDAY WORK SESSION LAB FORMAT # 3 - Guiding Questions
LAB 1: Can you measure the length of a string in mm and cm?
MATERIALS: chart, 10 different sized strings, rulers
Measure every string in cm and convert to mm.
LAB 2:How do you use a balance scale to measure mass?
MATERIALS: chart, balance scales, 10 objects, gram weights
Use a balance scale & measure the mass of each object.
LAB 3:Which container would you use to measure a specific volume?
MATERIALS: various containers with different amounts of liquids, labelsFill each container with the correct amount. / CLOSING
Review data collected from lab stations / ASSESSMENT
Performance based
each station is graded / DIFFERENTIATION
AUDITORY, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDS MET WITH ALL THREE LAB ACTIVITIES.
AUG 24, 2011 OPENING
CRITICAL THINKING
Toothpick LAB
Can you explain the toothpick phenomenon?
MATERIALS; 4 picks, dropper, & water / WEDNESDAY WORK SESSION
AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” #4- USING THE SI SYSTEM
HOMEWORK: DIAGRAM ACONCEPT MAP OF THE METRIC
SYSTEM STUDY FOR TEST 2 REVIEW STANDARD S6CS4The learner will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment. / CLOSING
I RESPOND
CRCT prep
Page 30
TECHNOLOGY / ASSESSMENT
Measuring Activity
PERFORMANCE
BASED ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC, AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDS MET VIA POWER POINT, LECTURE, WRITING AND MEASURING ACTIVITY
AUG 25, 2011 OPENING / THURSDAY WORK SESSION LAB FORMAT # 4–Guiding Questions / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MEASURE DENSITY
REVIEW STANDARD
S6CS4 / LAB 1: Can you convert one metric unit to another?
MATERIALS: a metric scale, 10 laminated cards , chart.
Use the metric scale to convert one unit to another.
LAB 2:Which 2 units are used to measure density?
MATERIALS: a balance scale, various objects, cylinders, beakers
Select an object and find its density.
LAB 3: Will your hypothesis on density be correct?
MATERIALS: various vegetables and an aquarium. Make a hypothesis
On each can then placeit the aquarium of water. Which will float? / Review data collected from lab stations / Performance based
each station is graded / AUDITORY, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDS MET WITH ALL THREE LAB ACTIVITIES.
AUG. 26, 2011 OPENING / FRIDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
Vocab and Standard Review
FOLDERS GRADED / FOLDERS DUE FOR GRADING- 2 DNS, 2 LABS, 2 CT, 1 JOURNAL,TEST # 2 ADMINISTERED–Powerpoint / Metric Project √ / FORMATIVE and SUMMATIVE / Oral review, 3D models, power point
AUG 29, 2011- OPENING / WEEK 3 MONDAY – WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
CRITICAL THINKING
Round or Flat p54-55
Can you construct a tool to measure the circumference of Earth?
MATERIALS:basketball, clay, flashlight, string, ruler, tape, pencils, books / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do models compare to the natural world?
S6CS5: Students will use the ideas of system, model, change, and scale in exploring scientific and technological matters..
“DO NOW” # 5 – You Are Here TEXT Pg 36- 41
Homework: Draw a map of how to get from school to your home NO TEST THIS WEEK / Review results of map lab activity / Review of Vocab
Performance
Based
Assessment / AUDIO, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY, MUSICAL POWERPOINT, AND WRITTEN ACTIVITY
AUG 30, 2011- OPENING / TUESDAY – WORK SESSION – GUIDING QUESTION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO MEASURE LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE
REVIEW STANDARD S6CS5 - MODELS / LAB FORMAT # 5
LAB 1: How can you make a map of a 3D model?
:MATERIALS: Clay Mountain in a plastic container of water, markers
Draw curved lines to represent the shape and elevation of the mountain. LAB 2:Can you build a 3-D ISLAND?
MATERIALS: graph paper, longitude and latitude coordinates, and colored pencils.Plot the coordinates and then draw the curved lines. LAB 3:Can you find “HANNAH”?
MATERIALS: COMPUTER.KIDSGEO.COM Follow the computer game instructions. / REVIEW OF LAB RESULTS / Performance based
Assessment / Activities range from basic to complex. TECHNOLOGY is used to reinforce skills in locating longitude and latitude.
AUG 31 2010 OPENING / WEDNESDAY – WORK SESSION – / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
Review the criteria for presentation of the METRIC SCALE MODELS ON FRIDAY. / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” #6 – TOPOGRAPHIC MAP PG 50
HOMEWORK: SECTION 2 Mapping Earth’s Surface p42-49
Answer questions 1-7 on page 49 NO TEST THIS WEEK / I – RESPOND CRCT PREP
P 58-59 / CRCT PREP REVIEWED / AUDIO, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA Powerpoint and IRESPOND ACTIVITY.
TECHNOLOGY
SEPT. 1, 2011 OPENING / THURSDAY – WORK SESSION – GUIDING QUESTION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMO ON HOW TO BUILD A 3D MAP / CLASS LAB FORMAT # 6
CLASS LAB: Can you build a topographic map of Stone Mtn.?
MATERIALS: Cut out shapes, scissors, glue, markers
Cut out pieces and match elevations. Glue together. / REVIEW OF LAB RESULTS / Performance based
Assessment / Hands-on activity satisfies needs for the visual, kinesthetic and critical thinker.
9/2/2011OPENING
METRIC SCALE MODELS DUE TODAY! / FRIDAY – WORK SESSION PROJECTS DUE!
FOLDER DUE FOR GRADING2 DN,2 LBS, 2 CTS, 1 Journal
Students will give a 60 sec. ORAL PRESENTATION. / CLOSING
RECOGNITION OF TOP DESIGNS
FOR DISPLAY / ASSESSMENT
Performance based assessment / DIFFERENTIATION
Students had a CHOICE BOARD for the project

S8P1.bDescribe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.WEEK FOUR

SEPT. 5, 2011 Opening / MONDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
LABOR DAY / CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL / THIS WEEK WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE STUDY OF ELEMENTS IN MINERALS.
SEPT. 6, 2011 Opening / TUESDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
REVIEW OFS8P1.bDescribe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.
DEMONSTRATION OF LAB TASKS / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC Activity
“DO NOW” #7 –
ATOMS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATTER
RESOURCE MATERIALS- HANDOUT
HOMEWORK: ATOM FAMILY WORKSHEET
NO TEST THIS WEEK / CRITICAL THINKING
DRAWING
Electron Arrangements / Performance based assessment / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETICAND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON LABS, MUSICAL POWERPOINT AND DRAWING ACTIVITY.
SEPT 7,2011 Opening / WEDNESDAY WORK SESSION Guiding Questions / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO PERFORM LAB ACTIVITIES. / LAB FORMAT # 7
LAB 1: Can you identify parts of an atom and their function?
MATERIALS: atom diagram and labels. Read the labels and placethem on the right subatomic particle.
LAB 2: Can you identify elements from compounds?
MATERIALS:index cards and labels.
Place the element card with the correct index card.
LAB 3: Can you do a correct electron arrangement? COMPUTER: CLASSZONE ATOM BUILDER / Exit Ticket
STICKY NOTE
Explain the difference between elements and compounds. / Performance Based Assessment / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON LABS AND WRIITEN ACTIVITYTECHNOLOGY
SEPT 8, 2011 Opening / THURSDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
I RESPOND ACTIVITY
STATES OF MATTER / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC Activity
“DO NOW” # 8 HOW ATOMS COMBINE- RESOURCE MATERIALS
HOMEWORK: ATOMS & THE PERIODIC TABLE WS
NO TEST THIS WEEK / REVIEWOF TEST RESULTS / Performance Based Assessment / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIAPOWER POINT AND
TECHNOLOGY
SEPT. 9, 2011 Opening
FOLDERS DUE – 2 DNs, 2 LABS, 1CT, NO JOURNAL THIS WEEK / FRIDAY – WORK SESSIONLAB FORMAT # 8
CLASS LAB:How are models of compounds made? MATERIALS: Molecular Kit
Build the compounds using the kit.H20, NaCl, CO, CO2, HCl, NO2, C2H4 / CLOSINGSTICKY NOTE:
List 3 states of matter / ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE and Performance based
FOLDERS Graded / DIFFERENTIATION
AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON LABS

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How are earth materials important to our society?GEOSPHERE UNIT

SEPT. 12, 2011 OPENING / MONDAY - WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
WEEK FIVE
CRITICAL THINKING LAB
Can you identify this rock?
MATERIALS: one rock, hand lens, HCl, chart. List as many characteristics & observations of the rock. / . AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“ DO NOW” # 1– WHAT IS A MINERAL?
TEXT PAGES 66 – 69
HOMEWORK:Find these elements on the periodic chart:
Calcium Flourine Sodium Chlorine Iron Oxygen Sulfur Copper Lead Aluminum
List the symbol, period, family, atomic #, electron #, mass #.
STUDY FOR TEST # 3 / STICKY NOTE:
Define mineral / ORAL VOCAB REVIEW and
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA A HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY, MUSICAL POWERPOINT, AND WRITTING ACTIVITY
SEPT. 13, 2011- OPENING / TUESDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO USE THE LAB EQUIPMENT
S6E5.b– Investigate the composition of rocks in terms of minerals / LAB FORMAT # 1
CLASS LAB: IS IT FOOL’S GOLD?
MATERIALS: Balance scale, beaker, galena, pyrite ring stand, spring scale, string, water. Devise your own test. / DISCUSS THE LAB RESULTS / PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT / AUDIO, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY
SEPT. 14, 2011 OPENING / WEDNESDAY – WORK SESSION- GUIDING Q / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
. REVIEW STANDARD: S6E5.b – Investigate the composition of rocks in terms of minerals / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” # 2– IDENTIFYING MINERALS?
TEXT PAGES 70 -73
Homework: Read Section 3 - Uses of Minerals pg 74 -79 and USES Worksheet
STUDY FOR TEST #3 / I-RESPOND CRCT PREP
Pg 84-85 / CRCT PREP TEST / AUDIO, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY
TECHNOLOGY
SEPT. 15, 2011OPENING / THURSDAY WORK SESSION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATE HOW TO PERFORM MOHS TEST / LAB FORMAT 2–
CLASS LAB: Can you solve ROCK AND RULE?
MATERIALS: Chart, 6 rocks, hand lens, HCl, ceramic tile, penny, nail, magnet
Put each rock through the MOHS TEST. / Review LAB RESULTS / PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
Folders graded / AUDIO, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY
SEPT. 16, 2011 OPENING / FRIDAY – WORK SESSION- GUIDING QUESTION / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
Review of week’s work.
FOLDERSDUETODAY:
2 DN, 2 LABS, 1 CT, 1 Journal / TEST # 3 MINERALS
Powerpoint / STICKY NOTE
Which question were you unsure about on the test? / Formative & Summative
Folders Graded / Oral Review
Musical powerpoint
Hand written assessment

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:How can rocks be classified according to the processes that formed them? WEEK SIX

Sept 19,2011Opening / Monday – Work Session / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
CRITICAL THINKING
How good are your classification skills?
MATERIALS: bag of various objects. Develop 3 ways to sort the items in the bag and design a chart. / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” # 3– THE ROCK CYCLE pg90
HOMEWORK: Complete the CONCEPT MAP on the rock cycle / STICKY NOTE:
Describe one stage of the rock cycle. / PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA POWERPOINT AND HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
Sept 20, 2011-Opening / Tuesday – Work Session – GUIDING QUESTIONS / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
Review standard S6E5.c
CLASSIFY ROCKS BY THEIR PROCESS OF FORMATION / LAB FORMAT # 3
LAB #1: Can you organize and identify rock cycle stages?MATERIALS:COMPUTER. The LEARNING ZONEDrag pieces to the right position.LAB #2: Can you make a sedimentary rock?
MATERIALS: sand, glue, wax paper, stick, water, heavy weight. Mix ingredients, wrap in paper & apply the book.
LAB #3: Can you identify rock textures?
MATERIALS: various rocks, lens, toothpicks, labels. Examine each rock and describe its texture. Record results. / REVIEW OF LAB DATA / PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT / HANDS-ON CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
Sept. 21, 2011 Opening / Wednesday – Work Session / Closing / Assessment / Differentiation
I-RESPOND ACTIVITY
CRCT PREP p116 -117
Progress Report Distribution / AUDIO – VISUAL- KINESTHETIC ACTIVITY
“DO NOW” # 4 – IGNEOUS , SEDIMENTARY, METAMORPHIC ROCKS – TEXTBOOK pg. 98 - 111
HOMEWORK:Make the 6 crystal shape models. DUE FRIDAY! / Review IRESPOND results / VOCAB REVIEW USING IRESPOND / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA POWERPOINT AND
TECHNOLOGY
Sept. 22, 2011 Opening / THURSDAY WORK SESSION GUIDING QUESTIONS / CLOSING / ASSESSMENT / DIFFERENTIATION
DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO PERFORM LAB TASKS
S6E5.c Classify rocks by their process of formation / – LAB FORMAT # 4 –
LAB 1: Can you be a ROCK HOUND? MATERIALS:
Classification chart ,bucket of rocks, and labels
Use the chart to help you classify the rocks.
LAB 2: How about getting “SEDIMENTAL”? MATERIALS:
Clay, gravel sand, plastic bottle, bowl, lens, dropper, water
Followlab book instructions
LAB 3: How good are you with “MINE GAMES”? MATERIALS:
COMPUTER: Minerology4Kids.com. PLAY 2 GAMES / REVIEW OF LAB DATA / PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT / AUDIO, VISUAL, KINESTHETIC AND AC NEEDS ARE SATISFIED VIA HANDS-ON LABS AND TECHNOLOGY
Sept. 23, 2011 Opening
ORAL REVIEW OF VOCAB
FOLDERS DUE 2DN,2LABS,1CT,1J / FRIDAY – WORK SESSION
TEST # 4 – THE ROCK CYCLE / CLOSING
CRYSTAL model awards / ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE and SUMMATIVE
FOLDERS Graded / Differentiation
Choice Board available for all assignments.POWER POINT USED FOR TEST.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:What do you think Earth will look like in 10 years if we do not conserve and recycle?WEEK SEVEN