Mrs. Powers
Earth /Space Science Lesson Plans
Week of : 10-5-9-15
Unit 2 : Structure of the Earth
Benchmark (REG/ ADV): SC.6.E.7.4(AA): Differentiate and show interactions among
Earth’s spheres; SC.7.E.6.1:Describe the layers of solid Earth; SC.912.E.7.3;
SC.912.E.6.1
Essential content –
Learning Goal(s):
(1) Students will identify, differentiate, and show interactions among Earth’s spheres.
Objectives: (1) Students will unpack the standard related to Earth’s spheres.
(2) Students will identify and describe Earth’s Spheres.
(3) Students will show how Earth’s spheres interact.
(4) Students will use a triple beam balance to measure mass.
(5) Students will review science concepts using the PENDA program.
ESE / ESOL Modifications Guide:
1. Context clues, Gestures
6. Adjusted Assignment
2. Multi-media
7. Hands-on Experience
3. Linguistic Modeling, Restate
8. Visual Aids
4. Individual Instruction
9. Alternate Assessment
5. Peer Tutoring
10. Adapt Materials
ESOL/ESE Modifications: 1,2,5,7,8
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Assessments:
PreAssessment: Learning Goal Self -Assessment (before
unit)- Unit Two; Pre Test- “getting ready to read”
Formative Assessment: bell ringer sheet summaries; Thinking
Maps; Learning goal self -assessment
Summative Assessment: Model of Earth’s layers
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Essential Questions:
(1)How do the interactions of Earth’s spheres affect life on Earth?
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HOQ:
1. Give examples of how you have interacted with Earth’s spheres today.
2. What issue do we have currently with the cryosphere?
3. If the hydrosphere disappeared, how would that impact each of the other spheres?
Monday
10-5
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Bell Ringer: Gravity is ______________(a force that every object exerts on every other object).
Teacher: Present learning scale for Unit 2
Teacher/students: Discuss Science Probe Pg 7 ; pretest answers with white boards;
Students:
1. Rate yourself on learning scale self-assessment (place in interactive notebook)
2. Pretest (getting ready to read)
3. In pairs, unpack standard SC.6.E.7.4(AA)
4. Read pages 11-13 (packet)Lesson 1- highlight and answer active reading questions; discuss in pairs
Exit Question: Density is the amount of ___________________.(mass per unit of volume)
Homework: log on to online textbook; PENDA assignments; periods 2,5- scientist t shirt due tomorrow
 Key Vocabulary
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Cryosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
Density
Sphere
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Bell Ringer: The strength of the gravitational pull between two objects is affected by___ and ___ .(mass and
distance)
Teacher: Present power point over Earth’s spheres
Teacher/students: Produce circle maps describing each of Earth’s systems
Students: Gallery Walk- Scientist T-shirts-periods 2,5
1. Circle Maps- Earth’s Spheres/Systems with examples
2. Draw a picture including/ labeling the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere .
Exit Question: Components of the biosphere are ______________________________.
Homework: log on to online textbook; PENDA assignments
(1) (3) (1)
Bell Ringer: Examples of features that would be part of the geosphere are(2)_____ (volcano, mountain)
Teacher: Discuss “nature observation”. Show “connect the spheres” power point after nature observation.
show “system interaction” powerpoint http://science-class.net/Earth_systems/earth_systems.htm;
Teacher/students: Go outside for 5 minutes. Write down 5 observations of nature. Model how to document
interactions.
Students:
1. Write down observations (5).(IN)
2. Using student observations, show interaction of spheres.(IN)
3. Review Earth’s spheres.
Exit Question: “Interact “ means _______________________________.
Homework: : log on to online textbook; PENDA assignments
Bell Ringer: (none-lab) Copy down data table for lab.
(1) (4) (1)
Teacher: Discuss lab directions.
Teacher/students: Model how to use the triple beam balance.
Students:
1. Following directions, identify variables, experiment, record results ,come to a conclusion.
Exit Question: (none- conclusion for lab)
Homework: log on to online textbook; PENDA assignments
Bell Ringer: non- computer lab
(1) (5) (1)
Teacher: Identify activities to complete.
Teacher/students: questions/answers
Students:
1. Complete activities assigned with 80% accuracy.
Exit Question: (none- computer lab)
Homework:log on to online textbook; PENDA assignments
Standards/Modifications/Differentiation
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Think about it ; getting ready to read
Cornell notes
Active reading questions
Interactive notebook (INB)
PENDA science on computer for students
completing assigned work
 AR reading time for students completing
assigned work
 Cooperative learning
 Check for understanding
Unit 2: STRUCTURE OF EARTH
Name: ____________________________________
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Learning Goal Objective
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 Differentiate among the Earth systems (2)
Geosphere
Cryosphere
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Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biospheres
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 Describe the interactions among Earth’s systems (3)
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Identify and describe Earth’s interior and exterior layers(2)
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
Lithosphere
Describe the methods scientists use to study the interior layers(3)
 Identify how Earth’s core can produce the magnetosphere(3)
 Summarize how the magnetosphere protects life on Earth(3)
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Identify (2) Differentiate between(3)
Structural layers
Compositional layers
Earth’s Systems and Earth’s Layers
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I have learned the content in this unit because I have……….
I have read my notes
I have done all class work and homework assignments
I read the chapter myself
I have done my labs and experiments
________ I studied with someone
I made up any missed work from absences
I used the resources from the online text _______ _________________________________________________
*Evidence of your learning (graded and/or ungraded) - should be in the pages of your interactive notebook following this
sheet.