Download Georgia Performance Standard Or QCC Objective

Evans Middle School
Teacher: Noyce
Subject: Science
Lesson Plans for Week of: March 24-28, 2014
Georgia Performance Standard Or QCC Objective:
S6E1 – Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.
a) Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they
describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.
b) Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe.
c) Compare and contrast the planets in terms of
 Size relative to the Earth
 Surface and atmospheric features
 Relative distance from the sun
 Ability to support life
d) Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position.
e) Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system.
Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors
Activating Strategies, Refining/ Extension/ Summary Activities, Assessments
Monday
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3/24
Tuesday
3/25
Wednesday
3/26
Thursday
3/27
Friday
3/28
Grade workbook pages for chapter 15
Study time for Phase test- if necessary
Phase test over 8 phases of the moon
Begin chapter 16 section 3: the inner planets
 Video field trip: the solar system
 Section 1 read: geocentric and heliocentric models.
 Discussion of section 3, inner planets
 IPad demonstration
 Assign page numbers for section 1,3 WB 253-261
Chapter 16 section 4: the outer planets
1. Graphic Organizer on Inner and Outer Planets
2. Read and discuss section 4
3. Video clip of outer planets with notes.
Assign workbook pages for section 4 262-265
Warm up: read section 5….oral quiz for bonus points to follow
 Chapter 16 section 5: Comets, meteors, asteroids (add to graphic organizer)
 Textbook pages 584-587
 Video of live meteor footage
 Add workbook pages for this section 266-267
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Give time to complete workbook pages for this week’s work.
Make sure we have everything covered
Review game (CRCT review) if time permits
Special Education Modifications Utilized: (Check One)
Graphic Organizers _xxx
Collaborative Pairs xxx
Error Analysis ________
Computer Based Instruction ________
Shortened Notes ________
Extended Time
xxx
Shortened Assignments ___xxx_____
Choice of Assignment ________ Other:_______________
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Evans Middle School
Teacher: Noyce
Subject: Science
Lesson Plans for Week of: March 24-28, 2014
Special Education Modifications Utilized: (Check One)
Graphic Organizers _xxx
Collaborative Pairs xxx
Error Analysis ________
Computer Based Instruction ________
Shortened Notes ________
Extended Time
xxx
Shortened Assignments ___xxx_____
Choice of Assignment ________ Other:_______________
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