Download March-April Earth Science Lesson Plans Date Objectives Activities

March-April Earth Science Lesson Plans
Date
4/3, 4/4
Mon/Tues
Objectives
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4/5, 4/6
Wed/Thurs
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4/7, 4/17
Fri/Mon
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Examine the importance of the
structure and composition of the
atmosphere as influencing
factors on Earth’s weather and
climate
Compare and contrast weather
and climate
Graph the layers of the
atmosphere comparing
temperature with altitude
Explain why seasonal changes
occur
Describe the factors that affect
the relative humidity of air
Explain latent heat Identify the 3
ingredients needed for cloud
formation
Simulate the conditions
necessary for cloud formation
Compare and contrast the
abilities of cold air and warm air
to hold water vapor.
Describe what happens to air
when it is compressed or
allowed to expand
List four mechanisms that cause
air to rise
Compare and contrast
movements of stable and
unstable air
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
Activities
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Atmospheric Pressure Demo
Notes/Discussion- PPT (30 mins)- Weather vs. Climate,
Atmosphere- Composition, Height and Structure- pressure
vs. altitude, layers of the atmosphere
Layers of the Atmosphere Lab
Standards
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MSCS 4: BM 4
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MSCS 4: BM 4
HW: 18.1 Worksheet Read 18.1- Water in the Atmosphere and
complete worksheet (20 mins)- Latent heat, water’s change of
state, humidity and dew point
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Discuss 18.1 Notes- Water in the Atmosphere (30 mins)Water’s change of state, Latent Heat- Evaporation,
condensation, sublimation, deposition, Humidity,
Saturated, relative humidity, dew point
Cloud in a bottle lab demo
Cloud in a bottle lab- Recipe for a cloud lab worksheet
HW: 18.2 Worksheet
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Discuss 18.2 and complete 18.3- Cloud types and
precipitation
BM= Benchmark
MSCS 4: BM 4
4/18, 4/19
Tues/Wed
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4/20, 4/21
Thurs/Fri
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4/24, 4/25
Mon/Tues
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4/26, 4/27
Wed/Thurs
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4/28, 5/1
Fri/Mon
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Identify the different types of
clouds based on form and
height.
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Discuss 18.2 and 18.3 Notes
- How clouds form, types of clouds
Cloud ID Books
Identify measureable weather Finish Cloud ID Books
related variables commonly used  19.1 Pressure Systems and Fronts Notes
in forecasting
 Begin Weather Cycler Activity
Identify the instruments and
technology used to collect
weather data
Describe the impacts of fronts,
air masses, and pressure systems
on local and regional weather
Identify measureable weather Finish Weather Cycler
related variables commonly used  Severe weather and types of precipitation
in forecasting
 Meteorology Test Review
Identify the instruments and
technology used to collect
weather data
HW: Study for Test
Describe the impacts of fronts,
air masses, and pressure systems
on local and regional weather
 Meteorology Test
Discuss how various types of
 Begin Astronomy Unit- 22.1 worksheet
technology are used to study
space
HW: 22.1 History
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Compare and contrast the
 Intro to Astronomy- history, Newton, Galileo, Copernicus
characteristics of planets and
 Galaxies, Stars, and Astronomy overview
stars
HW: 22.2 Earth-Sun-Moon System
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
BM= Benchmark
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MSCS 4: BM 4
MSCS 4: BM 4
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MSCS 4: BM 4
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MSCS 4: BM 6
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MSCS 4: BM 6
Discuss how various types of
technology are used to study
space
Compare the advantages and
disadvantages of various tools
used to study space
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Technology used to study space- Telescopes
Phases of the Moon
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Surface of the Moon- Maria, Highlands, etc.
Formation of the moon
Phases of the Moon Lab Activity
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Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
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23.1 Intro to the Solar System- Terrestrial vs. Jovian planets
Composition of planets
Nebular Theory
Asteroids, Comets, Meteoroids
MSCS 4: BM 1
MSCS 4: BM 4
Describe the shape of the Milky
Way Galaxy and our place in it.
Summarize the evidence
supporting the Big Bang Theory
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Astronomy Webquest- Create a habitable planet by
adjusting star type, distance planet is to star, etc.
Astronomy Project: Choose Topic, discuss guidelines,
present project to Ms. Haflich
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MSCS 4: BM 4
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
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Begin Astronomy Research- Laptops
Due- 5/16 and 5/17
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MSCS 4: BM 4
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
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Astronomy Project- Laptops
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MSCS 4: BM 4
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
 Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
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Present Astronomy Project
Test Review
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MSCS 4: BM 4
5/2, 5/3
Tues/Wed
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5/4, 5/5
Thurs/Fri
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5/8, 5/9
Mon/Tues
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5/10, 5/11
Wed/Thurs
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5/12, 5/15
Fri/Mon
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5/16, 5/17
Tues/Wed
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MSCS 4: BM 6
Tour of the Solar System Activity
BM= Benchmark
5/18, 5/19
Thurs/Fri
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5/22, 5/23
Mon/Tues
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5/24, 5/25
Wed/Thurs
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5/26, 5/30
Fri/Tues
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5/31, 6/1
Wed/Thurs
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6/2, 6/5
Fri/Mon
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
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Present Astronomy Project
Astronomy Test
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MSCS 4: BM 4
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of planets and
stars
Explain current theories of the
formation of a solar system
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Intro Solar Car Project- Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2
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- Notes- solar energy, Newton’s laws of motion
Solar Car Project
- Car Blueprints
Explain, given F=ma, the
relationship between force and
acceleration in uniform motion
Construct a car that operates
solely on solar power
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Solar Car ProjectConstruct Car- cut out frame
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2
Explain, given F=ma, the
relationship between force and
acceleration in uniform motion
Construct a car that operates
solely on solar power
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Solar Car Projects-Construct Car- hot glue, solder wires, and assemble
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2
Explain, given F=ma, the
relationship between force and
acceleration in uniform motion
Construct a car that operates
solely on solar power
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Solar Car Projects-Paint Car
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2
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Explain, given F=ma, the
relationship between force
and acceleration in uniform
motion
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
- Alternative Energy Sources
Solar Car Projects-Race solar car and vote for most creative
BM= Benchmark
6/6, 6/7
Tues/Wed
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Construct a car that operates
solely on solar power
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Explain, given F=ma, the
relationship between force
and acceleration in uniform
motion
Construct a car that operates
solely on solar power
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Solar Car Projects-Analyze solar car data- data table, graph, etc.
Other Alternative Energy- Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Tidal, Geothermal
- Construct solar powered pizza box oven
6/8, 6/9
Thurs/Fri
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
BM= Benchmark
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MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
MSCS 4: BM 2