Download GCMS lesson plan Aug8 - Gulfport School District

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Janell Toney
Grade Science
Lesson Plans
August 8 - 12 2016
7th
Monday
Competency: Science Skills
Standard: 1a Design and conduct a scientific investigation utilizing appropriate process skills
and technology.
Essential Question: How can applying proper procedures and techniques mold a scientific
investigation?
Focus Question: How does mass and volume effect density?
Bellringer:
1) What are the two formulas used to find volume?
2) What is mass?
3) How is density unique when compared to mass and volume?
Anticipatory Set: TSW complete a mini lab as an introduction to the scientific method and
process. TSW work in groups of 4 to 5 students. TTW use mass, volume, and density as factors
to drive the lab. The focus will be on lab procedures, science skills, and the importance of
structure to reduce error and accidents.
Teacher Input: TTW provide examples of proper and improper behaviors, procedures, and
expectations of lab. TTW model correct procedures and expectations. TTW circulate through
class making observations.
Guided Practice: TTW assist students and ask questions to guide the lesson.
Independent Practice: TSW work in small groups to complete the lab. Student will be assigned
a specific job or duty to work as a team.
Closure: TT and SW have a brief whole group review of the triple beam balance and lab
expectations.
Tuesday
Competency: Science Skills
Standard: 1a Design and conduct a scientific investigation utilizing appropriate process skills
and technology. WHST.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
historical events, scientific procedures/experiments or technical processes.
ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Essential Question: How can applying proper procedures and techniques mold a scientific
investigation?
Focus Question: How does understanding the steps and variables of the scientific method
influence scientific explanations?
Bellringer:
1) List three examples of improper behavior in lab.
2) How should a triple beam balance be calibrated?
Anticipatory Set: TSW review the scientific method as the teacher presents a power point. TSW
develop mock experiments manipulating variables of the scientific method. TSW write a
conclusion based on the mock experiment data.
Teacher Input: TTW walk around the class make observations.
Guided Practice: TTW correct improper techniques and provide clarification between variables.
Independent Practice: TSW complete two worksheets as a review of today’s concepts.
Closure: TSW write one question they have. These questions will be used to drive tomorrow’s
bell ringer.
Wednesday
Competency: Atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds
Standard: 6.2a Recognize that atoms of a given element are all alike but atoms of other
elements have different atomic structures.
Essential Question: How does he functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence the
function of animal cells?
Focus Question: What are the parts of an atom?
Bellringer:
Today’s bell ringer will be driven by the questions the students wrote down at the close of
Tuesday’s lesson.
Anticipatory Set: TSW review the structure of an atom. TSW understand how to differentiate
between an atom, element, molecule, and compound. TSW study and develop various atomic
structures. They will be able identify elements based on atomic structure.
Teacher Input: TTW walk around the class make observations. TTW respond to questions. TTW
make connections between atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds as they relate to cell
organelles.
Guided Practice: TTW ask discussion questions in an effort to make connections between
lessons.
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Independent Practice: TSW work independently to develop atomic structures using the Bohr
model. TSW complete a worksheet that bridges the connection between molecules/compounds
and organelles.
Closure: TSW write down three things they have learned about atoms and its structure.
Thursday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast)
Essential Question: How does he functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence the
function of animal cells?
Focus Question: Does plant cell and animal cell have a common ancestor?
Bellringer:
1) Differentiate between an independent and dependent variable.
2) Differentiate between a constant and a control.
Anticipatory Set: TSW review the history of all cells as the teacher presents a power point. TSW
learn about the endosymbiotic theory and the discovery/history of cells.
Teacher Input: TTW draw pictures while explaining the theory and have the students copy the
pictures into their notes. TTW walk around the class make observations.
Guided Practice: TTW relate the theory to real life scenarios to guide the lesson and make
connections.
Independent Practice: TSW complete two worksheets that will reinforce the lesson. TSW work
independently.
Closure: TSW briefly discuss the main components of the cells history.
Friday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast)
Essential Question: How does he functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence the
function of animal cells?
Focus Question: How does elements, compounds, and molecules relate to the functions
organelles?
Bellringer:
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1) Explain the Endosymbiotic Theory.
Anticipatory Set: TSW be introduced to organelles and their functions via power point. TSW
draw diagrams to help them remember the functions of each organelle. Today’s lesson will
focus on all organelles with emphasis on the organelles that are specific to plant cells.
Teacher Input: TTW draw pictures while explaining the functions of the organelles. TTW relate
each organelle and function to a real life building or structure.
Guided Practice: TT input will also serve as guided practice.
Independent Practice: TSW develop diagrams relating to the functions of the organelles
individually.
Closure: TSW be asked who was responsible for the discovery of cells as an exit slip question.