AHMS Science Lesson Plan
6th grade Science
TEACHER(S)
PERIOD(S)
Brooks/Rodriguez
1; 3-7
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
SWBAT: build a model to illustrate the compositional and mechanical
layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle, crust,
asthenosphere, and lithosphere.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
DATE(S)
2/26 - 3/1
TEKS/ S.E.
SCI. 6.10A Build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of
Earth, including the inner core, outer core,
mantle, crust, asthenosphere, and
lithosphere.
DO NOW (Engage): A mineralogist finds a mineral that leaves a streak with a metallic luster.
What additional property would the mineralogist likely investigate to further identify the
mineral?
AGENDA (Explore): 1. Key Vocabulary Activity 2. Think-Pair-Share: Journey to Earth’s Core
3. Layers of the Earth Video 4. Video: Think-Pair-Share
CFU: (Explain): Think-Pair-Share Questions: What are the layers of the Earth? What is the
Earth made up of? Are all parts of the Earth the same? Video: think-Pair-Share - What are
the four main layers of the earth? The outermost layer of the Earth is _____. Describe the
asthenosphere? What is it made of?
DOL (Evaluate): Given a set of 5 questions, students build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere by answering at least 4 out of 5 with 80% accuracy.
DO NOW (Engage): Identify the layers of the Earth from closest to the center to the surface.
AGENDA: (Explore): 1. Review Questions 2. Activity: Label the Earth 3. Student Choice
Model
CFU: (Explain): Which of the following is the correct order of the compositional layers of the
Earth from the innermost to the outermost layer? Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest and
consists of solid rock? Which layer of the Earth is composed of hot, semi-solid rock and is
located below the lithosphere? Earth Model: Students will create a student choice model of
the structure of the earth.
DOL: (Evaluate): Given a set of 5 questions, students build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere by answering at least 4 out of 5 with 80% accuracy.
DO NOW (Engage): T/F The Earth’s mantle is the earth’s largest layer?
AGENDA: (Explore): 1. Video: What is under your feet? 2. Ink-Pair-Share 3. Complete
Student Choice Model
CFU: (Explain): Video Questions: Students will watch the video to learn about the
differences in thickness, temperature, and pressure at each layer of the Earth and review
content learned about the mechanical layers of Earth. Ink-Pair-Share: Compare the thickness,
temperature, and pressure at each layer of the Earth. Earth Model: Students will create a
student choice model of the structure of the earth.
DOL: (Evaluate): Given a set of 5 questions, students build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere by answering at least 4 out of 5 with 80% accuracy.
DO NOW (Engage): Begin Rough Draft: (Introductions) Layers of the Earth. Imaginary
journey to the center of the Earth. Explaining each layer of the earth. Name the layer and
describe the material it is made of. Describe temperature and pressure change as you travel
through each layer.
AGENDA: (Explore): 1. Gallery walk of Student Choice Model 2. Check for understanding.
CFU: (Explain): Which layer is characterized by extremely high temperatures and pressure,
causing materials to be in a solid state? Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of
solid rock and includes the continents and ocean floor? The movement of molten iron and
nickel in which layer is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field? Which layer of the
Earth's model is semi-fluid and responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
DOL: (Evaluate): Given a set of 5 questions, students build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere by answering at least 4 out of 5 with 80% accuracy.
VOCABULARY/
EQUATIONS:
REVIEW:
Luster
Color
Minerals
Streak
Hardness
New:
Core
Mantle
Asthenosphere
Lithosphere
Oceanic Crust
AHMS Science Lesson Plan
FRIDAY
DO NOW (Engage): Word Wall: Label the layers of the earth.
AGENDA (Explore): 1. Complete Rough Draft 2. Revise and Edit Essay 3. Introduce layers of
the Earth Project (3-D).
CFU: (Explain): Imaginary journey to the center of the Earth. Explaining each layer of the
earth. Name the layer and describe the material it is made of. Describe temperature and
pressure change as you travel through each layer. Revise and edit essay for Project.
DOL (Evaluate): Given a set of 5 questions, students build a model to illustrate the
compositional and mechanical layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere by answering at least 4 out of 5 with 80% accuracy.
DIFFERENTIATION
DL: Differentiated learning, sentence stems, peer support, bilingual pairs.
GT: Differentiated learning, using pear deck, Kahoot!, Quizzes, Jam Board
ACCOMODATIONS:
SpEd: Extra-time, sentence stems, peer
support, visuals, tactile manipulation
504: Extra-time, sentence stems, peer
support, visuals, tactile manipulation
EB: Sentence stems for beginners,
increased rigor for advanced, peer support
for intermediate.