Mrs. McKelvy
Shackelford Junior High
February 23, 2015
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 23, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe why plates move.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: Where does convection occur? Why does convection cause
movement?
 Analyze results of CB 23
 Discuss the different areas where plates are moving.
 9 – 5 Guided Reading from Green Textbook.
Assessment
Homework
Discuss the three types of plate movements.
Plate Tectonics Theory
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 24, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that results from plate movements.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: What evidence was used to support the Plate Tectonics Theory?
o Pg. 59 – Plate boundaries – Convergent, Divergent, Transform, and
Subduction.
o Pg. 60 – Mountains, Volcanoes, Rift Valleys, and Mid-Ocean Ridge
Assessment
Analyze illustrations.
Homework
Plate Tectonics Theory
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 25, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe the process that creates the “Ring of Fire”
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: What is the energy source for the process of plate tectonics?
o Notes: Pg. 60 – Catastrophic Events
 Earthquakes, Volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis
o Relate how each event is destructive. How can some of these events
also be constructive?
Assessment
Describe why there is a ring of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean.
Homework
None
Mrs. McKelvy
Shackelford Junior High
February 23, 2015
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 26, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that result from plate movements.
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What type of weather is expected around a low pressure system?
Folder Walk today – Review for assessment.
Assessment
Plate Tectonics
Homework
None
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 27, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that result from plate movements.
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What type of weather is expected around a high pressure system?
 Weekly Assessment
Assessment
Weekly Assessment
Homework
None