Alvarado Intermediate School 2015-2016
Teacher: McNiel
Week: Nov.16 -- Nov. 20
Grade: 5th
Content Area: Honors Science
Content TEKS Covered:
(2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods
during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:
(D) Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from
direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
(F) Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
(3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking and
scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to:
(B) Evaluate the accuracy of the information related to promotional materials for
products and services such as nutritional labels;
(4) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of
tools and methods to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:
(A) Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius
thermometers, prisms, mirrors, pan balances, triple beam balances, spring scales,
graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, and
notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to
support observations of habitats or organisms such as terrariums and aquariums;
and
(7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth's surface is constantly changing and
consists of useful resources. The student is expected to:
(A) explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil
fuels;
(C) identify alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric,
geothermal, and biofuels; and
5.7 C Identify alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric,
geothermal, and biofuels.
5.7 A Explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks
Cross-Curricular STAAR TEKS Supported:
(non-tested content areas only)
Essential /Guiding Question(s):
● What are the defining characteristics of alternative energy resources?
Academic Vocabulary:
Alternative energy – energy resources
useful to man that are considered alternatives
●
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
●
In what ways are the formation of sedimentary rock and fossil fuels related?
●
How do the processes of formation differ between oil and natural gas and
Biofuels – energy generated through the
coal?
processing of renewable plant and animal
materials
or supplements to nonrenewable resources
such as coal, oil, or natural gas
Cementation – the process of binding and
hardening of sediments into hard rock
Compaction – process by which overlying
pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size
or volume of sediments
Deposition – the process by which
weathered
and eroded material is deposited by wind,
water, or ice
Erosion – the process by which weathered
material is moved by wind, water, or ice
Fossil fuels – fuels formed over millions of
years from the remains of ancient plants and
animals; examples include coal, petroleum
(oil) and natural gas
Geothermal energy – energy for from heat
found deep inside the Earth’s surface
Hydroelectric energy – energy generated for
heat and electricity using the power of falling
water or water moving through a dam
Nonrenewable resources – natural
resources that are used up at a rate faster
than they can be replaced
Process of formation – the method by which
a substance or object is formed
Solar energy – energy from the Sun in the
form of heat and light
Weathering – process by which exposed
rock and other surfaces are broken down;
may be caused by elements of weather
(water, wind, ice) or other mechanisms
Wind energy – energy generated from the
movement of air
Related Words:
biomass, sediments, oil, petroleum, natural
gas, coal, peat, generate, environment,
decompose, decay
WICOR Components (highlight):
Writing
Learning
Engage
Inquiry
Explore
Collaboration
Explain
Organization
Elaborate
Reading
Evaluate
Objective(s):
Closing
Task(s):
Monday
Using the KIM
Students will
Using the
Students will
What are the
I will… write a
We will…
5.7 A & D
use the KIM
organizer to
discuss with
variables on the
conclusion to
Identify -
organizer
organizer write
connect prior
table. Clear up
sedimentary
the
Review the
their own
learning.
any
rock formation?
sedimentary
vocabulary
definitions of
misconceptions
What would
rock activity.
words
each word and
you do
then create a
different? What
memory cue
occurs in
nature that our
model does not
have?
Tuesday
Memory /
Using cards
Check for
Students make
We will…
matching game
match the
understanding.
additional cards one more time
three level 3
Play the game
I will…write
Explore the
definition with
to add to their
after new cards
questions to
vocabulary
the vocabulary
game.
are added.
use for review.
cards to
word.
practice
Wednesday
Community
Conservation of
What are some
Explain why
What are
I will...write
We will…
Explore the idea
of conservation
of energy.
circle. Students
natural
conservation
conservation is
options for a
possible test
will discuss and
resources.
tips you have?
so important?
5th grader?
questions. What
evaluate the
What can you
would a test
idea of
do to conserve
question about
conservation.
energy?
conservation
look like?
Thursday
We will…Unit 05
Assessment
Unit 05
Assessment
Unit 05
Assessment
Unit 05
Assessment
Unit 05
Assessment
Unit 05
Assessment
Students will
write a question
they still have
about each test
question
I will…reflect on
the test
questions.
Friday
Students will
Intro video
I will… draw a
We will…assess
assess their
TEK 5.8 C.
diagram of how
IAN? Intro the
IANs. Set three
Earth, Moon
the interaction
Sun, Earth and
organizational
moon Unit 06.
goals.
and Sun cycle.
between the
Sun, Earth and
Moon.
Individual Customized Learning
Differentiated Academic Support:
Bilingual/ESL Language Support:
Behavioral Support: