Mrs. McKelvy
Shackelford Junior High
February 9, 2015
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 9, 2015
Unit
Sun/Earth/Moon System
TEKS
(8.10) The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and
standard
weather systems.
Student
(A) Recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere
Expectations
and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
Learning
SWBAT describe how ocean currents are created.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: What does the uneven heating of the Earth cause? How?
 Pg. 64 – Convection Current causing wind
 Pg. 66 – Notes – Ocean Currents
 Pg. 65 – Map of the Earth – ocean currents
Assessment
What causes the oceans to have currents.
Homework
Ocean Currents W/S
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 10, 2015
Unit
Sun/Earth/Moon System
TEKS
(8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among
standard
Earth, ocean, and weather systems.
Student
(A) Recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere
Expectations
and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
Learning
SWBAT identify different items from a weather map.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: In which direction does the Atlantic Ocean rotate?
o Core Lab – When Hot and Cold Meet Warm.
o Assessment questions after the lab
o Complete a diagram that accurately shows the movement of warm and
cold fluids.
Assessment
Complete assessment questions.
Homework
Update interactive notebook.
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 11, 2015
Unit
Sun/Earth/Moon System
TEKS
(8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among
standard
Earth, ocean, and weather systems.
Student
(A) Recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere
Expectations
and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
Learning
SWBAT describe how the Gulf Stream causes mild weather in Europe.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: Describe the structure of the atom including masses, locations,
and charges?
o Notes: The Gulf Stream – Pg. 66
o Pg. 65 – Gulf Stream location.
Assessment
Why is the weather in Europe milder in the winter than winter in Canada?
Homework
Complete questions on Ocean Currents.
Mrs. McKelvy
Shackelford Junior High
February 9, 2015
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 12, 2015
Unit
Weather and Climate
TEKS
(8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among
standard
Earth, ocean, and weather systems.
Student
(C) identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe how hurricanes form.
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What type of weather is expected around a low pressure system?
 Notes: Pg. 68 – Hurricane formation
 Pg. 67 – Common Hurricane paths
Assessment
Review key chemistry items during folder walk today.
Homework
None
8th Grade Lesson Plan February 13, 2015
Unit
Weather and Climate
TEKS
(8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among
standard
Earth, ocean, and weather systems.
Student
(B) Identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using
Expectations
weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts.
Learning
SWBAT describe what causes winds
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What kind of weather do you normally get from maritime tropical systems?
 Weekly Assessment
Assessment
Weekly Assessment
Homework
None