Oneida Middle Schools
Date or Lesson Number: 3/25/14-3/31/14
Time: 11:40-12:30
Curriculum Area: 7th Science
Unit of Study: Mineral Identification
Standards and Objectives:

GLE 0707.Inq.5 Communicate scientific understanding using descriptions, explanations, and models.
 GLE 0707.7.1 Describe the physical properties of minerals
Intended Learning Outcome(s): To Know, To Value, To Do, To Create
After the lesson students will be able to:
1) Identify seven ways to determine the identity of minerals.
2) Explain special properties of minerals
Assessment Strategies: How will you assess the intended learning outcome(s)?
* Observation
Learning Log/Journal
Presentation/Performance/Oral Reports
Anecdotal Notes
Self-assessment
Interview/Conference
* Work Samples
Peer-assessment
Checklist
*
Project
Rubric
Other (explain)
Pre-Assessment:
Students have been pre-assessed on their prior knowledge of what a mineral is. They will need to understand the four questions
that must be asked to determine if an object is a mineral.
Prior Knowledge Required:
There is no prior knowledge for students to have for this lesson
Materials/Preparation:
Chapter 13 Starter Transparency
Section 13-2 Power Point Presentation
Brain Pop Video: Mineral Identification
Section 13-2 Identifying Minerals Independent Practice Sheet
Mineral Identification Lab Sheet
Introduction: Hook (7-10 mins) Activating
Chapter Starter Transparency. Students will learn about the value of minerals (specifically gemstones).
engaging, motivating,
experiencing,
connecting with prior
knowledge, reflecting,
conjecturing
Curriculum Correlations:
Students will be required to use their listening and writing skills from Language Arts during the lesson’s presentation.
Student Grouping:
The instructional grouping arrangement throughout the lesson will be whole class and students are also seated heterogeneously.
Students will be ability grouped during the lab of the Mineral Identification.
Guided Learning Steps:
Students will take notes throughout the course of the lesson from the power-point presentation. As we
discuss mineral properties, students will look at various minerals and the properties that they possess.
Once the lesson is over students will have a worksheet over the lesson’s content which will provided them
with independent practice. Students will have to apply the content from the lesson to be successful in
completing the worksheet. They will also have to use the information to correctly perform test on the
minerals to identify them successfully..
Disclose:
acquiring
knowledge/skills,
conceptualizing,
developing,
understanding
Practice/Reinforce:
Modeling, checking for
understanding, guided
practice, independent
practice, applying,
posing and solving
problems
Higher Order Questioning, Thinking, and Problem Solving:
Students will have to use problem solving skills along with prior knowledge to successfully identify the
minerals based upon the properties that each mineral has. They will use flow charts and clues to help
identify the minerals correctly.
Closure/Wrap Up: (Reflection, Summarizing, Connecting)
The discussion of the names of the minerals will be the close or wrap up of the lesson.
summing up,
responding, creating,
performing, committing,
evaluating
Modifications: How will you change the lesson to meet the needs of individual students?
* Increase time, space, amount
Scribe
* Include visuals
* Decrease
* Oral explanation
* Use manipulatives
Change
Peer/tutor Partner
Extend
Who will require modification?
Personal Notes/Reminders/Homework/Other
Considerations:
Once the lesson is over students will be required to complete a
worksheet over the lesson’s content to check for understanding
of the lesson’s content.
How will you provide academic feedback during this
lesson?
During the presentation of the lesson students will complete the
assignment and receive feedback. During lab students will
receive feedback on their progress.
Post-lesson Reflections
Ongoing Assessments:
Students will use the knowledge obtained in this lesson to
understand how the properties of the minerals help in
identification of the mineral.
How will students provide academic feedback to each other
during this lesson?
During the lab stations students will provide feedback to one
another to progress through the lab.