Teacher: Donna Dyer
Lesson Plans – Dates: 1/18-1/22
Grade/Subject: 8th Grade Science
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Do Now:
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Targets
Targets
 Construct a scientific explanation based on
evidence from rock strata for how the geologic
time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6-billionyear-old history.
Targets
• I can identify the Big Bang Theory.
• I can list pieces of evidence for the Big Bang
Theory.
Instructional Strategies:
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NO SCHOOL
Readworks Article: “The Rise of Oxygen in the Earth’s
Atmosphere” and answer questions
Etch-A-Sketch Vocabulary for Big Bang Theory
Evaluation:
Evaluation: Article questions
Evaluation: Notebook, Etch-A-Sketch
Vocab
Friday
Additional Information:
Thursday
Do Now: How can scientists
study rock layers to determine
when oxygen formed in the
Earth’s atmosphere?
Do Now: Compare and contrast
universe/Earth and galaxy/solar
system. What makes up 75% of the
universe?
Targets
• I can identify the Big Bang Theory.
• I can list pieces of evidence for the Big Bang
Theory.
Targets
• I can make smart choices when it comes to drugs and
alcohol.
Instructional Strategies:
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Discussion of the Big Bang Theory and Evidence
Big Bang Vocabulary and Timeline Card Sort
Deputy Thomas presents DARE Program
Evaluation: Notebook, future Big Bang quiz
Evaluation: