HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT UNIT/LESSON PLAN
Teacher Name : Malloy
Subject : Science
Start Date(s):
11 Days
Grade Level: 5
Building : MKEMS
Unit Plan
Unit Title: Earth’s Structure
Essential Questions:
What is Earth’s Structure?
What are Earthquakes and Volcanoes?
How do mountains form?
Standards:
S5D.1.1.1: Differentiate between abrupt changes in Earth’s surface and gradual changes in Earth’s surface.
S5.D.1.1.2 Explain how geological processes observed today are similar to those in the past
Summative Unit Assessment : Chapter 7 Test
Summative Assessment Objective
Students will be able to make connections, compare and contrast, discuss,
draw conclusions, make predictions, and lead discussions on how Earth’s
changing surface changes.
Assessment Method (check one)
____ Rubric ___ Checklist _X_ Unit Test ____ Group
_X__ Student Self-Assessment
____ Other (explain)
Day
Objective (s)
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1
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Explain the major layers
of the Earth.
Label the layers of the
Earth.
Discuss what evidence
on Earth allows us to
know that Earth has a
hot interior
Discuss plate’s
interactions on Earth
Illustrate the layers of
the Earth
DOK
LEVEL
1,2,3,4
Grouping
DAILY PLAN
Activities / Teaching Strategies
Direct Instruction- structured overview, lecture, guided
and shared reading, listening, viewing, thinking
Materials / Resources
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Indirect Instruction- problem solving, reading for
meaning, reflective discussion, concept formation,
hypothesizing
Interactive InstructionDiscussion, problem solving
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Assessment of Objective (s)
Direct Instruction- Structured Overview
Earth’s Structure
7.1
Lesson on “What is
Earth’s Structure?” C38C45
Terms to know: crust,
mantel, lithosphere, core
(outer and inner), seismic
waves, geysers, and fossils
Formative- questioning, discussion,
graphic organizers, presentations,
visual representations
Lesson on “What is
Earth’s Structure?” C38C45
Formative- Questioning,
Discussion, Graphic Organizers,
Presentations, Visual
Representations
Summative- discussion (whole
class, small group, or individual),
reflection
7.1
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Interactive Instruction- Discussion
Independent Instruction- Drawing (Layers of the Earth)
2
Layers of the Earth
Summative- Student Self AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews, Drawing
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3
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1.
4
2.
3.
Explain what boundary
behavior is occurring
when 2 plates move
toward each other.
Explain what boundary
behavior is occurring
when 2 plates move
away from each other.
Explain what boundary
behavior is occurring
when 2 plates slide past
each other, in opposing
directions.
Describe the layers of
the Earth.
Discuss the parts that
combine to form Earth’s
lithosphere.
Discuss why ocean plates
1,2,3,4
Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, Lecture, Guided & Shared reading, listening, viewing, thinking
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Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Terms to know
Continental Plates
Oceanic Plates
Converging Boundaries
Diverging Boundaries
Sliding Boundaries
Subduction
Interactive Instruction
Discussion, Problem Solving
1,2,3,4
Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, reading, listening, viewing,
thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
7.1
Lesson on “What is Earth’s
Structure?” C38-C45
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7.1
Lesson on “What is Earth’s
Structure?” C38-C45
Lesson Review Questions
C45
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeStudent Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
Summative-
usually subduct beneath
continental plates.
Interactive Instruction
Discussion
Lesson Review Questions C45
Student Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
Independent Instruction
Lesson Review Questions
1.
5
6
Explain how
earthquakes and
volcanoes change Earth’s
surface.
2. Discuss the sequence in
sudden movements at a
fault.
3. Recognize the wavy lines
from a seismograph
indicate the strength of
seismic waves.
4. Identify and explain the
parts of an earthquake
(focus & epicenter)
5. Discuss the events
leading up to a volcanic
eruption.
Compare the 2 types of seismic
waves.
1. Recognize 3 different
types of volcanoes and
their formation.
2. Predict the after effects
of the surface of an
eruption.
Illustrate the geography/location
of the Ring of Fire.
1.
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2.
3.
Explain why
earthquakes and
volcanoes usually occur
at plate boundaries.
Define epicenter and
focus and their
relationship.
Analyze how the Earth
1,2,3,4
4
1,2,3,4
Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, Lecture, Guided & Shared reading, listening, viewing, thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Interactive Instruction
Discussion, Problem Solving
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Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, Lecture, Guided & Shared reading, listening, viewing, thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Interactive Instruction
Discussion, Problem Solving
Independent Instruction
Drawing (Ring of Fire)
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Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, reading, listening, viewing,
thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Interactive Instruction
Discussion
7.2
Lesson on “Earthquakes
and Volcanoes” C53-C59
Terms to know
Plate Boundaries
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Earth’s Faults & Folds
Seismographs
Seismic Waves
Epicenter
Focus
Magma
Body Waves
Surface Waves
Magnitude
Intensity
7.2
Lesson on “Earthquakes and
Volcanoes” C53-C59
Terms to know
Shield Volcanoes
Cinder Cones
Composite Volcanoes
Ring of Fire
Chambers
Crates
Ocean Trench
Ocean Ridge
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7.2
Lesson on “Earthquakes and
Volcanoes” C53-C59
Lesson Review Questions C59
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeStudent Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeStudent Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeLesson Review Questions C59
would be different if its
crust did not move and it
lacked tectonic plates.
1.
8
9
Describe what processes
are known for mountain
formation.
2. Recognize how
mountains can be
classified.
3. Respond and discuss to
the following questions:
What are two ways in
which mountains
formed? How do older
mountains differ from
younger mountains?
Where do most of the
largest mountain ranges
form?
Create a concept map of mountain
formation.
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeStudent Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
Chapter Review
Independent Instruction
Lesson Review Questions
4
1,2,3,4
Student Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, Lecture, Guided & Shared reading, listening, viewing, thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Interactive Instruction
Discussion, Problem Solving
Independent Instruction
Concept Mapping (Mountain Formation
Types)
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Direct Instruction
Structured Overview, reading, listening, viewing,
thinking
Indirect Instruction
Problem Solving, Reading for Meaning, Reflective
Discussion, Concept Formation, Hypothesizing
Interactive Instruction
Discussion
Independent Instruction
Lesson Review Questions
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Chapter 7 Review & Study Guide
7.3
Lesson on “Mountain Formation”
C62- C65
Terms to know
Dome Mountains
Fault-block Mountains
Fold Mountains
7.3
Lesson on “Mountain Formation”
C62- C65
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
SummativeStudent Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
FormativeQuestioning, Discussion, Graphic
Organizers, Presentations, Visual
Representations
Lesson Review Questions C65
SummativeLesson Review Questions C65
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Chapter 7 Review
Student Self - AssessmentDiscussion (whole-class, smallgroup, or individual), Reflection,
Weekly reviews
Chapter Review
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Chapter Test
Chapter Test
Chapter Test
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Chapter Test