HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT UNIT/LESSON PLAN
Teacher Name : Danielle Pavlick
Subject : Science
Start Date(s): 10/6/15
Grade Level (s): 6
Building : Maple Manor
Unit Plan
Unit Title: The Rock Cycle and The Dynamic Earth
Essential Questions: What characteristics do geologists use to identify rocks?
What is the rock cycle?
What characteristics are used to identify Igneous Rocks; Sedimentary Rocks; Metamorphic Rocks?
How are Igneous Rocks formed; Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks?
What are some examples of Igneous Rocks; Sedimentary Rocks; Metamorphic Rocks?
How does the Rock Cycle affect rock formations in Pennsylvania?
What are the different kinds of fossils?
What do fossils tell scientists?
How do fossils form?
What types of fossils are found in Pennsylvania?
Why are living plants and animals similar to fossil forms?
Standards: PA Core Standards, PA Academic Standards/Anchors (based on subject)
Science- S8.D.1.1 Describe constructive and destructive natural processes that form different geologic structures and resources.
ELA- CC.1.2.6.B Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from
text.
CC.1.2.6.C Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
CC.1.2.6.E Analyze the author’s structure through the use of paragraphs, chapters, sections.
CC.1.2.6.J Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge
when considering a word or a phrase important to comprehension or expression.
CC.1.2.6L Read and comprehend literay non-fiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
CC.1.2.6.G Integrate information presented in different media formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent
understanding of a topic or issue.
CC.8.5.6-8.D Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to science.
CC.8.5.6-8G Integrate visual information (e.g. charts, graphs, photographs, videos, maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Summative Unit Assessment : Lesson Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Unit Test, Projects, Group Activities
Summative Assessment Objective
Students will analyze information by identifying the key concepts from
Chapters 8&9.
Assessment Method (check one)
____ Rubric ___ Checklist __x__ Unit Test ____ Group
____ Student Self-Assessment
____ Other (explain)
Day
Objective (s)
Students will build a model of
sedimentary rocks through a small
group lab experiment
DOK
LEVEL
2
3
Indirect Instruction, Interactive Instruction,
Experimental instruction
Materials / Resources
S
Clean plastic bottles, different kinds of
sediments, funnel,water, notebooks,
journal/lab books, textbook
small group lab experiment to create layers of
sedimentary rock to eventually become a sedimentary
rock; journaling in journal notebooks about experiment;
1
2
Activities / Teaching Strategies
Grouping
DAILY PLAN
Students will identify the meaning
of a mineral; recognize and classify
the different properties of
minerals.
2
Direct Instruction
Teacher inquiry; think aloud; small group;
discoverylearning
Assessment of Objective (s)
Formative- think-pair-share
Turn and talk
Small group experiment
SummativeStudent Self - Assessment- lab
experiment self- assessment in
journals
Graphic organizer , textbook, student
W notebook
s
Formative- graphic organizer
SummativeStudent Self - Assessmentjournaling
3
Students will compare and
contrast how the chemical
composition of rocks and minerals
differ.
3
Indirect Instruction
Teacher Inquiry
Guided Practice
Graphic organizer, textbook, student
S notebook
w
Formative- thumbs up/down
SummativeStudent Self - Assessment-
Students will apply concepts
learned throughout lesson 1 on a
quiz with at least 80% accuracy.
4
Students will recognize what rocks
are made from;
categorize/compare how the three
types of rocks are formed.
1
2
3
Interactive Instruction
Sm group, compare/contrast
I
s
Quiz, rock samples, textbook, student
notebook
FormativeSummative- Lesson 1 Quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
5
Students will apply their
knowledge of the rock cycle by
acting out the cycle in small groups
through short skits.
3
Interactive Instruction
S Textbook, student notebook, props
w
Sm group, role play
Formative- role play activity
Summative-
Student Self - AssessmentStudents will work together in
small groups in completing the
designated chapter 8 stations.
1
2
3
Independent study
s
Stations materials
Learning centers in small groups
Formative- station assignments
Summative-
6
Student Self - Assessmentjournaling
7
Students will apply concepts
learned throughout lesson 2 on a
quiz with at least 85% accuracy.
1
2
3
Quiz
Direct Instruction
Formative-
I
Reading, listening, writing
Summative- lesson 2 Quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
8
9
Students will review concepts
learned throughout the chapter by
visiting and navigating through
several assigned websites and
completing activities.
2
3
Students will apply what they have
learned in Chapter 8 through a
chapter test with at least 85%
accuracy.
1
2
3
Independent Study
I
Computers
Student noteooks
Formative- learning log
Summative-
Computer assisted Rock/Mineral activities
Student Self - Assessmentjournaling (self reflection)
Direct Instruction
Test
Formative-
I
Reading, writing, listening
Summative- Test
Student Self - Assessment-
10
Students will analyze different
kinds of fossils, and interpret what
information fossils can tell
scientists.
3
Experimental instruction
Sharing observations with classmates of fossil examples
s
Fossils
Journals
Student notebook
Textbook
FormativeSummative-
Student Self - Assessment11
Students will navigate and
research through various websites
to design a pamphlet about fossils.
1
2
3
Independent Study
FormativeSummative-
Student Self - Assessment-
12
Students will describe how fossils
are formed and how they can be
dated by their position in the rock
strata.
3
FormativeSummative-
Student Self - Assessment-
13
14
Students will recognize that
sedimentary rocks form layers that
can contain clues to earth’s
history. Students will work in
groups to describe fossil evidence
that supports the theory of
continental drift.
Students will apply concepts
learned throughout the fossil
lesson on a quiz with at least 85%
accuracy.
2
;
Formative
SummativeStudent Self - Assessment
1
2
3
FormativeSummative- quiz
Student Self - Assessment-
15
Unit wrap up: students will
present their rock station activities
to their classmates.
3
FormativeSummativeStudent Self - Assessment-