CMS Lesson Plan Template Teacher: Jolly-Smith Course/Level: 7th Grade Life Science
Week of: 5/4-8/15
Focused
Standard/Element(s)
Monday 5/4/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues,
organs, and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the
needs cells have for oxygen, food, and
waste removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through
inherited characteristics that promote
survival of organisms and the survival of
successive generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have
changed over successive generations
(e.g. Darwin’s finches and peppered
moths of Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history
of changing life forms
How are birds adapted for flight?
Essential
Question(s)
Tuesday 5/5/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the needs
cells have for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through inherited
characteristics that promote survival of
organisms and the survival of successive
generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have changed
over successive generations (e.g. Darwin’s
finches and peppered moths of
Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history of
changing life forms
What causes a bird to rise in the air?
Wednesday 5/6/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the needs
cells have for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through inherited
characteristics that promote survival of
organisms and the survival of successive
generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have changed
over successive generations (e.g. Darwin’s
finches and peppered moths of
Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history of
changing life forms
What are some adaptations that allow
reptiles to live on land?
Opening (5-10 min)
In 1861, Herman Von Myer discovered
the fossil of an entire bird,
Archaeopteryx. Archaeopteryx looked
like a reptile with wings. Today’s birds
are well adapted to fly. They have
hollow bones. Birds are endothermic
vertebrates that have feathers and a 4
chambered heart.
Teacher explains the physics of bird flight.
Teacher introduces major types of reptiles
Brain Pop Video: Reptiles
Brain Pop Video: Birds
Read pages 407-413
Sec. 1 Assessment pg. 413
Students design a paper airplane using
materials they think will model bird wings.
Class goes outside to do trial flights.
Students write summary on which designs
worked best.
Classroom discussion of reptile and their
adaptations
Guided Reading and Study Pgs. 163-165
Analyzing Data Pg. 393 - The sex Ratio of
Newly Hatched Alligators
Answer the EQ
Discuss the EQ
Discuss the EQ
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Closure Activity (10
min)
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when
needed.
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.
Thursday 5/7/15
Friday 5/8/15
Additional Notes
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)
Focused
Standard/Element(s)
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues,
organs, and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the
needs cells have for oxygen, food, and
waste removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through
inherited characteristics that promote
survival of organisms and the survival of
successive generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have
changed over successive generations
(e.g. Darwin’s finches and peppered
moths of Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history
of changing life forms
What are the major groups of fish
and how do they differ?
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the needs
cells have for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through inherited
characteristics that promote survival of
organisms and the survival of successive
generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have changed
over successive generations (e.g. Darwin’s
finches and peppered moths of
Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history of
changing life forms
What are Cnidarians?
Essential
Question(s)
Classroom discussion of characteristics
of major groups of fish
Brain Pop Video: Cnidarians
Guided Reading and Study Pgs. 156-158
Cnidarian assessment pg. 311
Opening (5-10 min)
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Answer the EQ
Discuss the types of Cnidarians
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when
needed.
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.
Closure Activity (10
min)
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)