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
Tuesday 5/5/15
Wednesday 5/6/15
S8P1. Students will examine the
scientific view of the nature of
matter. a. Distinguish between atoms
and molecules. b. Describe the
difference between pure substances
(elements and compounds) and
mixtures. e. Distinguish between
changes in matter as physical (i.e.,
physical change) or chemical
(development of a gas, formation of
precipitate, and change in color). f.
Recognize that there are more than
100 elements and some have similar
properties as shown on the Periodic
Table of Elements.
S8P1. Students will examine the
scientific view of the nature of matter.
a. Distinguish between atoms and
molecules. b. Describe the difference
between pure substances (elements and
compounds) and mixtures. e.
Distinguish between changes in matter
as physical (i.e., physical change) or
chemical (development of a gas,
formation of precipitate, and change in
color). f. Recognize that there are more
than 100 elements and some have
similar properties as shown on the
Periodic Table of Elements.
S8P1. Students will examine the
scientific view of the nature of matter.
a. Distinguish between atoms and
molecules. b. Describe the difference
between pure substances (elements and
compounds) and mixtures. e.
Distinguish between changes in matter
as physical (i.e., physical change) or
chemical (development of a gas,
formation of precipitate, and change in
color). f. Recognize that there are more
than 100 elements and some have
similar properties as shown on the
Periodic Table of Elements.
What is the structure of an atom?
Students will generate the EQ that fits
their lesson
Students will generate the EQ that fits
their lesson
Atomic Structure Worksheet
Teacher introduces the student teacher
Teacher introduces the student teacher
Essential
Question(s)
Opening (5-10 min)
Intro to Atom Structure
All About Atoms Quiz
Teacher For a Day Project – Students
will teach a lesson that they choose
from an 8th grade standard
Teacher For a Day Project – Students
will teach a lesson that they choose
from an 8th grade standard
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Discuss the EQ
Teacher For a Day Project
Teacher For a Day Project
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.
Closure Activity (10
min)
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)
Focused
Standard/Element(s)
Essential
Question(s)
Thursday 5/7/15
Friday 5/8/15
S8P1. Students will examine the
scientific view of the nature of
matter. a. Distinguish between atoms
and molecules. b. Describe the
difference between pure substances
(elements and compounds) and
mixtures. e. Distinguish between
changes in matter as physical (i.e.,
physical change) or chemical
(development of a gas, formation of
precipitate, and change in color). f.
Recognize that there are more than
100 elements and some have similar
properties as shown on the Periodic
Table of Elements.
S8P1. Students will examine the
scientific view of the nature of matter.
a. Distinguish between atoms and
molecules. b. Describe the difference
between pure substances (elements and
compounds) and mixtures. e.
Distinguish between changes in matter
as physical (i.e., physical change) or
chemical (development of a gas,
formation of precipitate, and change in
color). f. Recognize that there are more
than 100 elements and some have
similar properties as shown on the
Periodic Table of Elements.
Students will generate the EQ that
fits their lesson
Students will generate the EQ that fits
their lesson
Additional Notes
Teacher introduces the student
teacher
Teacher introduces the student teacher
Teacher For a Day Project –
Students will teach a lesson that they
choose from an 8th grade standard
Teacher For a Day Project – Students
will teach a lesson that they choose
from an 8th grade standard
Teacher For a Day Project
Teacher For a Day Project
Opening (5-10 min)
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Closure Activity (10
min)
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when
needed.
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.