INSIDE EARTH LESSON TIMELINE:
Names __________________________
Now:
____ Read your section.
____ Take notes.
____ Skim the other sections of the chapter.
By Friday, Nov. 9th:
____ Meet with your partner.
____ Compare notes.
____ Make plans.
____ Complete parts 1 and 2 of this packet.
____ Plan for typing your notes and student outlines.
By Friday, Nov. 16th:
____ Meet with your partner.
____ Complete parts 3, 4 and 5 of this packet.
____ Plan an attention grabber and/or a video clip.
____ Also plan your activity, demonstration, model, or diagram.
By one week before your lesson: (date:__________________)
____ Meet with your partner.
____ Complete parts 6, 7 and 8 of this packet. HAND IT ALL IN!
____ Check with Ms. W regarding supplies you need.
____ Check with Ms. W that she has access to the video clip you plan to use
(if you are using one)
____ Check with Ms. W if you are designing your own homework assignment.
By three days before your lesson: (date:__________________)
____ Meet with your partner.
____ Be sure you are clear about who will be presenting which parts of your
lesson. Practice. Be organized. Plan ahead.
____ Ask Ms. W to make copies for you that you’ll need.
(notes for students, homework assignments, etc)
____ Show your homework assignment to her (if you make your own) so that
she can proofread and edit it.
By one day before your lesson: (date:__________________)
____ Pick up the copies you need from Ms. W.
____ Have all of your supplies organized.
____ Have your plan written out showing who is doing which part.
Be prepared to hand this in tomorrow.
Inside Earth Lessons
Name ___________________________
Earth Science – Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Date ___________
Now that you’ve had some practice with taking notes using the Cornell style, I’d like for
you to work presenting information about one section of the next book to the class using notes
you produce together. Please read the following directions carefully.
For the Section YOU are Teaching to the Class:
You and your partner may use up to 45 minutes (one class period) to teach the class all
about your section of the text. Be sure to limit your information ONLY to that which is in your
own section. Do not stress information for another section.
While teaching you MUST:
1. Display a copy of your notes for the class to copy from. You can use the
overhead or you can type your notes and display them on the Interwrite board.
a. The notes must be legible. Neatness matters. Spelling matters.
b. The notes should be revealed a bit at a time as you explain them.
c. The notes should be in the Cornell style we’ve used in class.
d. The notes should NOT include questions for study. Everyone will do this for
part of their homework.
2. Give the class some homework to turn in the next day besides writing questions in
their notes. For this you COULD use:
a. The prewritten worksheet designed by the writers. Be prepared to explain what needs
to be done, clarify any confusing parts, and answer questions.
b. Or, make your own worksheet to give the students some practice with using the
information you presented. It should be no longer than a traditional assignment. If you design
your own you’ll need to be especially careful to make sure your information is accurate, specific
and understandable. This can be harder than it appears. You will need to get an OKAY FROM
ME for this WELL IN ADVANCE.
c. In either case, you will need to hand in a KEY with the answers to your homework.
3. All group members must participate equally. Turn in a sheet explaining what each
group member did to help prepare for your lesson. Work together. Be nice.
You and your partner may use part of the class period to help explain your topic using
other aides. So, While teaching your section you MAY:
4. Use a diagram, model, activity or demonstration which helps to clarify your topic.
The point here is to include anything that can help make the information more understandable or
more memorable.
a. Diagrams (2-D) can be made on overheads, poster board or the computer.
They should be labeled clearly. Neatness matters. Spelling matters.
Size also matters – it needs to be easy to read.
b. Models (3-D) should also be labeled. Neatness, spelling, size matter.
c. Activities are hands-on experiences that involve the whole class.
This must be SAFE, must involve inexpensive materials, must be easy to clean,
must be purposeful (not just for fun, but must help teach something!) I must okay
this WELL IN ADVANCE!
d.Demonstrations (something you plan to DO in front of the class to help make a concept
clearer) must be cleared with me first. Your demonstration cannot take more than
10 minutes of the class period. It must be directly related to your topic. It must
take place IN the room. It must be safe.
5. Show a video clip to help the class understand your topic.
a. I need to preview it at least 2 days before you will present to the class.
b. It can be no more than 10 minutes long. You can use a section of a
longer show and recommend the show for further viewing at home.
c. It should present information in a way that makes the topic more clear or more
memorable. If the information disagrees with anything in the book, do not use it
UNLESS it is helping to give more current and correct information. If your video
clip includes information that is more up-to-date, be sure it comes from a reliable
source (not just some stranger making up weird stuff on the internet!) Reliable
sources about earth science include:
i. The USGS (US Geological Survey) www.usgs.gov
ii. National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com
iii. The Geological Society of America www.geosociety.org
iv. You can also expect most governmental sites (.gov) and
educational sites (.edu) are reliable.
For the Sections You are NOT Teaching:
While you are part of the class you will need to cooperate with the presenting group just
as you would with any teacher. Pay attention. Be nice. Be patient, cooperative and engaged.
Don’t interrupt, do what you’re asked to do, and hold your questions until the end. You will also
need to:
1. Copy the notes as written for you into your science notebook using the Cornell
2/3 - 1/3 style.
2. For homework you will need to add questions to your notes. Be sure to have
at least one question per heading.
3. For homework you will also need to complete the homework assigned by the
group. Use your notes to help you.
4. ASK QUESTIONS about anything you find confusing. YOU WILL TAKE A TEST ON
THESE UNITS AND YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THIS
INFORMATION! You can, of course, read the sections yourself, but the point is
for you to learn the information in class with help from your classmates. They are
the experts on their section. They’ll be asking YOU questions, too, when you are
presenting the sections for which YOU are the experts!
5. Use body basics at all times.
Inside Earth Earthquakes and Volcanoes Sections include:
Be sure you include information from ALL of the pages listed for your section:
Ch 1 Plate Tectonics
Sec 1 – Earth’s Interior
Sec 2 – Convenction Currents & Mantle
Sec 3 – Drifting Continents
Sec 4 – Sea-Floor Spreading
Sec 5 – The Theory of Plate Techtonics
pp 16 - 24
pp 25 – 27 & 48
pp 28 - 32
pp 33 - 41
pp 42 - 47
Ch 2 Earthquakes
Sec 1 – Earth’s Crust in Motion
Sec 2 – Measuring Earthquakes
Sec 3 – Earthquake Hazards and Safety
Sec 4 – Monitoring Faults
pp 54 – 63
pp 64 – 71
pp 72 – 77
pp 78 – 82
Ch 3 Volcanoes
Sec 1 – Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
Sec 2 – Volcanic Activity
Sec 3 – Volcanic Landforms
Sec 4 – Volcanoes in the Solar System
pp 88 – 92
pp 93 – 102
pp 103 – 109
pp 110 – 112
Sections will be assigned at random and will be presented in order as shown.
Groups with shorter sections should expect to use more of the optional activities above.
Tests will be given after each chapter. I will teach a review lesson before each test.
INSIDE EARTH LESSON PLAN FORM
Taught by :
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Chapter/Section: ____________________
Expected Date of the lesson: _________________________
1. List the important main ideas from your section. Use complete sentences.
Use additional paper if necessary.
a. _____________________________________________________________
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b. _____________________________________________________________
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c. _____________________________________________________________
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d. _____________________________________________________________
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e. _____________________________________________________________
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f. _____________________________________________________________
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2. List important ideas from other sections in the chapter that you will NOT be
teaching. You will need to SKIM the other sections of the chapter to make sure
you understand what other groups will cover (so you don’t do the same things!).
a. ____________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________________________
e. ____________________________________________________________
3. How do you plan to start your lesson? Will you do anything special (quick) to
grab their attention? How will you get the class interested in paying attention?
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How long will this take? ___________
4. Send me a copy of your typed notes for this section. These are the notes
you plan to show the students. See additional pages for more details about the
format of these notes.
Also send me a copy of the outline or the notes with blanks that you will give
your classmates.
How long do you think it will take to go through your notes? _____________
5. Do you plan to share a video clip? You may, but it cannot be more than 10
minutes long. That means you can share BITS of a Bill Nye, or BITS of other
videos. See the additional pages for websites to try for this.
What video? ___________________________________________________
Which part?
__________________________________________________
How long will this take? ______________
6. What else do you have planned for your lesson besides notes and homework?
This could be
a. an activity the students will do
b. a demonstration the students will watch
c. a model the students will examine
d. a diagram that you plan to share
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How long will this take? _________________
7. What materials do you need? Which ones do you need FROM ME? Be sure
you CHECK WITH ME to see if I have what you need. I do NOT have endless
supplies! (I know, it’s shocking! )
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8. What homework do you plan to give the class?
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How long will this take students to complete? _______________
If you are designing your own homework assignment, you will need to talk
to me about it at least ONE WEEK in advance of your lesson, and I will need to
see and proofread your work at least THREE DAYS before your lesson.
9. Write up a sheet listing your plan in order and who will be teaching each part.
You will need to do this on a separate piece of paper. Both students need to
sign it.