Trousdale County Schools Focused Lesson Plan 2015-16
Teacher: Joseph Randall White
Unit Name: Measurements in Matter/ Kinetic Theory
Unit #: 1-2
Unit Length: 5 days
Week: 8-9-2015
Week ___3__ of __36____
Subject: 8th Grade Science
Tennessee State Standard(s) to be taught: (Write the entire standard)
SPI 0807.9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume.
SPI 0807.9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with different states of matter.
I Can Statements :
I can calculate density of a given object.
I can tell the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.
Accommodations for students, both regular and special populations : Note for Students, peer-assistance,
Unit Vocabulary: Volume, Mass, Density, Matter, Energy, Balance Scale, Immersion, Grams. Kinetic, Thermal,
Daily Agenda
Monday
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Depending on the outcome of the previous class period.
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Class will finish Density Packet
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Class will take Density Exam
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Class will grade density exam and review contents
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Extra credit assignment
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Class will begin “States of Matter” unit.
Tuesday
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Depending on the outcome of the previous class period.
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Class will begin “States of Matter” unit.
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Instructor will begin Interactive Powerpoint based
supplement.
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Students will take detailed notes of terms and theories.
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Instructor will begin Video based supplement.
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Students will being “States of Matter” Packet
Wednesday

Depending on the outcome of the previous class period.
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Class will begin “States of Matter” unit.
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Instructor will begin Interactive Powerpoint based
supplement.
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Students will take detailed notes of terms and theories.
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Instructor will begin Video based supplement.
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Students will being “States of Matter” Packet
Resources, Technology, Formative and/or Summative
Assessments, Assignments, and a Daily Activity for citing
text based evidence in conversations and/or writing
Bell ringer over previous week’s work.
Textbook Reading
Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
Video Supplement
Review questions over chapter
Ticket out
Bell ringer over previous week’s work.
Textbook Reading
Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
Video Supplement
Review questions over chapter
Ticket out
Bell ringer over previous week’s work.
Textbook Reading
Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
Video Supplement
Review questions over chapter
Ticket out
1
Thursday
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Depending on the outcome of the previous class period.
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Class will begin “States of Matter” unit.
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Instructor will begin Interactive Powerpoint based
supplement.
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Students will take detailed notes of terms and theories.

Instructor will begin Video based supplement.

Students will being “States of Matter” Packet
Friday

Depending on the outcome of the previous class period.

Class will begin “States of Matter” unit.

Instructor will begin Interactive Powerpoint based
supplement.

Students will take detailed notes of terms and theories.

Instructor will begin Video based supplement.

Students will being “States of Matter” Packet
Bell ringer over previous week’s work.
Textbook Reading
Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
Video Supplement
Review questions over chapter
Ticket out
Bell ringer over previous week’s work.
Textbook Reading
Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
Video Supplement
Review questions over chapter
Ticket out
2