Chris Lyijynen – 7th Grade Science Lesson Plans – September 28 to October 2
Monday
TSW: Compare sedimentary rock formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 11). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Compare Rock Formation (Worksheets 10 & 13). Finish by discussing concluding slides.
HW: Worksheet 10 & 13
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Tuesday
TSW: Diagram the rock cycle.
Activity & Assessment: Begin by discussing warm-up slides (Day 12). As a whole class, discuss and solve The
Rock Cycle (Worksheet 14). Finish by discussing movement through rock cycle of various rocks.
HW: Worksheet 14
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Wednesday
TSW: Understand sand has different features depending on where it was formed.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 13). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 4, part 1, Sand, Lab Notebook page 19 (Use Day 14 slides as well). Wrap up by
discussing features of sand.
HW: Quiz on Friday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Thursday
TSW: Understand sand has different features depending on where it was formed.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 14). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 4, part 1, Sand, Lab Notebook page 19. With extra time, go to FOSS Geology Lab.
Wrap up by discussing features of sand.
HW: Lab Page 19, Quiz on Friday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Friday
TSW: Assess knowledge of rock characteristics and formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by reviewing vocabulary and Venn diagrams. Individually, solve Quiz 2 (Day 15).
Wrap up w/ discussing quiz and reviewing missed concepts.
HW: None
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P1,2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Monday (5th)
TSW: Compare features of sand in relation to location of formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 16). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 4, part 2, Observe Sand Samples, Lab Notebook pages 21-22 & 23-25. Finish by
discussing concluding slides.
HW: None
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P1,2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Tuesday (6th)
TSW: Compare features of sand in relation to location of formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 16.5). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 4, part 2, Observe Sand Samples, Lab Notebook pages 21-22 & 23-25. Finish by
discussing concluding slides.
HW: Lab Notebook Pages 21-22 & 23-25
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P1,2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Wednesday (7th)
TSW: Observe stream table model creating Earth processes like erosion, transport, and deposition.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 17). As a class, do visualization exercise 4.3 &
4.4. As a whole class discuss, and in small groups solve, Investigation 4, part 3 Stream Table, Lab Notebook pages
26, 27, & 29. Wrap up by discussing features of sand.
HW: Study for next quiz
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27