Lowndes County Public Schools
LESSON PLANS
Teacher: Ms. Sallie Rudolph
Date: October 21-25, 2013
Subject: Science
Block:
Alabama COS: standards
SCI.4.3.1 – Describe effects of friction on moving objects.
SCI.4.4.1 – Identifying momentum and inertia as properties of moving objects.
SCI.4.4.2 – Identifying ways to increase or decrease friction.
ACTIVATING LEARNING STRATEGY:
KWL
Survey
First Word
Word Splash
Possible Sentence
Concept Map
Word Map
Frayer Model
Engagement Strategies:
- Collaborative Group Work
- Questioning Techniques
Technology Integration:
Clickers
ACCESS
COGNITIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES:
Anticipation Guide
Think-Pair-Share
Vocabulary Overview
Daily Language Practice
(DLP)___________________
- Writing to Learn
- Scaffolding Text
Lecture
Reading
Model
Graphic Organizer/VLT
Pictograph
Diagram
Hands-on
Mind Map/Visual Guide
- Literacy Groups
-Classroom Talk
Other:_____________________
Smart board
Document Camera
IPADS
Mac Books
Computers
Kindles
Interactive Tablets
Computer Program:________________________________
Other:______________________________________
This Week’s Vocabulary: friction, inertia, momentum
Poem, Rhymes, etc.
Acronyms/Word
Other: ____________
Digital/ Video Camera
PROCEDURAL CONTENT (application)
Essential
Question
Objective(s)
Monday
What is friction?
What is gravity?
How could a simple piece of
wood make work easier?
Tuesday
How are objects in motion
affected by applied motion?
Wednesday
What is momentum?
What is inertia?
What are some properties of
moving objects?
Thursday
What is momentum?
What is inertia?
What are some properties of
moving objects?
Friday
How are objects in motion
affected by applied
motion?
Identify the effects of
friction on moving objects.
Identify the effects of
friction on moving objects.
Describe momentum and
inertia of a moving object.
Describe momentum and
inertia of a moving object.
Describe effects of
friction on moving
objects.
Assess prior knowledge.
Assess prior knowledge.
Learn facts by reading the
lesson.
Learn facts by reading the
lesson.
Assess prior knowledge.
Locate details and recall
facts.
Investigate, learn, observe,
and describe inertia and
momentum relations to
moving objects.
Locate details and recall
facts.
Investigate, learn, observe,
and describe inertia and
momentum relations to
moving objects.
Explain momentum and
inertia as properties of
moving objects.
Explain momentum and
inertia as properties of
moving objects.
Preview
(Before)
Instruction
(During)
Discuss vocabulary words.
Read and discuss facts about
the texts.
Read and discuss facts about
the texts.
Test the effects of friction on
moving objects.
Test the effects of friction on
moving objects.
Observe rolling and sliding
objects.
Observe rolling and sliding
objects.
Explain how friction affects
moving objects.
Explain how friction affects
moving objects.
Give examples on how force
can change the motion of an
object.
Give examples on how force
can change the motion of an
object.
(After)
Read and discuss.
Observe and Investigate.
Compare how gravity and
friction act on a rolling
object and a sliding object.
Extension/
Refining
Homework
Assessment (formal or informal):
Summarizing:
3-2-1
class work
Ticket out the Door
notebook
homework
The Important Thing
quizzes
Cue Cards
tests
computer activities
Teacher Questions
collaborative work
Student Summary
project based
Other:___
Other:_______________________