Chris Lyijynen – 7th Grade Science Lesson Plans – October 12 to 16
Monday
No school
Tuesday
TSW: Observe stream table model creating Earth processes like erosion, transport, and deposition.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 17.5). 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 lab investigation.
HW: Study for next quiz
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P2
Wednesday
TSW: Understand processes of weathering and erosion.
Activity & Assessment: Begin by discussing warm-up slides (Day 18). As a whole class, watch video and
solve Investigation 4, part 4, Weathering and Erosion questions from video Lab Notebook pages 31-32. Finish
by discussing questions.
HW: Lab Notebook Pages 31-32, Quiz on Friday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Thursday
TSW: Create sandstone from compaction and cementation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 19). As a whole class discuss, and then in
small groups solve, Investigation 4, part 5, Making Sandstone, Lab Notebook page 33. Finish by discussing
concluding slides.
HW: Lab Notebook Page 33, Quiz on Friday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Friday
TSW: Assess knowledge of rock characteristics and formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by reviewing science notebooks, Venn diagrams, and lab sheets. Individually,
solve Quiz 3 (Day 21). Wrap up w/ discussing quiz and reviewing missed concepts.
HW: None
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Monday (19th)
TSW: Assess knowledge of rock characteristics and formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by finishing Day 19/20 slides on sandstone. Individually, solve review guide.
Wrap up w/ discussing quiz and reviewing missed concepts from review guide.
HW: None
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Tuesday (20th)
TSW: Model chemical reactions in a seawater environment that creates limestone.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 22). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 5, part 1, Limestone Ingredients, Lab Notebook page 37. Finish by discussing
investigation.
HW: Lab Notebook Page 37
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Wedneday (21st)
TSW: Look for the source of the calcium carbonate in limestone.
Activity & Assessment: Begin by discussing warm-up slides (Day 23). As a whole class, discuss and solve
Investigation 5, part 2, Testing for Calcium Carbonate, use Lab Notebook page 37. Finish by discussing
questions and chart in science notebook.
HW: Lab Notebook Page 37
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Thursday/Friday (22nd & 23rd)
TSW: Model the formation of a limestone layer.
Activity & Assessment: Begin by discussing warm-up slides (Day 24). As a whole class, discuss and solve
Investigation 5, part 3, Creating a Limestone Layer, use Lab Notebook page 39 & 41. Finish by discussing
investigation.
HW: Lab Notebook Page 39 & 41, Study for next quiz
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2