CMS Lesson Plan Template Teacher: Jolly-Smith Course/Level: 7th Grade Life Science
Week of: 5/11-15-15
Focused
Standard/Element(s)
Monday 5/11/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues,
organs, and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the
needs cells have for oxygen, food, and
waste removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through
inherited characteristics that promote
survival of organisms and the survival of
successive generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have
changed over successive generations
(e.g. Darwin’s finches and peppered
moths of Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history
of changing life forms
What are some adaptations that
allow reptiles to live on land?
Essential
Question(s)
Tuesday 5/12/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the needs
cells have for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through inherited
characteristics that promote survival of
organisms and the survival of successive
generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have changed
over successive generations (e.g. Darwin’s
finches and peppered moths of
Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history of
changing life forms
What are the major groups of fish and
how do they differ?
Wednesday 5/13/15
Standard S7L2 Students will describe the
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems.
Element S7L2.d Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems serve the needs
cells have for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
Standard S7L5 Students will examine the
evolution of living organisms through inherited
characteristics that promote survival of
organisms and the survival of successive
generations of their offspring.
Element S7L5.a Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms have changed
over successive generations (e.g. Darwin’s
finches and peppered moths of
Manchester).
Element S7L5.c Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary rock
provides evidence for the long history of
changing life forms
What are Cnidarians?
Teacher introduces major types of
reptiles
Classroom discussion of characteristics of
major groups of fish
Brain Pop Video: Cnidarians
Brain Pop Video: Reptiles
Opening (5-10 min)
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Classroom discussion of reptile and
their adaptations
Guided Reading and Study Pgs. 163-165
Analyzing Data Pg. 393 - The sex Ratio
of Newly Hatched Alligators
Guided Reading and Study Pgs. 156-158
Cnidarian assessment pg. 311
Discuss the EQ
Answer the EQ
Discuss the types of Cnidarians
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when
needed.
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.
Closure Activity (10
min)
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)
Thursday 5/14/15
Friday 5/15/15
S7L5 c. Trace evidence that the
fossil record found in sedimentary
rock provides evidence for the long
history of changing life forms
S7CS4. Students will use tools and
instruments for observing, measuring,
and manipulating equipment and
materials in scientific activities.
What is Titanaboa?
How do we measure dry and liquid
amounts?
Focused
Standard/Element(s)
Essential
Question(s)
Additional Notes
Discussion of lately discovered
fossils
Teacher reviews how to measure
volume
Opening (5-10 min)
Smithsonian video of Titanaboa
Flubber Lab
Work-Time
Activities (40 min)
Discussion of results
Closure Activity (10
min)
Discussion of results
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when
needed.
Differentiation
Strategies
(targeting student
growth)
Paired groups, peer tutors, and
individualized instructions when needed.