CMS Lesson Plan- March 16, 2015
Teacher: Baron, P. Gray, Tucker, Carver
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
Closure Activity (10 min)
Course/Level: Earth Science/6th Grade
Details and Steps of Lesson
S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how
those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of science to the progression of basic historical
scientific theories as they describe our solar system. And the Big Bang
as it describes the formation.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and
the universe.
c. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of size, surface, atmosphere,
distance, and ability to support life.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
M- What are the major types of galaxies?
DAILY: GOFAR sample questions on previously taught content will be
displayed on the SMART board.
Items will be completed independently.
Students will offer evidence for all answer choices for each item.
Class will discuss and “check” each item.
DailyExpectations for work habits
Act as a facilitator and assist as necessary with questions or problems
Promote quiet working environment conducive to productivity
TEXT DEPENDENT WRITING #2 (Article: “More Hope for Life on Mars” ;
TIME)
M- Students will make sketches and discover facts about each type of the
galaxy as well as identifying our own.
Daily- Acrostic summary.
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common
Reading for evidence, summary, independent learning and synthesis
Core lesson?
(Specifically focus on TKES
Standards 3 and 8)
Planet Project
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Students choose from the project choice sheet and will work to complete
portions of the project as they have time in class. Project is due on unit test
day.
CMS Lesson Plan- March 17, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray, Tucker, Carver
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
Closure Activity (10 min)
Course/Level: Earth Science/6th Grade
Details and Steps of Lesson
S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how
those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of science to the progression of basic historical
scientific theories as they describe our solar system. And the Big Bang as
it describes the formation.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and
the universe.
d. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of size, surface, atmosphere,
distance, and ability to support life.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
How did the solar system form?
DAILY: GOFAR sample questions on previously taught content will be
displayed on the SMART board.
Items will be completed independently.
Students will offer evidence for all answer choices for each item.
Class will discuss and “check” each item.
DailyExpectations for work habits
Act as a facilitator and assist as necessary with questions or problems
Promote quiet working environment conducive to productivity
Students will discuss the origins of the universe. Discuss various views and
decide on validity of their own.
Acrostic summary
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common Reading for evidence, summary, independent learning and synthesis
Core lesson?
(Specifically focus on TKES
Standards 3 and 8)
Planet Project
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Students choose from the project choice sheet and will work to complete
portions of the project as they have time in class. Project is due on unit test
day.
CMS Lesson Plan- March 18, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray, Tucker, Carver
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
Closure Activity (10 min)
Course/Level: Earth Science/6th Grade
Details and Steps of Lesson
S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how
those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of science to the progression of basic historical
scientific theories as they describe our solar system. And the Big Bang as
it describes the formation.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and
the universe.
a. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of size, surface, atmosphere,
distance, and ability to support life.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
ALL PRIOR EQs
DAILY: GOFAR sample questions on previously taught content will be
displayed on the SMART board.
Items will be completed independently.
Students will offer evidence for all answer choices for each item.
Class will discuss and “check” each item.
Q&A review for Friday’s test
Play review game. (To be created)
Daily- Acrostic summary
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common research, application, and synthesis of information and categorizing, analyzing
Core lesson?
(Specifically focus on TKES
Standards 3 and 8)
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Planet Project
Students choose from the project choice sheet and will work to complete
portions of the project as they have time in class. Project is due on unit test
day.
CMS Lesson Plan- March 19, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray, Tucker, Carver
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
Closure Activity (10 min)
Course/Level: Earth Science/6th Grade
Details and Steps of Lesson
S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how
those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of science to the progression of basic historical
scientific theories as they describe our solar system. And the Big Bang as
it describes the formation.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and
the universe.
c. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of size, surface, atmosphere,
distance, and ability to support life.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
All prior EQs
DAILY: GOFAR sample questions on previously taught content will be
displayed on the SMART board.
Items will be completed independently.
Students will offer evidence for all answer choices for each item.
Class will discuss and “check” each item.
DailyTell a neighbor one strong point and one weak point of information for
tomorrow’s test.
Complete Study Guide
Daily- acrostic summary
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common research, application, and synthesis of information, classification, comparing,
contrasting, charting
Core lesson?
(Specifically focus on TKES
Standards 3 and 8)
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Planet Project
Students choose from the project choice sheet and will work to complete
portions of the project as they have time in class. Project is due on unit test
day.
CMS Lesson Plan- March 20, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
Course/Level: Gifted/Advanced Earth Science/6th Grade
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Details and Steps of Lesson
S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how
those views evolved.
a. Relate the Nature of science to the progression of basic historical
scientific theories as they describe our solar system. And the Big Bang as
it describes the formation.
b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and
the universe.
d. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of size, surface, atmosphere,
distance, and ability to support life.
f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
All prior EQs
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
DailyPrepare test paper. Last minute Q&A
Closure Activity (10 min)
DAILY: GOFAR sample questions on previously taught content will be
displayed on the SMART board.
Items will be completed independently.
Students will offer evidence for all answer choices for each item.
Class will discuss and “check” each item.
Unit 9 TEST
TEST DAY
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common research, application, and synthesis of information, comparison, contrasting,
charting
Core lesson?
(Specifically focus on TKES
Standards 3 and 8)
Differentiation Strategies
(to target student growth)
Planet Project
Students choose from the project choice sheet and will work to complete
portions of the project as they have time in class. Project is due on unit test
day.