Alvarado Intermediate School 2015-2016
Teacher: McNiel
Week: Nov.9 -- Nov.13
Grade: 5th
Content Area: Honors Science
Content TEKS Covered:
(2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods
during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:
(D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from
direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
(F) communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
(3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking and
scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to:
(B) evaluate the accuracy of the information related to promotional materials for
products and services such as nutritional labels;
(4) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of
tools and methods to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:
(A) collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius
thermometers, prisms, mirrors, pan balances, triple beam balances, spring scales,
graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, and
notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to
support observations of habitats or organisms such as terrariums and aquariums;
and
(7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth's surface is constantly changing and
consists of useful resources. The student is expected to:
(A) explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil
fuels;
(C) identify alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric,
geothermal, and biofuels; and
5.7 C Identify alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric,
geothermal, and biofuels.
Cross-Curricular STAAR TEKS Supported:
(non-tested content areas only)
Essential /Guiding Question(s):
● What are the defining characteristics of alternative energy resources?
Academic Vocabulary:
Alternative energy – energy resources
useful to man that are considered alternatives
●
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
●
In what ways are the formation of sedimentary rock and fossil fuels related?
●
How do the processes of formation differ between oil and natural gas and
Biofuels – energy generated through the
coal?
processing of renewable plant and animal
or supplements to nonrenewable resources
such as coal, oil, or natural gas
materials
Cementation – the process of binding and
hardening of sediments into hard rock
Compaction – process by which overlying
pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size
or volume of sediments
Deposition – the process by which
weathered
and eroded material is deposited by wind,
water, or ice
Erosion – the process by which weathered
material is moved by wind, water, or ice
Fossil fuels – fuels formed over millions of
years from the remains of ancient plants and
animals; examples include coal, petroleum
(oil) and natural gas
Geothermal energy – energy for from heat
found deep inside the Earth’s surface
Hydroelectric energy – energy generated for
heat and electricity using the power of falling
water or water moving through a dam
Nonrenewable resources – natural
resources that are used up at a rate faster
than they can be replaced
Process of formation – the method by which
a substance or object is formed
Solar energy – energy from the Sun in the
form of heat and light
Weathering – process by which exposed
rock and other surfaces are broken down;
may be caused by elements of weather
(water, wind, ice) or other mechanisms
Wind energy – energy generated from the
movement of air
Related Words:
biomass, sediments, oil, petroleum, natural
gas, coal, peat
WICOR Components (highlight):
Writing
Learning
Engage
Inquiry
Explore
Collaboration
Explain
Organization
Elaborate
Reading
Evaluate
Objective(s):
Closing
Task(s):
Monday
Energy Video
Students will
Teacher
After reading
Students
I will… Create a
We will… identify
alternative
energy
resources such
as wind, solar,
hydroelectric,
about Three
read an article
facilitation and
students will
completed
representation
Gorges Dam in
about
guided
work in pairs to
notes.
of each
China.
Renewable
organization of
discuss what
Students will
academic
Hydroelectric
energy in
student notes.
they read and
reflect on
vocabulary
power
Texas. Use
discuss what
district writing
word that will
geothermal, and
biofuels.
“Renewable
charts, graphs
they read Cats
samples.
help me to
Energy
and diagrams
and Fish
understand its
Resources for
to compare and
activity.
meaning.
Texas” Types of
contrast energy
energy and
as it pertains to
energy uses.
Texas.
Energy video
In table groups
I will… complete
about oil.
students will
a foldable with
create a
types of energy
connect the
and resources
dots poster to
used to make
explain their
electricity.
Do you know
where these
energy types
come from?
Cooperative
group talk.
Tuesday
Keely Prob-
We will…
evaluate the
accuracy of the
information
related to
promotional
materials for
products and
services such as
energy adds and
environmental
activist beliefs.
Where does oil
come from?
Advertisement
of oppositional
ideas and
beliefs on
energy
resources and
use.
Purposeful talk.
“Round table”
What do you
believe
regarding the
environment
understanding
and use of
and beliefs of
natural energy
energy
resources, both
resources, and
renewable and
use concepts
nonrenewable?
connect and
affect one
another.
Wednesday
What do you
Hands up pair
Explore the
fossil fuel
I will..complete
We will…
believe will
up. Students
formation of
foldable and
a reflection on
communicate
valid conclusions
in both written
and verbal forms
and analyze and
interpret
information to
construct
reasonable
explanations
from direct and
indirect
evidence.
happen to our
will share their
fossil fuels.
energy
thoughts with
Diagram and
writing sample.
resources if we
another
discuss the
What did I do
continue to use
student.
process.
well? How can I
energy in the
same way?
What could be
as humans do
to change are
impact of
IAN notes.
their district
improve?
Teacher will
facilitate and
correct
misconceptions
heard.
energy
resources and
the
environment?
Thursday
What are fossil
Explore the
A complete
Students will
Hands on
I will.. explain in
We will…explore
the processes
that led to the
formation of
sedimentary
rocks and fossil
fuels.
fuels realy?
history and the
explanation of
complete a
sedimentary
my own words
Do you know
uses of fossil
fossil fuel
graphic
rocks.
how fossil fuels
where they
fuels.
formation
organizer on
are formed.
come from and
educational
formation of
Quick Write
how fossil fuels
video.
sedimentary
are made?
rocks and fossil
survey the class
fuel.
for student
ideas.
Friday
Put you science
Students will
Teacher
Students will
Completed
I will… Predict
We will…explore
the processes
that led to the
formation of
hats on! We are
create their
facilitation and
log their
group
what will
going to speed
own
explanation of
sedimentary
sedimentary
happen to my
up time!
sedimentary
proper lab
rock creation
rocks
groups
sedimentary
rocks and fossil
fuels.
rock within their
lab groups.
practice.
process in their
sediments over
Science IAN.
the weekend.
Including what
will they form a
materials are in
sedimentary
the rock and
rock.
what steps the
completed
during
formation.
Individual Customized Learning
Differentiated Academic Support:
Bilingual/ESL Language Support:
Behavioral Support: