Mrs. McKelvy
Shackelford Junior High
March 2, 2015
8th Grade Lesson Plan March 2, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe the force that moves tectonic plates.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: Where are the three places where convection is moving matter?
 Analyze results of CB 24
 Review for district CA
Assessment
Review – Gallery Walk
Homework
Study for district CA
8th Grade Lesson Plan March 3, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that results from plate movements.
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: What evidence was used to support the Plate Tectonics Theory?
o District CA today social studies only see 1,2,3 classes today.
Assessment
Final review for district CA
Homework
Study for CA
8th Grade Lesson Plan March 4, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe the process that creates the “Ring of Fire”
objective
Activities
 Bell Ringer: What is the energy source for the process of plate tectonics?
o Analyze results of the district CA.
Assessment
Describe why there is a ring of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean.
Homework
None
8th Grade Lesson Plan March 5, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that result from plate movements.
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What type of weather is expected around a low pressure system?
Folder Walk today – Review for assessment.
Assessment
Plate Tectonics
Mrs. McKelvy
Homework
Shackelford Junior High
March 2, 2015
None
8th Grade Lesson Plan March 6, 2015
Unit
Plate Tectonics
TEKS
(8.9) The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems.
standard
Student
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features.
Expectations
Learning
SWBAT describe different landforms that result from plate movements.
objective
Activities
Bell Ringer: What type of weather is expected around a low pressure system?
 Weekly Assessment
Assessment
Weekly Assessment
Homework
None