Chris Lyijynen – 7th Grade Science Lesson Plans – October 5 to 9
Monday
TSW: Compare features of sand in relation to location of formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by reviewing Quiz 2 and Sand Observation Lab, then discussing warm-up slides (Day
16). As a whole class discuss, and in small groups solve, Investigation 4, part 2, Observe Sand Samples, Lab
Notebook pages 21-22 & 23-25. Finish by discussing concluding slides.
HW: None
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P1,2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Tuesday
TSW: Compare features of sand in relation to location of formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 16.5). As a whole class discuss, and in small
groups solve, Investigation 4, part 2, Observe Sand Samples, Lab Notebook pages 21-22 & 23-25. Finish by
discussing concluding slides.
HW: Lab Notebook Pages 21-22 & 23-25
Science Standard: S6C1P1,4 S6C1P1,2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Wednesday
TSW: Observe stream table model creating Earth processes like erosion, transport, and deposition.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 17). As a class, do visualization exercise 4.3 &
4.4. 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 features of sand.
HW: Study for next quiz
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P2, EL: S3PE1,24,27
Thursday
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
Friday
TSW: Observe stream table model creating Earth processes like erosion, transport, and deposition.
Activity & Assessment: Start by discussing warm-up slides (Day 17.75). 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: Lab Notebook Pages 26, 27, & 29, Study for next quiz
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P2
Monday (12th)
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 Thursday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Tuesday (13th)
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 Thursday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2
Wednesday (14th)
TSW: Assess knowledge of rock characteristics and formation.
Activity & Assessment: Start by finishing Day 19 slides on sandstone. Individually, solve review guide.
Wrap up w/ discussing quiz and reviewing missed concepts from review guide.
HW: Quiz on Thursday
Science Standard: S6C1P1,3,4 S6C1P1,2