CMS Lesson Plan- March 9, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
Course/Level: Gifted/Advanced Earth Science/6th Grade
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)
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- How do the other planets compare to Earth?
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.
DailyDiscuss individual progress on project work
Expectations for work habits
Act as a facilitator and assist as necessary with questions or problems
Promote quiet working environment conducive to productivity
Monday Writing Prompt- article source: www.scholastic.com/scienceworld
Title- Into The Flames. Text dependent questions/writing: Use evidence from
the article to show what scientists have learned from studying Darvaza Crater?
How might Kourounis’ discoveries teach us about possible life on other
planets? Provide evidence from the article to support your ideas.
Students will research planets to make comparisons based on element c of the
standard.
They will work on various products to display the research.
Students will make use of text, iPads, reference materials, etc.
Daily- Self assessment on progress and evaluation of changes to be made for
next day’s work
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common Reading, analyzing, research, application, synthesis of information and
creation of product
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 10, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
Course/Level: Gifted/Advanced Earth Science/6th Grade
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)
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.
T- same
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.
DailyDiscuss individual progress on project work
Expectations for work habits
Act as a facilitator and assist as necessary with questions or problems
Promote quiet working environment conducive to productivity
T- Students will research planets to make comparisons based on element c of
the standard.
They will work on various products to display the research.
Students will make use of text, iPads, reference materials, etc.
Daily- Self assessment on progress and evaluation of changes to be made for
next day’s work
Additional Information
How is this a rigorous Common research, application, and synthesis of information and creation of product
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 11, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
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: Gifted/Advanced 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.
W- What did early “star gazers” believe about the planets and our solar
system? What are the 2 theories used to describe their beliefs?
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.
DailyDefine geocentric and heliocentric. Discuss word origins.
Use text (section 16.1) to read about various ancient star gazers and their
theories of the universe. Discuss the differences and similarities.
Use historical data to classify each astronomer’s belief as geo- or heliocentric.
Complete chart of astronomers.
Daily- The important thing about today’s lesson….
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 12, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
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: Gifted/Advanced 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.
Th- How do the planets compare?
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: what is a geocentric view? What is a heliocentric view?
Based on the text (section 16.4) how do the planets compare?
Complete a comparison chart.
View video clips of terrestrial planets and gas giants.
Review scientific notation as it relates to distances in the universe.
Daily- The important thing…
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 13, 2015
Teacher: P. Gray
Lesson Components
Focused Standard/Element(s)
Course/Level: Gifted/Advanced 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.
Essential Question(s)
Bell-ringer
(5 minutes)
F- What are comets, meteors, and Asteroids like?
Opening
(5-10 min)
Work-Time Activities
(35- 40 min)
DailyWhat do you know about comets, meteors, and asteroids? Brainstorm.
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.
Use text (section 16.5) to discuss attributes of each.
Complete chart and answer questions about similarities and differences.
View video clips.
Daily- The important thing….
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.