GRADE LEVEL PLANNING LESSON PLANS
WEEK OF: 1/21/13-1/25/13 GRADE: 7th
SUBJECT: Science TIME: 1st,2nd, 3rd, 5th
DATE
GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Jan 21
6.01 Demonstrate ways that simple
machines can change forces
6.02 Analyze simple machines for
mechanical advantage and efficiency.
6.03 Evaluate Motion in term’s of
Newton’s Laws
6.04 Analyze that an object’s motion
is always judged relative to some
other object or point.
6.05 Describe and measure quantities
that characterize moving objects and
their interactions
6.06 Investigate and analyze the real
world interactions of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
6.01 Demonstrate ways that simple
machines can change forces
6.02 Analyze simple machines for
mechanical advantage and efficiency.
6.03 Evaluate Motion in term’s of
Newton’s Laws
6.04 Analyze that an object’s motion
is always judged relative to some
other object or point.
6.05 Describe and measure quantities
that characterize moving objects and
their interactions
6.06 Investigate and analyze the real
world interactions of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
6.01 Demonstrate ways that simple
machines can change forces
6.02 Analyze simple machines for
mechanical advantage and efficiency.
6.03 Evaluate Motion in term’s of
Newton’s Laws
6.04 Analyze that an object’s motion
is always judged relative to some
other object or point.
6.05 Describe and measure quantities
that characterize moving objects and
their interactions
Jan 22
Jan 23
Teachers: Hattena Worriax-Scott, Philip Oxendine, Myra Deese, Steen
EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES
Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Holiday
No School
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Class Starter (Journaling, Success Maker, or Computer Use)
Teacher will continue with lessons on Motion and Forces using
various websites and power point presentations.
Teacher will read and discuss goals and objectives for this unit.
Teachers and students will continue reading and outline information
about Earth’s Atmosphere (Unit D Motion and Forces Ch. 5
Sec 5.1 Machines help People Do Work
Teacher and students will respond to questions 1-6 at the end of the
section. Complete 5.1 Study Guide from Text
Students will review class notes from lecture and focus on
vocabulary and definitions.
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Class Starter (Journaling, Success Maker, or Computer Use)
Teacher will continue with lessons on Motion and Forces using
various websites and power point presentations.
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Teacher will read and discuss goals and objectives for this unit.
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Teachers and students will continue reading and outline information
about Earth’s Atmosphere Unit D Sec 5.2 Identify and Discuss 6
Types of Simple Machines
Teacher and students will respond to questions 1-6 at the end of the
section pg 162
Complete 5.2 Study Guide from Text
Construct a Simple Machine Booklet/Foldable
Students will discuss/lecture/record notes on Simple Machines
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RESOURCES
Journals
Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Homework
Quizzing (oral or
paper)
Independent Practice
Oral responses
Group Interaction
Formal Assessment
Projects
Cooperative Learning
Activities
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Journals
Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Homework
Quizzing (oral or
paper)
Independent Practice
Oral responses
Group Interaction
Formal Assessment
Projects
Cooperative Learning
Activities
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Journals
Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Homework
Quizzing (oral or
paper)
Independent Practice
Oral responses
Group Interaction
Formal Assessment
Projects
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SCOS
Sci Textbk
Teacher
Created
Materials
Teacher
selected
materials
Thinking Maps
SCOS
Sci Textbk
Teacher
Created
Materials
Teacher
selected
materials
Thinking Maps
SCOS
Sci Textbk
Teacher
Created
Materials
Teacher
selected
materials
Grade Level Planning Lesson Plans
Jan 24
Jan 25
6.06 Investigate and analyze the real
world interactions of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
6.01 Demonstrate ways that simple
machines can change forces
6.02 Analyze simple machines for
mechanical advantage and efficiency.
6.03 Evaluate Motion in term’s of
Newton’s Laws
6.04 Analyze that an object’s motion
is always judged relative to some
other object or point.
6.05 Describe and measure quantities
that characterize moving objects and
their interactions
6.06 Investigate and analyze the real
world interactions of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
6.01 Demonstrate ways that simple
machines can change forces
6.02 Analyze simple machines for
mechanical advantage and efficiency.
6.03 Evaluate Motion in term’s of
Newton’s Laws
6.04 Analyze that an object’s motion
is always judged relative to some
other object or point.
6.05 Describe and measure quantities
that characterize moving objects and
their interactions
6.06 Investigate and analyze the real
world interactions of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
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Class Starter (Journaling, Success Maker, or Computer Use)
Teacher will continue with lessons on Motion and Forces using
various websites and power point presentations.
Teacher will read and discuss goals and objectives for this unit.
Teachers and students will continue reading and outline information
about Unit D Ch.5 5.3 Modern Technology uses Compound
Machines
Teacher and Students will respond to Questions from their textbook
after discussion pgs.169 1-6
Teacher and students will review Key Terms with a Who Am I
activity to follow. Complete 5.3 Study Guide from Text
Students will complete & Identify Simple Machines/Types of
Levers 1-10 each
Students will review class notes from lecture and focus on vocabulary
and definitions.
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Class Starter (Journaling, Review, or Computer Use)
Teacher and students will review briefly all literary works read and
Essential Vocabulary discussed thus far
Teacher will administer weekly comprehension and vocabulary
assessments
(Ch. 5 Vocabulary Test/Simple Machines/Levers Test)
Teacher will engage in student conferencing when appropriate
regarding weekly performance
Teacher and students will discuss Students Portfolios, Notebooks,
Grades, and Science Projects etc.
Teacher will discuss with students the upcoming week in Science in
preparation for new Science content, with a continuation of the
Earth’s Atmosphere, and any additional lab materials needed etc.
Be Blessed! Happy Friday
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Teacher’s Signature__________________________
Modifications
Adherence to IEP’s
Teacher Lead – Student Participation
Peer Review-Cooperative Learning
Oral reading by Teacher – modeling
Teacher Modeling
Exemplars on Display
Technology
- Smartboard (Thinking Maps)
www.sciencespot.com
www.middleschoolscience.com
www.ncwiseowl.com
www.brainpop.com
www.learnnc.org
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Journals
Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Homework
Quizzing (oral or
paper)
Independent Practice
Oral responses
Group Interaction
Formal Assessment
Projects
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Journals
Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Homework
Quizzing (oral or
paper)
Independent Practice
Oral responses
Group Interaction
Formal Assessment
Projects
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SCOS
Sci Textbk
Teacher
Created
Materials
Teacher
selected
materials
Thinking Maps
SCOS
Sci Textbk
Teacher
Created
Materials
Teacher
selected
materials
Principal’s Signature: _________________________
Literacy Strategy(ies)
SCIENCE Vocabulary
Summarizing/Comprehension
Sequencing
Analyzing
Generating Questions
Journal Entries
GRADE LEVEL PLANNING LESSON PLANS
Argument-Evaluating
Audio – Smartboard (Thinking Maps)
Smartboard (Thinking Maps)