Rock Cycle
Monday, March 2, 2015
6th Grade Science
Standards Covered
06-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at
varying time and spatial scales.
Learning Target
I can explain and create a flow chart of the rock cycle.
Vocabulary
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Volcano
Plate boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Instructional Method
Students will do warmup and flashback
Review CHAMPS procedures
Students work independently on reading and graphic organizer
Students work with partner on creating a flow chart of the rock cycle
Student work with table partner on answering questions about rock cycle lab from last week
BrainPop video on rock cycle and questions
Exit Slip
1. A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)
A. Metamorphic rock
B. Extrusive rock
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Igneous rock
2. Many sedimentary rocks have visible layers because of the process of
A. Eruption
B. Deposition
C. Intrusion
D. Crystallization
3. If the heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be
A. Metamorphic rock
B. Magma
C. Sedimentary rock
D. Igneous rock
Strategies/Activities
Independent work on reading and graphic organizer
Partner work on rock cycle flow chart
Catch and release during partner work
Circulating with Q and A during independent work
Assessments
Verbal formative questions during circulation
Rock Cycle flow chart produced by students
Written questions about rock models
Questions about video
Exit slip question
Homework
Science article summary due Friday. Any unfinished class work.
Plate Tectonics and Plate Boundaries
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
6th Grade Science
Standards Covered
06-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures
to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Learning Target
I can identify and create a model of plate boundaries.
Vocabulary
Earthquake
Volcano
Plate boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Mountain
Seafloor Spreading
Instructional Method
Small group work
Hands on activity
Creating model of earth processes
Teach models and provides exemplary work examples
Stations for materials and to pick up and turn in work
Strategies/Activities
Students will do warmup and flashback
Review CHAMPS expectations
Students will receive paper instructions, Play Dough, graphic organizer
Work in small groups reviewing key terms and creating Play Dough model plate boundaries.
Students use reading to complete graphic organizer about plate boundaries
Students turn in materials at stations
Assessments
Verbal formative questions during circulation
Guided reading with graphic organizer
Teacher ask questions about models that students create with Play Dough
Exit slip question
What is the name of the plate boundary that has plates slide by each other?
A. Transform
B. Divergent
C. Convergent
D. Tectonic
What is the name of the plate boundary that has plates push together?
A. Transform
B. Divergent
C. Convergent
D. None of the above
If the Earth’s mantle were completely solid, ___________plates could not more around.
A. Tectonic
B. Technical
C. Titanic
D. Technological
Two plates collide with each other at
A. A divergent boundary
B. A convergent boundary
C. The boundary between the mantle and the crust
D. A transform boundary
Homework
Science article summary due Friday. Any unfinished class work.
Review of Earth Unit
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
6th Grade Science
Standards Covered
NGSS-MS-ESS2-1- - Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this
process.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-2- - Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's
surface at varying time and spatial scales.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-3- - Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor
structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Learning Target
I can demonstrate my knowledge of Earth processes.
Vocabulary
Stratigraphy
Rock Layers
Strata
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Volcano
Plate boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Instructional Method
Team building
Jeopardy style review game
Questions are given to team, but each students must take notes on what the question reviews.
Strategies/Activities
Game
Note taking
Assessment
Students turn in notes
Homework
Science article summary due Friday. Any unfinished class work.
Common Assessment for Earth Unit
Thursday, March 5, 2015
6th Grade Science
Standards Covered
NGSS-MS-ESS2-1- - Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this
process.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-2- - Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's
surface at varying time and spatial scales.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-3- - Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor
structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Learning Target
I can demonstrate my knowledge of Earth processes.
Vocabulary
Stratigraphy
Rock Layers
Strata
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Volcano
Plate boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Instructional Method
Independent work on test
Students independently work on reading with guided questions after test
Strategies/Activities
Students will do warmup and flashback
Review CHAMPS procedures and expectations
Independently take test
Assessment
Common Assessment
Homework
Science article summary due Friday. Any unfinished class work.
Common Assessment Wrong Answer Analysis for Earth Unit
Friday, March 6, 2015
6th Grade Science
Standards Covered
NGSS-MS-ESS2-1- - Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this
process.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-2- - Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's
surface at varying time and spatial scales.
NGSS-MS-ESS2-3- - Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor
structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Learning Target
I can correct my answers on the Earth unit common assessment.
I can create a model of strata and describe the law of superposition. (review activity)
Vocabulary
Stratigraphy
Rock Layers
Strata
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Volcano
Plate boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
Instructional Method
Independent work on wrong answer analysis (multiple choice only)
Students who missed test work independently on test
Students turn in work and pick up next assignment
Students work with partner on stratigraphy activity
Strategies/Activities
Students will do warmup and flashback
Review CHAMPS procedures and expectations
Distribute test and wrong answer analysis
Students turn in wrong answer analysis and pick up stratigraphy activity
Assessment
Common assessment wrong answer analysis
Homework
Science article summary due Friday. Any unfinished class work.