Trousdale County Schools Weekly Lesson Plan
Teacher: Joseph Randall White
Dates: August 25th – August 29th
Pacing Guide Week #5
2014
Subject: 8th Grade Science
Common Core Standard(s) to be taught: (Write the entire standard)
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Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct
from prior knowledge or opinions
 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that
information expressed visually (e.g. in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).
SPI(s) to be taught: (Write the entire SPI)
 SPI 0807.9.6 Compare the particle arrangement and type of particle motion associated with different states of
matter.
 SPI 0807.9.1 Recognize that all matter consists of atoms.
 SPI 0807.9.7 Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume.
Daily practice activity for citing text based evidence in conversation and/or writing:
 Reading textbook section and participating in open classroom discussion questions.
I Can Statements :
 I can determine how particles are arranged in various
types of matter.
 I can understand matter comes in four different
forms.
 I can determine the amount of energy of an item by
the state of matter it is in.
 I can understand that all matter consists of atoms.
 I can determine Density based on Mass and Volume.
Student Agenda:
 Continue “Mass, Density, and Volume” Unit
 Videos to present background of materials
 Interactive Powerpoint Instruction
 Demonstration of scientific principles visually
 Quizes to determine mastery
Assessment Strategies (for Stage 1 teachers ONLY):
Open discussion questioning.
Summative assessment quiz.
Classroom group work.
Instructional Materials (for Stage 1 teachers ONLY):
 Textbook
 Powerpoint
 Prezi Presentation
 Laboratory Materials
Instruction: In outline form, describe each day of instruction.
Day 1 (B Day)
 Bell-ringer (5 minutes all classes)
 Tesla (90 minute class) – Begin Atomic Theory (Textbook reading and Coach
Work)
 Archimedes(45 min /180 read class) – Review Density Test and make corrections/
(write definitions)
 Newton and Einstein (45 split) – Continue Review for Density Test (Mass, Volume,
Density, Tools, and simple division)
Formative Assessments:
Bell-ringer
In-class discussion
Worksheets
Interactive Participation
Video
Pop Quiz
Notebook
Testing
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Day 2 (A Day)
 Bell-ringer (5 minutes all classes)
 Tesla and Archimedes will continue Atomic Theory (Atoms)
 Kahn Academy Video over Atoms
 Packet over Atoms
 Begin Powerpoint
 Newton and Einstein – Density Test (Check and Review)
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Day 3
 Bell-ringer(5 minutes all classes)
 Atomic theory (Tesla and Archimedes)
 Continue Powerpoint over Atoms
 Packet over Atoms
 Review Test (Newton and Einstein)
 Being Powerpoint over Atoms
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Day 4
 Bell- ringer (5 minutes all classes)
 Atomic Theory (Tesla and Archimedes)
 Packet over Atoms
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 Finish Powerpoint over Atoms
 Atomic theory (Newton and Einstein) continue
Bell-ringer
In-class discussion
Worksheets
Interactive Participation
Video
Pop Quiz
Notebook
Testing
Day 5
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Bell-ringer
In-class discussion
Worksheets
Interactive Participation
Video
Pop Quiz
Notebook
Testing
Bellringer (5 minutes all classes)
Atomic theory (Tesla and Archimedes)
Packet over Atoms
Atomic theory ( Newton and Einstein)
Bell-ringer
In-class discussion
Worksheets
Interactive Participation
Video
Pop Quiz
Notebook
Testing
Bell-ringer
In-class discussion
Worksheets
Interactive Participation
Video
Pop Quiz
Notebook
Testing
Day 6
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Day 7
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Alternate Instructional Interventions: Provide a specific plan for alternate instructional interventions, or re-teaching.
 Quiz grades will be monitored as well as classroom responses at the end of each day in order to assess students’ knowledge
at that particular time.
 If it occurs that content needs to be re-taught then before unit exam we will spend more time on reviewing specific areas
where students are struggling.
Instructional technologies to enhance learning: List how each will enhance the effectiveness of the lesson.
 Powerpoint – Additional visual representation of subject matter in simplistic terms chosen by the instructor.
 Laboratory materials – Scales, Rulers, and Flasks.
 Prezi Presentation - Additional visual representation of subject matter in simplistic terms to supplement the textbook.
 Video - Additional visual representation of subject matter in simplistic terms to supplement the textbook.
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