Tiered Lesson Plan
Teacher:
Tari Makowski
Date:
July 8, 2009
Grade Level:
6th
Subject or Topic
Earth Sciences – Virtual Field Trip of Active Volcanoes
Duration:
One week
Pre-Assessment Strategy:
Whole class discussion of the “Ring of Fire” and what that means in
relation to tectonic plate movement.
Below-level Learners
1. Remembering
2. Understanding
1. Grade Level
Content
Expectations
Be able to describe the three types
of volcanoes discussed in class.
Be able to locate a sample of each
of the three volcanoes on a map.
Be able to list the longitude and
latitude of each volcano cited.
At-level Learners
3. Applying
4. Analyzing
Be able to describe the three
types of volcanoes discussed in
class.
Be able to locate a sample of each
of the three volcanoes on a map.
Be able to list the longitude and
latitude of each volcano cited.
Compare and contrast the
different types of tectonic plate
activity causing the volcanic
activity at each of the three
different types of volcanoes.
Be able to give a history of past
eruptions from volcanoes cited
making a graph to show the
magnitude of each eruption and
Above-level Learners
5. Evaluating
6. Creating
Be able to describe the three types of
volcanoes discussed in class.
Be able to locate a sample of each of the
three volcanoes on a map.
Be able to list the longitude and latitude
of each volcano cited.
Compare and contrast the different types
of tectonic plate activity causing the
volcanic activity at each of the three
different types of volcanoes.
Be able to give a history of past
eruptions from volcanoes cited making a
graph to show the magnitude of each
eruption and describe the damaged
caused by each volcano.
Design a plan as to how the area around
describe the damaged caused by
each volcano.
the volcano can be protected from
damage during an eruption, or
Develop an argument as to why the area
around the volcano should not be
protected . Justify the reasoning’s with
researched facts.
Be able to conclude, based on research,
the geologic ramifications of the volcanic
activity in an area of one of each of the
three volcanoes studied.
Be able to tell how long it will take for
the area to naturally rebuild itself after an
eruption.
Be able to explain the natural process of
that rebuilding.
2. Outcomes
Each student should be able to identify the three different types of volcanoes and where they are predominantly found on the
earth’s surface.
3. Number of
Learners
Not available at this time, usually
approximately 5 - 10 students per
school year.
4. Common
experience
Watch the Unitedstreaming video, Into the Volcano. Discuss where the experience took place and what type of volcano the
scientists were investigating. Brainstorm what would have happened had the scientist been left on the caldera of the volcano,
and possible options.
5. Range of
activities
Using Google Earth, develop a virtual
field trip illustrating the three
different types of volcanoes discussed
in class.
Include for each volcano a description
of what type of volcano it represents.
Include the longitude and latitude for
Not available at this time, but usually
the majority of my class (class load of
34 students).
Not available at this time, usually
approximately 8 – 10 students.
Using Google Earth, develop a virtual
field trip illustrating the three
different types of volcanoes.
Using Google Earth, develop a virtual field
trip illustrating the three different types of
volcanoes.
5 active volcanoes must be
represented as well as 3 continents.
10 active volcanoes must be represented as
well as all continents.
Each volcano must have a description Each volcano must have a description of its
of its type as well as pictures and
type as well as pictures and longitude and
each volcano pin pointed.
longitude and latitude cited.
latitude cited.
Compare and contrast the different
types of tectonic plate activity causing
the volcanic activity at each of the
three different types of volcanoes.
Compare and contrast the different types of
tectonic plate activity causing the volcanic
activity at each of the three different types
of volcanoes.
Include a history of past eruptions
from volcanoes cited making a graph
to show the magnitude of each
eruption and describe the damaged
caused by each volcano.
Include pictures or embedded video of
volcanic activity for each specific volcano.
Include a history of past eruptions from
volcanoes cited making a graph to show the
magnitude of each eruption and describe the
damaged caused by each volcano.
Design a plan as to how the area around
each of the three types of volcanoes can be
protected from damage during an eruption,
or
Develop an argument as to why the area
around a volcano should not be protected .
Make sure you justify your reasoning’s with
researched facts.
Based on your research, make a conclusion
as to the geologic ramifications of the
volcanic activity in an area of one of each of
the three volcanoes studied. How long will
it take for the area to naturally rebuild itself
after an eruption? What is the natural
process of that rebuilding?
6. Technology
tools
Websites:
Websites:
Websites:
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/kids/in
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/kids/in
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/kids/index.ht
dex.html
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
http://environment.nationalgeographic
.com/environment/naturaldisasters/volcano-profile.html
http://environment.nationalgeographic
.com/environment/naturaldisasters/volcano-profile.html
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/
environment/natural-disasters/volcanoprofile.html
Google Images
www.discoveryeducation.com
Microsoft Word
Google Images
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
7. Assessment/
Product
Google Earth Virtual Field Trip to be
shared with class peers.
Google Earth Virtual Field Trip to be
shared with class peers.
Google Earth Virtual Field Trip to be
shared with class peers.