Weekly Lesson Plans
10/12 – 10/16
Monday
Standard(s): SC.912.L.18.12
Objective: I will be able to discuss the effect tides have on marine life.
Agenda: RTW
 Tidal Seas Questions
Assessment: Tidal Seas Questions (formative)
Materials: Blue Planet disc, question sheet
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Tuesday
Standard(s): SC.912.L.18.12
Objective: I will be able to discuss the special properties of water that contribute to earth’s
suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperatures,
expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent including:
 Salinity and temperature affects the density of water
 Polarity of water and hydrogen bonding capacity
 Thermal properties of sea water
 The process of desalination
Agenda: RTW
 Finish Water Property Notes
 Desalination Lab introduction and notes
 Sketch desalination design
Assessment: Desalination lab (formative)
Materials: #10 can, hot plate, salt water, tubing, aluminum foil, saran wrap, Styrofoam cups,
string, paper clips
Notes:
Wednesday
Standard(s): SC.912.L.18.12
Objective: I will be able to discuss the special properties of water that contribute to earth’s
suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperatures,
expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent including:
 Salinity and temperature affects the density of water
 Polarity of water and hydrogen bonding capacity
 Thermal properties of sea water
 The process of desalination
Agenda: RTW
 Build Desalination model
Assessment: Desalination lab (formative)
Materials: #10 can, hot plate, salt water, tubing, aluminum foil, saran wrap, Styrofoam cups,
string, paper clips
Notes:
Weekly Lesson Plans
10/12 – 10/16
Thursday
Standard(s): SC.912.L.18.12
Objective: I will be able to discuss the special properties of water that contribute to earth’s
suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperatures,
expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent including:
 Salinity and temperature affects the density of water
 Polarity of water and hydrogen bonding capacity
 Thermal properties of sea water
 The process of desalination
Agenda: RTW
 Test Desalination model
Assessment: Desalination lab (formative)
Materials: #10 can, hot plate, salt water, tubing, aluminum foil, saran wrap, Styrofoam cups,
string, paper clips
Notes:
Friday
Standard(s): SC.912.L.18.12
Objective: I will be able to discuss the special properties of water that contribute to earth’s
suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperatures,
expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent including:
 Salinity and temperature affects the density of water
 Polarity of water and hydrogen bonding capacity
 Thermal properties of sea water
 The process of desalination
Agenda: RTW
 Reflect on Desalination Lab and answer questions
 Properties of Water Quiz!
 Turn in Properties of Water Lab
Assessment: Desalination lab (formative), Properties of Water Quiz (summative)
Materials: #10 can, hot plate, salt water, tubing, aluminum foil, saran wrap, Styrofoam cups,
string, paper clips, quiz, and clickers
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