Week 13:
11/04-08/13
Earth & Space Lesson Plan
Anderson
MS Framworks
Day 56: Monday 11/04/13
Obj: 1. Describe aspects of a specific volcano assigned to your group.
Bell Ringer: Draw a diagram of a seismometer showing how the movement of Earth is translated into a seismogram.
Set: Describe how seismic travel-time curves are used to study earthquakes.
T2O:
Take up/Reminders: 1. Test Friday - Earthquakes
Notes: Finish - Ch. 19 Sec. 2
Activity: 1. Enhancement worksheets 19.1-4
2. Finish Group Project – Present Ch. 18.3 Project and Work on finishing Volcanoes project
Closure: What is the most interesting fact you learned from your project.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to differentiate between the speed of waves through hot and cold materials from
the lecture/discussion.
Differentiated Instruction: Monitor and adjust, modeling by teacher, large group, guided practice, and individual learning
Day 57: Tuesday 11/05/13
Obj: 1. Compare and contrast earthquake magnitude and intensity and the scales used to measure each.
2. Explain why data from at least 3 seismic stations are needed to locate an earthquakes epicenter.
3. Describe Earth’s Seismic belts.
Bell Ringer: List and define the different types of scales used to measure earthquakes.
Set: When someone speaks to you from nearby, you can hear them clearly. However, the sound gets fainter as they get farther
away. Similarly, the energy of seismic waves gets weaker the farther away you are from the source of an earthquake.
T2O:
Take up/Reminders: 1. Test Friday - Earthquakes
Notes: Ch. 19 Sec. 3
Activity: 1. Earthquakes Foldable/ Thinking Map with notes
2. Enhancement worksheets 19.1-4
Presentation: Groups will present Volcano Project
Pop Quiz: Ch. 19 Sec. 1 and 2
Closure: Compare and contrast the modified Mercalli and Richter scales.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to recall why 3 seismic stations are necessary to locate the epicenter of an
earthquake from discussion and notes.
Differentiated Instruction: Monitor and adjust, modeling by teacher, large group, guided practice, individual learning
Day 58: Wednesday 11/06/13
Obj: 1. Discuss factors that affect the amount of damage caused by an earthquake.
2. Explain some of the factors considered in earthquake-probability studies.
3. Identify how different types of structures are affected by earthquakes.
Bell Ringer: Pop Quiz Ch. 19 Sec. 3
Set: The probability of an earthquake’s occurrence is determined from the history of earthquakes and knowing where and how
quickly strain accumulates. Continue with Real-World Reading Link pg. 545
T2O:
Take up/Reminders: 1. Test Friday - Earthquakes
Notes: Ch. 19 Sec. 4
Video: Earthquakes (www.learn360.com)
Activity: 1. Video Summary – turn in
2. Enhancement worksheets 19.1-4
3. Start Earthquake Poster – If time
Presentation: Groups will FINISH presenting Volcano Project
Pop Quiz: Ch. 19 Sec. 3 (Done for bell work.)
Closure: Summarize the events that lead to a tsunami.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to list some examples of how scientists determine the probability of an
earthquake occurring.
Differentiated Instruction: Monitor and adjust, modeling by teacher, large group, guided practice, individual learning
Day 59: Thursday 11/07/13
Obj: Review all objectives from Ch. 19 Sec. 1-4
Bell Ringer: Pop Quiz Ch. 19 Sec. 4
Set: 1. Make sure you study for your test on Friday. You will need to know the following information…
2. If time: The following people will be in a group…Give instructions for project…Get in your groups to work on
Earthquake group project.
T2O:
Take up/Reminders: 1. Test Friday - Earthquakes
Review for Test/Notes/Worksheets: Ch. 19 Sec. 1-4
Video: Tsunamis (www.learn360.com)
Video Quiz: Students will answer questions from video.
Activity: 1. Enhancement worksheets 19.1-4
2. Earthquake Poster – If time
Pop Quiz: Ch. 19 Sec. 4 (Done for bell work.)
Closure: Please study for your test and make sure you are ready to present in your groups the Earthquake poster.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to study and prepare for their test by reviewing Ch. 19 material in class.
Differentiated Instruction: Monitor and adjust, modeling by teacher, large group, guided practice, individual learning
Day 60: Friday 11/08/13
Obj: All objectives from Ch. 19 Sec 1-4 will be tested today.
Bell Ringer: Study for your TEST!
Set: 1. Please take this time to study for your test. Make sure you only take the test in pencil, etc… When you are finished
with your test…
2. Get in your groups to work on Earthquake group project for 10 mins and then be ready to present to the class.
T2O:
Take up/Reminders: 1. Test Friday - Earthquakes
Review for Test/Notes/Worksheets: Ch. 19 Sec. 1-4
Activity: 1. Enhancement worksheets 11.1-4
2. Earthquake Poster
Presentation: Groups will present posters in class.
Test: Ch. 19 Sec. 1-4
Closure: Review of the day’s events and questions from presentations in class.
Evidence of Learning: Students will be able to score a 65 or better on the test.
Differentiated Instruction: Monitor and adjust, modeling by teacher, large group, guided practice, and individual learning