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LAB Safety/Measurement/Scientific
Method/One Lab
Class/Subject:
7th Grade Integrated Science
Unit Standards: Scientific Thinking and practice; Physical Science.
Science Standards:
Lesson 1
I.I.I.1 Use a variety of print and web resources to collect information, inform investigations, and
answer a scientific question or hypothesis.
I.I.I.2 Use models to explain the relationships between variables being investigated.
I.I.III.3 Select and use an appropriate model to examine a phenomenon.
Lesson 2
I.I.I.1 Use a variety for print and web resources to collect information, inform investigations, and
answer a scientific question or hypothesis.
I.I.III.2 Use mathematical expressions to represent data and observations collected in scientific
investigations.
II.I.I.3 Identify characteristics of radioactivity, including: decay in time of some elements to
others, release of energy, and damage to cells.
Content Standards
Designer: Rudy John
Duran Jr.
Length of Unit:
3 week (1)
Ch. 1
Pg. Nos 15-30
*The Nature of Science
* The Scientific Method
*Metric Measurement
New Mexico Standards: Standard II: (Physical Science): Benchmark I; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Benchmark II: 1.
Lesson 1
I.I.I.1 Use a variety of print and web resources to collect information, inform investigations, and answer a scientific question or hypothesis.
I.I.II.1 Describe how bias can affect scientific investigation and conclusions.
I.I.II2 Critique procedures used to investigate a hypothesis.
I.I.III.1 Understand that the number of data (sample size influences the reliability of a prediction).
CCSS Reading for Informational Text
CCSS Writing and Language
CCSS Other (Math, Listening and Speaking)
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CCSS:
RL7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to
support analysis of what the text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a
text and analyze its development over the
course of the text: provide an objective
summary for the text.
RL7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a
story or drama interact (e.g. how setting shapes
the characters or plot).
RL7.4 Determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative and connotative meanings, analyze
the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of
sounds (e.g. alliteration) on a specific verse of
stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
RL7.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a
text and analyze their development over the
course of the text; provide an objective
summary of the text.
RL7.3 Analyze the interactions between
individuals events, and the ideas in a text (e.g.
how ideas influence individuals or events, or
how individuals or events, or how individuals
influence ideas or events).
RL7.4 Determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings,
analyze the impact of a specific word choice on
meaning and tone.
RL7.6 Determine an author’s point of view or
purpose in a text and analyze how the author
distinguishes his or her position from that of
others.
RL7.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and
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CCSS:
WL7.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and
relevant evidence.
a.
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing
claims, and organize the reasons and evidence
logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant
evidence, using accurate, credible sources and
demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and
clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons and
evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a conclusion statement or section that follows
from and supports the argument presented.
WL7.2 Write informative/explanatory text to examine a topic and
convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection,
organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a.
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to
follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information,
using strategies such as definition, classification,
comparison, contrast, and cause/effect; including
formatting (e.g. headings) graphics (e.g. charts, tables),
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS:
LS7.1. Engage effectively in a range of collective discussions
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners
on grade 7 topics. Texts, and issues, building on others ideas
and expressing their own clearly.
LS7.2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats (e.g. visually,
quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a
topic, text, or issue under study.
LS7.3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims,
evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance
and sufficiency of the evidence.
LS7.4. Present claims and findings emphasizing salient points
in a focused, coherent manner with patient descriptions,
facts, details, and examples: use appropriate eye contact
adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
LS7.5. Include multi-media components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize
salient points.
LS7.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when indicated of
appropriate (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 on
page 53 for specific expectations).
WIDA/ELD Standards 2012
Standard I: Social & Instructional
Language
Search for topics on websites, in libraries or other sources
with a partner from a list.
Standard II: The Language of
Language Arts
Word Origin: Bio-logy. Affixes/Suffixes.
Standard 3: The Language of Math.
Data sets & plots.
Math skills handbook, formulas.
Equations: Volume, Mass, Density.
Standard 4: The Language of Science.
SI Metric System of Measurement
Pre-Fixes, Meter, Pressure,
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specific claims in a text, assessing whether the
reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant
and sufficient to support the claims.
RL7.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 68 text complexity band proficiently with
scaffolding as needed at the high end of the
range.
Essential Questions:
(meant to be explored,
revised, meant to provoke
thought in students,
genuine questions, various
possible answers)
Students will keep considering…
1. How will you use the scientific method?
2. How much science do I recall from last year?
3. What are the 4 branches of science?
4. What are the forms of energy?
5. Why should I practice safety in the lab?
6. How am I going to use the scientific methods in the classroom?
7. How is metrics different than the American System of measurement?
8. What do you think are the smallest parts of matter?
9. How might scientists have studied matter before colliders were invented?
Concepts
Skills
Students will know…
What facts and basic concepts should students know and be able to recall?

Students will be above to distinguish the four branches of science.
 List all forms of energy
 Practice safety in the lab and classroom.

Use the scientific method for problem solving.
 Students will use a variety of print and web resources to collect information,
inform investigations, and answer a scientific question or hypothesis.
 Students will use models to explain the relationships between variables being
investigated.
 Students will Select and use an appropriate model to examine a phenomenon.
 Students will use a variety of print and web resources to collect information,
inform investigations, and answer a scientific question or hypothesis.
 Students will be able to use mathematical expressions to represent data and
observations collected in scientific investigations.
 Students will identify characteristics of radioactivity, including: decay, in time
of some elements to others, release of energy, and damage to cells.
Students will be skilled at…
What discrete skills and processes should students be able to use?
 Using the scientific method.
 Measuring in metrics.
 Practicing safety.
 Proper use of science tools/technology.
 Science process skills.
 Students will be skilled at using technology/computers, to collect information,
perform investigations, and answer scientific questions or hypothesis about
atoms/energy.
 Students will be skilled at making models, explaining the relationships between
variables.
 Students will be skilled at selecting, use an appropriate model to examine a
phenomenon.
 Students will be skilled using a variety of print and web resources to collect
information, inform investigations, and answer scientific questions or hypothesis.
 Students will be skilled at using mathematical expressions to represent data and
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observations collected in scientific investigations.
Students will be skilled at identifying characteristics of radioactivity, including:
decay, in time of some elements to others, release of energy, and damage to cells.
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Academic Language (Tier 1, 2, 3 vocabulary):
Science
Physical Science
Observation
Earth Science
Inference
Life Science
Hypothesis
Technology
Prediction
Interactions of systems
Technology
Gram
Scientific theory
Liter
Scientific law
Kilogram
Critical thinking
Meter
Controls
Hecto-meter
Variables
Constants
Deka-meter
Reliability
Centiceter
Bias
Millimeter
Other vocabulary
Energy
Radiation
Force
Absorbs
Focus
Destruction
Natural Disasters
Fuels
Consequences
Action/reaction
Gama radiation
Problem/Excercise
Resources:
Text Connections:
Connect Ed
Reading Chapter 1 pg. NOS 2-NOS 33, in the McGraw-Hill Science book.
McGraw-Hill Teacher’s Edition
Internet resources to connect to texts. Students will read Pgs. Nos 2-Nos 33.
Online Resources
Bottles/equipment, lab equipment
Brain Pop
Learning Target Statements: (Student-Friendly)
Assessments: Formative (F) and Summative (S)
Daily Content Objectives (in student friendly “I will” statements)
Level 1 Knowledge
Daily Language Objectives (in student friendly “I will” statements)
1. Written/verbal quiz.
Learning Targets
1. Distinguish between science and technology.
2. Do now: Review/Recap from previous day.
Recall/Reproduction
3. Quarter Exam
4. Connect Ed online quiz.
Level 2 Knowledge
Learning Targets
1.
Give examples for each branch of science.
1.
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Cooperative grouping: big sheet of paper groups of 4.
Brainstorm. Group Presentation.
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2.
Skills/Concepts
Level 3 Knowledge
Learning Targets
1.
List all forms of energy.
1.
2.
3.
Written and Verbal quizzes.
Quarter Exam
Connect Ed online quiz.
1.
2.
3.
Practice safety in the lab and classroom.
Use the scientific method for problem solving.
1.
2.
3.
Direct Observation.
Daily Practice.
Scientific method of problems solving: long term
observation.
Connect Ed online quiz.
Strategic
Thinking/Complex
reasoning
Level 4 Knowledge
Learning Targets
Extended
Thinking/Reasoning
3.
4.
Class discussion and corrections/clarify, inquiry based
learning.
Quarter Exam
Connect Ed online quiz.
4.
Ideas for Differentiating
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Activities:
(Must include a
Hook, Closure, and
Assignments)
M
T
W
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Do Now- What is Lab Safety? What does safety mean to you? List 5 different ways to be safe during a lab.
Emotional Hook: None
-Lesson: Students will read and finish questions Science Pg. Nos 11, 21, 31.
Agenda:
1) Pass out Lab Safety sheets Read over
2) Students Finish Nos 11, 21, 31.
Summary: Check Out ticket: What did you learn today?
Do Now- What is the metric system?
Emotional Hook: None
-Lesson: Students will learn the metric system and units of measure.
Agenda:
1) Pass out metric worksheet.
2) Students Finish Nos 21, 31.
3) Students will work on Finish Reading Nos pages.
Summary: Check Out ticket: What did you learn today?
-Do Now: What is SI?
-Lesson: Students will learn the metric system and units of measure.
Agenda:
1)
LAB Measurement Lab with balance beams.
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F
2)
Students Finish Nos 21, 31.
3)
Students will work on Finish Reading Nos pages.
-Closure: Check Out ticket: What did you learn today?
-Do Now: What is the scientific method?
-Lesson: Students will learn the metric system and units of measure.
Agenda:
1)
Pass out metric worksheet.
2)
Students Finish Nos 21, 31.
3)
Students will work on Finish Reading Nos pages.
Closure: Check Out ticket: What did you learn today?
-Do Now: What are the three branches of science?
-Lesson: Students will learn the metric system and units of measure.
Agenda:
1)
Test: Measurement Test & Metric Test.
-Closure: Check Out ticket: What did you learn today?
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