Bayou View Middle School – Weekly Lesson Plans
Teachers: P. Walker & C. Pierce
Week of: Feb. 9 - 13
Subject: Science 7
Classroom News/Due Dates:
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Begin Adaptations!!
Standards:
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A. both genetic variation and environmental factors are causes of evolution and diversity of organisms.
B. Reasoning used by Charles Darwin in reaching his conclusion that natural selection is the mechanism of evolution.
E. Extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the adaptive characteristics of a species are insufficient for is survival.
6-8.RST.3
Day/Date
Bell
Schedule
Bell Work
Monday
Feb. 9
PARCC/ACT
Prep
Objectives
(“The student will…”)
Reasoning used by
Charles Darwin in
reaching his
conclusion that
natural selection is
the mechanism of
evolution
Tuesday
Feb. 10
Procedures
TI = Teacher Input, M = Modeling, GP = Guided Practice, IP = Independent Practice
TW = “Teacher will…”
SW = “Students will…”
Assessment
Observation,
Activotes
Project, Quiz, Unit
Test, DCA, etc.
Closure
Check notes
Natural Selection
worksheet
Large group
discussion
DCA 3.1
Collect Tests
Check progress
Thumbs
up/down
Completed class
work
Collect class
work
Observation
Large group
discussion
ANTICIPATORY SET: Adaptations video clip
TW guide students through a ppt on Darwin and his impact on science. SW complete guided ppt
notes. SW then work in small groups to determine if natural selection is working for or against a
species, based on the adaptations that species has.
Homework: Natural Selection worksheet if not completed in class.
ANTICIPATORY SET: Pass out tests
N/A
DCA 3.1 Test
ACT/PARCC Prep
Homework: N/A
Wednesday
Feb. 11
PARCC/ACT
Prep
Thursday
Feb. 12
PARCC/ACT
Prep
Friday
Feb. 13
PARCC/ACT
Prep
Genetic variation
and environmental
factors are causes of
evolution and
diversity of
organisms
ANTICIPATORY SET: Adaptations video clip
Reasoning used by
Charles Darwin in
reaching his
conclusion that
natural selection is
the mechanism of
evolution
ANTICIPATORY SET: Adaptations video clip
Reasoning used by
Charles Darwin in
reaching his
conclusion that
natural selection is
the mechanism of
evolution
ANTICIPATORY SET: Adaptations video clip
Students will pick a habitat, they will then be given parts to build a bird best suited for that
habitat. This activity will take 2 class periods. **Notebook Check**
Homework: Explain bird activity to parents.
Students will pick a habitat, they will then be given parts to build a bird best suited for that
habitat. Students will be given a related text to analyze and answer contextual questions.
Homework: Complete unfinished class work as needed.
SW participate in a large group activity mimicking evolution. SW see how changes have taken
place based on the traits needed for the animals to survive.
Homework: N/A Happy Mardi Gras!