October Earth Science Lesson Plans
Date
9/30-10/1
Mon/Tues
Objectives
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Identify Earth’s major
spheres.
Explain Earth system science
and observe how Earth’s
spheres are connected and
dependent on one another.
Activities
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Read 1.2 and complete notes worksheet
Overview of Earth Science- Earth’s major spheres, and
topics within Earth Science.
World Population Clock- Earth as a system- all spheres
are interconnected.
Pass out Test Review- Test next class- (Scientific
Method, Maps, GPS, Study of Earth Science, etc.)
Standards
MSCS 1: BM 1, 2, 3, 4
HW: Study for Test
10/2-10/3
Wed/Thurs
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Evaluate student content
knowledge
Identify the kinds of
particles that make up
atoms
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MSCS 2: BM 1, BM 2
Discuss chapter 2.1: Notes- Ppt (20 minutes)Elements, Atoms (protons, neutrons, electrons),
Periodic Table
 Venn Diagram (5 minutes) - Compare and contrast
protons, neutrons, and electrons
 Apply: Worksheet on the Periodic Table (20 mins)
 Atomic number, Atomic Mass, Symbol, Periods,
Groups, etc.
 Go over Periodic Table answers (10 minutes)
HW: Read about chemical bonds and complete worksheet
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MSCS 2: BM 1, BM 2
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MSCS 2: BM 1, BM 2
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10/4-10/7
Fri/Mon
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10/8-10/9
Tues/Wed
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Identify the kinds of
particles that make up
atoms
Utilize the Periodic Table to
determine the number of
valence electrons of an
element
Recognize the Periodic
Table is organized based on
a series of repeating
patterns
Compare and contrast ionic,
covalent, and hydrogen
bonds
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
Unit 1 Test- Scientific Method, Graphing, Mapping,
GPS and Remote Sensing, Overview of Earth Science
2.1 Questions Sheet; Use book to define: Element,
Atomic Number, Energy Level, Atomic Mass, Isotope
(5 minutes)
Chemistry notes/discussion
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Check homework
Chemistry packet- Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent,
and hydrogen bonds, Why do elements bond?
BM= Benchmark
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Describe the significance of
electrons in interactions
between atoms and why
they sometimes form bonds
Chemical Equations- reactants and products
 Discuss Isotopes: How are they related to atomic mass
and the number of neutrons within an atom? (15
minutes)
HW: 2.2 Worksheet and Chemistry quiz next class
10/10-10/11
Thurs/Fri
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Define mineral
Describe the environments
and processes that lead to
the formation of various
minerals
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Chemistry Review- periodic table, elements, atoms,
etc. (15 mins); Chemistry Quiz
 PowerPoint- minerals and mineral groups (30 mins):
Definition of a mineral, How minerals form, Mineral
groups
 Mineral groups quick lab- (15 mins): Characteristics of
each
HW: Read 2.3 and complete question sheet (20 mins)
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MSCS 4: BM 2
10/14-10/15
Mon/Tues
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Describe the physical and
chemical properties and
equipment used to identify
minerals
Classify minerals using
observable properties,
tools, and reference
materials
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MSCS 4: BM 2
Describe the physical and
chemical properties and
equipment used to identify
minerals
Classify minerals using
observable properties,
tools, and reference
materials
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10/16-10/21
Wed/Mon
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MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
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Review 2.2- minerals, mineral groups (10 mins)
PowerPoint Notes: Properties of Minerals (30 mins)
Demonstrate mineral tests with minerals when
discussing each property- Color, streak, luster,
hardness, cleavage/fracture, density
Begin Mineral Identification Lab (50 mins)- Explain
how to use a dichotomous key- Use mineral
properties tests (color, streak, luster, hardness,
density, special properties, and cleavage/fracture) to
identify 24 different minerals.
Finish Mineral Identification Lab (50 mins)- Explain
how to use a dichotomous key- Use mineral
properties tests (color, streak, luster, hardness,
density, special properties, and cleavage/fracture) to
identify 24 different minerals.
Minerals Test Review
HW: Study for Chapter 2 Test
BM= Benchmark
MSCS 4: BM 2
10/22-10/23
Tues/Wed
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10/24-10/25
Thurs/Fri
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10/28-10/29
Mon/Tues
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10/30-10/31
Wed/Thurs
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Describe the physical and
chemical properties and
equipment used to identify
minerals
Classify minerals using
observable properties,
tools, and reference
materials
Evaluate student
understanding of minerals
Define Rock
Summarize the rock cycle
and its process
Describe the physical and
chemical properties and
equipment used to identify
rocks
Summarize the rock cycle
and its process
Classify rocks into rock
types using observable
properties, tools, and
reference materials
Describe the physical and
chemical properties and
equipment used to identify
rocks
Summarize the rock cycle
and its process
Classify rocks into rock
types using observable
properties, tools, and
reference materials
MSCS= Montana Science Content Standard
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Teach 3rd Graders about minerals- High School
students teach 3rd graders
 Gems and how diamonds form- discussion
 Test Review- Mineral Bingo- Test next class
HW: Study for test
MSCS 4: BM 2
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MSCS 4: BM 2
Chapter 2 Test- Chemistry and Minerals
3.1 Reading and question sheet-Rocks
Discuss rock cycle and types of rocks
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MSCS 4: BM 2
Check 3.1 Worksheet
Rock Cycle Notes/Discussion (30 mins)
Types of Rocks Lab (45 mins)- Differences and
similarities between 12 unknown rocks- Identify which
are sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic
 3.2 Reading and question sheet- Igneous rocks
HW: Finish 3.2 for homework
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MSCS 4: BM 2
Igneous Rock notes/discussion (30 mins)- How do
igneous rocks form? Types of igneous rocks Properties
of igneous rocks, Common igneous rocks
 Igneous Rock Lab- Identify several igneous rocks
based on specific properties
HW: 3.3 Worksheet
BM= Benchmark