2015-16

Mrs. Shuffield

02/22/2016 - 02/26/2016
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Science
Lesson

Date

Lesson 9.1 Virtual Lab

Goals: To learn about minerals.
Objectives: TLW explain what minerals are and how they are formed. Identify the
physical properties of minerals.
Methods: interactive lab, auditory, visual
Activities: Open the Lesson 9.1 virtual lab on the SMART board and have students
open it on their Chromebooks if they like. Work through the lesson together.
Monday
02/22/2016 Materials and Resources: SMART board, Chromebooks
Groupings: whole group, independent
Questions: How are minerals formed?
Assessment: Brain Check 421-422
Homework: none
Standards:
SC.ESS.8.5.1, SC.ESS.8.5.3, SC.ESS.8.5.5, SC.ESS.8.5.6
Lesson 9.2 Inquiry
Goals: To observe properties of minerals
Objectives: TLW observe properties of different minerals.
Methods: cooperative learning, observations, visual skills
Activities: Direct students to page 425 in the Fusion SE. Post Flipchart 45 on the
SMART board. Review the Flipchart directions with the class. Tell students that
they will be working in their small groups to complete pages 425 - 426. Set up 1-2
minerals at each small group station. Students should turn in pages 425-426.
Tuesday
02/23/2016 Materials and Resources: mineral samples, streak plate, steel nail, penny, Fusion SE,
SMART board
Groupings: whole group, small groups
Questions: What are the properties of minerals?
Assessment: Completed pages 425-426
Homework: none
Standards:
SC.ESS.8.5.3, SC.ESS.8.5.5

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2015-16
Mrs. Shuffield

02/22/2016 - 02/26/2016
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9.3
Goals: To learn about the 3 types of rocks.
Objectives: TLW recognize the physical characteristics of rock.
Methods: interactive lesson, auditory, visual
Activities: Begin by working through the 9.3 virtual lesson. Show the 3 rock videos
(attached.) Finally, have students complete the WEO activity on lesson 9.3.
Materials and Resources: SMART board, chromebooks
Groupings: whole group, independent
Questions: How can rocks be classified?
Wednesday
02/24/2016 Assessment: WEO Quiz 9.3
Homework: none
Standards:
SC.ESS.8.5.7, SC.ESS.8.5.8, SC.ESS.8.5.9
Attachments:
Igneous-Rocks-video-for-kids.mp4
Metamorphic-Rocks-video-for-kids.mp4
Sedimentary-Rocks-Video-for-kids.mp4
Lesson 9.4
Goals: To model the rock cycle.
Objectives: TLW work in small groups to model the rock cycle using crayon shavings.
Methods: lab, cooperative groups, auditory, visual, tactile
Activities: Begin the lesson by going over safety precautions with the class.
Distribute the Crayon Cycle instruction sheet to each student. Go over the
instructions with the class and remind them of safety precautions for scissors and
candles. Divide the class in small groups and have them work through the lab answering the Analysis Questions at the bottom of the page.
Materials and Resources: Crayon Cycle Lab Worksheet, Crayon Cycle Lab Worksheet
Key, At each lab station: 4 crayons, 4 pennies, 5 ice cubes, lighter, candle, textbook,
Thursday
02/25/2016 foil, safety goggles, tweezers
Groupings: whole group, small group
Questions: What are the phases of the rock cycle?
Assessment: Analysis Questions
Homework: none
Standards:
ESS2.A.3-5.1, CCC.4, 5-ESS2-1
Attachments:
RockCycleSimulationLab.pdf
Friday
02/26/2016

Unit 9 Review with Partner

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