This Week in Science

Curriculum Area: Science Grade Level: 6 Date: 10-23-08
Teachers: Bynoe
Standard: S6E5: Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed.
Element: d: Compare and Contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle and core, including density, temperature and composition
Essential Question: Rocking and Rolling: If plates move, why can’t I feel it?

Activity Description of Activity
Do Now (Warm-Up) 5-10 minutes

Key Terms Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle with key terms from the unit

Instruction: 40-45 minutes
a. demonstration (modeling)
b. direct instruction
c. discussion
d. hands-on
e. cooperative grouping/centers
f. technology
g. labs
h. other:

Group A: Sea-floor Spreading Lab
Group B: Snack-Tectonics Lab
Group C: Problem Set
Group D: Vocab Puzzle
Group E: Extra Help with Ms. Bynoe

Analyze and Conclude for Group A, and Group B

Assessment during instruction:
a. observation checklist
b. probing questions
c. completed task

Accommodation: (any necessary accommodations for students within class)
Paired with a stronger students, Group A: will do 2 activities

Closure: 5-10 minute
Log: Complete Learning Log Today’s Activities

Homework:
Problem: Ashley is late for her brother’s birthday party. The party is 80 miles away. It will take her 2 hours to get there. How fast was she driving?
Tier 2: If the party was at 3pm, and it is now 5 pm, what time did she need to leave?
Tier 3: If Ashley leaves at 1:45, how fast does she need to drive to get to the party on time?