November 17-21, 2014 Lesson Plans
Monday
Math
Outcome: TSW be able to estimate the quotients of decimals and judge the reasonableness of the results.
Before: TSW answer the problem of the day.
During: TTW introduce chapter 3 lesson 6. TSW complete guided practice on page 226.
After: TSW will work in their small groups to complete their assignments. Students will complete an exit slip.
COS: # 5
Science
Outcome: TSW model earthquakes that a seismograph can record.
Before: TSW answer a warm up question to activate prior knowledge.
During: TSW will test one of the three variables using a seismograph. TSW create a T-Chart to record their observations.
After: TSW answer Inquiry 3.1, questions A-D found on pg. 33.
COS: # 1, 2
Tuesday
Math
Outcome: TSW divide decimals by whole numbers. TSW divide decimals by decimals
Before: TSW answer the problem of the day.
During: TTW review homework. TTW introduce lesson 7 and 8. TSW complete guided practice on page 234 and 242.
After: TSW will work in their small groups to complete their assignments. Students will complete an exit slip.
COS: # 5, 6
Science
Outcome: TSW be able to read a seismogram.
Before: TSW answer a warm up question to activate prior knowledge.
During: TSW look at the Bellingham, Washington seismogram and discuss it with their group.
After: TSW create an exit slip.
COS: # 1, 2
Wednesday
Math
Outcome: TSW compute with multi-digit numbers.
Before: TSW answer the problem of the day.
During: TSW review lessons 5-8.
After: TSW will work in their small groups to complete their assignments.
COS: # 6
Science
Outcome: TSW be able to explore how scientist use earthquake waves to determine whether the earth is a solid, liquid or gas.
Before: TSW answer a warm up question to activate prior knowledge.
During: TSW compare an apple and an avocado. How are they alike? How are they different? TSW record what they already know about the earth’s interior structure on a KWL in their SNB. Then record what they want to know.
After: TSW answer question from the Smart Board in their SNB.
COS: # 4, 5
Thursday
Math
Outcome: TSW be able to compute with multi digit numbers.
Before: TSW answer the problem of the day.
During: TSW review lessons 1-4.
After: TSW will work in their small groups to complete their assignments. Students will complete an exit slip.
COS: # 6
Science
Outcome: TSW be able to discuss the earth’s interior.
Before: TSW answer a warm up question to activate prior knowledge.
During: TSW view “Earth’s Interior” from the DVD.
After: TSW answer the question, “What do the images tell you about the earth’s interior?”
COS: # 4, 5
Friday
Math
Outcome: TSW be able to compute with multi-digit numbers.
Before: TSW answer the problem of the day.
During: TSW take a summative test on lessons 1-8
After: TSW will work in their small groups to complete their assignments.
COS: # 5,6
Science
Outcome: TSW discuss the layers of the earth.
Before: TSW answer a prior knowledge question.
During: TSW read “The Earth’s Interior” on pgs. 70-71. TSW answer the question, “Why are the images on the CD-ROM and in the reading selection drawings rather than photographs?”
After: TSW draw and describe each layer of the earth.
COS: # 4, 5