CMS Lesson Plan Template Teacher: Jolly-Smith Course/Level: 7th Grade Life Science

Week of: 5/11-15-15 / Monday 5/11/15 / Tuesday 5/12/15 / Wednesday 5/13/15
Focused Standard/Element(s) / S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color). f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements. / S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color). f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements. / S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color). f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements.
Essential Question(s) / How do we calculate mass, volume, and density? / Students will generate the EQ that fits their lesson / What is the atomic structure of an atom?
Opening (5-10 min) / What is volume?
What instrument is used to measure liquid volume?
What formula is used to calculate the volume of a solid object? / Teacher introduces the student teacher / Teacher reviews atomic structure of an atom
Work-Time Activities (40 min) / Mass, Density, Volume Worksheet / Teacher For a Day Project – Students will teach a lesson that they choose from an 8th grade standard / Intro to Atom Structure
Worksheet practice on atomic structure
Closure Activity (10 min) / Review what you found out / Teacher For a Day Project / Discuss the EQ
Differentiation Strategies
(targeting student growth) / Paired groups, peer tutors, and individualized instructions when needed. / Paired groups, peer tutors, and individualized instructions when needed. / Paired groups, peer tutors, and individualized instructions when needed.
Thursday 5/14/15 / Friday 5/15/15 / Additional Notes
Focused Standard/Element(s) / S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color). f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements. / S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color). f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements.
Essential Question(s) / Students will generate the EQ that fits their lesson / Students will generate the EQ that fits their lesson
Opening (5-10 min) / Teacher introduces the student teacher / Teacher introduces the student teacher
Work-Time Activities (40 min) / Teacher For a Day Project – Students will teach a lesson that they choose from an 8th grade standard / Teacher For a Day Project – Students will teach a lesson that they choose from an 8th grade standard
Closure Activity (10 min) / Teacher For a Day Project / Teacher For a Day Project
Differentiation Strategies
(targeting student growth) / Paired groups, peer tutors, and individualized instructions when needed. / Paired groups, peer tutors, and individualized instructions when needed.