Teacher: E. Vásquez Subject: Earth Science Date:Feb24-28,2014

Mazapan G.A.N.A.G. Lesson Plan 2013-2014

/ Standard / Goal / Access Prior Knowledge / New Information / Apply Knowledge / Generalize/ Goal Review/ Grade /
Monday / Focus Standard:
. S4- Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth’s systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space / Learn about the composition of oceans
Identify ocean waves, tides, and currents
Infer human impact on oceans and freshwater sources
Identify the importance of glaciers and ice sheets fot climate
Learn what a watershed is
Identify the importance of wetlands / Q/ Why do submersibles need light?
A/ because sunlight doesn’t penetrate the deep ocean floor / Student presentations will begin on ocean composition and structure / S. will take notes on each prersentation
S. will answer a ws on presentation
HW: LR 1 pg.570 / Exit Slip
What are the sources of Earth’s oceans?
A/ condensation and precipitation that was added by ancient volcanoes and ice from comets and asteroids
Supporting Standards:
S1 and all its standards, S4Ba, S4C,S4Ca,S5a, S5b
Tuesday / Focus Standard:
S4- Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth’s systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space / Learn about the composition of oceans
Identify ocean waves, tides, and currents
Infer human impact on oceans and freshwater sources
Identify the importance of glaciers and ice sheets fot climate
Learn what a watershed is
Identify the importance of wetlands / Q/ What does a surfer do when a wave starts coming to shore?
A/ they ride the wave as it breaks and moves toward the shoreline. / Student presentations will begin on ocean waves and tides / S. will take notes on each prersentation
S. will answer a ws on presentation
HW: LR 2 pg. 578 / Exit Slip
What would the moon look like during a neap tide?
A/ it would be in first quarter or third quarter, so the surface looking at Earth would be half dark and half light.
Supporting Standards:
S1 and all its standards, S4Ba, S4C,S4Ca,S5a, S5b
Wednesday / Focus Standard:
S4- Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth’s systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space / Learn about the composition of oceans
Identify ocean waves, tides, and currents
Infer human impact on oceans and freshwater sources
Identify the importance of glaciers and ice sheets fot climate
Learn what a watershed is
Identify the importance of wetlands / Q/ What is an ocean current?
A/ a large mass of water that moves in a particular direction. / Student presentations will begin on ocean currents / S. will take notes on each prersentation
S. will answer a ws on presentation
HW: LR 3 pg.586 / Exit Slip
What kind of current is the Gulf Stream?
A/ warm-water current
Supporting Standards:
S1 and all its standards, S4C,S4Ca,S4Cb
Thursday / Focus Standard:
S4- Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth’s systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space / Learn about the composition of oceans
Identify ocean waves, tides, and currents
Infer human impact on oceans and freshwater sources
Identify the importance of glaciers and ice sheets fot climate
Learn what a watershed is
Identify the importance of wetlands / Q/Why is it important to prevent pollution from entering oceans?
A/ foods are obtained from the ocean / Student presentations will begin on environmental impacts on oceans / S. will take notes on each prersentation
S. will answer a ws on presentation
HW: LR 4 pg595 / Exit Slip
Whya re oceans becoming more acidic?
A/ CO2 in the atmosphere has increased, CO2 dissolves in water and carbonic acid forms
Supporting Standards:
S1 and all its standards,
S4C,S4Ca,S4Cb
Friday / Focus Standard:
S4- Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth’s systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space / Learn about the composition of oceans
Identify ocean waves, tides, and currents
Infer human impact on oceans and freshwater sources
Identify the importance of glaciers and ice sheets fot climate
Learn what a watershed is
Identify the importance of wetlands / Q/Why are icebergs melting?
A/ energy from the sun and global warming / Student presentations will begin on glaciers, and polar ice sheets / S. will take notes on each prersentation
S. will answer a ws on presentation
HW: LR 1 pg614 / Exit Slip
What mught be causing Earth to become waremer?
A/ CO2 emissions
Supporting Standards:
S1 and all its standards,
S4C,S4Ca,S4Cb

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