Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans Jan. 22nd - 26th

Focus - Cycling of Earth’s Materials as a result of the convection currents in the asthenosphere.

Tuesday- Periods 2,4,9

Wednesday- Periods 3.5.10

Thursday - Periods 2,4,9

Friday - Periods 3,5,10

Tuesday Wednesday-  Start with a skyward review assignment.  Discuss the weather,

eclipse, and football. We are going to write a hypothesis to answer the question “what

freezes faster cold or hot water?”  Students will write an experiment that will prove or

disprove the chosen hypothesis. We will make an attempt to complete the experiment and

collect data.  Students will create a spreadsheet data collection chart that can be graphed. Also we will try to watch the end of the film started in English on Friday - Supervolcano.

Homework is a worksheet on convection currents. It will be sent to students and given a

paper copy. It will also be attached to the skyward assignment in the gradebook. The

assignment is due at our next meeting.

Thursday/ Friday -  Start with a demonstration experiment on convection currents using hot

and cold water.  Students will answer questions on skyward when complete. Students will

watch several videos showing the motions under the crust.  We will have a class

demonstration on the power of density differences between cold and warm water. We will

review the boundaries of plate tectonics.  Students will create a document with pictures of

the plate tectonic boundaries using clay. This will be due at our next meeting. If time we will

discuss our experiment on what freezes faster cold or hot water.

Monday/ Tuesday  Start with a skyward assignment.  Students will be given earthquake

data from a plate boundary. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hTPq8Rl8iMEt1X6U2u8EKeum70BulIqnRD0Vbqdu0dg/edit

 Students will be asked to graph the information and identify the type of plate boundary.

 Notes will be given on earthquake terminology.

Wednesday

Thursday/ Friday - Students will build a simple seismograph.  Together we will work

through how computers pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake.

https://www.norwichcsd.org/Downloads/lab%20-%20plotting%20an%20epicenter%201.pdf

Monday/ Tuesday - Two computer programs that locate the epicenter of an earthquake.  Start

our seismic safe structures.

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans Jan. 7th - 11th

Density focus - Density = mass / volume

Jan. 7th - 11th

Monday - Period 4,5,9 and 10

Tuesday/ Thursday 2,4, and 9

Wednesday/ Friday 3,5, and 10

Jan. 14th - 18th

Monday/Wednesday 2,4,and 9

Tuesday/ Thursday 3,5,10

Friday - ALL CLASSES

Monday - Start with rotations of expectations for the school rules. Short classes will cover

GHS classes, Upward Bound programs, and Career Cruising. If time allows we will look at

the set up of our density lab.

Tuesday/ Wednesday - Students will complete a density lab using salt and water.  Students

will calculate three different salt water densities and correctly position the liquids in a clear  Students will hypothesise the results after reading the procedure. Students will measure

liquids and solids using scales and graduated cylinders.  Students will calculate the precise

density of the solutions. Students will create a tub layering the different densities correctly.

Students will use this experiment to explain cycles in our planet that cause change.  We will

use this experiment to think about how plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes function.

When completed students will calculate a proportional picture of the layers of the Earth.

Students will be given a plate to model the layers of the Earth as homework plus a map of

the current plate boundaries to label and color, both will be due at our next class.

Thursday/ Friday - Turn in paper plate and map of the current plate boundaries labeled and

colored.  We will post the work on the wall and share what we discovered. Students will work

quietly on a interactive - https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html  The

end test for the interactive will be due on Monday/ Tuesday January 14, and 15th.  Students

will need to screenshot the results to my email by this date. We will spend the last 15

minutes of class watching a slide presentation and taking notes.  The notes will continue into

next week.

Monday/ Tuesday -  Students will need to screenshot the results of the interactive to my email - smoore2@galesburg205.org.  We will continue with the slide presentation and notes.  We will use music and pom poms to demonstrate the plate movement.  Homework is to read the article assigned from thinkcerca. There are five multiple choice questions to be answered after reading/ listening to the article.  We will create an experiment about breaking plates using taffey. Students will write a hypothesis, procedure and create a chart to collect data. We will discuss our experiments in class.  Students will be given criteria and constrain

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans 12-17- 12-21

              

Period 2,4, and 9 Monday and Wednesday

Period 3,5, and 10 Tuesday and Thursday

Friday is all day with Advisory both morning and after lunch

Earth’s Systems (Geology)

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6 billion-year-old history
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes

We will conclude our unit on Geology.  We will review the above items and then go further in

depth on the idea of density.

Monday/ Tuesday

Look at our mineral crystals made on Friday.  Review the difference between Rocks and Minerals.  Students will be asked to complete a blank rock cycle chart with the correct names and processes.  Students will be asked to write the five characteristics of all minerals.
We will discuss density.  Students will be asked to calculate the density of many different items (10).  Students will explain with a model a density demonstration in the class.
We will review our unit on Geological History and geology with a skyward assignment.  It is 25 questions. We will go through the questions together and share ways that we remember the information and what it means to our students and the future of the world.
If time we will metamorphosing marshmallows, draw our results.   

Wednesday/ Thursday

Start with the metamorphosing marshmallows if we did not get it done in our last class. We will discuss how this is a model of the rock process.  Students will create their own models of our rock cycle with pictures and diagrams.
We will look at a different density model and verbally explain the model.
We will review our unit and take the end of the quarter skyward assignment, 25 multiple questions.
We will create our paper crystal patterns, our German bells, and make rock candy.
Students will be asked to review their thinkcerca lesson we completed earlier in the year.  We will discuss how what we did in science has transferred into American History class, English and now Math class.  

Earth Science with Mrs. Moore Dec 10th - 14th

We have gotten a little behind because of snow days and assemblies/ band and choir events.  But no worries we will continue on our quest to learn as much as we can in science.  

Earth Science lessons Dec 10th - 14th

Monday/ Tuesday
Skyward assignment.
Share any missing work with Mrs. Moore
Review our model of the cycling of the Earth’s material.  
Discuss ways to identify rocks/ minerals that we do not know?
Color
Streak
Hardness
HCl acid
Density
Volume - displacement method
Mass
Luster
Diaphaneity
Cleavage/Fracture
Magnetism
Tenacity
Flame - Chemical formula
Crystal pattern
Complete at least 6 rock/ mineral complete tests.  Rock and Mineral identification lab simulation. Students will complete numerous tests on our know rocks and minerals.  Students will evaluate the testing process looking for the best way to collect information about unknown substances and verifying then substance to the best of our ability..

Wednesday/ Thursday
Skyward assignment
Mystery mineral flame test day.  Students will complete several test taking notes on what they observe.  The students will then need to use their notes to complete the mystery mineral test using the flame test.  Safety is our number one priority today. Those not 100 percent listening and with the correct attitude will be asked to watch class from in the hallway.  Replacement assignment will given to those who cannot behave correctly and safely in class at all times.
Homework worksheet.

Friday - Rice Crispy rock cycle day - We will complete an online test about all of our material from Geological history to rocks and minerals.  Students can take it several times in class until they like their score. We will create models of the rock cycle with food too.

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans Nov. 12th - Nov. 21st

              

Period 2,4, and 9 Wednesday and Friday

Period 3,5, and 10 Thursday and Friday

Earth’s Systems (Geology)

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6 billion-year-old history
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes

We will continue with our unit on Geology.  Look at our Phenomena picture and ask questions

and hypothesise  the answer. What do we need to know to figure out the past? Why would be want

to know our past? Who would value the information and why?

Wednesday/ Thursday

Partner activity with geologic time. ( 5 minutes)
Review Geology lessons and our unit on Geologic History. Relative/absolute dating, historical geology principles, and geologic time.
Geology slide project. Project will be explained and time given in class to work.  Project due on Friday.

Friday - All Classes

Turn in our slide presentation. Share with each other and give our opinions of each others work.
Review mineral and rocks by name.  
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
Igneous rocks - cooling of magma/lava
Metamorphic rocks - heat and pressure
Sedimentary rocks
Homework is to research one of our rocks or minerals.  Students will need create an ad selling their chosen mineral as the best Christmas gift.  Paper advertisement is due on Monday. We will post these around the room. Extra credit commercials are an option. 

Monday/ Tuesday

Skyward assignment.
Share our rock mineral advertisements.
Review our model of the cycling of the Earth’s material.  
Discuss ways to identify rocks/ minerals that we do not know?

1. Color
2. Streak
3. Hardness
4. HCl acid
5. Density
6. Volume - displacement method
7. Mass
8. Luster
9. Diaphaneity
10. Cleavage/Fracture
11. Magnetism
12. Tenacity
13. Flame - Chemical formula
14. Crystal pattern

Wednesday/ Thursday

Skyward assignment
Rock and Mineral identification lab simulation.  Students will complete numerous tests on our know rocks and minerals.  Students will evaluate the testing process looking for the best way to collect information about unknown substances and verifying then substance to the best of our ability.
Homework worksheet.

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans Nov. 12th - Nov. 21st

Phenomena picture

Period 2,4, and 9 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday

Period 3,5, and 10 Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday

Earth’s Systems (Geology)

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6 billion-year-old history
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes

We will continue with our unit on Geology.  Look at our Phenomena picture and ask questions

and hypothesise  the answer. What do we need to know to figure out the past? Why would be want

to know our past? Who would value the information and why?

Monday/ Tuesday

Student will look at our petrified cotton balls. We will discuss what what they tell us about the past. We will revisit a phenomena picture and ask questions from above.
Short skyward assignment. Walk around the room and look at rocks and minerals.
5 ½ minute video on Earth’s History.
Mrs. Moore will demonstrate/ give notes on Historical Geology from 4.6 BIllion years to today.  Time will be divided into four eras, with three of the eras divided into periods.
Students will manipulate sheets of paper with geological events on them in order to create a timeline of Earth’s History. Participation points will be given.
Students will read quietly the Geological TImeline Project - next week Tues/Wed.  Worth 25 points. Class time will be given to work on the project. Those not focussed on the project will have to complete the work outside of class.  Students will choose to work in groups of 1 or 2.
If we have time we will use our geo timeline cards to line up in the back of the room.  Can we get it correct? Rewards for the classes that can complete this in a timely manner.

Wednesday/ Thursday

Start with a short skyward assignment. (5 minutes)
Group activity using our geo timeline cards. (7 minutes)
Re read our Geological TImeline Project quietly to ourselves.  Students will have 30 minutes to work on the project in class. A class participation grade will be given.
As a class work through the Evidence of Evolution packet - Fossils, embryology, comparative anatomy, and molecular biology. Packet will be  collected and graded. Students are required to complete all work on the packet by following along in class.

Friday/ Monday

Play it by ear, we will see how far we get in the week and move on from that point. If we need

to slow down and repeat our material we will.  IF not the following will be completed.

Start with a quiet  worksheet on Geologic history.
Read an article about Climate Change.  We will discuss the claim of the article and the evidence if it is valid or not.
Students will be asked to agree or disagree with statements and support their reasoning.
We will end with a video on the evolution of animals in the ocean, ocean to land animals, and dinosaur to birds.

Tuesday/ Wednesday

Depending on how we have progressed we may or may not accomplish the following.

Show and share our geo timelines and display them in the classroom.
Start looking at the rock cycle - what does it tell us about the past?  What is the cycling process and how can that give us clues about the past and the future?  
We will reconstruct geo history from numerous examples.
No homework!!!

Earth Science Class Mrs. Moore Lesson Plans Nov. 5th - Nov. 9th

               Phenomena picture

Period 2,4, and 9 Monday and Wednesday

Period 3,5, and 10 Tuesday and Thursday

All Classes Friday will go to Knox College.

Earth’s Systems (Geology)NGSS

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6 billion-year-old history.
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes

Monday/ Tuesday

Student will start with dipping their cotton balls in the salt water to continue our petrification process. (3 minutes)
We will dig out our molds and create our casts of the pennies in class. 10 minutes
Skyward assignment on relative, absolute dating, fossils, and minerals. 8 minutes
Visible Geology activity with relative dating.  Students will be asked to create a history with 5 layers that have an angular unconformity, a fault, and an intrusion. Students will create a problem to solve.  We will exchange computers and try to construct an explanation of the geo history of the area. Score will be participation. 15 minutes
Students will walk around looking at minerals and rocks starting to learn them by sight. We will make a list of physical properties that we observe  in our minerals and our rocks. Students will complete paper listing one physical characteristics for each rock and mineral. They will be asked to write a short paragraph about the claim on the back of the sheet as homework. 15 minutes
We will watch a short video on geologic time. 5  minutes
Students will start our geo timeline activity by graphing our Eras( Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic)  on a spreadsheet. 15 minutes ALL GOOD Graphs get candy!

Wednesday/ Thursday
Student will start with dipping their cotton balls in the salt water to continue our petrification process.
We will have a practice quiz of the names of the rocks, minerals, and common Illinois fossils.  This will not be graded but used to guide further studies.
Students will organize 26 events into chronological order in an activity.  We will use this information to create a visual timeline in class.
As a group we will subdivide our timelines into the four eras. Students will work in groups of two or one by their own choice.  We will add five more geological events as a group and then the students will have to finish the rest. The students’ work will be to add 20 more events to the timeline to show Earth’s development to today.  A list of events will be shared with the student to guide their choices.

Friday - We have our second College trip to Knox College, Galesburg Illinois  All students are going!!!