Geologic Time Scale

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
NAME:
SUBJECT: Earth Science/ 8th grade
PERIOD: 1st, 3rd , 4th, 5th, 6th , and 7th
DATE (S): ********
(Time Frame): 50 minutes
Topic: Geologic Time Scale
MATERIALS (Including textbook): Smart Board, Computer, Board/Markers.
Re-teaching Booklet, Practice Booklet, Student Notebook.

STRAND/BENCHMARK/GLE: ESS-M-B1, GLE-ESS-30, GLE-ESS-31; ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32, GLE-ESS-33; ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-34, GLE-ESS-35
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Monday TLW: define the term geologic time scale (ESS-M-B1)
TLW: interpret a geologic time scale (ESS-M-B1, GLE-ESS-30)
Tuesday TLW: interpret a timeline starting with the birth of the solar system to the present day (ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32)
TLW: apply geological principles to determine the relative ages of rock layers (e.g., superposition) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-34)
TLW: use historical data to draw conclusions about the age of Earth (e.g., half- life, rock strata) (ESS-M-B2, GLE-33)
Wednesday TLW: compare fossils from different geologic eras and areas of Earth to show that life changes over time (ESS-M-B1, GLE-ESS-31)
TLW: describe how processes seen today are similar to those in the past (e.g., weathering, erosion, lithosphere plate movement) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35)
Thursday TLW: score 80% or higher on written exam
TLW: (early finishers) improve writing and work on organization skills
Friday TLW: interpret a timeline starting with the birth of the solar system to the present day (ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32)
TLW: describe how processes seen today are similar to those in the past (e.g., weathering, erosion, lithosphere plate movement) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35)

ACTIVITIES (In sequential order):
Monday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. (hook) TLW: look at picture prompt from a certain Era
4. (guided practice)TLW: make inferences about which Era the picture came from based on clues (whole class)
5. (model) TTW: show students an example of a geologic time scale and demonstrate how to interpret one
6. (guided practice) TLW: write personal definition consisting of 3-5 sentences for term (geologic time scale)
7. (independent practice) TLW: (in groups of 2) pair up and evaluate each other’s defintion and provide feedback
8. TTW: monitor and assess through higher order thinking and open ended guided questioning strategies
9. (closure) TLW: share sentences with class
10. TTW: provide immediate feedback and answer any questions that students may have
11. TLW: (early finishers/ homework) complete vocabulary Lincs. for the
following term (geologic timescale)
Tuesday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. TLW: share vocabulary Lincs. with class from previous day
4. (hook)TLW: watch short video clip from united streaming on Eras that make up Earth’s geologic time scale
5. TTW: facilitate discussion on video as students share thoughts
6. TLW: record relevant vocabulary/ notes on topic as teacher present lesson through power point
7. (guided practice)TLW: create foldable displaying various Eras/ periods from Geologic time scale
8. TTW: monitor and assess through higher order thinking and open ended guided questioning strategies
9. (independent practice) TLW: (in groups of 4) create flow map (sequence/ order) displaying significant events that happened over time during each Era
10. TLW: (early finishers) write question (s) they need clarity on and place them in the “Ask Question Box”
11. (closure)TLW: share flow maps with class
Wednesday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. TTW: select questions from the “Ask Question Box” and facilitate discussion as students answer questions from their peers
4. (hook)TLW: divide up into teams of 2 to participate in Alpha Box game
5. (independent practice) TLW: (upon teacher command) list as many terms as they can for each letter of the alphabet that relates to topic: geologic time scale and switch upon teacher command
6. TTW:(after every student has participated) tally up words from each group and announce the winner
7. (independent practice)TLW: (in groups of 2) create double bubble maps comparing and contrasting fossils from various Eras
8. TTW: monitor and assess through higher order thinking and open ended guided questioning strategies
9. (closure)TLW: present double bubble maps with class
10. TTW: provide immediate feedback on presentations and allow time for questions from students
Thursday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. TLW: work towards completion of written exam
4. TTW: monitor and assist
5. TLW: (early finishers) work towards completion of cover page in interactive notebooks “Geologic Time Scale”
Friday
1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice
question.
3. (hook) TTW: introduce assignment to students (Motion Pro Animation)
4. (model) TTW: demonstrate how to use software and show students
examples of works from Motion Pro Animation
5. TTW: give students rubrics for assignment and explain all components
6. (independent practice) TLW: (in groups of 4) become familiar with Motion Pro Animation through hands on experience
7. (independent practice) TLW: (in groups of 4) brainstorm ideas for a cartoon
with a time travel/ geologic time scale theme
8. TLW: use Motion Pro Animation to create a cartoon displaying related
concepts of the lesson
9. TTW: monitor and assist
ACCOMMODATIONS for SPECIAL STUDENTS: Preferential seating, test available larger print, activity sheets available for additional help on various topics, special accommodations for 504 students


INDIVIDUAL / COOPERATIVE GROUPS:
Large group activity: class discussion
Small group activity: brainstorming activities and worksheets
Individual activity: worksheets

ASSESSMENT FORMAT (Informal, formal, or alternative):
Informal- teacher observation
Formal-
Homework Check oral discussion, also graded
Weekly Tests: test follows format of CRT/ NRT and includes higher order thinking usually teacher made exam.

Alternative- (Charts and Projects with a rubric score)

RETEACHING / ENRICHMENT: review vocabulary words for early finishers through peer tutoring, introducing simpler versions of the same concepts.


SAMPLE ASSESSMENT ITEMS (Use formats from CRT/NRT, and PASS. Higher Order Thinking Questions): Will include test with like format and higher order thinking questions.






















WEEKLYLESSON PLAN
NAME:
SUBJECT: Earth Science/ 8th grade
PERIOD: 1st, 3rd , 4th, 5th, 6th , and 7th
DATE (S): ********
(Time Frame): 50 minutes
Topic: Geologic Time Scale continued……
MATERIALS (Including textbook): Smart Board, Computer, Board/Markers.
Re-teaching Booklet, Practice Booklet, Student Notebook.

STRAND/BENCHMARK/GLE: ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32, ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Monday TLW: interpret a timeline starting with the birth of the solar system to the present day (ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32)
TLW: describe how processes seen today are similar to those in the past (e.g., weathering, erosion, lithosphere plate movement) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35)
Tuesday TLW: interpret a timeline starting with the birth of the solar system to the present day (ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32)
TLW: describe how processes seen today are similar to those in the past (e.g., weathering, erosion, lithosphere plate movement) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35)
Wednesday TLW: interpret a timeline starting with the birth of the solar system to the present day (ESS-M-B2, GLE-ESS-32)
TLW: describe how processes seen today are similar to those in the past (e.g., weathering, erosion, lithosphere plate movement) (ESS-M-B3, GLE-ESS-35)
Thursday TLW: score 80% or higher on Motion Pro Animation presentation
TLW: (early finishers) reinforce skills on geologic time scale concepts through
peer evaluations
Friday TLW: score 80% or higher on Motion Pro Animation presentation
TLW: (early finishers) reinforce skills on geologic time scale concepts through
peer evaluations

ACTIVITIES (In sequential order):
Monday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. (hook) TTW: show students a picture prompt from one of the geologic time scale eras
4. (guided practice)TLW: make inferences about picture based on clues( class discussion)
5. TTW: facilitate brief discussion on picture prompt
6. (independent practice) (groups of 4)TLW: continue working towards completion of Motion Pro Animation assignment
7. TTW: monitor and assist
8. TLW: (early finishers) assist peers
9. (closure) TLW: (each group of 4) share an interesting fact learned while completing assignment
Tuesday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice question.
3. (hook) TTW: show students a picture prompt from one of the geologic time scale eras
4. (guided practice)TLW: make inferences about picture based on clues( class discussion)
5. TTW: facilitate brief discussion on picture prompt
6. (independent practice) (groups of 4)TLW: continue working towards completion of Motion Pro Animation assignment
7. TTW: monitor and assist
8. TLW: (early finishers) assist peers
9. (closure) TLW: (each group of 4) share an interesting fact learned while completing assignment
Wednesday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice
question.
3. (hook) TTW: show students a picture prompt from one of the geologic time
scale eras
4. (guided practice)TLW: make inferences about picture based on clues( class
discussion)
5. TTW: facilitate brief discussion on picture prompt
6. (independent practice) (groups of 4)TLW: continue working towards
completion of Motion Pro Animation assignment
7. TTW: monitor and assist
8. TLW: (early finishers) assist peers
(closure) TLW: (each group of 4) share an interesting fact learned while
completing assignment
Thursday 1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice
question.
3. TTW: hand out rubric and provide instructions for students to evaluate
Motion Pro Animation presentations of peers
4. TLW: present Motion Pro Animation presentations to class using technology
media (computer/ smart board)
5. TLW: evaluate peers and provide feedback
Friday
1. Bell ringer (multiple-choice question leap/ileap format)
2. TTW: briefly discuss bell ringer/ strategies for answering multiple-choice
question.
3. TTW: hand out rubric and provide instructions for students to evaluate
Motion Pro Animation presentations of peers
4. TLW: present Motion Pro Animation presentations to class using technology
media (computer/ smart board)
5. TLW: evaluate peers and provide feedback






ACCOMMODATIONS for SPECIAL STUDENTS: Preferential seating, test available larger print, activity sheets available for additional help on various topics, special accommodations for 504 students


INDIVIDUAL / COOPERATIVE GROUPS:
Large group activity: class discussion
Small group activity: brainstorming activities and worksheets
Individual activity: worksheets

ASSESSMENT FORMAT (Informal, formal, or alternative):
Informal- teacher observation
Formal-
Homework Check oral discussion, also graded
Weekly Tests: test follows format of CRT/ NRT and includes higher order thinking usually teacher made exam.

Alternative- (Charts and Projects with a rubric score)

RETEACHING / ENRICHMENT: review vocabulary words for early finishers through peer tutoring, introducing simpler versions of the same concepts.


SAMPLE ASSESSMENT ITEMS (Use formats from CRT/NRT, and PASS. Higher Order Thinking Questions): Will include test with like format and higher order thinking questions.































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Date________________________________

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Peer Evaluations
Directions: use rubric to evaluate peers on how well of a job you think they did on assignment. Rate presentations based on scale below

Poor (1- 4) Fair (5-7) Excellent (8 – 10)
Needs lots of improvement Could use a few improvements Didn’t need any improvements
Didn’t understand concept I could somewhat understand concept Concept was very clear

________The title caught my attention

________Characters were appealing

________I understood the dialogue between characters

________I learned something new about topic from presentation

________Scenes were appropriate for theme

________Creativity of presentation

________Overall rating of presentation

Comments or Suggestions:_____________________________________________
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100 pt Rubric

______(10 pts) title page (title relates to geologic time scale, names
of group members, date, and class period):

______(15pts) obvious beginning, middle, and end of story line

______(15 pts) utilized 5 to 8 terms from vocabulary list and applied
them in the appropriate context

______( 10 pts) backgrounds are creative and aligned to story as the
scenes and Eras change

______(10 pts) creative use of characters

______(10 pts) animation software was used appropriate as evident
through clear smooth motions

______(10 pts) creativity of overall project

______(10 pts) utilized time wisely and turned assignment in on time

______ (10 pts) credited sources of information, music, etc

Special notes:____________________________________________

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