Teacher: Donna Dyer
Lesson Plans – Dates: 2/1/16-2/5/16
Grade/Subject: 8th Grade Science
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Do Now: Why do you think it is
important to learn about the history
of Earth?
Do Now: Explain how Hubble’s Law
provides evidence for the Big Bang
theory.
Do Now: List the four layers
of Earth and tell what each is
made of.
Targets
I can identify the Big Bang Theory.
I can explain Hubble’s Law/Red Shift as evidence for the Big
Bang Theory.
Targets
I can list the layers of Earth.
I can describe the composition of the layers of the Earth.
I can explain what causes movement of the crustal plates.
Targets
I can list the layers of Earth.
I can describe the composition of the layers of the Earth.
I can explain what causes movement of the crustal
plates.
Instructional Strategies:
Methods/Activities –
Instructional Strategies:
Methods/Activities –
Instructional Strategies:
Methods/Activities –
Discussion of the Big Bang Theory and Evidence
Big Bang Vocabulary and Timeline Card Sort
Complete Pie Wedge Coloring Activity as notes during
discussion of the Layers of Earth
Complete Discussion of Layers of Earth
Evaluation: Notebook
Evaluation: Pie Wedge Coloring Activity
Evaluation: Notebook
Thursday
Friday
Additional Information:
Do Now: Describe how crustal
plates can move.
Do Now:
Targets
I can define plate tectonics.
I can identify types of plate boundaries.
I can explain movement of crustal plates at the different types
of plate boundaries.
I can relate movement at plate boundaries to the
features/events that occur at these boundaries.
Targets
I can make smart choices when it comes to drugs and alcohol.
Instructional Strategies:
Methods/Activities –
Instructional Strategies:
Methods/Activities –
Discussion of Plate Tectonics (Crustal Plate
Movement, Types of Boundaries and Surface
features/events as a result of movement at these
boundaries)- Complete Graphic Organizer
DARE Program
Evaluation: Notebook, Types of Boundaries
WS
Evaluation: