Lesson Plans * =Written Work

Benchmarks:
SC.6.N.2.2 - Explain that scientific knowledge is durable because it is open to change as new evidence or interpretations
are encountered.
SC.6.N.1.1- Define a problem from the 6
th
curriculum, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific
understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigation of various types, such as systematic observation or experiments,
identify variables, collect and organize data, interpret data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make
predictions, and defend conclusions.
Learning Goal(s)

Students will be able to engage
effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions with diverse partners and
interpret information presented in
diverse media and formats.
Students will understand safety
procedures that are followed
when conducting an experiment.

Students will understand safety
procedures that are followed
when conducting an experiment
Opening Activity

Inferences and Observations Safety Video simply watch List five safety rules
Objectives The student will know how to form
a testable question. Student will
recall class and Milwee
procedure
Students will be able to describe
safety procedures that are
followed when conducting an
experiment.

Students will be able to describe
safety procedures that are
followed when conducting an
experiment.

MONDAY Tuesday/Wednesday Thursday/FRIDAY
1 Opening activity
Change temp seating
In planner. Make 3 observations
and three inferences about the
classroom*

2 Planner

1 Opening Activity
Team Norms
Shoulder Partner Discussion

2 Planner
3 Collect Forms 1
st
period
4 Classwork
Review learning goal and objective
Teacher read aloud
Brain Break- Class Builder:
Opening Activity
Describe safe behavior in the lab
Round Robin Share
2 Planner
3 Collect
4 Classwork
Brain Break
Stretch/ Simon Says
3 Collect
4 Classwork
Dinosaur line up give think time,
chunk instruction and repeat
instruction
Test able question-activity
Which food is better pizza or
hamburger?*
Which flower smells the best?
Which animal do people like best?
Turn into testable question?
Magic Milk- demo teacher
directed steps
Come up with a team testable
question from magic milk

6 Homework

7 Exit
Name memory game- throw a ball
calling out name- when caught
think a class or school procedure.
Show planner
Four corners: What predator best describes you?
Centers
20 Minutes each
Biosphere Close Read
Safety Contract
(highlighters)
5 rules, stop, summarize
Atmosphere Class Map safety*
Hydrosphere What Not To Do In The
Lab*
Compare and Contrast

5 Clean-Up
Return textbook
Pick up trash
Clean-up tables

6 Homework

7 Exit
$2.00 Summary Why is it important to be
safe in the science classroom*
Textbook
Scavenger hunt*
Independent completion
Team reflection of answers
justify your answer
Centers: 20 minutes each
Skyward Sign up/
Digital textbook access

Balancing Nails

Mystery Box*

5 Clean-Up
Clean up area
Return textbooks
Pick up trash

6 Homework

7 Exit
Exit cards name two text structures*