Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
Subject: 7th Grade Science A-Friday (August 24) & B-Monday (August 27)
I. Unit Concept: What Matters?
II. Focus Text: Chemical/Physical Changes
III. Standards:
INQUIRY: Graphs-Scientific Methods
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
P.7.5A.1-Collect and evaluate qualitative data to describe substances using physical properties (state, boiling/melting
point, density, heat/electrical conductivity, color, and magnetic properties)
P.7.5.A.2-Analyze and interpret qualitative data to describe substances using chemical properties (the ability to burn or
rust
IV. Performance Task/ Summative Task:
TSW define physical property.
TSW identify the physical properties of substances.
TSW explore the physical properties of substances through investigations. (Mini-labs)
V. Vocabulary Words and Word Analysis:
A. Word Analysis Instructional Strategy: Main Idea and Details; Summarize, Compare, Contrast
B. Vocabulary: scientific method, qualitative data, physical property, states of matter, boiling point, melting
point, density, heat/electrical conductivity, conductivity, magnetic properties
VI. Teaching/Learning Procedures:
A. Anticipatory Activity: Demonstration (Paper: Original state; crushed) TSW determine the physical properties
of the paper.
B. Teaching/Learning Activities
• Explicit Instruction/ Modeling: TTW review the graphs, discuss physical property; provide examples of physical
properties; demonstrate how to collect qualitative data of physical properties
• Guided Practice/ Interactive Modeling: TTW facilitate the mini labs demonstrating physical properties; discuss
the worksheet on physical properties.
• Independent Practice: TSW will complete activity on www.quizletlive.com on physical property.
C. Closure: TTW present a question about physical property.
VII. Material/Media (Highlight):
❑ Word Processing
❑ Power Point
❑ Internet Resources
❑ Graphics/Charts
❑ Chrome Book
❑ Interactive Whiteboard
❑ Classroom Performance System
❑ Textbook/Workbook
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
VIII. Strategies (Highlight):
IX. Differentiation Notes (Highlight):
X. Cross-Curricular Connection:
Cross-Curricular Connection
XI. Homework
Teacher: Mrs. Linda March Week 1: August 20-24, 2018 Subject: 7th & 8th Grade Sciences
Varying sets of reading comprehension questions to answer for a given text.
Leveled texts for remediation or enrichment on Study Island or Reading Plus.
An adaptive assessment that gets easier or harder depending on how a student is performing.
One-on-one coaching with a student, designed around his/her specific challenges.
Students grouped into small groups, which are designed around their strengths and weaknesses so
that they can tutor each other.
Other (Add & Highlight)
❑ Quick Write
❑ KWL
❑ Think-Pair-Share
❑ Graphic Organizers
❑ Brainstorm
❑ Real World Connections
❑ Anchor Charts
❑ Modeling
❑ Questioning
❑ Writing Before and After Reading
❑ Pre and Post Test
❑ Hands-on Learning Manipulatives
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
TSW investigate why physical properties are important. How engineers use this qualitative data?
TSW research the physical properties of common household items.
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
Subject: 7th Grade Science A-Tuesday (August 28) & B-Wednesday (August 29)
I. Unit Concept: What Matters?
II. Focus Text: Scientific Method
III. Standards:
INQUIRY: Scientific Method
Physical Science
P.7.5.A.2-Analyze and interpret qualitative data to describe substances using chemical properties (the ability to burn or
rust
IV. Performance Task/ Summative Task:
TSW define chemical property.
TSW identify the chemical properties of substances.
TSW explore the chemical properties of substances through investigations. (Mini-labs)
V. Vocabulary Words and Word Analysis:
A. Word Analysis Instructional Strategy: Main Idea and Details; Summarize; Compare; Contrast
B. Vocabulary: chemical property, burn, rust, combustion, oxidation, tarnish, decomposition, and cooking
VI. Teaching/Learning Procedures:
A. Anticipatory Activity: BrainPOP-Discussion about candles
B. Teaching/Learning Activities
• Explicit Instruction/ Modeling: TTW review the graphs, discuss chemical property; provide examples of
chemical properties; demonstrate how to collect qualitative data of chemical properties
• Guided Practice/ Interactive Modeling: TTW facilitate the mini labs demonstrating chemical properties; discuss
the worksheet on chemical properties.
• Independent Practice: TSW will complete activity on www.quizletlive.com about chemical property.
C. Closure: TTW present a question about chemical property.
VII. Material/Media (Highlight):
VIII. Strategies (Highlight):
❑ Word Processing
❑ Power Point
❑ Internet Resources
❑ Graphics/Charts
❑ Chrome Book
❑ Interactive Whiteboard
❑ Classroom Performance System
❑ Textbook/Workbook
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
VIII. Strategies (Highlight):
IX. Differentiation Notes (Highlight):
X. Cross-Curricular Connection:
Cross-Curricular Connection
XI. Homework
Teacher: Mrs. Linda March Week 1: August 20-24, 2018 Subject: 7th & 8th Grade Sciences
Varying sets of reading comprehension questions to answer for a given text.
Leveled texts for remediation or enrichment on Study Island or Reading Plus.
An adaptive assessment that gets easier or harder depending on how a student is performing.
One-on-one coaching with a student, designed around his/her specific challenges.
Students grouped into small groups, which are designed around their strengths and weaknesses so
that they can tutor each other.
Other (Add & Highlight)
❑ Quick Write
❑ KWLV
❑ Think-Pair-Share
❑ Graphic Organizers
❑ Brainstorm
❑ Real World Connections
❑ Anchor Charts
❑ Modeling
❑ Questioning
❑ Writing Before and After Reading
❑ Pre and Post Test
❑ Hands-on Learning Manipulatives
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
TSW will investigate what other disciplines or careers rely on the chemical property.
TSW research and explore chemical property in the household.
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
Subject: 7th Grade Science A-Thursday (August 30) & B-Friday (August 31)
I. Unit Concept:
II. Focus Text:
III. Standards:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
P.7.5A.3-Compare and contrast chemical and physical properties
IV. Performance Task/ Summative Task:
TSW compare chemical and physical properties.
TSW contrast chemical and physical properties.
TSW demonstrate the interrelationship between chemical and physical properties.
V. Vocabulary Words and Word Analysis:
A. Word Analysis Instructional Strategy: Main Idea and Details; Summarize
B. Vocabulary: SEE VOCABULARY FROM CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
VI. Teaching/Learning Procedures:
A. Anticipatory Activity: Video on Chemical vs. Physical Properties
B. Teaching/Learning Activities
• Explicit Instruction/ Modeling: TTW compare and contrast chemical and physical properties
• Guided Practice/ Interactive Modeling: TTW discuss endothermic and exothermic.
• Independent Practice: TSW construct a Venn Diagram about Chemical and Physical Properties. TTW complete
the assessment.
C. Closure: TTW summary about the video chemical property vs. physical property.
VII. Material/Media (Highlight):
VIII. Strategies (Highlight):
VIII. Strategies (Highlight):
Strategies (Highlight):
❑ Word Processing
❑ Power Point
❑ Internet Resources
❑ Graphics/Charts
❑ Chrome Book
❑ Interactive Whiteboard
❑ Classroom Performance System
❑ Textbook/Workbook
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
VIII.Strategies (Highlights):
IX. Differentiation Notes (Highlight):
X. Cross-Curricular Connection:
Cross-Curricular Connection
XI. Homework
Teacher: Mrs. Linda March Week 1: August 20-24, 2018 Subject: 7th & 8th Grade Sciences
Varying sets of reading comprehension questions to answer for a given text.
Leveled texts for remediation or enrichment on Study Island or Reading Plus.
An adaptive assessment that gets easier or harder depending on how a student is performing.
One-on-one coaching with a student, designed around his/her specific challenges.
Students grouped into small groups, which are designed around their strengths and weaknesses so
that they can tutor each other.
Other (Add & Highlight)
❑ Quick Write
❑ KWL
❑ Think-Pair-Share
❑ Graphic Organizers
❑ Brainstorm
❑ Real World Connections
❑ Anchor Charts
❑ Modeling
❑ Questioning
❑ Writing Before and After Reading
❑ Pre and Post Test
❑ Hands-on Learning Manipulatives
❑ Other (Add & Highlight)
TSW will investigate what other disciplines or careers rely on physical or chemical properties.
TSW study for the assessment.
Lesson Plans
Teacher: Mrs. Linda M. March Week 4: (August 27-31, 2018)
