7th Grade Earth Science

Date

Objective/ Procedure

Handouts/ Labs

Homework

9/22

Envelope Investigation-2 TSWBAT

1. Work in groups to observe an envelope

2. Trace the history of an envelope by making inferences based on observations

3. Share the history of the envelope's with class to reinforce observations and inferences.

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

9/23

Intro to the Grand Canyon: The River Song

1. Introduce the Grand Canyon as the basis for studying Earth History by viewing the video "The River Song"

2. Record  interesting aspects about the Grand Canyon and Powell's journey while viewing the video

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

9/24

Notes on the Powell Expedition TSWBAT

1. Finish the video "The River Song"

2. Read about the Powell expedition and answer the questions referring to the reading (Earth History Resources Book p. 50-54)

3.Make inferences about Major Powell's character

 NJCCCS 5.1  ,  5.3, 5.8

Science Current Event due October 3rd

9/25

Grand Canyon Virtual Field Trip-1 TSWBAT

1. Make observations about the Grand Canyon by viewing a multimedia, observing pictures, and examining rocks

2. Infer how the North Canyon & Nankoweap Canyon was formed and how long it took to get that way

3.Review  What is Earth Science/ Measurement & Safety for upcoming quiz

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

12. Grand Canyon Virtual Field Trip

9/26

Grand Canyon Virtual Field Trip-2 TSWBAT

1. Make observations about the Grand Canyon by viewing a multimedia, observing pictures, and examining rocks

2. Infer how the North Canyon & Nankoweap Canyon was formed and how long it took to get that way

3.Review  What is Earth Science/ Measurement & Safety for upcoming quiz

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

Science Current Event due October 3rd