Lesson Plans for the Week of March 7, 2016 to March 11, 2016
Mr. Bish
Grade 6 STEM Team B
Social Studies / Non- Fiction Literacy
Social Studies: Black Death Extension Project:
Essential Question:
How can an epidemic or pandemic change a pollution and the way that people live?
Monday, March 7, 2016 - A- Day
Objectives for Lesson: Students will
1.) Collect information on their selected epidemic or pandemic.
2.) Organize Data and information about their epidemic or pandemic.
3.) Create a presentation that educates their classmates about their epidemic or pandemic.
Lesson Overview: Students have been working in groups of four to five students to create a presentation that shows how their selected epidemic or pandemic has an impact on the world. They will present the science behind the epidemic transfers from person to person, explain the symptoms, shares treatments and explains how these epidemics or pandemics can change a population.
Evidence of Learning: Create a powerpoint presentation that educates classmates about their selected epidemic or pandemic.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 B - Day
Who is the CDC and what do they do?
Objectives for Lesson: Students will
1.) Collect information on their selected epidemic or pandemic.
2.) Organize Data and information about their epidemic or pandemic.
3.) Create a presentation that educates their classmates about their epidemic or pandemic.
Lesson Overview: Students have been working in groups of four to five students to create a presentation that shows how their selected epidemic or pandemic has an impact on the world. They will present the science behind the epidemic transfers from person to person, explain the symptoms, shares treatments and explains how these epidemics or pandemics can change a population.
Evidence of Learning: Create a powerpoint presentation that educates classmates about their selected epidemic or pandemic.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 C- Day
Objectives for Lesson: Students will
1.) Collect information on their selected epidemic or pandemic.
2.) Organize Data and information about their epidemic or pandemic.
3.) Create a presentation that educates their classmates about their epidemic or pandemic.
Lesson Overview: Students have been working in groups of four to five students to create a presentation that shows how their selected epidemic or pandemic has an impact on the world. They will present the science behind the epidemic transfers from person to person, explain the symptoms, shares treatments and explains how these epidemics or pandemics can change a population.
Evidence of Learning: Create a powerpoint presentation that educates classmates about their selected epidemic or pandemic.
Thursday , March 10, 2016 D- Day - Presentation Day
Essential Question :How can an epidemic or pandemic change a pollution and the way that people live?
Objectives for the Lesson:
1. ) Present their presentations.
2.) Make a claim about which epidemic or pandemic had or has the worst impact on a civilization.
Lesson Plans for the Week of February 29, 2016 - March 4, 2016
Mr. Bish
Social Studies: Black Death
Essential Questions:
What caused the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death to spread?
What were some false beliefs people had about what caused the Black Death?
Monday, February 29, 2016 - No school due to closing
Leap Year Explained?
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 C Day
Lesson Overview: Writing about the Black Plague
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1) Produce a report that communicates knowledge about the Black Death.
2.) Uses evidence to support claims and statements about the Black Death
Lesson Overview: Students will look over their graphic organizer from the evidence they collected from the document exploration. Students will write a report that answers the following questions:
What caused the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death to spread?
What were some false beliefs people had about what caused the Black Death?
Evidence of Learning: Produce a rough draft that answers the three essential questions.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - D Day
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 B Day
Lesson Overview: Writing about the Black Plague
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1) Produce a report that communicates knowledge about the Black Death.
2.) Uses evidence to support claims and statements about the Black Death
3.) Use rubric to write rough draft.
Lesson Overview: Students will look over their graphic organizer from the evidence they collected from the document exploration. Students will write a report that answers the following questions:
What caused the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death to spread?
What were some false beliefs people had about what caused the Black Death?
Evidence of Learning: Produce a rough draft that answers the three essential questions.
Lesson Plans for the Week of February 22, 2016- February 26, 2016
Mr. Bish
Social Studies/ Unit - The Black Death
Essential Questions
What was the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death to spread?
What were come beliefs about what caused the black death?
Monday, February 22, 2016 E- day
Lesson Focus: What was the Black Death?
Objectives: Students will...
1.) Identify the Plague that was the black death.
2.) Examine Pictures and Artifacts Associated with the Black Death
What were the symptoms of the black death?
Where did it originate?
What were the three plagues associated with the Black Death?
Learning Outcome: Student will watch the two videos and document the symptoms of the black death. Student will then examine documents a-d from an evidence gathering activity.
Evidence of learning: Students will recall what is the three types of plagues that made up the black plague as Bubonic Plague, Pneumanic Plague and Septicemic Plague. Explain the symptoms of the Black Death. Identify where the plague originated in Central Asia.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 F - Day
Lesson Focus: Evidence Gathering Based on Artifacts:
Artifacts A, B C, F
Objectives: Students will.....
1.) Examine and Analyze documents A, B, C, D
2.) Provide evidence that answers each of the questions using information gathered from each document.
Learning Outcome:
Students will examine documents to collect evidence to answer guiding questions using evidence from each of the exhibits.
Evidence of Learning: Complete evidence collection sheet A- D
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY
Thursday, February 24, 2016 A- Day
Lesson Focus: Evidence Gathering Based on Artifacts:
Artifacts E, F, G , H
Objectives: Students will.....
1.) Examine and Analyze documents E, F, G , H
2.) Provide evidence that answers each of the questions using information gathered from each document.
Learning Outcome:
Students will examine documents to collect evidence to answer guiding questions using evidence from each of the exhibits.
Evidence of Learning: Complete evidence collection sheet E, F, G, H
Friday, February 25, 2016 B- Day
Focus: Demonstrate Knowledge of Black Death Content
Objective: Students will ...
Demonstrate knowledge of the Black Death by completing assessment
Organize evidence to answer three essential questions.
Learning Outcome:
Students will take a ten question test.
Organize Evidence to answer the following questions.
What was the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death to spread?
What were come beliefs about what caused the black death?
Lesson Plans for the Week of February , 2016- Feb 5, 2016
Mr. Bish Lesson Plans
Science Fair
Driving Question: How do we as grade six students use the scientific method to research, design and test and experiment that can solve a real world problem?
Monday, February 8, 2016 D-Day
Objectives:
Students will make final preparations for the science fair.
Students will practice presentations
students will present to peer groups
Learning Outcome: Prepare for science fair through practice and presentation
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 E Day
SCIENCE FAIR!!!!!!!!!
8:15-8:30 - Student set up in the gymnasium
8: 30-8:45 - Judges Preview
8:45- 10:45 Present to Judges
Objectives: Students will present their final project to judges.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method through their presentation
Students will answer questions from judges
Students will defend claims in presentation
Learning Outcome: Present Project to Judges to be evaluated
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 F- day
Self Reflection and Peer Reflection
Objective:
Students will complete self reflection to evaluate their work during the project
Students will identify strengths and weakness
Students will make justifications and plans for further projects
Learning Outcome: Complete self- reflection
Thursday,February 11, 2016 A- Day
Presentations to Class
Objectives: Students will present their final project to class and teacher
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method through their presentation
Demonstrate Knowledge of the Scientific Method by taking Assessment
Learning Outcome:
Complete assessment
Lesson Plans for the Week of February 1, 2016- Feb 5, 2016
Mr. Bish Lesson Plans
Science Fair
Driving Question: How do we as grade six students use the scientific method to research, design and test and experiment that can solve a real world problem?
Objective : Complete the display board for science fair
Friday, January 15, 2016
Lesson Plans for the Week of January 11,2016 -January 29,2016
Mr. Bish Lesson Plans
Science Fair
Driving Question: How do we as grade six students use the scientific method to research, design and test and experiment that can solve a real world problem?
Focus for the Week: Completing Science Experiments
Learning Outcome: s/w -type materials list and procedure in google drive
Monday, January 11, 2016 - F Day
Background Research Report- For the Week
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use their notes gathered from research to produce a written report that answers each of the six research questions.
2.) Follow assigned format to complete research report.
Lesson Overview: Students will be typing their research report on the assigned topic. Each paper will have 6-8 paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the topic and content. Research Paper Model
Evidence of Learning: Each member will complete three paragraphs each that demonstrate understanding of the content.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 A- Day
Background Research Report- For the Week
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use their notes gathered from research to produce a written report that answers each of the six research questions.
2.) Follow assigned format to complete research report.
Lesson Overview: Students will be typing their research report on the assigned topic. Each paper will have 6-8 paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the topic and content. Research Paper Model
Evidence of Learning: Each member will complete three paragraphs each that demonstrate understanding of the content.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 B Day
Background Research Report- For the Week
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use their notes gathered from research to produce a written report that answers each of the six research questions.
2.) Follow assigned format to complete research report.
Lesson Overview: Students will be typing their research report on the assigned topic. Each paper will have 6-8 paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the topic and content. Research Paper Model
Evidence of Learning: Each member will complete three paragraphs each that demonstrate understanding of the content.
Thursday, January 14, 2016 C- Day
Background Research Report- For the Week
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use their notes gathered from research to produce a written report that answers each of the six research questions.
2.) Follow assigned format to complete research report.
Lesson Overview: Students will be typing their research report on the assigned topic. Each paper will have 6-8 paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the topic and content. Research Paper Model
Evidence of Learning: Each member will complete three paragraphs each that demonstrate understanding of the content.
Friday, January, 15, 2016 D- Day
Background Research Report- For the Week
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Use their notes gathered from research to produce a written report that answers each of the six research questions.
2.) Follow assigned format to complete research report.
Lesson Overview: Students will be typing their research report on the assigned topic. Each paper will have 6-8 paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the topic and content. Research Paper Model
Evidence of Learning: Each member will complete three paragraphs each that demonstrate understanding of the content.
Lesson Plans for the Week of January 4,2016 -January 8 ,2016
Mr. Bish Lesson Plans
Science Fair: Background Research Report- www.sciecebuddies.org
Driving Question: How do we as grade six students use the scientific method to research, design and test and experiment that can solve a real world problem?
Monday, January 4, 2016 A Day
Background Research: www.sciencebuddies.org
Objectives: As a result of the lesson students will...
1. Write six background research questions using the background research questions planning page.
2.) use resources to research six bullets that answer each other students research questions.
Lesson Plans for the Week of December 8, 2015 -December 11, 2015
Mr. Bish
Grade Six/ Science- STEM Program
Science Topic- Scientific Method
Driving Question: How do we as STEM students use the scientific method to conduct and experiment that offers a real world solution?
Monday, December 7,2015
A- Day Band Day
Lesson 1- Scientific Method
Objective- As a result of the lesson students will...
1.) Learn the Steps of the Scientific Method
2.) Students will record the steps of the Scientific Method
3.) Students will identify the behavior of students during the science fair at the white house
Lesson Overview: Students will learn the steps of the Scientific Method using the Science Buddies website. The steps are:
Ask a Question
Do Background Research
Create a Hypothesis
Test the Hypothesis by doing and Experiment
Collect and Analyze Data
Present Findings
Students will then watch the Science Fair at the White House and identify the behaviors of the students at the beginning, middle and end of the science fair.
Closure: Review steps of the Scientific Method
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
B- Day
Lesson 2 - Scientific Method Review
Objective-
1.) Review the steps of the scientific method.
2.) Create visual flow chart that teaches the steps of the scientific method www.sciencebuddies.org Site for the Science Fair
Lesson Overview: Students will review the steps of the scientific method from the previous day. students will use the science buddies overview to learn detailed overview of each step.
Students will create a visual for each of the steps of the Scientific Method.
Homework: Complete visual of the steps of the Scientific Method.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
C- Day
Scientific Method - Quiz - Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Scientific Method by putting the steps in order. www.sciencebuddies.org Site for the Science Fair
Lab 1- Quarter Lab- Essential Question- Does a quarter
Objective: Students will..
1.) Create a hypothesis for the Quarter Lab.
2.) Conduct the Quarter Lab with a partner.
3.) Collect data for each trial of the quarter lab.
Lesson Overview:
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the Scientific Method by completing an assessment.
Students will then learn how to conduct and experiment using the Scientific Method. Students will learn how a question drives an experiment. Students will learn about a hypothesis, and educated guess based on research and observations. Students will conduct the experiment through teacher modeling. Students will collect data.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
D- Day
Lab 2 - Paper Air Plane Lab- Essential Question- Does the design of a paper airplane effect how far it travels ?
