Alverno Lesson Plan Format

By: Amanda Dlugi

Learning Goal
(DPI Content
Standard)

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Assessment
(Criteria/Look Fors)

Materials
Time
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Instructional
Procedures

E.8.1 Using the science themes, explain and predict changes in

major features of land, water, and atmospheric systems
E.8.2 Describe underlying structures of the earth that cause
changes in the earth's surface
E.8.3 Using the science themes during the process of
investigation, describe climate, weather, ocean currents, soil
movements and changes in the forces acting on the earth
- For students to be introduced to the forces which lead to
deformation of the Earths crust, and be able to apply it
to the study of plate tectonics.
- For students to be able to understand how the earths
rock strata are influenced by several stress forms and the
various types of rock formations are created.
- For students to be respectful toward classmates,
responsible of actions and assignments, and resourceful
of the time we have together.
- Ask students questions individually throughout the lesson
to see if they are able to make connections and appear to
have an understanding of the sections concepts.
- Assign the Chapter 4, Section 4 Review questions #1-6 for
homework to be turned in for a grade the following day.
- Be aware of students who are working efficiently together
on the assignment, directly address poor behavior or lack
of effort toward assignment and correct by assigning
individual work or switch groups.
- Course textbook, paper, writing utensils, and desks
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Introduction: 10-15 minutes: Review and discuss the

concepts learned previously in the beginning of Section 4.
- Reading and discussion of the remainder of Section 4:
25minutes.
- Assign students Chapter 4, Section 4 Review Questions
for homework to be turned in the following day for a
grade, but allow them to work together in their groups
with remaining class time. If unable to work
appropriately in groups, individual work is expected:
5minutes before lunch and 10minutes after lunch.
Introduction:
- Review the ideas from the beginning of Section 4. Ask
students literal questions on key points from the start of
the section.

Student
Accommodations

Developing the Lesson:

- Begin to read and discuss new material from Section 4.
Encourage individual participation in reading parts of
the section.
- Ask students questions and review the parts of the
Section 4 after reading each. Clarify any confusion or
questions.
Practice:
- After finishing reading the section, assign students
Chapter 4, Section 4 Review Questions for homework to
be turned in the following day for a grade.
- Give the students the opportunity to work together in
their small groups on the assignment for the remaining
class time. If unable to work effectively in groups,
individual work is assigned.
Closure:
- If students complete assignment, tell them to quietly,
individually review Chapter 4 for their upcoming
assessment, and begin to look through the chapter review.
- Once class is near end, thank students for cooperation
and prepare them to switch to their afternoon classes.
- Students are allowed to read Section 4 together in class.
- Students are provided with class time to work on their
homework assignment in small groups if behaving in
responsible, appropriate manner.
- If students do not seem to understand material, or appear
to not be putting in sufficient effort toward their work,
place them with students who have a better
understanding of the material and allow them to work
together.