LESSON OUTLINE IN EARTH SCIENCE

Grading Period: MIDTERM Duration: Week 1-5

Learning Standards:

A. ORIENTATION: USL Vision and Mission

B. THEORIES OF THE UNIVERSE
C. ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
D. LIFE ON EARTH
E. THE SUBSYSTEMS OF THE EARTH

Core Value: Social Awareness and Involvement

Related Values: Awareness and Preparedness on the dangers and

recommended actions regarding natural occurrence in the environment
A. ORIENTATION : Schools Vision and Mission

USL Student Handbook: Rule and Policies

CEPSI (Core Values of USL)
Discussion of classroom agreements
Giving of Course Outline
Discussion of Course Requirement

Essential Question/s:

1. How relevant are these rules and policies in our life as Louisians?

Teaching &Learning Activities:

Guided Discussion

Assessment:

Venn Diagram

Value Integration: Rules are for the Obedience of Fools and the Guidance of Wisemen

Time Frame: Week 1

B. THEORIES OF THE UNIVERSE
C. ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Describe the historical development of the theories and explain the origin of the universe
Compare the different hypothesis explaining the origin of the Solar System
Compare and contrast the different models/theories on the formation of the solar system.

Essential Question/s

1. How did everything as we know it today, come into being/

2. Why do we need to learn history and philosophy in science?
3. If you are a philosopher, how would you explain your own point of view/ perspective about the
universe?

Teaching & Learning Activities:

Power Point Presentation

Video Clip Presentation with Guide Questions
Guided Discussion
Film Viewing

Performance Task:

Differentiated Activity
Pantomime

Assessment:

Group Quiz
Essay
Paper pencil test

Value Integration: We live in the best of all possible worlds God is lost as the center of life and
the source of values.

Time Frame: Week 2 and Week 3

D. LIFE ON EARTH
E. THE SUBSYSTEMS OF THE EARTH

Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system with properties
necessary to support life
Explain that the earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and
energy flow.

Essential Question/s:

How do interactions of the Earths systems affect life on Earth?

What makes the Earth Dynamic?

Teaching & Learning Activities:

Guided Discussion
Film Viewing
Cooperative Learning Strategy- Round Table

Performance Task:

Music Video Presentation

Reporting

Assessment:

Journal Reflection
Multiple Choice Type of Test

Value Integration:

Time Frame: Week 4 and Week 5