Teacher Candidate: __Daniel Greene_____________________ Lesson Plan Template

Date: ___12/1/2011____

Unit Title:_Scientific Method______ Subject: Living Environment Grade Level: _7__ Essential Question(s): n/a Lesson Title/Number Scientific Measurements

STANDARD 1Analysis, Inquiry, and Design State Standards and Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and Performance develop solutions. Indicators Key Idea 3: Critical thinking skills are used in the solution of mathematical problems. M3.1 Apply mathematical knowledge to solve real-world problems and problems that arise from the investigation of mathematical ideas, using representations such as pictures, charts, and tables. M3.1a use appropriate scientific tools to solve problems about the natural world

Lesson Objectives
(Blooms Taxonomy)

1. Students will be able to understand how thermometer scales are created. (comprehension) 2. Students will be able to recognize the differences between temperature scales. (knowledge) 3. Students will create their own temperature scale and compare it to other temperature scales. (synthesis)

---------------------Acceptable Evidence
*Could be collected for accountability/auditing purposes.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-3. Online Thermometer Activity Worksheet

Bell Ringer and Prior Knowledge Tap

This can be together or separate. Also may be called: set induction, anticipatory set, introduction/review

The teacher will ask the students to think about the tools of a scientist lab, and pose the following questions: 1. What kinds of tools do we use for measurements? 2. Is a thermometer a measuring tool? 3. What does a thermometer measure?

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________________________________________________________ 1. The teacher will ask the bell ringer questions to the class and have the questions displayed on a PowerPoint Presentation. 2. The students will discuss the content of the bell ringer. 3. The teacher will discuss the creation of the Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature systems. (5 min.) 4. The teacher will guide the students to the A Matter of Degrees interactive online activity. 5. The students will launch the online activity. 6. The teacher will pass out the worksheet and read the directions. 7. The students will complete the interactive activity. 8. The teacher will provide guided instruction during the activity. (10 min) 9. The teacher will ask the students to finish the worksheets for homework. 10. The teacher will review the lesson.(5 min.)

Procedure

Checks for Understanding

1. The teacher will ask the students questions about the content. 2. The teacher will ask the students to share what they did for the interactive activity.

1. Temperature Scale Worksheet Assessment Type and purpose

(sometimes called evaluation)

Closure Accommodations and/or Interactions with Support Staff

The teacher will ask the class to complete the temperature scale worksheet for homework. The teacher will review the activity.

Computers / laptops, website: Resources/Materials http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5942/preview Temperature scale worksheet 20 mins. Time Required