Changes Fast & Slow

Title: Changes fast & slow

Author: Cota

Subject: Geology

Grade: 6th

Week: April 28, 29, 30

Unit/Lesson Plan #: Unit 8 Ch. 25 lesson 1

Unit theme:Examine evidence of geologic changes and the role that gravity plays in such changes.

Textbook references:

Learning objectives:

The geological history of an area can be determined by observing rocks.

The Earth is constantly changing.

Changes occur at different rates.

The actions of people may affect the Earth's surface. 

Key Questions, Concepts, or Themes:

  sediments

Stage 1:

  Challenge students to write down one piece of evidence that shows that the Earth has changed since its begining.

Stage 2:

  Science Log questions and responses. point out the photos on page 472 & 473. explain what features each photogragh shows and how hte feature was formed.

Stage 3:

  Call on a volunteer to read aloud the first two paragraghps on page 471 then role play the scene.

Homework: No homework in this class?

Assessments: (attach/link copies)

__ Group assessment

__ Observation of process/student work

__ Self-assessment by student

__ Teacher generated assignment

__ Written project

__ Test/Quiz

__ Other: ____________________________________