Siop Lesson Plan Day 1
Siop Lesson Plan Day 1
Siop Lesson Plan Day 1
Standards: CA State Science Standards: 1.b. Students know earth is composed of several
layers; a cold brittle lithosphere; a hot convecting mantle; and sense metallic core.
CA State Language Arts: R 1.3. Recognize the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words
in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writing.
Objectives:
Language: Communicate the steps and results from an investigation in written reports and oral
presentation.
Content: Identify and describe the unique characteristics of Earths different layers by creating a
model.
Learning Strategies:
Metacognitive: Quick Write and Hypothesis
Cognitive: Investigation including notes in Science notebook
Social-Affective: Each group member performs a job and must work together and discuss the
outcome.
Key Vocabulary:
1.
asthenoshphere
2.
crust
3.
outer core
4.
inner core
5.
lithosphere
6.
mantle
Materials:
1.
Science Notebooks
2.
Directions Chart
3.
Materials to make a model of the earth: modeling clay (2 colors), a small marble, metric
measuring tape, scissors, aluminum foil, plastic knife
1.
Direct Students to read together and write in their Science notebook the content and language
objective.
2.
Comprehensible Input: Earth has a layered structure. At the surface is a layer of solid rock
called the crust. Below is the mantle, made of softened rock. Below the mantle is the Earths core, a
very dense layer made mainly of iron. By studying Earths structure scientists can predict how the
surface will change. Students will use their science notebook to add vocabulary.
3.
Form students into teacher built groups, to support language and content abilities.
4.
Display directions in written form and read together, for each step of the model making,
including each group members responsibility. Check for understanding.
Clean up!
Extension:
1.
Direct students to check underside of chairs for a sticker (previously place by teacher).
Pull the following questions from the Canned Questions can. Stickered students answer
the following questions (with support from their partner) earning tickets towards a trip to the
Treasure Chest. Questions: How thick is the crust compared to the layer beneath it? What
layer of Earth do you see when you look at the globe?
2.
Exit Ticket: On an index card, Compare and Contrast the different layers. Remember
to use vocabulary words correctly in your response.