Lesson Objective: SWBAT gain background knowledge about the lunar surface relative to the Earth.
NGSS: MS-ESS2-1
NGSS: MS-ESS2-1
- Do Now: Write down five (5) basic facts that you know about the moon. Please explain.
- Whole class: TW review classroom protocols. TW discuss some basic information about the lunar surface and the Earth. SW take a Google form "Survey of this 7th Grade Science class" and TW share results with class. SW use the following Google link:
- Collaborative group: SW work together on "The History of Planet Earth" reading comprehension in Readworks.org. Log onto: www.readworks.org/student-authentication?url=%2Fstudent
- Select one class code: Cougars 7: BRM5HT or Matadors 7: 6PVKVG
- Independent Station: SW complete a "Science About Me" sheet to begin our 7th grade class units. www.moonglow.com/pages/moon-calculator
- Have a Sensational Day of Increasing your Knowledge. It's great to see you again!