7th Grade Earth Science

Date

Objective/ Procedure

Handouts/ Labs

Homework

9/29

 Measurement Quiz TSWBAT

1. Demonstrate knowledge on a hands on Quiz: Make observations/ inferences and use the laboratory tools to measure in Metric correctly

2. Read p.50-54 Earth History Resources Book: The Journal of John Wesley Powell and answer questions about the journey

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

Science Current Event due Friday

9/30

North Canyon & Nankoweap Canyon Observations-1 TSWBAT

1. Listen to and discuss JW. Powell's trip through the Grand Canyon to prepare for observing and inferring about the history of the canyons

2.  Read p.50-54 Earth History Resources Book: The Journal of John Wesley Powell and answer questions about the journey

NJCCCS 5.1  &5.8

2. North Canyon/ Nankoweap Canyon Sketch

3. North Canyon/ Nankoweap Canyon Observations

12. Sedimentary Rocks/Grand Canyon Paragraph

10/1

North Canyon & Nankoweap Canyon Observations-2 TSWBAT

1. Sketch the North Canyon & Nankoweap Canyon to begin to explore Earth history as Powell did

2. Set up chart to organize data before making observations about the rocks

NJCCCS 5.1  &5.8

Read Earth History Text:  p.101-107(ch. 4) 13. Sedimentary Rocks/Grand Canyon Paragraph

10/2

Observing Grand Canyon Rock Samples-1 TSWBAT

1. Examine rocks that correlate with the layers in the sketches and record observations

3. Finish p. 11 in binder to practice writing observations and inferences about Powell's trip

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.8

10/3

Observing Grand Canyon Rocks-2 TSWBAT

1. Examine rocks that correlate with the layers in the sketches and record observations

2.Take notes: Earth History Vocabulary #1-6

NJCCCS 5.1  , 5.8

4. Grand Canyon Rock Lineup/ Grand Canyon Rock Correlations

Science Current Event due