Weekly Lesson – August 29 ­ September 2 (Week 2) Teachers: A. Wisdom/ A. Myers Science 6 TEK:1) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards; and (B) practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials. 6.4 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and safety equipment to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:B) use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher. ELPS Learning Strategies: 1C Use strategic learning techniques, such as concept mapping, drawing, memorizing, comparing, contrasting, and

reviewing to acquire basic and grade­level vocabulary.Reading: 4C Develop basic sight vocabulary, derive meaning of environmental print, and comprehend English vocabulary and language structures used routinely in written classroom materials.Writing: 5B Write using newly acquired basic vocabulary and content­based grade­level vocabulary

High Level Questions

How do safety rules in the science classroom compare to other safety rules? How are they different?

Activities (Guided/Independent) Assessments

Materials/Resources Academic Vocabulary

Mon

Introduce Lab safety – Rules and Purpose Lab Safety Symbols handout for journal/ Lab safety rules for journal Lab safety contracts to be signed by parent and students ­­­­ turn in by Friday

Ignite “Play it safe”

Tues

What is Wrong picture ­­­ elmo “Sponge Bob Lab safety story” put in journal

Powerpoint

Wed

Scavenger Hunt for emergency and preventative equipment Safety Equipment sheet for journal

Preventative Emergency

Thur.

Process skills Primer Eye Wash/ Fire Blanket/Fire extinguisher

Stemscope

Fri

Laboratory Safety quiz

Enrichments

GT ­ accelerated to accommodate robotics

Create a comic strip or a poster identifying the importance of lab safety

Differentiation Oral notes Text read Extended time Collaborative groups