Ginger Decavitch Core 8-2 Science Lesson Plans

Learning Targets Week April 25-29

Mon: Students will choose a research project that will demonstrate their understanding of global
warming.
Tues: Conduct a survey to determine how much trash is created at school. Create a data table of both
the amount and types of solid waste we generate. Make a bar graph of the Trash created at school.
Wed: Construct a model trash layer landfill and test for water leaching . Develop a trash time line to
compare trash decomposition rates.
Thurs: Visit a local fish hatchery and determine how fish conservation impacts the Colorado River.
Fri: Complete the video” Global Warming: 6 degrees of change” and record evidence and predictions

What students will do:

Mon: Library Research, “Global Warming Project”. Use Expert Space to locate articles on global warming,
conservation and going green projects. Make notecards with citation on Expert Space.
Tues: What is in our trash? Discussion, lab to dissect a bag of trash. Categorize into types, weight and
graph your results. Watch the video, “Garbage’.
Wed: What happens to trash that is thrown away? Create a land fill bottle using a lined and an un-lined
layers for observation for then next 5 days. Make a timeline of trash decomposition rates.
Thurs: Fieldtrip to Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery and Rifle Falls Park.
Fri: Discuss impact of the Fish Hatchery on the local waterways. Complete Video, “Global warming: 6
Degrees of change.” And complete data table: evidence/prediction.

How students will be accessed on their learning

Mon: 2-3 Page Research project due May 13th.
Tues: Survey, data table and bar graph should be in science notebook.
Wed: Trash timeline should be in science notebook.
Thursday :
Fri: Data table of video: evidence and prediction in science notebook.