Science Department Grade Level TEA!

January 23rd-27th, 2023

So, “What’s the TEA” in Science? Take a look below to see the Topics, Essential Questions, &
Agenda Highlights/Strategies for the week! Please contact your scholar’s science teacher if you
have any questions.

What’s the TEA? Topic(s) Essential Question(s) Agenda Highlights & Strategies
What topics and What question(s) will guide What activities, strategies, and/or resources will
standards will the lesson? scholars engage in?
teachers introduce?
Grade 6 Earth Science S6E5a: Geology – How can I demonstrate my Focus Strategy: WICOR
Density knowledge of Geology Organization: Graphic Organizer (Frayer Model)
Tutorials: Mondays Concepts? Inquiry: Q&A
4:30pm-5:30pm Focus Activities: OWC
What is density and why is it Geology Pre-Test
important? Layers of the Earth Vocabulary Flash Cards
Density & Layers of the Earth Manipulatives,
Can you dig a hole through Lessons, Labs (Demonstrations), & Assessments
the earth? Why or why not?

Grade 7 Life Science S7L2a: Cells What are living things made Focus Strategy: WICOR
of? Organization: Graphic Organizer (Frayer Model)
Tutorials: Tuesdays Inquiry: Q&A
4:30pm-5:30pm What are the different parts Focus Activities: OWC
that make up a cell? Cell Structure & Function Manipulatives, Lessons,
Labs, & Assessments

Grade 8 Physical Science S8P3 Force & How are velocity and Focus Strategy: WICOR
Motion acceleration related to Organization: Graphic Organizer (Frayer Model)
Tutorials: Tuesdays everyday life? Inquiry: Q&A
4:30pm-5:30pm Focus Activities: OWC
How is constant Motion Graphs Manipulatives, Lessons, Labs, &
speed graphed? Assessments