DeKalb County Schools Lesson Plan for Mathematics 1
Teacher: Takila Booker
DeKalb Alternative
School
DeKalb County Schools Lesson Plan for Physical Science
Unit Name: WAVES, ELECTRICITY, AND MAGNETISM
Unit 2, Week 6, Monday September 14, 2015
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9a. Recognize that all waves transfer energy.
SPS9b. Relate frequency and wavelength to the energy of
different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves.
SPS9c. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
electromagnetic and mechanical (sound) waves.
SPS9d. Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
SPS9e. Relate the speed of sound to different mediums.
SPS9f. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of everyday
interactions
Essential Question(s): What happens when two waves meet while
they travel through the same medium?
Materials Needed :
Learning Stations
Overall Agenda with Time:
Opening Activity 20 min
Mini- Lecture 10 min
Learning Stations 30 Min
Reflections 15
Sponge/Activating Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Students will demonstrate what waves are.
Crafting: Allotted Time 30 min
Teacher will explain what waves are.
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
The Student will take Cornell Notes on Wave Types,
Characteristics, and Interactions.
Student Stations: The student will complete their Online Virtual
lab on PHET LABS: Doppler Effect.
The Student will complete their PowerPoint/ Project Online
Georgia Virtual: Video on The Tacoma Bridge.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Making Waves- Students will
explore what happens when waves encounter an obstacle pg. 503
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Particle Motion in a Wave -
Students will analyze how energy passes along a spring pg. 509
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will complete their Vocabulary Word Wall p.533
PowerPoint (Technology Component).
The Students will complete their Concept Maps with summary/
paragraph on Wave Characteristics.
Math Skills: The Students will practice calculating and solving
(Physical Science - Math practice problems utilizing the Formula
for Wave Speed, Frequency of a Wave and Wave Length pgs. 4-7
Chapter Resource Workbook). Wave Formulas on p. 516, 518 Textbook:
Holt Physical Science. Foldable: The Student will Give examples of
different types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, mechanical,
electromagnetic) and identify the mediums in which they travel.
Reflecting/Summarizing Activity: Allotted Time 15 minExit
slip
Give three examples of a mechanical wave and give the medium
through which they travel.
Check understanding
Differentiation Strategy:
Small group
Pair-n-Share for struggling learners
Homework:
Unit Name: WAVES, ELECTRICITY, AND MAGNETISM
Unit 2, Week 6, Tuesday September 15, 2015
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9a. Recognize that all waves transfer energy.
SPS9b. Relate frequency and wavelength to the energy of
different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves.
SPS9c. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
electromagnetic and mechanical (sound) waves.
SPS9d. Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
SPS9e. Relate the speed of sound to different mediums.
SPS9f. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of everyday
interactions
Essential Question(s): What happens when two waves meet while
they travel through the same medium?
Materials Needed :
Learning Stations
Overall Agenda with Time:
Opening Activity 20 min
Mini- Lecture 10 min
Learning Stations 30 Min
Reflections 15
Sponge/Activating Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Students will list 2 ways of mechanical energy that can be
transformed into non mechanical energy.
Crafting: Allotted Time 30 min
Teacher will explain how mechanical waves can be transformed
into non mechanical waves.
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
The Student will take Cornell Notes on Wave Types,
Characteristics, and Interactions.
Student Stations: The student will complete their Online Virtual
lab on PHET LABS: Doppler Effect.
The Student will complete their PowerPoint/ Project Online
Georgia Virtual: Video on The Tacoma Bridge.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Making Waves- Students will
explore what happens when waves encounter an obstacle pg. 503
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Particle Motion in a Wave -
Students will analyze how energy passes along a spring pg. 509
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will complete their Vocabulary Word Wall p.533
PowerPoint (Technology Component).
The Students will complete their Concept Maps with summary/
paragraph on Wave Characteristics.
Math Skills: The Students will practice calculating and solving
(Physical Science - Math practice problems utilizing the Formula
for Wave Speed, Frequency of a Wave and Wave Length pgs. 4-7
Chapter Resource Workbook). Wave Formulas on p. 516, 518 Textbook:
Holt Physical Science. Foldable: The Student will Give examples of
different types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, mechanical,
electromagnetic) and identify the mediums in which they travel.
Reflecting/Summarizing Activity: Allotted Time 15 minExit
slip
Explain the relationship between mechanical waves and non
mechanical waves.
Check understanding
Differentiation Strategy:
Flexible grouping
Homework: None
Unit Name: WAVES, ELECTRICITY, AND MAGNETISM
Unit 2, Week 6, Wednesday September 16, 2015
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9a. Recognize that all waves transfer energy.
SPS9b. Relate frequency and wavelength to the energy of
different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves.
SPS9c. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
electromagnetic and mechanical (sound) waves.
SPS9d. Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
SPS9e. Relate the speed of sound to different mediums.
SPS9f. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of everyday
interactions
Essential Question(s What happens when two waves meet while they
travel through the same medium?
Materials Needed :
Learning Stations
Overall Agenda with Time:
Opening Activity 20 min
Mini- Lecture 10 min
Learning Stations 30 Min
Reflections 15
Sponge/Activating Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
FLP Comments/ Math Skills Wave Formulas and Calculations.
Crafting: Allotted Time 30 min
FLP Comments Teacher will meet with students and go over current
FLP Plan.
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
The Student will take Cornell Notes on Wave Types,
Characteristics, and Interactions.
Student Stations: The student will complete their Online Virtual
lab on PHET LABS: Doppler Effect.
The Student will complete their PowerPoint/ Project Online
Georgia Virtual: Video on The Tacoma Bridge.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Making Waves- Students will
explore what happens when waves encounter an obstacle pg. 503
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Particle Motion in a Wave -
Students will analyze how energy passes along a spring pg. 509
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will complete their Vocabulary Word Wall p.533
PowerPoint (Technology Component).
The Students will complete their Concept Maps with summary/
paragraph on Wave Characteristics.
Math Skills: The Students will practice calculating and solving
(Physical Science - Math practice problems utilizing the Formula
for Wave Speed, Frequency of a Wave and Wave Length pgs. 4-7
Chapter Resource Workbook). Wave Formulas on p. 516, 518 Textbook:
Holt Physical Science. Foldable: The Student will Give examples of
different types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, mechanical,
electromagnetic) and identify the mediums in which they travel.
Reflecting/Summarizing Activity: Allotted Time 15 minExit
slip
Explain how energy passes along a spring.
Check understanding
Differentiation Strategy:
Flexible grouping
Homework: None
Unit Name: WAVES, ELECTRICITY, AND MAGNETISM
Unit 2, Week 6, Thursday September 17, 2015
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9a. Recognize that all waves transfer energy.
SPS9b. Relate frequency and wavelength to the energy of
different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves.
SPS9c. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
electromagnetic and mechanical (sound) waves.
SPS9d. Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
SPS9e. Relate the speed of sound to different mediums.
SPS9f. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of everyday
interactions
Essential Question(s): How do waves carry energy?
Materials Needed :
Learning Stations
Overall Agenda with Time:
Opening Activity 20 min
Mini- Lecture 10 min
Learning Stations 30 Min
Reflections 15
Sponge/Activating Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Students will define the following terms:
Crafting: Allotted Time 30 min
Teacher will explain how. Teacher will also describe how
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
The Student will take Cornell Notes on Wave Types,
Characteristics, and Interactions.
Student Stations: The student will complete their Online Virtual
lab on PHET LABS: Doppler Effect.
The Student will complete their PowerPoint/ Project Online
Georgia Virtual: Video on The Tacoma Bridge.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Making Waves- Students will
explore what happens when waves encounter an obstacle pg. 503
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Particle Motion in a Wave -
Students will analyze how energy passes along a spring pg. 509
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will complete their Vocabulary Word Wall p.533
PowerPoint (Technology Component).
The Students will complete their Concept Maps with summary/
paragraph on Wave Characteristics.
Math Skills: The Students will practice calculating and solving
(Physical Science - Math practice problems utilizing the Formula
for Wave Speed, Frequency of a Wave and Wave Length pgs. 4-7
Chapter Resource Workbook). Wave Formulas on p. 516, 518 Textbook:
Holt Physical Science. Foldable: The Student will Give examples of
different types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, mechanical,
electromagnetic) and identify the mediums in which they travel.
Reflecting/Summarizing Activity: Allotted Time 15 minExit slip
Properties of Waves. Pg. 15 Unit 4 Resources Book. Check
understanding
Differentiation Strategy:
Flexible grouping
Homework: None
Unit Name: WAVES, ELECTRICITY, AND MAGNETISM
Unit 2, Week 6, Friday September 17, 2015
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
SPS9a. Recognize that all waves transfer energy.
SPS9b. Relate frequency and wavelength to the energy of
different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves.
SPS9c. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
electromagnetic and mechanical (sound) waves.
SPS9d. Investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
interference, and diffraction.
SPS9e. Relate the speed of sound to different mediums.
SPS9f. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of everyday
interactions
Essential Question(s): How do waves carry energy?
Materials Needed :
Learning Stations
Overall Agenda with Time:
Opening Activity 20 min
Mini- Lecture 10 min
Learning Stations 30 Min
Reflections 15
Sponge/Activating Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Students will review for quiz with their Brain Pop Activity.
Crafting: Allotted Time 30 min
Teacher will review notes for quiz.
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
The Student will take Cornell Notes on Wave Types,
Characteristics, and Interactions.
Student Stations: The student will complete their Online Virtual
lab on PHET LABS: Doppler Effect.
The Student will complete their PowerPoint/ Project Online
Georgia Virtual: Video on The Tacoma Bridge.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Making Waves- Students will
explore what happens when waves encounter an obstacle pg. 503
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will Complete a Lab: Particle Motion in a Wave -
Students will analyze how energy passes along a spring pg. 509
Textbook: Holt Physical Science.
The Students will complete their Vocabulary Word Wall p.533
PowerPoint (Technology Component).
The Students will complete their Concept Maps with summary/
paragraph on Wave Characteristics.
Math Skills: The Students will practice calculating and solving
(Physical Science - Math practice problems utilizing the Formula
for Wave Speed, Frequency of a Wave and Wave Length pgs. 4-7
Chapter Resource Workbook). Wave Formulas on p. 516, 518 Textbook:
Holt Physical Science. Foldable: The Student will Give examples of
different types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, mechanical,
electromagnetic) and identify the mediums in which they travel.
Reflecting/Summarizing Activity: Allotted Time 15 minExit slip
(Waves Quiz)
Check understanding
Differentiation Strategy:
Flexible grouping
Homework: None
