Earth Science Concepts and Observations

The video is part of a series by the California Department of Education focusing on integrating English Language Development with science education for Grade 7. The lesson involves students observing and discussing rocks to understand rock formation and energy flow. It aligns with California Science and English Language Development Standards. Students engage in structured activities to enhance their scientific and language skills, culminating in group presentations and reflections.

What is the main focus of the lesson in the video?

• Rock formation and energy flow

• Weather patterns

• Types of plants

• The water cycle

Which grade level is this lesson designed for?

• Grade 12

• Grade 9

• Grade 7

• Grade 5

What is the Science Performance Expectation for Middle School Earth and Space Science?

• Understanding weather patterns

• Identifying different types of plants

• Developing a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy

• Developing a model to describe the water cycle

What is one of the English Language Development Standards at the Bridging Level for Grade 7?

• Developing a model to describe the water cycle

• Identifying different types of plants

• Understanding weather patterns

• Exchanging Information and Ideas

What should the facilitator do when passing the rock to another student?

• Ask them to describe the weather

• Ask them to describe the water cycle

• Ask them what they observe

• Ask them to identify the type of plant

What did one student observe about the rock?

• It was hard and had many different colors

• It was soft and had no colors

• It was made of water

• It was a type of plant

What type of rock did some students think they were observing?

• Sedimentary

• None of the above

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What did the students use to help them discuss the rock cycle?

• A weather chart

• A plant diagram

• A rock cycle diagram

• A water cycle chart

What did the teacher encourage students to use during their discussions?

• Silent gestures

• Slang

• Everyday language

• Academic language

What was the purpose of the reflection and discussion at the end of the lesson?

• To discuss the implementation of content and language standards

• To describe the water cycle

• To review weather patterns

• To identify different types of plants