This site outlines a geology unit plan suitable for middle school (6-8 grade) classes. The unit includes 10 lessons focused on basic concepts in geology and how these basic concepts fit into the theory of plate tectonics. The unit is designed for about 3 weeks (16 days) of classes. An outline of the unit with lesson plans and lesson descriptions is included under the unit outline link.
The plans for supporting diverse learners drop down menu at the top features links to pages describing the following: how this unit will accommodate English language learners (ELL), plans for differentiating instruction within the unit, the different literacy strategies used throughout the unit, and an overall plan for assessing student learning.
The plans for supporting diverse learners drop down menu at the top features links to pages describing the following: how this unit will accommodate English language learners (ELL), plans for differentiating instruction within the unit, the different literacy strategies used throughout the unit, and an overall plan for assessing student learning.