Contributor’s Name (Your Name): Gretchen Lupica
Cycle of Study for Science (Geology) with Transformation as a Theme.
Cover Sheet: Transformation theme
Kick-off and Culmination tied together in a letter writing/reading Format.
Seminar on Isaac Asimov’s “Rain Rain Go Away”.
Opportunity Outside: Hiking and Geology sketching
Rubric for Opportunity Outside: Hiking Metaphor
Group Initiative: Prop Transformation
Project Packet: Timanogos Cave Exploration (Off-site field exploration) – reflection, experiments, ini-quiz, matching (NPS.Gov)
Lesson 1: First Great Lesson
Lesson 2: Seven Gateways
Shelf Work related to Seven Gateways
Lesson 3: Geologic Timeline Impressionistic Lesson
Lesson 4: Fresh Fruit or Vegetable Procedure
Theme: Transformation
Geared toward ages: Middle School
Kick off
: Letter Writing Activity
Seminar Title
: “Rain Rain Go Away”
Discussion Topics: Transformation, Us vs Them (Seminar
Group Initiative: Prop Transformation
Project: Timpanogos Cave – Off Site Field Study
Outside Opportunity: Ensign Peak Hike Geology sketching