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EarthComm : Second Edition. What’s New About EarthComm 2 nd Edition?. Meets the Next Generation Science Standards New examples from NASA! Climate Change chapter New EC web site : http://www.agiweb.org/education/earthcomm2 /. What’s New About EarthComm 2 nd Edition?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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EarthComm: Second Edition
What’s New About EarthComm 2nd Edition?
• Meets the Next Generation Science Standards
• New examples from NASA!
• Climate Change chapter
• New EC web site: http://www.agiweb.org/education/earthcomm2/
What’s New About EarthComm 2nd Edition?
• Greater emphasis on Earth system science
• Engineering Design Cycle
• GeoLog
• Connections to Other Sciences
Table of Contents• Nature of Science• Chapter 1 Astronomy• Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics• Chapter 3 Minerals, Rocks, and Structures• Chapter 4 Surface Processes• Chapter 5 Winds, Oceans, Weather and
Climate• Chapter 6 Global Climate Change• Chapter 7 Earth’s Natural Resources• Chapter 8 Earth System Evolution
Components
1. Getting Started2. Scenario3. Chapter Challenge4. Assessment Criteria5. Engineering Design Cycle6. Earth/Space Science Corner7. What Do You See?8. Think About It
Components
9. Investigate10. Digging Deeper11. Think About It Again12. Reflecting on the Section and the
Challenge13. Understanding and Applying14. Inquiring Further15. Chapter Mini-Challenge16. Earth/Space Science You Learned
Components
17. Earth/Space Science Chapter Challenge
18. Earth/Space Science Connections to Other Sciences
19. Extending the Connection
20. Earth/Space Science At Work
21. Earth/Space Science Practice Test
Chapter Challenges
Ch. 1: Astronomy: Podcast Script
Ch. 2: Plate Tectonics: Game Design
Ch. 3: Minerals, etc.: Museum Exhibit Design
Ch. 4: Surface Processes: Olympic Games Site Analysis and Report
Ch. 5: Weather, etc.: Web Site Design
Ch. 6: Climate Change: Series of Articles
Ch. 7: Resources: Resource Use Report
Ch. 8: Earth Evolution: Illustrated Film Script
EarthComm Assessment
• Getting Started – Pre-Assessment
• Scenario, Chapter Challenges, Mini-Challenges: Project/Portfolio Assessment; comes with rubric
• What Do You See?: Pre-Assessment – especially good for visual learners
• Think About It: Pre-Assessment – allows for reflection, both individually and group
More EarthComm Assessment
• Think About It Again – Post-Assessment
• Section Quizzes: Diagnostic; Formative
• Earth/Space Science Practice Tests: Summative; Prepare for standardized assessments
Differentiated Instruction
• Scenario and Chapter Challenges – Allow for alternative modes of learning in team-based, problem-solving format
• Investigate/Inquiring Further: Different lab levels for basic and advanced students
• GeoWords and Checking Up: Provide guidance for students with reading challenges. Included with Digging Deeper content sections
More Differentiated Instruction
• Earth Science You Learned – Review of key concepts
• ES Connections to Other Sciences and Extending the Connection: Different levels of content for basic and advanced students
• Pacing Guide: Homework suggestions
• Differentiated Instruction section (TE): Advice on crafting differentiated instruction with EarthComm
Ann Benbow, Ph.D.
American Geosciences Institute
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
aeb@agiweb.org
703-379-2480, Ext. 245
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