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2016-2017 Alleghany County Public Schools 1

Earth Science

Curriculum & Pacing Guide

2016 - 2017

Alleghany County Public Schools


Websites for teachers and students

SOL practice items with enhanced technology

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml

Science resources on Virginia Department of Education website

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/science/resources.shtml

Jefferson Laboratory Practice SOL questions

http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html

Games

http://reviewearthscience.com/pages/review-games.php

Information about Earth Science Classes:

- Tests for Higher Standards will be used for the pre-, mid-,

and post – tests.

- Laboratory skills and understandings will be assessed

throughout the semester using hands-on activities in the

Earth Science Laboratory.

- The End – of – Course Standards of Learning (SOL)

assessment will be on day 80-85.

- Reading comprehension activities using science topics and

vocabulary will be used to prepare students for critical

thinking questions on the SOL.

- The nature of science and scientific investigation are skills

and thinking processes that will be used in every unit

throughout the semester.

Dates for Pre – test: 1st week of semester

Dates for Mid – test: 9th

week of semester

Dates for Post – test: 12th

week of semester

Please note that not all concepts will be covered before the final

benchmark because computer labs will not be available after this

date because of state testing in computer labs.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/science/resources.shtml

http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html

http://reviewearthscience.com/pages/review-games.php


Unit Objectives Suggested Time Virginia SOL Reporting Category

1st Six Weeks

Science Process Skills E.S.1 and E.S.2 Data collection tools Hypothesis & repeated trials Skills are reinforced with hands-on Scientific Investigation

Models & Simulations Variables & Constants Predicting Outcomes activities throughout the semester.

Introduction – 1-3 blocks

E.S. 1 c-d Topography Scales Maps Latitude & Longitude 6 Blocks

and in each unit (Maps in Action)

Minerals E.S. 4 a Physical Properties of minerals 6 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes

E.S. 4b Uses of minerals Earth Resources & Human Interactions

Rocks E.S. 5a-c Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary Rock cycle 6 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes

Renewable & Nonrenewable E.S. 6a-d Fossil fuels Virginia’s natural resources Pollution 6 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes Resources

2nd

Six Weeks Historical Geology E.S. 9a-d Superpositon Geologic Time Cross-cutting Age dating 5 Blocks Cosmology, Origins, & Time Global catastrophes Extinction Fossils

Geologic Processes E.S. 7a-b Plate Tectonics Virginia physiographic provinces 12 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes

Volcanoes Earthquakes

Freshwater Resources E.S. 8a-b Soil development & Karst Topography Weathering Erosion 2 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes

E.S. 8c-d Watersheds Water Cycle Freshwater resources 6 Blocks Earth & Space Systems

E.S. 8e-f Water quality Virginia watersheds Chesapeake Bay 4 Blocks Earth Materials & Processes

3rd

Six Weeks

Evolution of the atmosphere E.S. 11 a-c Atmospheric regulation & mechanisms & change 1 Block Cosmology, Origins, & Time

E.S. 11d Human/Biological/Geologic activity & climate change 1 Block Earth Resources & Human Interactions

Weather E.S. 12a-d Weather tools Severe weather Air masses & Fronts 3 Blocks Earth & Space Systems


Unit Objectives Suggested Time Virginia SOL Reporting Category

3rd

Six Weeks (continued)

Oceans E.S. 10a,c,d Physical & Chemical changes in the ocean 3 Blocks Earth & Space Systems

E.S. 10b,e Environmental & Geologic aspects of the oceans 2 Blocks Earth Resources & Human Interactions Public & Economic policy issues including the Chesapeake Bay

Characteristics of Earth & E.S. 3a-c Sun Earth Moon System 4 Blocks Earth & Space Systems

the Solar System

E.S. 3c Planetary characteristics 5 Blocks

E.S. 3d History & Contributions of Space Exploration 4 Blocks Earth Resources & Human Interactions

Cosmology E.S. 13a-b Cosmology Galaxies Big Bang Theory Origin & Evolution 4 Blocks Cosmology, Origins, & Time

of stars


Curriculum Guide

Grade / Subject: Six Weeks:

DAYS STRAND & SOL ESSENTIAL Bloom’s SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL ADDITIONAL

(29 days) KNOWLEDGE AND Level ACTIVITIES INFORMATION

SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

VOCABULARY Resources

Other

Bloom’s Level: R=Remembering; U=Understanding; Ap=Applying; An=Analyzing; E=Evaluating; C=Creating

Intro to

Measure-

ment and

procedure.

1-3 days

Taught

throughou

t the

semester

Scientific

Investigation

ES.1The student

will plan and

conduct

investigations in

which

a)volume, area,

mass, elapsed time,

direction,

temperature,

pressure, distance,

density, and changes

in elevation/depth

are calculated

utilizing the most

appropriate tools;;

c)scales, diagrams,

charts, graphs,

tables, imagery,

models, and profiles

are constructed and

interpreted;

e)variables are

manipulated with

repeated trials; and

f)current

applications are

used to reinforce Earth science

concepts.

ELP 1 +4

Language of science

and Instruction

The students will

-measure mass and volume of

regular and irregular objects using

tools such as metric ruler and

graduated cylinders.

-Apply mass per volume and

calculate density without a

formula.

-Record data in charts, graphs, and

diagrams.

-Interpret data from graphs and

tables.

Ap

Ap

U

U

-Density and measuring lab

-Determine mass, volume, and density using

common laboratory equipment

-Collect, organize, and communicate data from

experiments using graphs and charts

Density Mass

Volume Area

Elapsed Time Graphs

Pressure

Triple Beam Balance

Gradient

Metric Scale

Release SOL Items

Chapter tests

Density Lab

Measuring lab Pre-test

Pre-test during 1st week of the

semester

Holt Earth Science Chapter 2

Lab equipment

Computer/probeware

Charts, scales, graphs

This unit is taught throughout

the semester.

Earth Science 1st or 4

th 4X4block


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources

VOCABULARY

Other


Science

Process

Skills – Infused

throughout the

semester

with the content and

reinforced

in the

laboratory

Scientific

Investigation

ES.2The student

will demonstrate an

understanding of the

nature of science

and scientific

reasoning and logic.

Key concepts

include

a)science explains

and predicts the

interactions and

dynamics of

complex Earth

systems;

b)evidence is

required to evaluate

hypotheses and

explanations;

c)observation and

logic are essential

for reaching a

conclusion; and

d)evidence is

evaluated for

scientific theories.

ELP 1+4

Language of

Science and

Instruction

The students will

-Analyze how natural processes

and interactions can be used to

predict the future and explain the

past.

-Make predictions using data and

formulate a hypothesis.

-Use data to support or reject a

hypothesis.

-Differentiate verifiable data from

unfounded claims.

-Compare and contrast hypothesis,

theories, and laws.

An

C

E

An

E

Research Project – support or reject a theory

and have a debate in class.

Role play activity

Probability lab

Illustrate vocabulary

Scientific Method Constant

Control Experimental design

Hypothesis Verifiable data

Scientific Law Scientific Theory

Bias Trial

Dependent variable

Independent variable

Presentations

Holt Earth Science

Chapter 1

Computers

Earth Science 1st Six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


6 blocks

and

through

out the

semester

Scientific

Investigation and

Map Unit

ES.1 The student will

plan and conduct

investigations in which b)technologies,

including computers,

probeware, and geospatial

technologies, are used

to collect, analyze, and report data and to

demonstrate concepts

and simulate experimental

conditions;

c) scales, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables,

imagery, models, and

profiles are constructed and

interpreted;

d). maps and globes are read and

interpreted, including location by latitude

and longitude;

The students will

-Interpret landforms, water

features, map scale, horizontal

distance between points, elevation

and elevation changes, longitude,

human-made structures and other

pertinent features on a 7.5 minute

topographic map.

-Construct profiles from

topographic contours

-Use latitude and longitude and

cardinal directions to locate points

on a map

E

C

R

Volcano Topography Lab

Stereophoto Activity

GPS scavenger hunt or virtual treasure hunt

Covington Quadrangle Interpretation of a 7.5

minute map

Other maps lab

Bathymetric

Star Chart

Geologic Map

Weather Map

Satellite Imagery

Latitude/Longitude – Mapping craters and

volcanoes

Maps in Action – each chapter

Map Fold notes

Latitude Topography

Longitude Topographic map

Grid systems Geologic Map

7.5 minute series Weather map

Contour interval Star chart

Elevation Satellite Imagery

Depression Contours Geochron

Equator Foucault Pendulum

Index Contour Meridians

International dateline Parallels

Legend Time Zone

Prime Meridian

Maps in Action

Performance Map labs

Formal Assessment

Google Earth

Maps in Action

7.5 minute USGS maps

Stereophotos/ satellite images

Geologic Map of VA

Star Charts & weather maps

Topograph Video quiz

Holt Earth Science chapter 3

and Virginia close up

Earth Science 1st six week


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


6

Blocks

Mineral Unit

Earth Materials

and Processes

ES.4 The student

will investigate and

understand how to

identify major rock-

forming and ore

minerals based on

physical and

chemical properties.

Key concepts

include

a. hardness, color

and streak, luster,

cleavage, fracture,

and unique

properties; and

Earth Resources E.S.4b.uses of

minerals.

ES.6 The student


understand the

differences between

renewable and

nonrenewable

resources. Key

concepts include

a)fossil fuels,

minerals, rocks,

water, and

vegetation.

The students will

-Analyze why common metallic

elements are rarely found in native

state.

-Analyze distribution of minerals at

or near Earth’s surface and how

they are affected by plate tectonics

and weathering processes.

-Analyze and compare silicates and

nonsilicates.

-Identify minerals using physical

properties.

-Recognize major rock-forming

mineral and ore minerals.

-Comprehend that minerals are

nonrewable resources.

An

C

E

Ap

R

U

-CD-Rom Activity “Geology of Virginia –

Minerals Chapter”

-Mineral Identification Lab – 20 common

minerals and analysis questions

-Crystal growing activity

-“Ores” reading comprehension

Silicates Minerals

Carbonates Mineralogy

Nonsilicates Moh’s Hardness Scale

Inorganic Specific Gravity

Crystalline Ore

Chemical composition Streak

Luster Hardness

Streak Cleavage

Fracture Streak plate

Effervescence with Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Fluorescence Phosphorescence

Chatoyancy Asterism

Magetism Smelting

Mineral Identification Lab

Formal assessment ch.1-3

Reserve Computer lab

Geology of Virginia CD-Rom

20 Common minerals

Fluorescent minerals

U.V. Lamp/Black light

HCl, glass, streak plates, steel

nails, copper pennies

“Splendid Stones” DVD

Holt Earth Science ch. 4-5

Earth Science 1st six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


6

blocks

Rocks Unit

Earth Materials ES.5 The student


understand the rock

cycle as it relates to

the origin and

transformation of

rock types and how

to identify common

rock types based on

mineral composition

and textures. Key

concepts include

a). igneous rocks;

b). sedimentary

rocks; and

c). metamorphic

rocks.

Earth Resources ES.6 The student


understand the

differences between

renewable and

nonrenewable

resources. Key

concepts include

a)fossil fuels,

minerals, rocks,

water, and

vegetation.

The students will

-Comprehend & identify igneous rocks

using texture & composition. -Analyze & identify sedimentary rocks

and metamorphic rocks using

composition & texture. Determine the parent rock.

-Analyze rock sequences to infer

history over time. -Integrate rock cycle & plate tectonics

theory and explain how it is reflected in

VA’s 5 physiographic provinces. -Classify rock types for common rocks

in Virginia.

-Differentiate between clastic & nonclastic and compare histories of

intrusive & extrusive rocks.

-Describe foliated & nonfoliated rocks.

An

An

An

Ev

An

An

U

-Rock Cycle Fold Notes

-Rock Identification Lab using a dichotomous

key

-Rock Formation Project and Oral presentation

-Pictorial Rock Formation Notes

Rock Texture

Rock Cycle Foliated

Sedimentary Nonfoliated

Igneous Intrusive

Metamorphic Extrusive

Clastic Compaction

Chemical Cementation

Organic Evaporites

Felsic Geodes

Mafic Fossils

Andesitic Magma

Lava Porphyritic

Fine-grained Coarse-grained

Lab assessment

Formal assessment

Maps in Action

Geologic Map Activity

Computer lab

Common rocks

Acid (HCl)

Glass Plates

Geologic map of Virginia

“Modern Marvels: Rocks” DVD

“Discovery School: Rocks” DVD

Colored pencils

Holt Earth Science Chapter 6



Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


6

blocks

Natural Resources

Unit

Earth Resources

ES.6 The

student will

investigate and

understand the

differences between

renewable and

nonrenewable

resources. Key

concepts include

a)fossil fuels,

minerals, rocks,

water, and

vegetation;

b)advantages and

disadvantages of

various energy

sources;

c)resources found in

Virginia; and

d)environmental

costs and benefits.

The students will

-Analyze the formation of fossil fuels in

relation to the rock cycle, plate tectonics, & changes in biology &

atmospheric conditions in Virginia.

-Analyze how VA’s production & use

of natural resources have changed in

150 years.

-Evaluate VA’s potential to produce renewable energy.

-Assess the role of fossil fuels &

renewable & compare & contrast costs & benefits of options.

-Analyze advantages & disadvantages

of various energy sources.& emerging energy and mineral resources in VA.

-Determine sources of clean water and

analyze consumption and supply data.

An

An

E

E

An

E

-Advantages and disadvantages of energy

resources fold notes.

-Water budget activity

-Recycling Savings Activity

-Biodegradable lab

-“BP Oil Spill” Reading Comprehension

-Geology of Virginia CD-Rom Activity

“Economic Minerals”

Renewable resource Fossil fuels

Nonrenewable resource Coal

Oil Natural Gas

Petroleum Natural resource

Nuclear energy Fission

Solar energy Biomass

Hydroelectric Turbines

Generator Wind farm

Hydrogen fuel cell Peat

Lignite Anthracite

Bitumin Ore

Smelting Refining

Pollution Leachate

Acid Rain Coal Ash

Fracking Carbon Monoxide

Fission/fusion Ethanol

Quiz

Performance Activities

Reserve computer lab

Holt Earth Science Ch. 7

Biodegradable peanuts


“Renewable Energy” chapter

Video clips of B.P. Oil Spill,

Exxon Valdez Spill, “Office

of Surface Mines – Coal”,

“Nuclear Power – The VA

Power Way”



Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


5

Blocks

Cosmology, Origins,

&Time

Historical Geology

ES.9The student will

investigate and

understand that many aspects of the history

and evolution of Earth

and life can be inferred by studying rocks and

fossils. Key concepts

include a). traces and remains

of ancient, often

extinct, life are preserved by various

means in many

sedimentary rocks; b). superposition,

cross-cutting

relationships, index fossils, and radioactive

decay are methods of

dating bodies of rock; c). absolute and

relative dating have different applications

but can be used

together to determine the age of rocks and

structures; and

d). rocks and fossils from many different

geologic periods and

epochs are found in Virginia.

The students will

-Describe how life has changed and

become more complex over

geologic time.

-Interpret a simple geologic history

diagram.

-Analyze how radioactive decay is

a reliable method of dating organic

and inorganic materials.

-Analyze the impact and role of

global catastrophes on extinction

and evolution.

-Analyze and interpret complex

cross sections using relative and

absolute dating to define the

geologic history of the section.

R

U

An

An

E

-Find-a-Fossil lab and interpretation.

-Fossils in the USA Poster Activity

-Who’s on First – Superposition & Correlation

-Relative Dating Activity

-Radioactive decay “Skittles” lab

-Virginia Province PowerPoint presentation and

coloring activity

Geologic Time Intrusion

Eon Faults

Era Unconformities

Period Metamorphism

Epoch Absolute age

Cenozoic Relative age

Mesozoic Radiometric dating

Paleozoic Radiocarbon dating

Precambrian Carbon-14

Superposition Global catastrophes

Cross-cutting Extinction

Evolution Uniformitarianism

Index fossils Half-life

Trilobite Natural Selection

-Formal Test

-Performance lab

Schedule benchmark for mid

semester at the end of the unit

Holt Earth Science – Ch.8-9

Virginia Close-up

Geologic Map of Virginia

“Magic in the Rocks” DVD

“Evolution thru Time” DVD

Virginia Province PowerPoint

Earth Science 2nd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources

VOCABULARY Other


12

blocks

Geologic Processes –

Plate Tectonics Unit

Earth Materials and

Processes

ES.7 The student will investigate and

understand geologic

processes including plate tectonics. Key

concepts include

a) geologic processes and their resulting

features; and

b) tectonic processes

The students will

-Label on a map the physiographic

provinces of Virginia. -Comprehend topography, rock type,

and structure of each VA province and

Analyze the geologic history of each. -Integrate & interpret the rock cycle,

plate tectonics, and VA geology, and

physiography of VA. -Comprehend & Apply plate tectonics

theory to formation of continents,

mountain chains, island arcs, deep ocean trenches, earthquake zones, &

continental and mid-ocean volcanism.

-Analyze the composition & structure of continental & oceanic lithosphere for

topopraphy, density, thickness, erosion.

-Compare & contrast types of volcanism & geothermal activity &

different types of current & ancient

plate boundaries. -Analyze how seismic waves provide

evidence of Earth’s structure & the

body of evidence for plate tectonics and corresponding structures.

-Offer interpretations of the tectonic history of an area based on rock types.

-Compare and contrast the tectonic

activity of the east coast & west coast.

R

U

E

Ap

An

U

An

C

E

-Plate Boundary picture and fold notes.

-Convection Lab

-Liquefaction Lab

-Plasticity Lab

-Richter Scale Activity

-Locating an Epicenter Lab

-Clay modeling of boundaries and features

Plate Tectonic Seismic waves Rift Valley

Volcano Mantle Transform boundary Shadow zones

Earthquake Strike-slip fault Subduction Epicenter Core Subduction Collision

Rifting Crust Richter Scale Lithosphere

Asthenosphere Fault Island arc Focus Modified Mercalli Moment magnitude Asthenosphere

Convergent boundary Pangaea Orogeny

Seafloor Spreading Mid-ocean Ridge Convection

-Performance assessment

-Plate tectonics quiz

-Formal assessment

Holt Earth Science – Ch.10-13

Physiographic map of the

world with plate boundaries

Safety Compasses

Colored Pencils

“Birth of a Theory” DVD

“Plate Dynamics” DVD

“Earthquakes” DVD

Video clips – Boxing Day

Tsunami, Japan Tsunami

“Supervolcano”DVD

Earth Science 2nd

block


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources

J VOCABULARY

Other


12

blocks

Freshwater

Resources and

Erosion Unit

Earth Materials &

Processes

ES.7 The student will investigate &

understand geologic

processes including plate tectonics. Key

concepts include

a) geologic processes & resulting features.


investigate & understand how

freshwater resources

are influenced by geologic processes &

the activities of

humans. Key concepts a) processes of soil

development;

b) development of karst topography;

c) relationships between groundwater

zones.

d) identify sources of fresh water with

reference to the

hydrologic cycle; e) dependence on

freshwater resources &

the effects of human usage on water quality;

f) identify major

watersheds in VA, including Chesapeake

Bay & its tributaries.

The students will

-Interpret a simple groundwater

diagram & a hydrologic cycle diagram. -Locate major VA watershed systems

on a map.

-Analyze the formation of Karst Topography in terms of rock type and

weathering.

-Analyze the presence of groundwater in various types of remains in the VA

provinces.

-Analyze the relationship between saltwater intrusion in eastern VA &

buried crater structures.

-Interpret landscape features and identify how the interrelated processes

of weathering, erosion, & deposition

have shaped them. -Determine the sources of clean water

and analyze consumption and supply

data.

E

R

An

An

An

E

An

-Soil Texture Activity

-Sedimentator Tube Lab

-Watershed Map of Virginia Coloring Activity

-Geology of Virginia CD-Rom “Weathering

and Landforms” Chapter

-Groundwater fold notes

-Stream Table Lab Activity

-Earth Revealed Series Video quiz

-Fold notes on river features and stream

development

-Weathering Lab

Weathering Drainage Basin

Erosion Continental Divide

Deposition River System

Aquifer Floodplain

Groundwater Glacier

Levee Horizon

Spring Geyser

Cone of Depression Recharge zone

Watershed Water table

Stalagmite Stalactite

Porosity Permeability

Karst Topography Soil Profile

Topsoil Zone of Aeration

Zone of Saturation Humus

Performance Assessment

Formal Assessment


Holt Earth Science Ch.14-18

Earth Revealed DVDs

“Running Water”

“Glaciers”

“Weathering and Landforms”

“Groundwater”

“Mysteries Underground”

Earth Science 2nd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


2

blocks

Earth’s Atmosphere

Earth’s Resources

and Human

Interractions and

Cosmology, Origins,

& Time

ES.11 The student


understand the origin and evolution of the

atmosphere and the

interrelationship of geologic processes,

biologic processes, and

human activities on its composition and

dynamics. Key

concepts include a) scientific evidence

for atmospheric

composition changes over geologic time;

b) current theories

related to the effects of early life on the

chemical makeup of the atmosphere;

c) atmospheric

regulation mechanisms including the effects of

density differences and

energy transfer; and d) potential changes to

the atmosphere and

climate due to human, biologic, and geologic

activity.

The students will

-Analyze climate feedback mechanisms

that control Earth’s temperature over time.

-Compare and contrast Earth’s

atmosphere with inner and outer planets.

-Analyze evidence for atmospheric

change over geologic time including oxygen and carbon sinks and the role of

photosynthetic organisms.

-Explain how volcanic activity or meteor impacts could affect the

atmosphere and life on Earth.

-Explain how biologic activity and humans may influence global

temperatures and climate.

An

E

An

E

E

-Air Lab

-Fold notes on composition of the atmosphere

-Layers of the atmosphere activity

Chlorofluorocarbon Cyanobacteria

Greenhouse Effect Carbon dioxide

Methane Stromatolites Ionosphere Ozone layer

Photosynthesis Troposphere

Jet stream Mesosphere Stratosphere Global warming

Exosphere Thermosphere

Red beds Climate

Will assess at the end of

weather unit.

Holt Earth Science Ch. 19

Bill Nye “Atmosphere” DVD

“Earth’s Catastrophic Past”

Earth Science 3rd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources Resources

VOCABULARY

Other


3

blocks

Weather Unit

Earth & Space

Systems

ES.12 The student


understand that energy transfer between the

sun and Earth and its

atmosphere drives weather and climate on

Earth. Key concepts

include a) observation and

collection of weather

data; b) prediction of

weather patterns;

c)severe weather occurrences, such as

tornadoes, hurricanes,

and major storms; and d)weather phenomena

and the factors that

affect climate including radiation,

conduction, and

convection.

The students will

-Identify and describe the direction of

local winds. -Read and interpret data from a

thermometer, barometer, and a

psychrometer. -Predict weather based on cloud type,

temperature, and barometric pressure.

-Read and Interpret a weather map & station models.

-Identify types and origins of air

masses, fronts, and weather conditions. -Read and Interpret climate graphs.

-Label a diagram of global climate

zones and a surface map of ocean currents.

-Label a diagram that demonstrates the

interaction of Earth’s atmosphere & energy transfer.

-Analyze the impact of satellite

technology on weather prediction and tracking storms and Calculate the cost

& benefits of this technology.

-Predict the impact on storm preparedness if there were no weather

satellites.

An

E

Ap

E

U

E

R

R

An

Ap

-Weather map lab

-Internet weather activity

-Fold notes on climate zones

-Hurricane Katrina Tracking lab

-Climatogram Activity

Radiosonde Weather Tornado Climate Thunderstorm

Condensation nuclei Hurricane

Conduction Precipitation Blizzard Convection Condensation Isobars

Radiation Isotherms

Coriolis Effect Weather map Cyclone Barometric Pressure

Dew point NOAA

Hydrologic cycle Fronts

Humidity Evaporation Temperature

Weather quiz

Holt Earth Science Ch. 19-22

Weather Station

Current Internet weather maps

Weather Fundamentals DVD

Hurricane Katrina DVD

Raging Planet Tornado DVD

Earth Science 3rd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources

VOCABULARY

Other


5

blocks

Oceans Unit

Earth and Space

Systems & Earth

Resources and

Human Interactions


investigate and

understand that oceans

are complex, interactive physical,

chemical, and

biological systems and are subject to long-

and short-term

variations. Key concepts include

a) physical and

chemical changes related to tides, waves,

currents, sea level and

ice cap variations, upwelling, and salinity

variations;

b) importance of environmental and

geologic implications; c) systems

interactions;

d)features of the sea floor as reflections of

tectonic processes; and

e) economic and public policy issues

concerning the oceans

and the coastal zone including the

Chesapeake Bay.

The students will

-Identify the effects of human activities

on the oceans. -Analyze potential impact of major

environmental disaster on the food web,

economics, culture, productivity.

-Analyze relationship between

continents, ice caps, and ocean

circulation over time. -Relate ocean conditions to weather on

continents.

-Evaluate the role of marine environment in the extraction of

Carbon Dioxide in carbonates.

-Analyze the role of ocean currents in heat transfer from equator to poles.

-Compare the Atlantic and Gulf of

Mexico water temperatures during the year and how this affects formation of

storms.

-Describe how different types of pollution can pollute the Chesapeake

Bay from hundreds of miles away.

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-Fold notes on seafloor features

-Video quiz on “Oceanography”

-Mapping the Seafloor – Depth Sounding

Activity

-Label ocean circulation on a world map.

-Point Source and non-point source pollution

activity

Abyssal plain Wave length

Continental margin Upwelling

Continental shelf Estuaries

Continental slope Chesapeake Bay

Continental Rise Convection

Eutrophication Estuary

Guyot Period

Salinity Seamount

Submarine canyon Thermocline

Thermohaline circulation Wave height

Formal Assessment of

weather and oceans

Holt Earth Science ch. 23-25

Blue Planet “Tidal Seas”

DVD

Bill Nye “Oceanography”

Bill Nye “Oceans”

Earth Science 3rd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks

Resources

Other

VOCABULARY


13

blocks

Planets, Sun, Earth,

Moon, Space

Exploration Unit

Earth & Space

Systems

ES.3 The student


understand the

characteristics of Earth and the solar system.

Key concepts include

a) position of Earth in the solar system;

b) sun-Earth-moon

relationships; (seasons, tides, and eclipses);

c) characteristics of the

sun, planets and their moons, comets,

meteors, and asteroids;

and d)the history and

contributions of space

exploration.

The students will

-Analyze the role of Earth’s position in

the solar system, size of Earth & Sun, & Earth’s axial tilt in affecting the

evolution of Earth.

-Analyze historical exploration for the

origin of the moon.

-Create a model showing the position of

Earth, moon, & phases. -Explain why there is not a solar &

lunar eclipse every month.

-Create a model of the Earth, moon, Sun system during eclipse.

-Differentiate between inner and outer

planets 7 compare & contrast the internal makeup, atmospheres, surface,

& rotation.

-Compare & contrast the defining characteristics among moons, comets,

asteroids, & dwarf planets such as

Pluto. -Create a timeline of key events in

space exploration & analyze how

technology has contributed to social & scientific change.

-Predict conditions needed to support life on another celestial body.

-Analyze evidence from Apollo

landings and how this is used to modify current theories.

-Compare and contrast Earth, Mars,

Mercury, and Venus.

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-Space PowerPoint Notes

-Earth, Sun, Moon Role play activity

-Phases of the Moon Song

-Lunar Feature Identification Lab activity

-Cratering lab

-Fold notes on planets

-Mars Feature Identification Lab activity

Axis Eclipse Equinox Hubble ISS

NASA Neap tide Spring tide Orbit Umbra Shuttle Apollo Revolution Rotation Solstice

Tides Tidal range Waning Waxing Phases

Kuiper belt Kepler’s laws of motion Maria Probes

PowerPoint Space quiz

Final benchmark test

Standards of Learning Test

Holt Earth Science Ch 26-29

“Planets” DVD

“Apollo 13” – after SOL

Earth Science 3rd

six weeks


Curriculum Guide




SKILLS

Assessments

Dates to Remember

First Day of School

Labor Day

Mid Six Weeks

End of Six Weeks


Other


4

blocks

Stars & Galaxies

Unit

Cosmology,

origins, & Time

ES.13 The

student will

investigate and

understand scientific

concepts related to

the origin and

evolution of the

universe. Key

concepts include

a) cosmology

including the Big

Bang theory; and

b) the origin and

evolution of stars,

star systems, and

galaxies.

The students will

-Contrast life span and energy output of

a blue giant star to that of the sun. -Explain the potential origin and role of

ultra-massive black holes in the center

of galaxies. -Classify stars using the Hertzsprung-

Russell (H-R) diagram to determine

their place in the life cycle of stars. - Evaluate the probability of travel to

nearby solar systems with current

technology. -Analyze the various fusion products of

a blue giant star over its lifetime and

relate this to current composition and abundance of elements found in our

solar system.

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-Space PowerPoint Notes

-Eclipse shades, solar bead, and sunspot

tracking activity

- H-R diagram Classification activity

-Navigating with constellations activity

-Hubble deep field activity

Big Bang Theory Parallax

H-R diagram Cosmic background radiation

Stars Red shift

Constellations Milky Way Galaxy

Electromagnetic spectrum Spectroscopy

Solar Nebular Theory Impact Theory

Universe Singularity

Main Sequence Quasar

Supernova Black hole

Red giant Neutron star

Nebula Light year

Ultra deep field

Gravitational lensing

Space PowerPoint quiz

Formal Assessment – ch26-30

Holt Earth Science – Ch. 30

Spectrum tubes

Spectroscopes

Star Charts

Hubble images

“Stars & Galaxies” DVD

“Hubble” DVD

“Life cycle of stars” DVD

Earth Science 3rd

six weeks

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