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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