Big Ideas:

To provide an overview of the skills needed to study Earth Space

Essential Questions:

What role does science play in the study of earth/space? What are the basic chemical principles that affect non-things? What tools are used to investiage earth space science?

Vocabulary:

elements, bonds,  water, minerals, scientific method, theory, temperature, force, maps, spheres

Month

Content

Skills

Assessment

Standards

Instructional Activities, Strategies, and Differentiation

August

Introduction to Earth Space

Formative:

HS-ESS1-5; HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS3-1,2,3,4

Provide Topic Reading Assignments and Vocabulary List

Deliver Information via Lecture, Discussion and Handouts

Chemistry

Determine the density by calculating the mass and volume of an object.

Student Partipiation and Dialog

Use Technology (ie Simulations/Illustrations/Videos), Various Manipulatives and Word Play

Lab Methods

Examine what the basic molecular structure of minerals; such as, silicates, carbonates, sulfates, oxides, and halides look like.

Study Guide Assignments

Offer Review Opportunities (Study Guides and Study Sessions)

Measurements

To review the scientific method and all of its components by creating an activity, lab, or project based on a selected and researchable earth space topic. (to be a student driven activity throughout the term)

Lab Practicles and/or Projects

Supplement Topic Discussion with Labs/Projects/Demonstrations

Chapter Quizzes

Reading / Vocabulary Exam

Summative:

Chapter Exam

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