Critical Content. Earth Science (10 th -12 th )

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1 Nature of Science Understand that scientific inquiry is a logical series of steps used to solve a scientific problem Compare and contrast a hypothesis, theory and law N.12.A N.12.A.1 N.12.A.2 N.12.A.3 N.12.A.4 N.12.A.5 N.12.B.4 Inquiry project Maps Understand that the Earth s surface can be represented in a variety of ways Map projection notetaker Understand and create a topographic map Create a topo map lab Reading local topo maps Local topo maps Chemistry Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules Explain the physical differences between the phases of matter P.12.A.2 P.12.A.3 P.12.A.4 P.12.A.5 P.12.A.6 P.12.A.7 P.12.A.8 P.12.A.9 P.12.C.4 P.12.A.1 P.12.C.5 Atomic theory notetaker activities Phases of water lab Lab equipment for heating water and recording temperature Outlines are designed to identify those objectives that the typical student at this grade level is expected to perform independently. Classroom instruction will need to review/ reinforce from prior grades and to introduce concepts that are at upcoming grades. April 30, 2007 Page 1 of 5 Douglas County School District

2 Minerals Understand that minerals are identified by their chemical and mineral properties E.12.C.3 Mineral ID lab Mineral samples Mineral test kits Minerals to their societal uses E.12.C.4 Rocks Identify rock types E.12.C.3 Rock ID lab Rock samples Rock ID kits Predict which rock type will form based on conditions of formation Plate Tectonics Describe evidence for plate movements both historical and modern E.12.C.3 Plate boundaries to landforms and geography Notetaker Connect boundaries to hazards Earthquakes Describe the type of earthquake waves and their effects Spring demonstration Calculate the earthquake focus determination Triangulation activity Compasses Outlines are designed to identify those objectives that the typical student at this grade level is expected to perform independently. Classroom instruction will need to review/ reinforce from prior grades and to introduce concepts that are at upcoming grades. April 30, 2007 Page 2 of 5 Douglas County School District

3 Volcanoes Describe the types of volcanoes and their physical characteristics Notetaker Earth History Describe how the geologic time scale is organized E.12.C.1 Adding machine tape timeline Describe dating techniques from the rock record E.12.C.1 Erosion, Deposition, Weathering and Soils Describe the different agents of erosion E.12.C.5 Notetaker Describe the landforms created by different agents of erosion E.12.C.5 Stream table investigations Compare and contrast physical and chemical weathering E.12.C.5 Chemical weathering lab Wet lab equipment, chemicals Identify the different layers of soil based on their location and properties E.12.C.5 Soil sample lab Outlines are designed to identify those objectives that the typical student at this grade level is expected to perform independently. Classroom instruction will need to review/ reinforce from prior grades and to introduce concepts that are at upcoming grades. April 30, 2007 Page 3 of 5 Douglas County School District

4 Weather and Climate Understand that the sun is the ultimate source of energy for atmospheric processes E.1.A Understand that high and low pressure areas are the result of unequal heating of the Earth s surface.1 Heating lab Understand atmospheric movement around high and low pressure areas.1.5 Understand the composition and structure of the atmosphere.2.3 Notetaker Understand the process that creates clouds in the Earth s atmosphere.4 Water cycle notetaker Understand severe weather phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning.4 Understand the basic climate zones found on Earth.4 Understand that landforms affect climate.5 Outlines are designed to identify those objectives that the typical student at this grade level is expected to perform independently. Classroom instruction will need to review/ reinforce from prior grades and to introduce concepts that are at upcoming grades. April 30, 2007 Page 4 of 5 Douglas County School District

5 Astronomy Understand the electromagnetic spectrum and how the different energies benefit society Explain why distances in Astronomy are measured in light years and not miles Describe spectral analysis to determine the chemical composition of stars E.12.B.2 P.12.B.2 P.12.C.1 P.12.C.2 P.12.B.2 P.12.C.1 P.12.C.2 Explain the Big Bang theory E.12.B.5 Explain the life cycle of a star and how it relates to the HR Diagram Understand that the seasons of the Earth are related to its orbit and axial tilt Understand why Earth s moon appears in different phases Understand the unique characteristics of the planets E.12.B.1 E.12.B.2 E.12.B.4 E.8.B.7 E.8.A.1 E.8.B.7 Outlines are designed to identify those objectives that the typical student at this grade level is expected to perform independently. Classroom instruction will need to review/ reinforce from prior grades and to introduce concepts that are at upcoming grades. April 30, 2007 Page 5 of 5 Douglas County School District

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