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1 Section 26.1 pp The Sun s Size, Heat, and Structure Set a Purpose: TE, p. 572 Reading Study Guide, p. 89 Visualization Examine the sun at different wavelengths: SE, p. 573 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 572 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 572 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 573 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 573 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 574 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 574 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 575 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 575 More about Magnetic Storms: TE, p. 576 Teaching Transparencies, Layers of the Sun and the Moon, p. 31 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 89 Explain the structure of the sun and its energy source. Describe the effects of sunspots, solar wind, and magnetic storms on Earth and explain the role of Earth s magnetic field. 2a 3b 3c 7a 7g 7i Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations Form a hypothesis Identify and manage variables effectively skills: observing skills: interpreting data skills: formulating hypotheses Section Review: SE, p. 576 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 576 Career Solar Physicist: SE, p Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 20d Analyze magnetism in ancient rocks 25a Explain external energy sources 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 33a Evaluate use of telescopes Chapter 26 Earth Science 89

2 Section 26.2 pp Observing the Solar System: A History Chapter 26 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 577 Reading Study Guide, p. 90 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 577 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 577 Differentiating ion Support for Physically Impaired Students: TE, p. 578 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 579 Discussion: TE, p. 579 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 579 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 580 More about Galileo s Telescopes: TE, p. 581 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 581 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 90 Section Review: SE, p. 580 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 580 Scientific Thinking Develop a model to demonstrate retrograde motion: SE, p. 577 Mini Lab Orbital Forces: SE, p. 578 Investigation Why Does the Size of the Sun Appear to Change?: SE, p. 579 Science and Technology Changing the Face of Science: SE, p. 581 Chapter 26 Lab Activity Scale Model of the Solar System: SE, pp Laboratory Manual, Chapter 26 Lab Activity, Ellipses and Eccentricity, pp Investigations Guide: SE, p. 92; TE, pp. T92, 92 Describe the early models of the movements of planets and stars. Explain Newton s Law of Gravitation. 3b Form a hypothesis 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 7h skills: designing experiments 7i skills: formulating hypotheses 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 32c Analyze apparent diurnal motions of the sun and stars 33a Evaluate use of telescopes 33d Evaluate use of cameras 35a Understand the impact of Copernicus 35b Understand the impact of Galileo 35c Understand the impact of Kepler 35d Understand the impact of Newton 90 Earth Science

3 Section 27.1 pp The Inner Planets Set a Purpose: TE, p. 588 Reading Study Guide, p. 91 Visualization Examine the vast distances between planets in the solar system: SE, p. 588 Visualization Observe how radar was used to map Venus: SE, p. 590 More about How Planets Were Named: TE, p. 588 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 588 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 589 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 589 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 590 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 590 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 590 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 591 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 591 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 91 Section Review: SE, p. 592 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 592 Minilab Design a Martian Calendar: SE, p. 592 Science and Technology Seeking the Red Planet s Secrets: SE, p. 593 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 27 Lab Activity, Retrograde Motion of Mars, pp Describe characteristics of the four inner planets. Compare the positions of the inner planets in orbit. 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipment 7g skills: interpreting data 7h skills: designing experiments 7i skills: formulating hypotheses 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 33a Evaluate use of telescopes 33d Evaluate use of cameras 33e Evaluate use of spacecraft 36 Examine sources of stellar energies Chapter 27 Earth Science 91

4 Section 27.2 pp The Outer Planets Chapter 27 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 594 Reading Study Guide, p. 92 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 594 Differentiating ion Reading Support, Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 594 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 595 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 595 Differentiating ion Reading Support, Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 595 More about Saturn s Rings: TE, p. 596 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 596 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 597 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 597 Differentiating ion Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 597 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 92 Section Review: SE, p. 598 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 598 Investigation How Fast Does the Wind Blow on Jupiter?: SE, p. 595 Career Mission Specialist: SE, p. 596 Scientific Thinking Infer whether Pluto originated in the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt: SE, p. 598 Investigations Guide: SE, p. 93; TE, pp. T93, 93 Describe characteristics of each of the outer planets. Explain the orbiting patterns of Neptune, Pluto, and Charon. 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 7d skills: inferring 7g skills: interpreting data 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 33d Evaluate use of cameras 33e Evaluate use of spacecraft 35b Understand the impact of Galileo 92 Earth Science

5 Section 27.3 pp Planetary Satellites Set a Purpose: TE, p. 599 Reading Study Guide, p. 93 Describe the satellites of the planets. Compare and contrast the Galilean satellites of Jupiter. Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 599 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 599 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 600 More about Satellite Names: TE, p. 600 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 600 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 93 2d 3a 3b Discuss various results of the scientific process Identify and frame scientific questions Form a hypothesis Section Review: SE, p. 601 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 601 Chapter 27 Lab Activity Galilean Moons of Jupiter: SE, pp Laboratory Manual, Teacher s Edition Lab Sheet 27, p g skills: interpreting data 7i skills: formulating hypotheses 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 15 Interpret the effects of technology in daily applications 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 20c Analyze features of the sea floor 29 Relate causes and effects of climate 33d Evaluate use of cameras 33e Evaluate use of spacecraft 35b Understand the impact of Galileo Chapter 27 Earth Science 93

6 Section 27.4 pp Solar-System Debris Set a Purpose: TE, p. 602 Reading Study Guide, p. 94 Visualization Observe an animation of a comet s passage through the solar system: SE, p. 602 Visualization Observe an animation of meteor showers: SE, p. 604 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 602 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency, Reading Support: TE, p. 602 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 603 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 603 More about Meteors, Meteorites, and Impact Craters: TE, p. 604 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 604 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 605 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 94 Section Review: SE, p. 605 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 605 Identify smaller components of the solar system. Explain the effects of objects colliding with Earth. 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 7a skills: observing 7c skills: measuring 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 36 Examine sources of stellar energies Chapter Earth Science

7 Section 28.1 pp A Closer Look at Light Set a Purpose: TE, p. 612 Reading Study Guide, p. 95 Visualization Observe an exploded star at different wavelengths: SE, p. 613 Visualization Observe the change in a star s spectrum as its motion changes: SE, p. 615 More about Electromagnetic Radiation: TE, p. 612 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 612 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 613 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 613 More about Spectroscopy: TE, p. 614 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 614 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 615 Differentiating ion Support for Hearing Impaired Students, Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 615 Teaching Transparencies, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, p. 32 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 95 Section Review: SE, p. 616 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 616 Mini Lab Simulate the Doppler Effect: SE, p. 616 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 28 Lab Activity A, The Simple Spectroscope, pp Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation. Explain techniques for analyzing light to obtain information about stars. Explain the Doppler effect and how it gives information about star motions. 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipmen 7a skills: observing 7g skills: interpreting data 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather 33c Evaluate use of spectroscopes 36 Examine sources of stellar energies 37a how the Doppler effect affects star spectra 37b red and blue shifts in star spectra Chapter 28 Earth Science 95

8 Section 28.2 pp Stars and Their Characteristics Chapter 28 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 617 Reading Study Guide, p. 96 Visualization Examine eclipsing binary stars from several perspectives: SE, p. 624 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 617 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 617 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 618 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 618 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 619 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 619 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 620 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 620 More about Mass of Galaxies: TE, p. 621 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 621 More about Spectral Classes: TE, p. 622 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 622 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 623 More about Comparisons of Magnitude: TE, p. 623 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 623 Teaching Transparencies, Constellations, p. 33 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 96 Section Review: SE, p. 624 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 624 Scientific Thinking Use mathematics to find distances to stars: SE, p. 619 Investigation What Does the Spectrum of a Star Tell Us About Its Temperature?: SE, p. 621 Career Science Writer: SE, p. 622 Investigations Guide: SE, p. 95; TE, pp. T95, 95 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 28 Lab Activity B, Constellations and the Seasons, pp Explain why the positions of constellations in the sky change with the seasons. List three units astronomers use to measure distances to stars. Describe characteristics of stars, including mass, size, temperature, color, and luminosity. Describe variable stars. 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 7c skills: measuring 7g skills: interpreting data 8 Use mathematical, statistical, and graphical models 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 32d Analyze the tilt of the Earth's axis 33a Evaluate use of telescopes 33d Evaluate use of cameras 36 Examine sources of stellar energies 37b red and blue shifts in star spectra 96 Earth Science

9 Section 28.3 pp Life Cycle of Stars Set a Purpose: TE, p. 626 Reading Study Guide, p. 97 Describe the birth of a star. Compare and contrast the life cycle of a star like the sun and of a star more massive than the sun. Visualization Observe the life stages of stars from birth to death: SE, p. 629 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 626 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 626 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 627 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 627 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 628 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 628 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 629 More about Supernovae: TE, p. 629 Differentiating ion Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 629 Teaching Transparencies, The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, p. 34 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 97 Describe the remnants of supernovae. 2a 3b 7a 7b 7d 7g Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations Form a hypothesis skills: observing skills: classifying skills: inferring skills: interpreting data Section Review: SE, p. 630 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 630 Scientific Thinking Infer: Find the location of a star on the H-R diagram based on its characteristics: SE, p. 627 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 28 Lab Activity C, Stellar Evolution, pp i skills: formulating hypotheses 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 36 Examine sources of stellar energies 39 Evaluate the life cycle of stars Chapter 28 Earth Science 97

10 Section 28.4 pp Galaxies and the Universe Set a Purpose: TE, p. 631 Reading Study Guide, p. 98 Tell what a galaxy is and describe the various types of galaxies. Explain the origin of the universe according to the big bang model. Chapter 28 Visualization Examine the Milky Way Galaxy at different scales: SE, p. 631 Visualization Observe some regular, irregular, and very peculiar galaxies: SE, p. 633 More about Galaxies: TE, p. 631 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 631 Discussion: TE, p. 632 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 632 Differentiating ion Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 632 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 633 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 633 More about The Steady-State Theory: TE, p. 634 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 634 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 98 Section Review: SE, p. 635 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 635 Science and Technology Telescopes: Windows to the Universe: SE, p. 625 Chapter 28 Lab Activity Expansion of the Universe: SE, pp Laboratory Manual, Teacher s Edition Lab Sheet 28, p a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 8 Use mathematical, statistical, and graphical models 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 22 Describe volcanoes 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 33a Evaluate use of telescopes 33b Evaluate use of radio telescopes 33d Evaluate use of cameras 34a Explain the Big Bang Theory 34b Explain the Steady State Theory 35b Understand the impact of Galileo 35d Understand the impact of Newton 36 Examine sources of stellar energies 37b red and blue shifts in star spectra 38 Understand the Hubble law 98 Earth Science

11 Section 29.1 pp Fossils Define fossil. Set a Purpose: TE, p. 648 Reading Study Guide, p. 99 Visualization Observe how fossils form: SE, p. 649 More about Fossil Formation: TE, p. 648 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 648 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 649 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 99 Section Review: SE, p. 649 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 649 Describe how different kinds of fossils form. 7a skills: observing 7g skills: interpreting data 17e Explain the rock cycle 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits Chapter 29 Earth Science 99

12 Section 29.2 pp Relative Time Chapter 29 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 650 Reading Study Guide, p. 100 Visualization Observe an animation showing the formation of an unconformity: SE, p. 651 More about Relative Dating: TE, p. 650 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 650 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 651 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 651 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 652 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 652 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 652 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 653 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 653 More about Fossils and Correlation: TE, p. 654 Teaching Transparencies, Relative Dating, p. 35 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 100 Section Review: SE, p. 654 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 654 Investigation What Stories Do Rocks Tell?: SE, p. 652 Scientific Thinking Make inferences about the past based on the relative ages of rock layers: SE, p. 653 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 29 Lab Activity, Rock Correlation, pp Investigations Guide: SE, p. 101; TE, pp. T101, 101 Summarize the principles scientists use to determine the relative age of Earth s rocks. Describe three types of unconformities. Identify methods scientists use to correlate rock layers. 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 17e Explain the rock cycle 18b Interpret relative and absolute dating techniques 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19a the influence of uniformitarianism 19b the influence of uniformities 19c the influence of stratigraphic principles 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 23 Identify causes of weathering and soil degradation 100 Earth Science

13 Section 29.3 pp Absolute Time Set a Purpose: TE, p. 656 Reading Study Guide, p. 101 More about Historical Methods: TE, p. 656 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 656 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 657 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 657 More about Carbon 14: TE, p. 658 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 658 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 658 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 659 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 101 Section Review: SE, p. 659 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 659 Science and Technology Ancient Rocks Provide Clues: SE, p. 655 Investigation How Do Trees Record Time?: SE, p. 656 Minilab A Decay Path: SE, p. 657 Chapter 29 Lab Activity Deciphering Tree Rings: SE, pp Laboratory Manual, Teacher s Edition Lab Sheet 29, p. 151 Investigations Guide: SE, p. 102; TE, pp. T102, 102 Explain the process of radioactive decay. Define half-life. Describe how radiometric dating is used to measure absolute time. 15 Interpret the effects of technology in daily applications 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 17e Explain the rock cycle 18b Interpret relative and absolute dating techniques 18c Interpret statistical models of radioactive decay 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20c Analyze features of the sea floor 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 25b Explain internal energy sources Chapter 29 Earth Science 101

14 Section 30.1 pp The Geologic Time Scale Chapter 30 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 666 Reading Study Guide, p. 102 Visualization Explore events occurring through geologic time: SE, p. 667 More about the Geologic Time Scale: TE, p. 666 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 666 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 667 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 667 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 667 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 668 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 668 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 668 Discussion: TE, p. 669 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 669 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 669 More about Evolution: TE, p. 670 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 670 Teaching Transparencies, Geologic Time Scale, p. 36 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 102 Section Review: SE, p. 671 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 671 Investigation How Has Life Changed Over Geologic Time?: SE, p. 670 Career Natural History Museum Curator: SE, p. 670 Scientific Thinking Infer what conditions could lead to competition among species: SE, p. 671 Science and Society Biodiversity: SE, p. 672 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 30 Lab Activity A, Making a Geologic Timeline, pp Investigations Guide: SE, p. 104; TE, pp. T104, 104 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp Explain how the geologic time scale summarizes Earth s history. Describe some physical and biological changes that have occurred on Earth over time and give reasons for these changes. 7d skills: inferring 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 17e Explain the rock cycle 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19a the influence of uniformitarianism 19b the influence of uniformities 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 21 Explain Earth changes in the Earth's crust 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather 30 Analyze weather data 102 Earth Science

15 Section 30.2 pp The Precambrian and Paleozoic 675 Set a Purpose: TE, p. 673 Reading Study Guide, p. 103 Visualization Observe the breakup of Pangaea: SE, p. 675 More about The North American Craton: TE, p. 673 Differentiating ion Reading Support, Support for Physically Impaired Students: TE, p. 673 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 674 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 674 Discussion: TE, p. 675 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. More about Amphibians and Reptiles: TE, p. 676 Differentiating ion Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 676 Discussion: TE, p. 677 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 103 Section Review: SE, p. 677 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 677 Scientific Thinking Hypothesize how the first algae and plants contributed to atmospheric change: SE, p. 674 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp Compare and contrast the characteristics of Precambrian time and the Paleozoic Era. Identify major events in early geological time. 3b 7i Form a hypothesis skills: formulating hypotheses 17e Explain the rock cycle 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19a the influence of uniformitarianism 19b the influence of uniformities 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust Chapter 30 Earth Science 103

16 Section 30.3 pp The Mesozoic Set a Purpose: TE, p. 678 Reading Study Guide, p. 104 Identify distinguishing characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. Visualization Observe an animation of an asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous Period: SE, p. 679 More about Pangaea: TE, p. 678 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 678 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 679 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 679 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity: TE, p. 679 Teaching Transparencies, Breakup of Pangaea, p. 10 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p a 2d 3c 3d 7a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations Discuss various results of the scientific process Identify and manage variables effectively Develop a practical and logical procedure skills: observing Chapter 30 Section Review: SE, p. 680 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 680 Mini Lab Continental Isolation s Effect on Species: SE, p. 680 Chapter 30 Laboratory Activity Fossil Excavation: SE, pp Laboratory Manual, Chapter 30 Lab Activity B, Using Fossils, pp Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp h skills: designing experiments 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20c Analyze features of the sea floor 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 104 Earth Science

17 Section 30.4 pp Earth s Recent History Set a Purpose: TE, p. 681 Reading Study Guide, p. 105 More about Land Bridges: TE, p. 681 Differentiating ion Developing English Proficiency, Challenge Activity: TE, p. 681 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 682 Differentiating ion Reading Support: TE, p. 682 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 683 Differentiating ion Support for Hearing-Impaired Students: TE, p. 683 More about Lucy: TE, p. 684 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 684 Differentiating ion Challenge Activity, Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 684 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 685 Teaching Transparencies, Hominid Migration Routes, p. 37 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp Reading Study Guide, p. 105 Describe characteristics of the Cenozoic Era. Discuss the evolution of humans. 3b 7i Form a hypothesis skills: formulating hypotheses 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19d the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 21 Explain Earth changes in the Earth's crust Section Review: SE, p. 685 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 685 Scientific Thinking Hypothesize how carbon dioxide level changes compare with global temperature changes: SE, p. 683 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp Chapter 30 Earth Science 105

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