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1 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION GRADE: VENDOR: Pearson Prentice Hall COURSE: Advanced Environmental Earth Science TITLE: Earth Science (Tarbuck) COPYRIGHT DA 2006 SE ISBN: (SE) TE ISBN: (TE) Score Sheet I. Generic Evaluation Criteria II. Instructional Content Analysis III. Specific Science Criteria PART I -GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA GROUP V 2006 TO 2012 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE GRADE R-E-S-P-O-N-S-E Yes No N/A CRITERIA NOTES INTER-ETHNIC X The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concepts, content and illustrations, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970). I. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY X The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted May 1975).

2 PART II - ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT ANALYSIS (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to: 33, 93, 125, 217, 247, 279, 281, , 613 Investigations; 3 Classifying Rocks Using a Key, 4B Desalinization by Distillation, 5 Some Factors That Affect Soil Erosion, 6A Rivers Shape the Land 23-24, 25, 156, 271, 332, , 454, 549, 635, 722 Skills Checkup Defining the Element of the Scientific Method 23-24, 93, 335, Investigations; 4A Recovering Oil, 4B Desalinization by Distillation, 8A Modeling Liquefaction, 12 Modeling Radioactive Decay 1. History and the Nature of Science a. formulate scientific explanations based on the student's observational and experimental evidence, accounting for variability in experimental results (AES.1.1) b. communicate that science has practical and theoretical limitations (AES.1.2) c. recognize that science is based on a set of observations in a testable framework that demonstrate basic laws that are consistent (AES.1.3)

3 , 226, , , , 613 Investigations; 6A Rivers Shape the Land, 12 Modeling Radioactive Decay, 17B , , , Skills Checkup 1, 2, 3, 4 d. explore science as a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics (AES.1.4) e. trace the development of key historical concepts and principles describing their impact on modern thought and life by identifying the scientist s contributions (AES.1.5) f. integrate the history of science with cultural history to demonstrate that scientists work within their historical surroundings and are affected by them (AES.1.6) 2. Science as Inquiry Objectives a. develop the skills, attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry (e.g., curiosity, logic, objectivity, openness, skepticism, appreciation, diligence, integrity, ethical practice, fairness, creativity) (AES.2.1)

4 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N 93, 412, , 421, , , 180, Skills Checkup Performing an Experiment, A Evaluating Precision, B Measuring Volume and Temperature 496, 692, 723 Exploration Lab 24 Tracking Sunspots, 25 Observing Stars , 412, , 421, , 93, , 335 6, 85, 665, 691 b. discuss ethical practices for science (e.g., established research protocol, accurate record keeping, replication of results and peer review) (AES.2.2) c. apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues (AES.2.3) d. properly and safety manipulate equipment, materials, chemicals, organisms and models (AES.2.4) e. explore a variety of environments (e.g., laboratories, museums, libraries, parks and other outdoors locations) (AES.2.5) f. use computers and other electronic technologies in an investigative context (AES.2.6) g. engage in scientific problem solving and critical thinking (AES.2.7) h. design, conduct, evaluate and revise experiments (AES.2.8) 3. Unifying Themes Objectives a. relate earth and environmental systems to the natural and designed world (AES.3.1)

5 475, , 557, , Investigations; 6B Modeling Cavern Formation, 8A Modeling Liquefaction, 8B Designing and Building a Simple Seismograph, 9 Modeling a Plate Boundary, 14 Modeling the ocean Floor , 226, , 613 Investigations; 9 Modeling a Plate Boundary, 12 Modeling Radioactive Decay, 13 Determining Geologic Ages, 17A Determine How Temperature Changes with Altitude 180, 325, 333, , b. use models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems (AES.3.2) c. use graphs and equations relating changes in systems to rate, scale, patterns, trends and cycles (AES.3.3) d. cite examples of different characteristics, properties or relationships within a system that might change as its dimensions change (AES.3.4) 4. Scientific Design and Application Objectives a. summarize technological advances in the biological sciences (AES.5.1)

6 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT , 247, , , 96, 99, , 217, Investigations 22 Measuring the Angle of the Sun at Noon, 23 Exploring Orbits, 24 Measuring the Diameter of the Sun 6, 118, 180, 325, 523, 606, 665, 691 SE/TE; 56, 117, 180, 523 I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% b. analyze the interdependence of science and technology (AES.5.2) c. relate how scientific skills and technological tools are used to design solutions that address personal and societal needs (AES.5.3) d. describe the scientific concepts underlying technological innovations (AES.5.4) e. integrate appropriate technology solutions to promote scientific inquiry (AES.5.5) 5. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives a. provide opportunities to investigate and discuss the impact that politics may have on the environmental decisions (AES.6.1) b. provide opportunities investigate the effects of natural phenomena on the environment (AES.6.2) c. promotes the research of current environmental issues (AES.6.3) d. describe the impact of cultural, technological and economic influences on the evolving nature of scientific thought and knowledge (AES.6.4) I A M N

7 , 412, , 421, , , , e. describe occupational opportunities in science and technology (AES.6.5) f. provides decision-making activities to resolve science-technology-society issues (AES.6.6) PART III SPECIFIC CRITERIA GRADE ADVANCED ENVIROMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE Advanced Environmental Earth Science (Eleven/Twelve) builds on the fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy developed in CATS 7-10 in a rigorous and integrated manner with the traditional disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics where appropriate. As stewards of the earth, an emphasis on environment should be included within the traditional earth science disciplines. Ecology, economics, politics and social considerations all combine to help students develop an understanding of how humans effect and are effected by their environment. Students will engage in active inquiries, investigations, and hands-on activities for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time to develop conceptual understanding and research/laboratory skills. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N 34-43, , 447, , 39, 42, 455 Transparencies; 6 Periodic Table of the Elements, 7 Two Models of the Atom, 8 Chemical Bonding of Sodium and Chlorine, 207 Wave Refraction, 164 Major Groups of Organisms 1. Advanced Environmental Earth Science a. demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among physics, chemistry, biology and the earth and space sciences (SC.S.4)

8 3-5, 6, 7-10, , Transparencies, 1 Formation of the Solar System, 5 Formation of Stars and Galaxies Investigation; 18 Recipe for a Cloud , 363, , , , Transparencies; 159 Geologic Time Scale, 162 Geologic Time Scale, 166 View of Earth- Devonian Period 171 Formation f the Modern Appalachian Investigation 13 Determining Geologic Ages, Application Lab Modeling Geologic Time Scale Mountains 2. Dynamic Earth a. identify and describe the structure, origin and evolution of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere (AES.4.2) 3. Geology a. list, identify and sequence eras, epochs and periods in relation to earth history and geologic development (AES.4.4)

9 , , 342, 344, 345 Transparencies; 150 Cross-cutting Relationships, 151 Nonconformity, 154 Overlapping Ranges of Fossils Investigation 13 Determining Geologic Ages, Application Lab 12 Fossil Occurrence and the Age of Rocks Geologic Time Relative Dating Transparencies; 155 Common Types of Radioactive Decay, 158 Production of Decay of Carbon-14 Investigation 12 Modeling Radioactive Decay Geologic Time Radiometric Dating b. utilize fossil evidence to estimate the relative and absolute ages of rock layers (AES.4.5) c. find the absolute age of materials using existing radioisotopic data including half-life (AES.4.6)

10 44-49, , 46, 48 Transparencies; 11 Two Representation of the Silicon- Oxygen Tetrahedron, 12 Common Silicate Minerals, 13 Common Nonsilicate Mineral Groups Investigation 2 Crystal System, Exploration Lab 2 Mineral Identification Earth Materials Rock Cycle d. identify the type and composition of various minerals (AES.4.7)

11 65, Transparency 14 Rock Cycle Investigation; 3 Classifying Rocks Using a Key, Exploration Lab 3 Rock Identification Earth Materials Rock Cycle e. investigate and explain the processes of the rock cycle (AES.4.8) (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N

12 70-74, 80-84, , 74 Transparencies; 15 Bowen Series, 20 Pressure as a Metamorphic Agent Investigation 3 Classifying Rocks Using a Key, Exploration Lab 3 Rock Identification Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks f. explain the influence between pressure and temperature in the formation and reformation of rocks (AES.4.9)

13 , , , , , , , 128, 129, 166, 167 Transparencies; 26 Mechanical Weathering, 28 Products of Weathering, 40 Resistant Layer of Rock as a Local Base Level, 47 Formation of a Cutoff and Oxbow Lake, 58 Continental Ice Sheets, 59 Glaciers Cause Changing Coastlines Investigations; 5 Some Factors That Affect Soil Erosion, 6A Rivers Shape the Land, 6B Modeling Cavern Formation, 7 Continental Glaciers Change Earth s Topography Sculpturing Earth s Surface External vs. Internal Process, Glaciers, Running Water g. identify and describe agents and processes of degradation (AES.4.10) weathering by gravity wind water ice

14 , , , , , 256, 259, 260, 266 Transparencies 95 Reconstruction of Pangaea, 97 Fossils of Mesosaurus as evidence of Pangaea, 100 World Maps Plate Boundaries, 103 Sea-Floor Spreading Investigation; 9 Modeling a Plate Boundary Forces Within Plate Tectonics h. identify and describe tectonic forces (AES.4.11)

15 , , , , 260, 294, 318, 323 Transparencies; 95 Reconstruction of Pangaea, 97 Fossils of Mesosaurus as evidence of Pangaea, 100 World Maps Plate Boundaries, 103 Sea-Floor Spreading, 128 Magma Formation as Subduction Zones, 130 Three Zones of Volcanism Investigation; 9 Modeling a Plate Boundary, 11 Interpreting a Geologic Map Forces within Igneous Activity i. explain how tectonic forces change the surface of the earth with respect to (AES.4.12) volcanoes earthquakes fault lines hot spots mountain building

16 447, , , , , 455, Transparencies; 202 Surface Ocean Currents, 203 Conveyor Belt Mode, 206 Wave Moves onto Shore, 207 Wave Refraction, Investigation 16 Shoreline Features Ocean Coastal Processes 393, , , , , 404, 409 Transparencies; 177 Topography of Earth Map Part 1 and 2, 179 Map and Profile of the North Atlantic, 181 Submarine Canyons, 184 Distribution of Marine Sediment, 186 Formation of Coral Atoll Investigation 14 Modeling the Ocean Floor Oceans Floor of the Ocean 4. Oceanography a. compare and contrast lateral and vertical motions in the ocean (AES.4.15): density currents surface currents wave motion influence on climate and the structure of landmasses b. investigate the evolution of the ocean floor (AES.4.16)

17 421, , , , , 424, 436 Transparencies 189 Variations in Ocean Surface Temperature and Salinity, 193 Three Layers of he Ocean, 194 Marine Life Zones, 195 Marine Life Zones, 196 Productivity in Polar Oceans , 486 Transparencies; 226 Three Mechanisms of Heat Transfer, 227 Electromagnetic Spectrum, 228 Distribution of Incoming Solar Radiation, 230 Reflection and Scattering, 231 Heating of the Atmosphere Investigation 17B Investigating Factors hat Control Temperature The Atmosphere Heating the Atmosphere c. investigate the stratification of the ocean including colligative properties and biological zonation (AES.4.17) 5. Meteorlogy a. investigate and explain heat transfer in the atmosphere and its relationship to meteorological processes (AES.4.18)

18 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N 557, , , , , 566, 568, 573 Transparencies; 285 Air Mass Source Regions, 287 Warm Front, 288 Cold Front and Cumulonimbus Clouds, 294 Development of a Thunderstorm, 296 Formation of a Mesocyclone Investigation; 20A Analyzing Severe Weather Data, 20B Interpreting Weather Diagrams, 20C Creating a Weather Station The Atmosphere Basic Weather Patterns b. compare and contrast meteorological processes related to air masses, weather systems and forecasting by constructing and interpreting weather maps (AES.4.20)

19 , Transparencies; 312 Energy Consumption in the U.S., 313 Carbon Dioxide Concentrations, 314 Global Temperature Variations Heating the Atmosphere the Greenhouse Effect 4, 6, , 717, 718, 719 Transparencies; 366 Possible Function of Binary Pair, 367 Partial Structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, 368 Raisin Bread Analogy, 369 Light Period and Absolute Magnitude 613, , 620 Transparencies; 315 Eratosthene s Experiment, 316 Ptolemy s Model, 317 Retrograde Motion of Mars, 319 Period of Revolution d Solar Distances of Planets, 320 Kepler s Law c. examine global changes over time (AES.4.21) climatic trends global warming ozone depletion 6. Astronomy a. research theories concerning origins of the universe (AES.4.22) b. apply Newton s Law of Universal Gravitation to the motion of celestial objects (AES.4.23)

20 643, , , , , , 658, 662 Transparencies; 334 Orbits of the Planets, 335 Planetary Data, 336 Planets Drawn to Scale, 340 Jupiter with Great Red Spot, 341 Structure of Jupiter s Atmosphere, 346 Pluto and Its Moon, 343 Orbit of Asteroids Investigation 23 Exploring Orbits Astronomy A brief Tour of the Planets , 713 Transparencies; 363 Stellar Evolution, 364 Summary of evolution of Stars and Various Masses, 365 Evolutionary Stages of Stars Investigation 25 Modeling the Rotation of Neutron Stars c. investigate the solar system (AES.4.234) origin theories comparing and contrasting the plants planetary motions other celestial bodies d. investigate stars and their evolution (AES.4.25)

21 11-17, Transparencies; 371 Earth s Grid System, 372 Locating Places Using Grid System, 373 Longitude as Distance Transparencies; 353 Simple Refracting Telescope354 Viewing Methods, 355 Light Gathering Ability of Two Lenses 673, Transparencies; 348 Spectrum of Light, 349 Colors and Corresponding Wavelengths, 350 Formation of Three Types of spectra, 351 The Doppler Effect, 352 Measurement of Doppler Shifts e. explain the relationships between location, navigation and time (AES.4.26) f. compare ancient and modern methods and tools used to study astronomy (AES.4.27) g. investigate the electromagnetic spectrum as related to observable phenomena in the universe (AES.4.28)

22 (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT I=In-depth A=Adequate (IMR Committee) Responses M=Minimal 60% N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N , , , 260, 294 Transparencies; 107 India Colliding with Asia, 108 Transform Faults, 129 Location of Major Volcanoes, 130 Three Zones of Volcanism, 132 History of Cascade Range Volcanism Investigation; 9 Modeling a Plate Boundary 7. Environment a. describe the relationship between earth processes and natural disasters (AES.4.29)

23 , , 573 Transparencies; 87 Schematic Drawing of Tsunami, 89 Some Notable Earthquakes, 90 Probability of a Major Earthquake on the San Andreas Fault, 294 Development of a Thunderstorm, 295 Tornadoes Have Multiple Suction Vortices Investigations; 20A Analyzing Severe Weather data, 20B Interpreting Weather Diagrams , , , , , 99, 100, 103, 105, 106, 111, 114 Transparencies; 24 Ore Mineral of Important Metals, 25 Uses of Nonmetallic Minerals, 23 U.S. per Capita Use of Mineral and Energy Resources Investigations; 4A Recovering Oil, 4B Desalinization by Distillation b. investigate the impact of natural disasters on human populations (AES.4.29) c. explore the relationships between human consumption of natural resources and the stewardship responsibility for reclamations including disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste (AES.4.30)

24 157, , , , 114 Transparencies; 50 Estimated Distribution of Water in the Hydrosphere, 54 Artesian Systems, 55 Groundwater Contamination Investigations; 6B Modeling Cavern Formation, 4B Desalinization by Distillation Sculpturing Earth s Surface Running Water , , 117 Investigation 4A Recovering Oil , 105, 106 Transparency; 23 US per Capita Use of Mineral and Energy Resources d. investigate and describe in detail the physical and chemical properties of water (AES.4.31) e. explain common problems related to the conservation, use, supply and the quality of water (AES.4.32) f. explore the relationship between the extraction and use of natural resources and the impact on the environment (AES.4.33) g. research alternative energy sources (AES.4.34) solar geothermal wind nuclear clean coal technologies

25 h. research and explain how the political system influences environmental decisions (AES.4.36) i. investigate which federal and state agencies have responsibility for environmental monitoring and actions (AES.4.37) j. develop decision-making skills with respect to addressing environmental problems (AES.4.38)

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