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1 Earth Science Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools Curriculum Framework Earth Science 1ST 9 WEEKS (8/26-10/25) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Textbook Recommended Activities # days Chapter / to Section teach 44 days 2 nd day of school PRE-TEST (for Teacher Evaluation & School Improvement create short 1 day test of essential skills) 1 day Introduction to Earth Science ES.1a-f ES.2a-d The student will plan and conduct investigations in which a) volume, area, mass, elapsed time, direction, temperature, pressure, distance, density, and changes in elevation/depth are calculated utilizing the most appropriate tools; b) technologies, including computers, probe-ware, and geospatial technologies, are used to collect, analyze, and report data and to demonstrate concepts and simulate experimental conditions; c) scales, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables, imagery, models, and profiles are constructed and interpreted; d) maps and globes are read and interpreted, including location by latitude and longitude; e) variables are manipulated with repeated trials; and f) current applications are used to reinforce Earth science concepts. 1-1, , 1-4 -What is Science -The Work of Scientists -Technology & Engineering Video Field Trips: -What is Science (11:45) -The Work of Scientists (11:19) -Technology & Engineering (13:17) Science Buddies Scientific Method Nature of Earth Science Flash Cards Quizlet Scientific Method Bubble Gum Lab Metric Games, Labs, & Lessons Scientific Method Labs Scientific Method interactive activities & lessons Scientific Method - ethemes 10days The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include 1
2 a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems; b) evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations; c) observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; d) evidence is evaluated for scientific theories. Earth, Moon, & Sun ES.3a-c The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of Earth and the solar system. Key concepts include a) position of Earth in the solar system; b) sun-earth-moon relationships (seasons, tides, and eclipses); c) characteristics of the sun, planets and their moons, comets, meteors, and asteroids; and 19-1, 19-2, 19-3, 19-4, Earth Moon & Sun -Earth Moon & Sun (9:32) Astronomy Animations Moon Phases SEPUP Seasons Interactive Tide & Gravity Labs 10 days ES.3cd The Solar System The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of Earth and the solar system. Key concepts include c) characteristics of the sun, planets and their moons, comets, meteors, and asteroids; and d) the history and contributions of space exploration. 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, The Solar System -The Solar System (9:09) Sea & Sky Website NASA Planets - NASA Science The Nine Planets Solar System Tour PlanetQuest-Search for Another Earth 10 days 2
3 ES.3d ES.13a-b Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of Earth and the solar system. Key concepts include d) the history and contributions of space exploration. The student will investigate and understand scientific concepts related to the origin and evolution of the universe. Key concepts include a) cosmology including the Big Bang theory; and b) the origin and evolution of stars, star systems, and galaxies. 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4, Stars Galaxies & the Universe - Stars Galaxies & the Universe (10:30) Astronomy Interactive Links Astronomy Review & Released Questions Missions - NASA Science Race to the Moon Timeline PBS Astrophysics - NASA Science Life Cycle of a Star Life Cycles of Stars (Grades 9-12) NASA - Exploring the Universe 10 days Flex days/remediation Reflection notes: 4 days 3
4 2ND 9 WEEKS (10/29-1/17) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Textbook Chapter / Section The Atmosphere Recommended Activities # days to teach 4 ES.11a-d The student will investigate and understand the origin and evolution of the atmosphere and the interrelationship of geologic processes, biologic processes, and human activities on its composition and dynamics. Key concepts include a) scientific evidence for atmospheric composition changes over geologic time; b) current theories related to the effects of early life on the chemical makeup of the atmosphere; c) atmospheric regulation mechanisms including the effects of density differences and energy transfer; and d) potential changes to the atmosphere and climate due to human, biologic, and geologic activity. 15-1, 15-2, 15-3, The Atmosphere - The Atmosphere (9:43) Atmosphere Links & Animations Weather Powerpoints - Atmosphere Earth's Atmosphere Ozone SEPUP Earth's Atmosphere Interactive Weather Factors ES.12a-d The student will investigate and understand that energy transfer between the sun and Earth and its atmosphere drives weather and climate on Earth. Key concepts include a) observation and collection of weather data; b) prediction of weather patterns; c) severe weather occurrences, such as tornadoes, 16-1, 16-2, 16-3, 16-4, Weather Factors - Weather Factors (12:24) Cold & Warm Front Animations Weather 4
5 hurricanes, and major storms d) weather phenomena and the factors that affect climate including radiation, conduction, and convection Online Weather Activities - UEN More Weather Activities Weather Patterns ES.12a-c The student will investigate and understand that energy transfer between the sun and Earth and its atmosphere drives weather and climate on Earth. Key concepts include a) observation and collection of weather data; b) prediction of weather patterns; c) severe weather occurrences, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and major storms 17-1, 17-2, Weather Patterns - Weather Patterns (9:41) Weather Applets Severe Weather Links Weather 1: Weather Patterns - Science NetLinks NOAA Education Resources Movie & Activity - Weather Patterns Climate & Climate Change ES.12bd The student will investigate and understand that energy transfer between the sun and Earth and its atmosphere drives weather and climate on Earth. Key concepts include b) prediction of weather patterns; d) weather phenomena and the factors that affect climate including radiation, conduction, and convection 18-1, 18-2, Climate & Climate Change -Climate & Climate Change (10:40) Greenhouse Effect & Global Warming Applet El Nino & La Nina Animations Climate Change Global Warming Simulation & Climate Change 5
6 Ocean Motions & Ocean Zones ES.10a-d ES.8d-f The student will investigate and understand that oceans are complex, interactive physical, chemical, and biological systems and are subject to long- and short-term variations. Key concepts include a)physical and chemical changes related to tides, waves, currents, sea level and ice cap variations, upwelling, and salinity variations; b) importance of environmental and geologic implications; c) systems interactions; d) features of the seafloor as reflections of tectonic processes; Supplement Instruction on the Chesapeake Bay: The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include d) identification of sources of fresh water including rivers, springs, and aquifers, with reference to the hydrologic cycle; e) dependence on freshwater resources and the effects of human usage on water quality; and f) identification of the major watershed systems in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, , 14-2, Ocean Motions -Ocean Zones - Ocean Motions (9:40) - Ocean Zones (10:20) Sea & Sky Webpage NOAA, Ocean Explorer Glencoe Science: WebQuest NOAA, Ocean Explorer Ocean Resources Oceans Chesapeake Bay Resources Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution) Chesapeake Bay - Map Interactive SAV in Chesapeake Bay Interactive Map 1 ES.10 e The student will investigate and understand that oceans are complex, interactive physical, chemical, and biological systems and are subject to long- and short-term variations. Key concepts include e) economic and public policy issues concerning the oceans and the coastal zone including the Chesapeake Bay 6
7 Flex days/remediation Exam Review & Exam Reflection notes: 6 days 4days 7
8 3 RD 9 WEEKS (1/22-3/28) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Textbook Recommended Activities # days Chapter / to Section teach 48 days Minerals ES.4ab ES.6ad The student will investigate and understand how to identify major rock-forming and ore minerals based on physical and chemical properties. Key concepts include a) hardness, color and streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, and unique properties; and b) uses of minerals. The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 -Minerals -Minerals (9:26) TASA Interactive Software Rock & Mineral Applets Common Minerals & Uses Rocks & Minerals WebQuest Rocks & Minerals Fun Rock and Minerals Activities 9 days a) fossil fuels, minerals, rocks, water, and vegetation; d) environmental costs and benefits. ES.5a-c Rocks The student will investigate and understand the rock cycle as it relates to the origin and transformation of rock types and how to identify common rock types based on mineral composition and textures. Key concepts include a) igneous rocks; b) sedimentary rocks; and c) metamorphic rocks. 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6 -Rocks -Rocks (8:34) Rock & Mineral Applets Discover How Rocks Are Formed Interactives. The Rock Cycle. Introduction Rock Cycle 8
9 Weathering & Soil Formation ES.2a ES.6d ES.7a ES.8a The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems; The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include d) environmental costs and benefits. The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include a) geologic processes and their resulting features; The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include a) processes of soil development 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 -Weathering & Soil Formation - Weathering & Soil Formation (10:20) Weathering Animations & Links Weathering & Erosion Labs Weathering & Erosion Weathering and Erosion Online Activity Coastal Processes Fresh Water ES.2a ES.8c-f The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems; The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, Freshwater Resources -Freshwater Resources (9:26) -Earth the Water Planet (Wetlands) (9:03) Groundwater Applets Freshwater 101 Interactive - National Geographic EE Activities - Water EE Activities - Groundwater 9
10 c) relationships between groundwater zones, including saturated and unsaturated zones, and the water table; d) identification of sources of fresh water including rivers, springs, and aquifers, with reference to the hydrologic cycle; e) dependence on freshwater resources and the effects of human usage on water quality; and f) identification of the major watershed systems in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Erosion & Deposition ES.8bc ES.7a The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include b) development of karst topography; c) relationships between groundwater zones, including saturated and unsaturated zones, and the water table; The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include a) geologic processes and their resulting features; 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, 9-6 -Erosion & Deposition - Erosion & Deposition (9:30) Karst Animation Weathering & Erosion Water Erosion: Activities ES.10a The student will investigate and understand that oceans are complex, interactive physical, chemical, and biological systems and are subject to long- and short-term variations. Key concepts include a) physical and chemical changes related to tides, waves, currents, sea level and ice cap variations, upwelling, and salinity variations; 10
11 Plate Tectonics ES.2a ES.7b The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems; The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include b) tectonic processes. 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5 -Plate Tectonics - Plate tectonics (8:45) TASA Interactive Software Plate Boundary Animations Interactives Dynamic Earth A Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics Plate Tectonics interactive activities & lessons Pangaea & Plate Tectonics ES.7a Earthquakes The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include a) geologic processes and their resulting features; 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 -Earthquakes - Earthquakes (10:28) Earthquake simulator Earthquake Applets Virtual Earthquake - An Introduction ES.7a Volcanoes The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include a) geologic processes and their resulting features; Flex days/remediation 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4 -Volcanoes - Volcanoes (9:57) Volcano World Virtual Volcano : Pompeii : Discovery Channel 4 days Reflection notes: 11
12 4 TH 9 WEEKS (4/1-6/6) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Textbook Chapter / Section A Trip Through Geologic Time Recommended Activities # days to teach 43 days ES.9a-d ES.11bc The student will investigate and understand that many aspects of the history and evolution of Earth and life can be inferred by studying rocks and fossils. Key concepts include a) traces and remains of ancient, often extinct, life are preserved by various means in many sedimentary rocks; b) superposition, cross-cutting relationships, index fossils, and radioactive decay are methods of dating bodies of rock; c) absolute and relative dating have different applications but can be used together to determine the age of rocks and structures; and d) rocks and fossils from many different geologic periods and epochs are found in Virginia. 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, A Trip Through Geologic Time -A Trip Through Geologic Time (9:07) Mold & Cast Fossil Formation Pangea Virtual Lab Fossil Virtual Lab Welcome to Virtual Age - Dating WHO'S ON FIRST? A RELATIVE DATING ACTIVITY Explorations Through Time 4 days The student will investigate and understand the origin and evolution of the atmosphere and the interrelationship of geologic processes, biologic processes, and human activities on its composition and dynamics. Key concepts include a) scientific evidence for atmospheric composition changes over geologic time; 12
13 b) current theories related to the effects of early life on the chemical makeup of the atmosphere; c) atmospheric regulation mechanisms including the effects of density differences and energy transfer ES.1cd Mapping Earth s Surface The student will plan and conduct investigations in which c) scales, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables, imagery, models, and profiles are constructed and interpreted; d) maps and globes are read and interpreted, including location by latitude and longitude; 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 -Mapping Earth s Surface - Mapping Earth s Surface (8:50) TASA Interactive Software Interactive Topographic Map Activity Mapping Links & Animations Google Earth Topographic Maps Lab 8 days ES.6c Virginia s Provinces The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include c) resources found in Virginia; Not in textbook VA's Provinces Map & Information Provinces of VA Tutorial Webquest Physiographic/Geologic Provinces of Virginia 2 days ES.6a-d Energy Resources The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include a) fossil fuels, minerals, rocks, water, and vegetation; b) advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources; c) resources found in Virginia; and d) environmental costs and benefits. 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, Energy Resources - Energy Resources (9:45) Webquest Renewable Energy Sources Resources for Teachers & Students 13
14 POST-TEST (for Teacher Evaluation & School Improvement use same test as PRE-TEST) SOL Review & testing Flex days/enrichment Reflection notes: Jefferson Lab Practice Tests Powerpoints to Review Earth Science Topics SOL Review Checklist Earth Science Tutorial Sites End of Course SOL Review Power Point 1 day 10 days 13 days Reporting Categories are the same as well as the number of items within each category. Very few changes were made to content: re-numbering and reorganizing of some content within the SOLs. The only NEW content is SOL ES.1f. See the changes listed below the Blueprint summary table and the SOL crosswalk for further details. Blueprint Summary Reporting Category SOLs -----(significant changes are in bold print). See Crosswalk, Brief Notes below, & Curriculum framework for details #items % of test #items % of test Scientific Investigation & the ES.1a-e, ES.2a-d 10 20% 10 20% Nature of Science Earth and Space Systems ES.3a-c, ES.8c-d, ES.10a, c-d, ES.12a-d 10 20% 10 20% Earth Materials & Processes ES.4a, ES.5a-c, ES.7a-b, ES.8a-b 10 20% 10 20% Cosmology, Origins, & Time ES.9a-d, ES.11a-c, ES.13a-b 10 20% 10 20% Earth Resources & Human Interactions ES. 3d, ES.4b, ES.6a-d, ES.8e-f, ES.10be, ES.11d 10 20% 10 20% 14
15 Brief List of SOL Changes: Science Crosswalk between 2003 and 2010 standards -ES.1c, The term, map was moved from this bullet to ES.1d. Content was moved from ES.3b (imagery and models) and added to ES.1c. -ES.1d, Content was moved from ES.1c and ES.3a, c, & d (maps & globes are read & interpreted, including location by latitude & longitude). -old ES.1e, Content (the nature of science) was moved to the ES.2 stem. -ES.1f, New content was added (current applications are used to reinforce Earth science concepts). -old ES.3a, Terminology (maps) was moved to ES.1d, and details (bathymetric, geologic, topographic, and weather) were moved to the Curriculum Framework. -old ES.3b, Terminology (imagery) was moved to ES.1c, and details (aerial photography and satellite images) were moved to the Curriculum Framework -old ES.3d, Terminology (latitude and longitude) was moved to ES.1d, and details were moved to the Curriculum Framework (topographic profiles). -ES.8c, The emphasis of the bullet was changed ( identification to relationships between). The content was reordered and terminology was updated (saturated and unsaturated zones). -ES.12d, Additional content was included (conduction). -ES.13a, Content was moved from former ES.14e (cosmology including the Big Bang Theory). -ES.13b, Content was incorporated from ES.14c (stellar evolution) and ES.14d (galaxies). -old ES.14cd, Content was moved to ES.13b (stellar evolution and galaxies). -old ES.14e, Content was moved to ES.13a (cosmology including the Big Bang Theory). Removed 2003 Earth Science SOL Content ES.2c, comparing different scientific explanations for a set of observations about the Earth ES.7d, making informed judgments related to resource use and its effects on Earth systems ES.12c, comparison of the Earth s atmosphere to that of other planets ES.14a, nebulae 15
16 Earth Science SOL Course Content Overview 1 st 9 weeks= 44 days Introduction to Earth Science Earth, Moon, & Sun The Solar System Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe 10 days 10 days 10 days 10 days 2 nd 9 weeks= 4 The Atmosphere Weather Factors Weather Patterns Climate & Climate Change Ocean Motions & Ocean Zones 1 3 rd 9 weeks= 48 days Minerals Rocks Weathering & Soil Formation Fresh Water Erosion & Deposition Plate Tectonics Earthquakes Volcanoes 9 days 4 th 9 weeks= 43 days Trip Through Geologic Time Mapping the Earth s Surface Virginia s Provinces Energy Resources 4 days 8 days 2 days 16
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