Content Area/Planned Course: SC100 - Foundations of Science Grade: 9 Unit of Study: Earth and Space Science Dates: Sept 2nd – January
| Days | Content | Standards | Eligible Content | Vocabulary | Assessment |
| Days 1-2 | Introduction to individual class rules and course expectations | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Glencoe Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe(GEU)Days 3-7 Chapter 1 (1.1) – The Nature of Science | Introduction to Earth Science · Major fields of science· What is scientific thinking?· Earth’s Systems | 3.2.10 C - Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems. 3.2.10D - Identify and apply the technological design process to solve problems. | S11.A.2.1.1 - Critique the elements of an experimental design S11.A.1.1.5 - Analyze or compare the use of both direct and indirect observation as means to study the world and the universe. | · Oceanography· Geology· Meteorology · Astronomy· Biology· Environmental science· Geosphere· Hydrosphere· Biosphere· Atmosphere | Observation and/orScientific Inquiry Activity |
| GEU Days 8-14 Chapter 1 (1.2-1.3) The Nature of Science | Guided Lab Practice · Observation and Exploration· Measurement· Scientific Method· Scientific Notation | 3.2.10A - Know that science uses both direct and indirect observation means to study the world and the universe. 3.2.10B - Develop appropriate scientific experiments: raising questions, formulating hypotheses, testing, controlled experiments, recognizing variables, manipulating variables, interpreting data, and producing solutions. | S11.A.2.1.1 - Critique the elements of an experimental design S11.A.1.1.5 - Analyze or compare the use of both direct and indirect observation as means to study the world and the universe. | · Scientific Method· Hypothesis· Dependent Variable· Independent Variable· Control· Scientific Notation | Geo Lab – Measuring mass, volume density, and area. (p.21) |
| GEUDays 15-16 | Lab performance assessment · Observation and Exploration· Measurement· Scientific Method | 3.2.10 C - Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems. 3.2.10D - Identify and apply the technological design process to solve problems. | S11.A.2.1.1 - Critique the elements of an experimental design S11.A.1.1.5 - Analyze or compare the use of both direct and indirect observation as means to study the world and the universe. | · Scientific Method· Hypothesis· Variable· Control· Solute· Solvent | Common Lab |
| GEUDays 17 - 24 Chapter 27 (27.1-27.3) | Astronomy – History & Tools · Historical Astronomers· Tools of Astronomy· Electromagnetic radiation Animation: Doppler Effect (Ch 29) | 3.4.10 D -Explain essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe | S11.A.1.1.1 - Compare and contrast scientific theories, scientific laws, and beliefs. | · Reflection· Refraction· ElectromagneticSpectrum· Hypothesis· Theory · Law· Heliocentric· Geocentric | Internet Geolab: Classifying Galaxies |
| GEU Days 25 – 26 Chapter | Astronomy – Introduction · Big Bang Theory· Calculating Distance/Scientific Notation | Math 2.2.11 A - Develop and use computation concepts, operations and procedures with real numbers in problem-solving situations. | S11.D.3.1.3 – Explain the current scientific theories of the origin of the solar system and universe (big bang theory) | · Big Bang Theory· | |
| GEUDays 27 - 32 Chapter 27 (27.1-27.3) The Solar System | Astronomy – Sun/Earth/Moon System· Eliptical Orbits· Phases of the moon· Features of the moon· Theory on Moon Creation Animation: Eclipse | 3.4.10 D -Explain essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe. | S11.A.1.1.1 - Compare and contrast scientific theories, scientific laws, and beliefs. S11.A.3.3.3 - Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions. | · Ellipse· Impact Theory (moon)· Impact Crater· Highlands · Rille· Maria | GeoLab –Determining the relative age of Lunar features (p.786) |
| GEU Days 33-34 Chapter 28 (28.2) The Solar System | Current model of the solar system · Planets- Inner Planets | 3.4.10 D -Explain essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe. | S11.A.3.3.1 - Describe or interpret recurring patterns that form the basis of biological classification, chemical periodicity, geological order, or astronomical order. S11.A.3.3.3 - Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions. | · Satellite· Ellipse | In – Class Informal Assessment Labs Culminating Project – Create a Planet |
| GEUDays 35-36 Chapter 28 (28.3) The Solar System | Current model of the solar system · Planets- Outer Planets National Geographic: Visualizing the Kuiper Belt | 3.4.10 D -Explain essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe. | S11.A.3.3.1 - Describe or interpret recurring patterns that form the basis of biological classification, chemical periodicity, geological order, or astronomical order. S11.A.3.3.3 - Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions. | Web Quest: Saturn Revealed | |
| Days 37 - 39 | Dwarf Planets and other celestial objects · Pluto, Eres, etc.· Comets, Asteroids, Meteors | · Dwarf Planet· Comet· Meteor· Meteorite· Meteoroid· Asteroid | |||
| Days 40 - 42 | Types of galaxies | · Spiral· Eliptical· Irregular | |||
| GEUDays 43 – 45 Chapter 29(29.2-29.3)Stars | Stars and Constellations · Stellar Evolution· Constellations Interactive Table: Properties of Main Sequence Stars | · Constellation· Luminosity· Black Hole· Supernova· Nebula | |||
| Days 46– 50 Chapter 29(29.1) p830-833Stars | The Sun · Layers of the Sun· Composition of the Sun Careers: Spectroscopist | 3.4.10. A. Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter. 3.4.10.C. Distinguish among the principles of force and motion. | S11.A.3.3.3 Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions S11.C.2.1.2 Describe energy changes in chemical reactions. | · Chromosphere· Corona· Fusion· Photosphere· Sunspot· Solar Wind· Sunspots· Solar Flare | |
| Days 51 – 53 Chapter 29(29.1) p834-836Stars Chapter 27(21.1) p764-765Astronomy | The sun as a source of energy · Fusion· How energy moves· Visible Light- Speed of Light - How we see Animation: Helium Core | 3.4.10. A. Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter. 3.4.10.C. Distinguish among the principles of force and motion. | S11.A.3.3.3 Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions S11.C.2.1.2 Describe energy changes in chemical reactions. | · medium · mechanical wave · electromagnetic wave· reflection · refraction · Wave· Infrared· Ultraviolet | Optical Illusions Lab |
| Days 54-57 | Culminating Project - Planets | 3.2.10A - Apply knowledge and understanding about the nature of scientific and technological knowledge. | S11.A.3.2.3 - Describe how relationships represented in models are used to explain scientific or technological concepts. | N/A | Culminating Project – Create a Planet |
| GEU Days 58 – 62 Chapter 11 (11.1) Atmosphere (11.2 p293)Wind | Impact of Solar Energy on the Environment · The Earth’s Atmosphere · Infrared Energy: Conduction/Convection (Wind) NG: Visualizing the Layers of the Atmosphere Animation: Convection.. | S11.A.3.3.3 Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions | · Troposphere· Stratoshpere· Mesosphere· Ionosphere· Exosphere· Atmosmphere· Conduction· Convection· Radiation· Wind | Atmospheric Model Lab Wind Energy Essay | |
| GEU Days 63 – 67 Chapter 11 (11.1) Atmosphere Chapter 14(p. 393) | Focus on the Stratosphere – Ozone Layer · Greenhouse Effect· Ozone loss | · Ozone Layer· Greenhouse Effect· Global Warming· CFC’s· Ozone Depletion | |||
| GEU Days 68 – 70 Chapter 11 (11.2) Atmosphere Chapter 12(12.3)Weather Instruments | Focus on the Troposphere – Weather · Intro to Weather Terminology - Temperature- Air Pressure- Humidity- Dew Point Interactive Table: Components of Atmosphere | 3.5.10.C. Interpret meteorological data. | · Temperature· Air Pressure· Humidity· Dew Point· Saturation· Barometer | Geolab p. 305 | |
| GEUDays 71 – 77 Chapter 11 (11.3) Atmosphere | Clouds and Precipitation · Water Cycle· Precipitation- Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail· Types of clouds and relationship with weather http://www.uen.org/weather/clouds/ | 3.5.10.C. Interpret meteorological data. | · Precipitation· Cirrus· Cumulus· Stratus· Condensation· Evaporation | Clouds In Art Web Activity http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/teach_cloudart.html | |
| GEUDays 78 – 85 Chapter 12(12.1-12.4) Weather | Meteorology– · Weather vs Climate· Coriolis Effect· Forecasting Weather/Reading a Weather Map Weather WebQuest: http://www.bow.k12.nh.us/jgaudette/wthr.htm Jet Stream WebQuest | 3.5.10.C. Interpret meteorological data. 3.2.10 C - Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems. | S11.A.3.3.3 Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions S11.B.3.2.3 Explain how natural processes (e.g., seasonal change, catastrophic events, habitat alterations) impact the environment over time. | · Weather· Fronts· Humidity· Meteorology· Cloud Types· Climate· Coriolis Effect | Geolab p334 |
| GEU Days 86 - 90 | Mid-Term Review and Testing Days | END | OF | MP | #1 |
| GEUDays 91- 95 Ch. 15 – Earth’s Oceans | Oceanography – · Ocean Currents· Tides· Waves (physics) GeoLab: Model Water Masses | 3.4.10. A. Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter. 3.4.10.C. Distinguish among the principles of force and motion. | S11.A.3.3.3 Analyze physical patterns of motion to make predictions or draw conclusions | · Tides· Currents· El Nino | Ocean Currents Lab Activities |
| GEU Days 96-100 Chapter 5 & 6 – Rocks | Rocks · Igneous· Sedimentary· Metamorphic NGE: State of Rock | · | |||
| GEU Days 101- 103 Chapter 7(7.1)Weathering, Erosion, and Soil | Processes that change the Earth’s Surface · Weathering· Types of soil and rock NG: Visualizing Soil Orders | 3.5.10.A Relate earth features and processes that change the earth. | S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features created by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface | · Mechanical Weathering· Chemical Weathering· Frost Wedging· Acid Rain | Soil Profile Activity |
| GEU Days 104 - 106 Chapter 7(7.3)Weathering, Erosion, and Soil | Soil Formation · Soil Profile· Soil Composition | · Soil Profile· Soil Horizons· Bedrock· Weathering· Clay, Sand, Silt· Residual Soil· Transported Soil | |||
| GEU Days 107-110 Chapter 7 (7.2) | Erosion · Erosion· Deposition· Human impact on erosion | 4.1.10.A. Describe changes that occur from a stream’s origin to its final outflow. 3.5.10.A Relate earth features and processes that change the earth. | S11.B.3.3.1 Describe different human-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features created by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface | · Erosion· Hydroelectricity· Deforestation· Non-Point Source Pollution· Runoff | Leaching Lab |
| GEU Days 111 - 115 Chapter 8 Mass Movements, Wind, Glaciers | Mass Movement · Landslides, Creep, Slump· Wind Erosion· Glacial Erosion NG: Visualizing Continental Glaciers | · Creep· Slump· Landslide· Abrasion· Glacier | |||
| GEU Days 116 - 121 Chapter 9 – Surface Water(9.1 – 9.2) | Surface Water – Focus on Stream Characteristics · Stream Development· Intro to Watersheds NG: Visualizing a Meander | 4.1.10.A. Describe changes that occur from a stream’s origin to its final outflow. 4.1.10.B. Explain the relationship among landforms, vegetation and the amount and speed of water. 4.1.10.D. Describe the multiple functions of wetlands. | S11.D.1.3.2 Explain relationships among physical characteristics, vegetation, topography, and flow as it relates to water systems. S11.D.1.3.3 Explain factors that affect water quality and flow through a water system. | · Watershed· Surface Water· Drainage Basin· Point Source Pollution· Non-Point Source Pollution· Water Pollution· Estuary· Meander· Sediment· Discharge | A Variety of In-Class Assessments |
| Days 122-135 | Chesapeake Bay Watershed· Changing rivers/streams- Susquehanna River- Conestoga River- Pollution Online Interactive Project – The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Http://bayville.thinkport.org | 4.1.10.A. Describe changes that occur from a stream’s origin to its final outflow. 4.1.10.B. Explain the relationship among landforms, vegetation and the amount and speed of water. | S11.D.1.3.2 Explain relationships among physical characteristics, vegetation, topography, and flow as it relates to water systems. S11.D.1.3.3 Explain factors that affect water quality and flow through a water system. | · Wetland· Watershed· Surface Water· Drainage Basin· Point Source Pollution· Non-Point Source Pollution· Water Pollution· Estuary | Online Activities & Formal Written Assessment |
| Days 136 – 140 Chapter 24 | Natural Resources – · Fossil Fuels – what are they and how are they formed· Potential Energy· Minerals WebQuest: Balancing Act | 4.2.10.A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials. 4.2.10.B Evaluate factors affecting availability of natural resources. | S11.B.3.3.1 Describe different human-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources | · Renewable Resource· Nonrenewable Resource· Fossil Fuels· Minerals | A Variety of In-Class Assessments |
| Days 141 – 146 Chapter 25 | Natural Resources – · Renewable/Nonrenewable Resources· Solar Power · Conservation of Energy· Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy NG: Visualizing Coal | 4.2.10.A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials. 3.5.10.D Assess the value of water as a resource. | S11.B.3.3.1 Describe different human-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources S11.C.2.2.2 Explain the practical use of alternative sources of energy | · Renewable Resource· Nonrenewable Resource· Fossil Fuels· Minerals | A Variety of In-Class Assessments |
| Days 147 – 151 Chapter 26 | Forestry – · Plants as a resource · Concepts of Forestry | 4.2.10.B Evaluate factors affecting availability of natural resources. 4.8.10.A Analyze how society’s needs relate to the sustainability of natural resources. | S11.B.3.3.1 Describe different human-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources S11.C.2.2.1 Explain the environmental impacts of energy use by various economic sectors | · Deciduous Forest· Coniferous Forest· Clear Cutting· Selective Harvest· Deforestation· Lumber/Timber· Forestry | A Variety of In-Class Assessments |
| Days 152 - 160 | Use of Natural Resources – · Impact of removal, use, and disposal· Environmental Decision Making | 4.2.10.B Evaluate factors affecting availability of natural resources. 4.8.10.A Analyze how society’s needs relate to the sustainability of natural resources. | S11.B.3.3.1 Describe different human-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources S11.C.2.2.1 Explain the environmental impacts of energy use by various economic sectors | · Env. Decision Making· Values/Ethics | A Variety of In-Class Assessments |
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| Days 171 - 180 | Final Exams&Final Project Identify a social issue, analyze its’ connection to the course, and create a formal presentation | 4.3.10.A Describe environmental health issues. 4.3.10.B Explain how multiple variables determine the effects of pollution on environmental health, natural processes and human practices. | S11.B.3.3.3 Explain the environmental benefits and risks associated with human-made systems | A culminating activity that displays knowledge multiple concepts learned throughout the ninth grade course. |