NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
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Composition of
the Earth
Earth Cycles
Atmosphere
Climate
Orbits and
Planets
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H.2E.1 Identify and
predict the effect of
energy sources, physical
forces, and transfer
processes that occur in
the Earth system.
Describe how matter and
energy are cycled
between system
components over time.
H.2E.2 Explain how
Earth’s atmosphere,
geosphere, and
hydrosphere change over
time and at varying rates.
Explain techniques used
to elucidate the history of
events on Earth.
H.2E.1 Identify and
predict the effect of
energy sources, physical
forces, and transfer
processes that occur in
the Earth system.
Describe how matter and
energy are cycled
between system
components over time.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of
motion and gravitation to
describe the interaction of
forces acting on an object
and the resultant motion.
H.1E.2 Describe the
structure, function, and
composition of Earth’s
atmosphere, geosphere,
and hydrosphere.
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H.3S.4 Identify examples
from the history of
science that illustrate
modification of scientific
knowledge in light of
challenges to prevailing
explanations.
H.2E.1 Identify and
predict the effect of
energy sources, physical
forces, and transfer
processes that occur in
the Earth system.
Describe how matter and
energy are cycled
between system
components over time.
H.2E.2 Explain how
Earth’s atmosphere,
geosphere, and
hydrosphere change over
time and at varying rates.
Explain techniques used
to elucidate the history of
events on Earth.
H.2P.2 Explain how
physical and chemical
changes demonstrate the
law of conservation of
mass.
H.1E.2 Describe the
structure, function, and
composition of Earth’s
atmosphere, geosphere,
and hydrosphere.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of
motion and gravitation to
describe the interaction of
forces acting on an object
and the resultant motion.
H.2P.3 Describe the
interactions of energy and
matter including the law of
conservation of energy.
H.1E.1 Classify the
bodies in our solar system
based on properties and
composition. Describe
attributes of our galaxy
and evidence for multiple
galaxies in the universe.
H.1P.1 Explain how
atomic structure is related
to the properties of
elements and their
position in the Periodic
Table. Explain how the
composition of the
nucleus is related to
isotopes and radioactivity.
H.2P.3 Describe the
interactions of energy and
matter including the law of
conservation of energy.
Chemistry and Physics concepts are incorporated into Earth Science units.
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
UNIT: Composition of the Earth
TIME (days): ??
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
H.1E.2 Describe the structure, function,
and composition of Earth’s atmosphere,
geosphere, and hydrosphere.
๏I can describe the general structure of
Earth’s interior.
๏I can describe the composition of different
structures within the Earth’s interior.
๏I can explain how our understanding of
earth’s structure has changed over time.
๏I can explain the formation of Earth that led
to its current structure and composition.
๏I can explain the transfers and
transformations of energy in a system.
H.3S.4 Identify examples from the history
of science that illustrate modification of
scientific knowledge in light of challenges
to prevailing explanations.
H.2E.1 Identify and predict the effect of
energy sources, physical forces, and
transfer processes that occur in the Earth
system. Describe how matter and energy
are cycled between system components
over time.
ASSESSMENTS
RESOURCES
•Earth layers labeled drawing
•Bill Nye: Greatest Discoveries
Earth Science
KEY VOCABULARY
infrared, ozone, petroleum, plate tectonics, stratosphere, ultra-violet, convection currents, vertical circulation,
horizontal circulation, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, modification, revolutionary, amplitude, entropy,
frequency, hertz, thermal equilibrium, transformation, wavelength, kinetic energy, heat energy, thermal
equilibrium, magnetic field, sound energy, seismic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, potential energy,
gravitational energy, elastic energy, chemical energy, radiant energy, electromagnetic energy, asteroid,
fluctuation, radiant, radioactivity, ultraviolet, infrared
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
UNIT: Earth Cycles
TIME (days): ??
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2E.1 Identify and predict the effect of energy sources, physical
forces, and transfer processes that occur in the Earth system. Describe
how matter and energy are cycled between system components over
time.
๏I can explain the role of energy and forces
in plate tectonics.
๏I can interpret evidence from rock layers
to understand events from earth’s past.
๏I can describe how matter is changed in
the rock cycle and conserved.
๏I can identify how different variables affect
the rate of a chemical reaction.
๏I can formulate a testable hypothesis.
๏I can design an investigation to test a
hypothesis.
๏I can formulate a reasonable conclusion
based on data collected during a scientific
investigation.
๏I can predict and describe the behaviors
of waves.
๏I can predict and describe what happens
when waves interact with matter and other
waves.
•Pangaea flipbook
•crayon activity
•SI Task: Reaction
Rates
•SI Task: Crystal
Formation
H.2E.2 Explain how Earth’s atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere
change over time and at varying rates. Explain techniques used to
elucidate the history of events on Earth.
H.2P.2 Explain how physical and chemical changes demonstrate the
law of conservation of mass.
H.3S.1 Based on observations and science principles, formulate a
question or hypothesis that can be investigated through the collection
and analysis of relevant information.
H.3S.2 Design and conduct a controlled experiment, field study, or
other investigation to make systematic observations about the natural
world, including the collection of sufficient and appropriate data.
H.3S.3 Analyze data and identify uncertainties. Draw a valid
conclusion, explain how it is supported by the evidence, and
communicate the findings of a scientific investigation.
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions of energy and matter including the law
of conservation of energy.
RESOURCES
incorporate chemistry concepts in
context of minerals (optional)
KEY VOCABULARY
asteroid, fluctuation, radiant, radioactivity, ultraviolet, infrared, ozone, radiometric dating, relative dating, unconformity, climate,
weather, greenhouse gasses, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, deposition, erosion, glaciation, weathering, tides, magnetic
pole reversals, index fossils, tree rings, ice cores, emission, evaporation, condensation, melting, freezing, sublimation, boiling,
dissolving, solvent, solute, solution, chemical reaction, claim, evidence, relevant, controls, dependent variable, independent
variable, replication, sufficient, limits, range, reliability, uncertainty, validity, conclusion, explanation, amplitude, entropy,
frequency, hertz, thermal equilibrium, transformation, wavelength, kinetic energy, heat energy, thermal equilibrium, magnetic field,
sound energy, seismic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, potential energy, gravitational energy, elastic energy,
chemical energy, radiant energy, electromagnetic energy, fluctuation, radiant, radioactivity
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
UNIT: Atmosphere
TIME (days): ??
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2E.2 Explain how Earth’s atmosphere, geosphere, and
hydrosphere change over time and at varying rates. Explain
techniques used to elucidate the history of events on Earth.
๏I can describe factors that affect
climate change in earth’s atmosphere.
๏I can explain how earth’s atmosphere
has changed over time.
๏I can describe the structure, function
and composition of Earth’s atmosphere
and hydrosphere.
๏I can apply the laws of motion to a
plane in flight.
๏I can design, modify and test a paper
airplane by using my knowledge of the
atmosphere and the laws of motion.
•Earth layers (cut and
paste)
•timeline/reading/
sequencing
•ED Task: Paper Airplanes
H.1E.2 Describe the structure, function, and composition of
Earth’s atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion and gravitation to describe the
interaction of forces acting on an object and the resultant motion.
H.4D.1 Define a problem and specify criteria for a solution within
specific constraints or limits based on science principles.
Generate several possible solutions to a problem and use the
concept of trade-offs to compare them in terms of criteria and
constraints.
H.4D.2 Create and test or otherwise analyze at least one of the
more promising solutions. Collect and process relevant data.
Incorporate modifications based on data from testing or other
analysis.
RESOURCES
incorporate chemistry concepts in
context of water(optional)
H.4D.3 Analyze data, identify uncertainties, and display data so
that the implications for the solution being tested are clear.
H.4D.4 Recommend a proposed solution, identify its strengths
and weaknesses, and describe how it is better than alternative
designs. Identify further engineering that might be done to refine
the recommendations.
KEY VOCABULARY
ozone, radiometric dating, relative dating, unconformity, climate, weather, greenhouse gasses, plate tectonics,
earthquakes, volcanoes, deposition, erosion, glaciation, weathering, tides, magnetic pole reversals, index fossils, tree
rings, ice cores, infrared, ozone, petroleum, plate tectonics, stratosphere, ultra-violet, vertical circulation, horizontal
circulation, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, acceleration, momentum, Newton, inertia, vector, force, gravitation,
motion, limits, trade-offs, constraints, criteria, model, prototype, redesign, uncertainty, prioritization, prototypes, reengineering, over-engineering
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
UNIT: Climate
TIME (days): ??
CONTENT STANDARDS
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
ASSESSMENTS
H.2E.1 Identify and predict the effect of energy
sources, physical forces, and transfer
processes that occur in the Earth system.
Describe how matter and energy are cycled
between system components over time.
๏I can compare / contrast heat vs temperature.
๏I can explain the 3 types of heat transfer.
๏I can explain that while heat can be
transferred, energy cannot be lost.
๏I can compare the specific heats of different
substances to predict climate patterns.
๏I can predict and explain the different climate
regions on the earth.
•heat labs
•flashlight/graph squares
•specific heat of water
•SI Task: City Climate
Comparison
H.2P.3 Describe the interactions of energy and
matter including the law of conservation of
energy.
RESOURCES
KEY VOCABULARY
asteroid, fluctuation, radiant, radioactivity, ultraviolet, infrared, amplitude, entropy, frequency, hertz, thermal
equilibrium, transformation, wavelength, kinetic energy, heat energy, thermal equilibrium, magnetic field, sound energy,
seismic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, potential energy, gravitational energy, elastic energy, chemical
energy, radiant energy, electromagnetic energy
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
UNIT: Orbits and Planets
CONTENT STANDARDS
TIME (days): ??
LEARNING TARGETS (I can …)
๏I can describe the motion of planets
according to gravity and the laws of motion.
๏I can identify the objects in our solar system
and galaxy based on their properties and
H.1E.1 Classify the bodies in our solar system
characteristics (stars vs. planets vs. moons)
based on properties and composition. Describe
๏I can explain the behaviors of stars based on
attributes of our galaxy and evidence for multiple
galaxies in the universe.
their atomic characteristics.
๏I can identify the composition of the planets
H.1P.1 Explain how atomic structure is related to
and compare to earth’s composition.
the properties of elements and their position in the
๏I can describe how telescopes have changed
Periodic Table. Explain how the composition of the
over time and led to continued discoveries in
nucleus is related to isotopes and radioactivity.
science.
H.4D.5 Describe how new technologies enable new ๏I can identify the link between scientific
lines of scientific inquiry and are largely responsible discoveries and the new questions that
for changes in how people live and work.
develop as a result (Hubble --> new
discoveries --> new discoveries)
H.3S.5 Explain how technological problems and
ASSESSMENTS
H.2P.4 Apply the laws of motion and gravitation to
describe the interaction of forces acting on an
object and the resultant motion.
advances create a demand for new scientific
knowledge and how new knowledge enables the
creation of new technologies.
RESOURCES
•Fg website
•H-R diagram
incorporate chemistry concepts in context
of light spectra (optional)
KEY VOCABULARY
amplitude, entropy, frequency, hertz, thermal equilibrium, transformation, wavelength, kinetic energy, heat energy,
thermal equilibrium, magnetic field, sound energy, seismic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, potential
energy, gravitational energy, elastic energy, chemical energy, radiant energy, electromagnetic energy, activation energy,
combustion, dilution, enzyme, exothermic, endothermic, synthesis, decomposition, combustion, catalysts,
concentration, pressure, surface area, black hole, dwarf stars, nebula, orbital path, red shift, spiral galaxy, planet,
asteroid, meteor, comet, moon, satellite, sustainability, innovation, prediction, societal demand, spin-off, technology,
discovery, invention
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012
NCSD High School SCIENCE Scope and Sequence WORKING DRAFT
August 2012