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Intro to Earth Science

Scientific Processes and

Application Skills

Huntsville City Schools

Instructional Guide 2015-2016

Course: Geology Grades 11 th -12 th

1 st Nine Weeks

“I Can” Statements

Identify tools and processes of Scientific Inquiry

Define control, variables, scientific method, hypothesis, investigation, independent and dependent variables

Describe units and tools used to measure distance, time, mass, and density

Collect, organize, and analyze data accurately and use techniques and equipment appropriately

Make and analyze graphs depicting scientific data

Resources

Pearsonsuccessnet.com

Earth Science

Chapter 1

Phschool.com

Pacing

Recommendation

6 days

Spheres of the Earth

ALCOS 1

Describe Earth’s layers, including the lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core, and inner core.

ALCOS 15

Identify geological regions in Alabama and the southeastern United

States.

Mapping

ALCOS 8

Explain interactions among topography, climate, organic activity, time, and parent material through which soils are created.

ALCOS 15


States.

Describe Earth's layers, including the lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core, and inner core.

Identify methods for determining the composition of the Earth’s lithosphere.

Relate the types of lithosphere to tectonic plates.

Compare the temperature, density, and composition of Earth’s crust to that of the mantle and outer and inner cores.

Explain interactions among topography

Locate points on Earth’s surface by their longitude and latitude

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different types of maps

Explain what makes topographic maps differ from other maps

PearsonSuccessNet.com

Earth Science

Chapter 1

NASA Spheres of the Earth http://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/ares/e eab/SOE.cfm

Phschool.com


Earth Science

Chapter 1

Graphic Organizer of Map

Types

Textbook (pgs11-16) www.mrdowling.com

Time and Space Lessons –

Latitude and Longitude http://www.kidsgeo.com/geog raphy-games/latitudelongitude-map-game.php

Phschool.com

Building Reading Literacy p. 12

8 days

13 days

Rocks & Minerals

ALCOS 1

Describe Earth’s layers, including the lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core, and inner core.

ALCOS 15


Describe the structure of atoms.

Contrast elements and compounds.

Describe characteristics of minerals.

Compare methods of mineral formation.

Distinguish between groups of minerals.

Explain properties and methods used to identify minerals.

States.

Analyze and identify rocks and minerals

LAB MATERIALS:

Mineral Identification Lab (page 58)

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Mineral samples

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Hand lens



Streak plate



Copper penny



Steel knife blade Glass plate



Piece of quartz

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Dilute hydrochloric acid

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Magnet



Hammer



50mL graduated cylinder


Earth Science

Section 2.2, 2.3

Reading Strategy

Mineral Identification Lab p. 58

Phschool.com

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Tap water

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Balance

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Thin thread

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Scissors

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Paper or cloth towels

13 days

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Rocks

ALCOS 3

Explain natural phenomena that shape the surface of Earth, including rock cycles, plate motions and interactions, erosion and deposition, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering, and tides.

ALCOS 5


I can distinguish between rocks and minerals.

I can distinguish the three major types of rocks.

I can list and explain the components of the rock cycle.

I can explain what powers

Earth’s rock cycle.

I can explain how magma forms.

I can determine how intrusive and extrusive rocks differ.




2 nd Nine Weeks

Resources


Earth Science

Chapter 3

Phschool.com

Rock Cycle Foldable http://excellenceinteachingscience.blogspot.com/2014/06/therock-cycle-with-interactive.html

Starburst/Snickers Rock Cycle

Activity

Observing Some of the Effects of Pressure on Mineral Grains

Quick Lab p. 82

Rock Identification Lab p. 86

Pacing

Recommendation

14 days

Classify rocks as sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.

ALCOS 7

Describe processes of rock formation.

ALCOS 15

Identify geological regions in

Alabama and the southeastern

United States.

I can differentiate the types of plutons and their classification.

I can explain a batholith.

I can explain how the rate of cooling affects igneous rock texture.

I can classify igneous rocks according to their texture.

I can describe the major processes involved in formation of sedimentary rock.

I can describe where most metamorphism occurs.

I can distinguish the types of metamorphism.

I can list at least three agents of metamorphism and describe the results of each.

Weathering &

Soils

ALCOS 2

Relate the concept of equilibrium to geological processes, including plate tectonics and stream flow.

ALCOS 3

Explain natural phenomena that shape the surface of Earth, including rock cycles, plate motions and interactions, erosion and deposition, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering, and tides.

ALCOS 9

Describe the movement and storage of water in terms of watersheds, rainfall, surface

I can differentiate chemical and mechanical weathering.

I can list the factors that affect the rate of weathering.

I can list the major types of soil and their components.

I can list the factors impacting soil formation.

I can explain how the depth of soil varies.

I can explain the affect that humans have on soil erosion.

I can list and classify mass movements.

I can list the factors the at trigger mass movements.

I can describe the various types of glaciers and where each type is found.

I can explain glacial movements.

I can identify the landscape features that glaciers form.


Earth Science

Chapters 6, 7, 16.2, and 16.3

Phschool.com

Graphing Tidal Cycles p. 468

PhET Glaciers Simulation https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/glaciers

14 days

runoff, aquifers, and surface water reservoirs.

ALCOS 11

Identify mass movements, including topples, slides, spreads, and flows.

ALCOS 14

Explain the interaction of the continuous processes of waves, tides, and winds with the coastal environment.

ALCOS 15



United States.

Water

ALCOS 13

Describe the formation and characteristics of river systems.

I can describe ways that wind causes erosion.

I can identify types of landforms deposited by wind.

I can describe how sand dunes differ.

I can identify how waves get their energy.

I can state 3 factors that determine the characteristics of a wave.

I can explain the forces that produce tides.

I can list the agents responsible for the movement of sediments along the shoreline.

I can describe the processes that form shoreline features.

I can list and explain each part of the water cycle.

I can explain a balanced water cycle.


Earth Science

Chapters 6 and 7

Phschool.com

Graphic Organizers

12 days

ALCOS 15



United States.

I can explain the most important factor in determining the power of a stream to erode and transport material.

I can explain how gradient and discharge change between a stream’s source and its mouth.

I can explain how streams erode their channels and transport sediment.

I can explain how stream deposition occurs.

I can state the types of stream valleys.

I can explain what causes floods and their measures of control.

I can explain the relationship between a stream and a drainage basin.

I can explain the location of groundwater and how it moves.

Alabama Water Project

LAB MATERIALS:

Quick Lab (page 82)

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Soft modeling clay

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2 pieces of waxed paper

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20-30 small, round elongated plastic

 beads

I can explain how springs form.

Rock Identification lab (Page 86)

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Rock samples

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Hand lens

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Pocket knife

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Dilute hydrochloric acid

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Colored pencils

Small plastic knife

Graphing Tidal Cycles (Page 468)

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Graph paper

 pencil




Standard

Earthquakes

ALCOS 2

Relate the concept of equilibrium to geological processes, including plate tectonics and stream flow.

ALCOS 3

Explain natural phenomena that shape the surface of

Earth, including rock cycles, plate motions and interactions, erosion and deposition, volcanism, earthquakes,


I can state and explain the theory of plate tectonics.

I can list and describe the three types of plate boundaries.

I can explain what causes plate motions.

I can list the mechanisms of plate motions.

I can explain the process of magma formation.

I can explain the relationship between plate tectonics and volcanism.

I can explain the factors that determine the type of volcanic eruptions.

3rd

Nine Weeks

Resources


Earth Science

Chapters 8, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1 and 10.2

Phschool.com

Graphic Organizers

How the Earth Works p.299

PhET Plate Tectonics Simulation https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/plate tectonics

Pacing

Recommendation

15 days

weathering, and tides.

The Sea Floor

ALCOS 4

Describe the topography of the sea floor and the continents.

Faults & Folds

ALCOS 4

Describe the topography of the

I can describe the various types of volcanic materials ejected during an eruption.

I can distinguish the three types of volcanoes.

I can differentiate the various types of volcanic landforms and their formations.

I can describe the topography of the sea floor and the continents.

I can describe the hypothesis of continental drift.

I can identify the main objections to Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift.

I can identify mid-ocean ridges and deep-ocean trenches.

I can explain the processes of seafloor spreading and subduction.

I can explain the evidence for seafloor spreading.

I can list the 3 main types of folds.

I can differentiate the types of faults.


Earth Science

Chapters 9

Phschool.com

Barriers to Finding Missing Malaysian Plane


Earth Science

Chapters 11.2 and 11.3

Phschool.com

15 days

10 days

sea floor and the continents.

ALCOS 10

Explain the mechanism of plate tectonics.

ALCOS 15

Identify geological regions in Alabama and the southeastern

United States.

I can describe folded mountains and fault-block mountains.

I can describe plateaus, domes, and basins and explain how they form.

I can identify the type of mountains associated with the different types of convergent and divergent boundaries.



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Geologic Time

4 th Nine Weeks


I can list the three main ideas that geologists use in studying Earth’s history.

Resources


Earth Science

Pacing

Recommendation

14 days

ALCOS 6

Explain the concept of geological time within the framework of the geologic time scale.

ALCOS 15


States.

Earth’s History

ALCOS 6

Explain the concept of geological time within the framework of the geologic time scale.

ALCOS 7

Describe processes of rock formation.

I can list the key principles of relative dating and describe how geologists use relative dating in their work.

I can describe how geologists use inclusions, unconformities, and correlation of rock layers to interpret the rock record.

I can describe the different types of fossils and how they form.

I can describe the geologic time scale.

I can explain how the geologic time scale is organized.

I can describe the major geologic developments of

Precambrian time.

I can describe the major developments in the evolution of living things during Precambrian time.

I can list the kinds of environmental changes that have affected the evolution of life over geologic time.

I can describe the major developments in Earth’s geology and life forms during the Paleozoic era.

I can state the cause of the mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic era.

Chapter 12

Phschool.com


Earth Science

Chapter 13

Phschool.com

14 days

Alabama & the Southeast

ALCOS 15


States.

I can identify geological ages of Alabama rocks.

I can describe the characteristics of geological regions within Alabama.

I can identify earthquake zones in Alabama.

I can identify types of rocks in Alabama.

I can identify areas of Alabama that have sinkholes and caves.

I can identify various seasonal rainfall patterns through Alabama.

Benchmark Review and

Assessment

Additional Resources:

Alabama Geology Resources http://quarriesandbeyond.org/states/al/alabama.html

Geoscience News and Information http://geology.com/news/

Discovery News: Geology http://news.discovery.com/earth/tags/geology.htm


Earth Science

Chapter 13

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Sweet Home Alabama Project

9 days

2 days for Review

1 day for Assessment

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