Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Earth Science Curriculum
Introduction to Earth’s Changing Environment
Key Content Standard Resources
Observation
Primary Resource
Observations
 Senses & Instruments
Inferences
Classification
Measurement
 Mass
 Volume
 Percent Error*
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom McGuire
 Pages: 1-30
Density
Density*
Changing Environment
Change
Rate of Change*
Cyclic Change
Prediction
Interface
Dynamic Equilibrium
Human Interaction
Natural resources
Pollution
Causes
Observation
Observations
 Senses & Instruments
Inferences
Classification
Measurement
 Mass
 Volume
 Percent Error*
Density
Density*
Changing Environment
Change
Rate of Change*
Cyclic Change
Prediction
Interface
Dynamic Equilibrium
Human Interaction
Natural resources
Pollution
Causes
*Concepts include a mathematical
treatment
Secondary Resources
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Measurement activity
 Measurement video
 Earth Science Vocabulary
 Observing & Measuring the Environment
 Density notes
 Prologue vocabulary
 Prologue Quiz
 Density pre lab sheet
 Density work sheet
 Lab Safety Sheet
 Labs
 Shoe box lab
 Graphing
 Sunspot analysis
 Graph Analysis
 Density Lab
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 Review & Assessment
 Observing & Measuring the Environment Review Test
 Prologue test
 Density Quiz
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Measuring Earth
Key Content Standard
Resources
Size & Shape of Earth
Primary Resource
 Model
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 31-84
Spheres of Earth
Outer Spheres of Earth
 Atmosphere
Pauses
 Hydrosphere
 Lithosphere
Crust
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes—Pages: Models & Dimensions of Earth
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Earth’s Interior
Additional Resources
Locating Positions on Earth
 Worksheets
 Latitude & Longitude Practice
 The clock that changed the world
 Time zones
 Rates and gradients
 Mapping #1
 Contour Map #1-4
 Graveyard of lake Ontario
 Fisherman’s cove
 Bear mountain
 Working with contour maps
 How to make a profile
 Topographic Profiles Practice
 Topographic Map Exercises
 Practice Questions
 Labs
 Earth’s Circumference
 World Maps
 NYS latitude longitude
 Topographic Introduction
 Topographic Map Symbols
 Topographic Map Elevations
 Profile Lab
 Contour island project
 Coordinate system
Latitude
 Equator
 Parallels
Longitude
 Prime Meridian
 Meridians
Fields
Isolines
Gradients*
Mapping Earth’s Surface
Topographic Maps
 Elevation
 Contour lines
 Symbols
Horizontal Distance on Maps
Topographic Profiles
Map Direction
Origin & Age of the Universe
 Celestial Object
 Universe & Big Bang Theory
Evidence for the Big Bang
 Doppler Effect
 Red Shift
Electromagnetic Energy
 Wavelength
 Electromagnetic Energy
Interactions
 Surface Properties & Absorption
 Texture & Color
Methods of Energy Transfer
 Conduction, Convection, Radiation
 Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Earth science mapping take home test
 Lines on the world quiz
 Unit test
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Astronomy
Key Content Standard
Resources
Structure of the Universe
Primary Resource
Galaxies
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 605-707
 Milky Way
Stars
 Luminosity
 Types
 Star Evolution
Solar System
Parts of the Solar System
 Planets, Asteroids, Moons
 Comets, Meteors & Meteoroids
Evolution of the Solar System
Planet Characteristics
 Terrestrial & Jovian Planets
Motions of the Planets
 Rotation & Revolution
 Ellipses & Foci
 Eccentricity*
 Inertia
 Gravitation
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes—Astronomy
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Beyond the big bang
 The planets “the moon”
 Light fantastic
 The season cycler
 Suns path worksheets
 Evolution of Stars lives of stars
 Phases of the moon cookies
 Diagram review 1-2
 HR Diagram
 Doppler effect
 Foucault Pendulum
 Moon Phases
 Earth’s Moon
 Solar system data
 Eclipse Diagram
 Which Tide is Which?
 Astro diagram review
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 Labs
 Season Cycler
 Earths Circumference
 Ellipses
 "Motions" of the sun
 Earths Shape
 Model of the Planets
 All about the moon
 What if you lived on another planet?
 Electromagnetic Spectrum
 The HR diagram
 Classification of stars
 Constellation lab
 Apparent Path of the Sun
 Internet Lab: The Sun’s Path
 Apparent Diurnal Motion of the Sun
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Key Content Standard
Resources
Apparent Motions of Celestial Objects
 Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Solar system quiz
 Seasons Quiz
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 Unit review sheet
 Unit test
Daily Motion
Apparent Motion:
Planets, Moon & Sun
Models to Explain Apparent Celestial
Motions
Geocentric Models
Heliocentric Models
Actual Earth Motions
Rotation
 Axis
Evidence of Rotation
 Foucault Pendulum
 Coriolis Effect
Evidence of Revolution
 Constellations
Earth & Moon Motions & Time
Local Time & Local Solar Time
Time Zone or Standard Time
Actual Motions of Earth’s Moon
Moon Phases
Tides
Eclipses
Lunar & Solar
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Weather
Key Content Standard
Resources
Electromagnetic Energy
Primary Resource
(Taught During Topic 3)
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 438-520
Transformation of Energy
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Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Temperature & Heat
Temperature
Heat & Thermal Energy
 Calorie
Specific Heat
Heat Energy & Changes of State
Types
 Melting
 Solidification & Crystallization
 Vaporization
 Condensation
 Sublimation
Earth’s Energy Supply
Solar Energy
Nuclear Decay
Solar Radiation & Insolation
 Insolation
Effects of Atmosphere on Insolation
 Absorption of UV and Infrared
 Ozone
 Reflection & Scattering
Factors
 Angle of Incidence
 Surface Characteristics
 Change of State & Transpiration
Land & Water Heating
Greenhouse Effect
 Greenhouse Gases
 Global Warming
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes Energy and weather
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 States of matter
 Phases of substance X
 The kinetic theory
 Heat flow Rates of evaporation
 Air pressure demo
 Shore breezes
 Land vs. sea breeze
 Global wind patterns
 Temperature fields
 Weather 1 practice
 Weather foldable
 Atmospheric variables
 Reasons for Seasons
 Fun Weather Vocab
 Seasons Practice 1-4
 Air masses and fronts
 How to draw a front
 Weather Word Search
 Dew point & Relative Humidity worksheets
 Weather reference tables
 Station Models Tutorial Sheet
 Station model code
 Natural clouds
 Clouds
 Height of clouds
 Lake Effect Snow
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 Jetstream weather school
 Labs
 Change in state
 Conduction
 Radiation
 Land vs. Water
 Costal vs. continental
 Structure of the Atmosphere
 Angle of Insolation
 Temperature fields
 Relative Humidity
 Dew Point and cloud formation
 Orographic lifting
 Into to weather map station models
 Station models
 Hurricane Andrew
 Weather Patterns
 Big Huge weather lab
 Weather Analysis
 Current weather patterns
 Hawaiian Rainfall
 Climate patterns
 Green house effect
Key Content Standard
Variation of Insolation
Intensity
Effects of:
 Earth’s Shape
 Latitude
 Seasonal Changes
 Time of Day
Variation in Duration
Effects of:
 Latitude & Season
Relationships of Surface Temperature to Insolation
Times of:
 Yearly Max & Min
 Daily Max & Min
Effects of:
 Seasonal Changes
 Time of day
Heat Budget & Climate Change
 Heat Budget
Examples of Climate Change
 Ice Ages & Long, warm periods
Resources
 Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Energy quiz
 Weather Quiz 1
 High low Quiz
 Atmosphere Quiz
 Weather 2 ESRT and notes quiz
 Unit test review
 Unit test
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 El Niño & La Niña Events
 Global Warming
Causes of Heat Budget Shifts
 Changes in Solar Energy
 Changes in Earth’s Orbit & Axis Tilt
 Volcanic Eruptions & Climate Change
 Human Causes (Deforestation)
Seasons
Astronomical Causes
 Tilt of Earth’s Axis
 Parallelism of Axis
Revolution Around the Sun
Atmospheric Temperature
 Weather Variables
 Troposphere
Heating of the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure & Density
Measurement & Changes in Air Pressure
 Atmospheric/Barometric/Air Pressure
 Barometers
 Isobars
Effects of:
 Temperature
 Water Vapor
 Altitude
Key Content Standard
Wind
Wind Speed
 Air Pressure Gradient
 Anemometer
Wind Direction
General Circulation
Convection Cells
 Jet Streams
Planetary Winds & Pressure Belts
Atmospheric Moisture
 Water Vapor
Energy of Evaporation & Transpiration of Water
Process of Evaporation & Factors
Humidity, Temperature & Dew Point
Precipitation
Cloud Formation & Cover
Atmospheric Transparency
 Visibility
Air Masses & Fronts
Characteristics of Air Masses
Lows & Highs
 Cyclones
Fronts
 Cold & Warm
Resources
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Stationary & Occluded
Polar
Storms & Severe Weather
Mid-latitude/Cyclonic Storms
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Blizzards
Emergency Preparedness
Weather Prediction & Probability
Weather Maps
Station Models
Radar
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Weathering and Erosion and landscapes
Key Content Standard
Resources
Water Cycle
Primary Resource
Hydrologic Cycle
 Water Retention
 Infiltration (Seep)
 Runoff
 Evapotranspiration
Factors Affecting Infiltration
 Slope
 Degree of Saturation
 Porosity
 Permeability
 Capillarity
 Vegetation
 Land Use
Factors Affecting Runoff & Stream Discharge
Flooding
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 165-304
Climate
Temperature & Moisture Factors:
 Latitude & Temperature
 Latitude & Moisture
 Climatic Patterns
 Large Bodies of Water
 Prevailing Winds
 Surface Ocean Currents
 Elevation & Mountains
 Vegetation (&Urbanization)
 Cloud Cover
Climatic Change
Weathering
Types
 Chemical
 Physical
Rate & Type Factors:
 Exposure
 Particle Size
 Mineral Composition
 Climate
Soil Formation
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes—Pages: Climate 1-6
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Weathering
 Surface area
 Agents of deposition
 Glacial erosion
 Drainage patterns
 Landscapes
 Landscapes of NYS
 Weathering and erosion web quest
 Soils
 Compare and contrast
 Labs
 Weathering rocks
 Groundwater
 Glacial Budgets
 Landscapes of NYS
 Stream Development and landscapes
 Dirt Cake Lab
 Sediment Deposition
 Sandbox lab
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 Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Review Sheet
 Unit test
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Key Content Standard
Erosion
Transporting Systems:
Gravity & Mass Movement
Running Water
 Streams, Tributaries, & Abrasion
 V-Shaped Valley
 Watershed
 Stream Velocity
 Finger Lake
 Meanders
 Flood Plain
 Delta
Wind Erosion—Sandblasting
Glacial Erosion
 Grooves & Parallel Scratches
 U-Shaped Valley
Wave & Current Erosion
 Breaking Waves
 Sandbar
Factors Causing Deposition
Velocity
Characteristics of Sediments
 Size
 Shape
 Density
 Saturation
Sorted vs. Unsorted Sediment
Model of an Erosional System
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Energy
Features of the Chief Depositional Agents
Streams
Glaciers
 Moraine
 Drumlin
 Kettle Lakes
 Outwash Plain
Water Waves & Current
 Barrier Island
Wind
 Sand Dunes
Mass Movement
Resources
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Key Content Standard
Landscape Characteristics
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Gradient & Profile
Mountains
Plateaus
Plains
Landscape Regions & Boundaries
Factors of Landscape Development
Uplifting & Leveling Forces
Effects of Time & Climate
Bedrock
Rock Types & Hillslopes
 Escarpments
 Ridges
Structural Features & Hillslopes
Streams & Bedrock Characteristics
Soils & Rock Composition
Resources
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Earth Materials—Minerals, Rocks & Mineral Resources
Key Content Standard
Resources
Minerals
Primary Resource
What a Mineral Is
 Organic vs. Inorganic
 Crystal Structure
Elemental Crust Composition
Mineral Crystal Structure
Mineral Formation
Mineral Properties & Identification
 Color, Streak, Luster, Hardness
 Density
 Cleavage & Fracture
 Crystal Structure
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 85-145
Rocks
Types
 Texture, Mineral Crystals
Sedimentary
 Cementation—Clastic, Compaction
 Chemical Action—Precipitation
 Organic Processes—Bioclastic
Igneous
 Magma, Intrusive vs. Extrusive
 Crystal Sizes & Texture
Metamorphic
 Contact & Regional Metamorphism
Rock Cycle
Mineral Resources
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Nonrenewable
Land Usage
Mineral Deposits
Fossil Fuels
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes—Pages: Rocks & Minerals 1-23
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Minerals: An Introduction
 Rock mineral vocabulary sort
 Rocks, Minerals and Resources
 Rocks Worksheet 1-3
 Rock & Modeling Formation
 SiO2 worksheet
 Rock Foldable
 Sedimentary rocks worksheet
 Igneous rock worksheet
 Metamorphic rock worksheet
 Rock ID Worksheet
 Rock Cycle worksheet
 Rocks of the reference tables
 Labs
 Properties of Minerals Lab
 Periodic Table
 Igneous Rock
 Sedimentary Rock
 Metamorphic Rock
 Rock ID
 Rock Cycle Activity
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 Review & Assessment
 Rock Quiz
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Review Sheet
 Topic unit test
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Dynamic Earth
Key Content Standard
Resources
Small Crustal Changes
Primary Resource
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 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting Tom
McGuire
 Pages: 305-380
Lithosphere
Original Horizontality
Folds & Faults
Uplifting
Earthquakes & Igneous Activity
(Including Volcanoes)
Earthquakes
 Seismic Waves
 Epicenter
Waves
 P-waves & S-waves
 Location of an Epicenter
 Determining Origin Time
 Magnitude
 Prediction
 Emergency Planning
Tsunami
Volcanoes
Zones of Crustal Activity
Model of Earth’s Interior
Zones
 Crust
 Mantle
 Moho
 Lithosphere
 Asthenosphere
 Inner & Outer Core
 Continental vs. Oceanic Crust
Dynamic Earth--Continued
Plate Tectonics
Theory
Plate Boundaries:
Divergent
 Mid-Ocean Ridge
Convergent
 Subduction
 Ocean Trench
 Island Arc
Transform
Hot Spots
Secondary Resources
 Guided Notes—Pages: Dynamic Crust 1-28
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science Curriculum
Guide
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Journey to the center of the earth
 Time math class
 Earthquakes
 Epicenter location
 Seismic waves
 P and S waves travel time worksheet
 Northridge Quake Video
 Earthquake Travel Time
 Distance to Epicenter
 Labs
 Layers of the Earth
 Plates in motion
 Continental Drift
 Crustal Boundaries
 Ring of fire
 Origin of the Hawaiian Island
 St Helen's Ash fall
 Locating an Epicenter
 Finding Epicenters
 Location of an epicenter
 Earth’s Interior
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 Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Tectonic plates quiz
 Unit review sheet
 Topic Unit Test
Earth Science Curriculum 2013-14
Geologic History
Key Content Standard
Resources
Relative Dating
Primary Resource
Principle of Superposition
Dating:
 Intrusions
 Extrusions
 Inclusions
 AMSCO Earth Science the physical setting
Tom McGuire
 Pages: 381-436
Correlation
 Guided Notes—Pages: Earth History 1-23
 Brooklyn High School Earth Science
Curriculum Guide
Correlation by:
 Exposed Bedrock
 Similarities in Rocks
 Use of Index Fossils
 Volcanic Ash &Meteorite Deposits
Geologic History From the Rock
Record
Geologic Time Scale
Unconformities
Uniformity of Process
Absolute Dating of Rocks
Radioactive Decay
Isotopes
 Uranium-238
 Half-life
 Radioactive Dating
 Carbon-14
Evolution of Earth & Life
Fossils
Organic Evolution
Early Evolution on Earth
 Out gassing
Secondary Resources
Additional Resources
 Worksheets
 Rules of the Road Cut (PowerPoint
available online)
 Geologic history project
 Interpreting geologic history vocabulary
 Geologic history crossword
 Reading geologic maps
 Ordering geologic events
 Fossil correlation
 Geologic profiles
 Reading the rock record
 Establishing sequence
 Geologic cross section 1-3
 Virtual dating absolutely
 Radioactive dating
 Radioactive Isotopes
 Radiometric dating
 Fossil Reference Sheet
 Labs
 Geologic Time
 Geologic History timeline
 Geologic map of NYS
 Radioactive decay penny lab
 Matching rock layers
 Sequence of events
Review & Assessment
 Quick Reference Sheet
 Earth History Quiz
 Test review sheet
 Unit test