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Windsor High School
Earth and Space Science B
Teacher: Paul Katers
Month
January
2009
Content/Resource
A. Introduction to and History of
Astronomy
What is the study of astronomy
Significant events in the history of
astronomy
Methods of ancient astronomers
Chapter 26
B. The Moon
Surface features
Movements
Phases
Possible origin
Human exploration
Possible future explorations
Chapter 28
C. The Solar System
Formation and structure of the solar system
Minor members
Major members
Physical Properties that govern the solar
system
Skills
A1. Describe the importance of
astronomical events to ancient cultures
A2. Explain the difference between
astronomy and astrology
A3. List major events in the history of
astronomy and explain their significance to
today
A4. Understand that astronomy is the most
uncertain and changing of all the Earth
Sciences
A5. Duplicate the activities of ancient
astronomers to learn their methods of
discovery
B1. Compare and contrast the surface of
the moon to the surface of Earth
B2. Describe the formation of the major
surface features of the moon
B3. Model the motions and movements of
the moon
B4. Discern the most logical explaination
for the formation of the moon
B5. Explain the history of human
exploration and the potential for further
exploration of the moon
C1. Describe the formation of the solar
system and define membership in the solar
system. Contrast a solar system to a galaxy
C2. Classify the minor and major members
of the solar system
Assessment
A Historical Dates quiz
A-B Moon Quiz
Activities/Strategies
A1 - A5:
Day 1:
Introduction/Bathroom Pass
Rules
Goals for semester - Collage
Day 2:
Video: Is there anybody out there?
Handout: History of Astronomy
Lab: History of Astronomy
HW:
Chapter 28, Section 1 (11)
B1 - B5:
Day 1:
Quiz: Historical Dates
Video: Invisible Universe
Handout: Moon motions and features
HW:
Chapter 28, Section 2 (1-8)
Day 2:
Review Moon motions and features
Lab: Moon's phases
HW:
Read through Chapter 28
Day 3:
Pass back papers
Grade updates
Handout: Lunar and Solar eclipse
Lab: Lunar landscapes
Video: Eclipse
Extra Credit:
Look outside and draw phases
and name them.
Day 4:
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C3. Describe the physical properties that
govern these members
Activities/Strategies
Study: Phases/Eclipse
Quiz: Phases/Eclipse
Lab: Crater formation
HW:
Study for test
Chapter 27 and 28
Day 5:
Jeopardy
Crossword
Origin of the moon
Day 6:
Test
Start planets
Video: Planets 2001
C1 - C3:
Day 1:
Grades
Return tests and papers
Power-point projects
Planets video (~31 minutes)
Day 2:
Power-point projects
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C. The Solar System - continued
Characteristics of the individual planets
Size and scale of the solar system
Units of measure in the solar system
Collection of data about the solar system
The Sun and its characteristics
Activity within and on the surface of the
sun
Chapter 29
C4. Compare and contrast the planets to
each other
C5. Differentiate between the inner and
outer planets
C6. Describe the major features of the 8
classic planets in the solar system
C7. Explain how we have determined the
characteristics of the solar system and how
we define its limits.
C8. Justify the new definitions for
members of the solar system
C9. Diagram the major features of the sun
C Quiz - Kepler's Laws and Other Stuff
C Quiz - Features of the Sun
C1-C3 Cont.
Day 3:
Computer Lab - PPT presentations
Day 4:
Computere Lab - PPT presentations
Day 5:
Begin presentations
P/T conference sheets
Day 6:
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C10. Explain how features on the sun
impact the rest of the solar system
C11. Realize that errors could be made in
data collection from the solar system
D. Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
The life cycle of stars
Activities/Strategies
Finish presentations
Day 7:
S.S. Handout (PPT)
Ellipse Lab
Day 8:
Kepler's laws lab
Model of the Solar System lab
HW:
Astronomy Review
D1. Diagram the life cycle of a star,
depending on its starting mass
Chapter 30
Day 9:
Quiz
Video: Asteroid
Lab:Measuring astronomical distances
Day 10:
Solar System Review
Jeopardy
S.S. Crossword
Day 11:
Finish Jeopardy
Test
Start on Sun - Video
March
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D. Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
The life cycle of stars
D1. Diagram the life cycle of a star,
depending on its starting mass
Hertspring Russel Diagram
Fill-in the type of star notes with
powerpoint.
The Black Hole Video with questions
Chapter 30
Telescope notes and powerpoint.
E. Telescopes
Types and what they measure
E. Telescope Lab
E. Identify and explain the purposes of
telescopes
Crossword review and game.
Final Exam A-E
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Introduction to Geology
A. Rocks and Minerals
Physical characteristics of minerals.
Origins of Rocks and their make-up.
Identify and describe the physical
characteristics of minerals.
Communicate issues in resource depletion
and express ideas about what can be grown
and what is mined.
Use a key to identify individual rocks.
Mineral Identification Lab
Mineral properties quiz
Activities/Strategies
Physical Properties of minerals :notes,
powerpoint, lab
Class discussion about what is mined and
grown. List examples of each.
Rock notes, video, rock cycle diagram.
Rock Identification Lab
Metamorphic rock lab, sedimentary rock
lab
Rock quiz
April 2009
B. Rock Cycle
B1. Identify the parts of the rock cycle
B1&2&3. Draw and label the rock cycle.
B1-3. Rock Cycle notes and drawing.
C1-4. Engage in the Metamorphic Rock
lab
C1. Rock cycle notes and lab.
B2. Describe the manner in which the
rocks change as they move through this
dynamic process.
B3. Visualize the cycle to increase
comprehension.
C. Metamorphic Rocks
D. Sedimentary Rocks
C.1 Identify the types of metamorphic
rocks using a flow chart.
C.2 Use a flow chart that asks questions
about characteristics and helps them
identify the qualities of each rock.
C. 3 Interpret the changes to fossils as they
move through the cycle of metamorphism
C. 4 Differentiate between the levels of
metamorphism.
D1. Identify the types of sedimentary rocks
using a flow chart.
D2. Use a flow chart that asks questions
about characteristics and helps them
identify the qualities of each rock.
D3.Interpret the changes rocks as they
D1. Sedimentary Rock labs.
D 1-3. Investigate the Sedimentary Rock
Lab
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move through the cycle of weathering and
erosion
E. Earthquakes
E1. Recognize the impact of earthquakes
on the lives of humans.
E2. Label locations that earthquakes occur
and correlate their occurance with plate
tectonic mechanisms.
E3. Investigate the information used to
predict earthquakes.
E4. List ways to be prepared for an
earthquake in their home, work-place, and
car.
E1-4. Quiz on impact and preparedness
F1. Recognize the impact of volcanic
eruptions on the lives of humans.
F1-3. Quiz
E1. Watch an earthquake video. Discuss
the impact as a class.
E2. Map labeling and notes
E3. Triangulation Lab
E4. Notes, power point and class
discussion
F. Volcanoes
F1-3. Notes and power point.
F2. Label locations that volcanoes occur
and correlate their occurance with plate
tectonic mechanisms.
F3. List ways to be prepared for a volcanic
eruption and communities who might have
plan of action.
May 2009
G. Geologic Time
G1. Tree Ring Lab
H. Glaciers
I. Fossilization
J. Landforms and their relationship to
geologic processes
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