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Head Start 2016
Year 11 Environmental Science
Outcome 1: How is life sustained on Earth?
Lesson
Key Skills & Key Knowledge
1&2
Earth and its major systems
• evidence of the age of Earth as 4.5
billion years (from data derived from
the decay of radioisotopes in rocks
and minerals) and of its layered
structure as a solid metallic inner
core, a liquid metallic outer core and
a silicate mantle and crust (based on
the study of seismic waves and
meteorites)
• the atmosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere as
interrelated components of Earth’s
natural systems and how they are
governed by physical, chemical and
biological processes
• the concepts of environment and
ecosystems in terms of Earth’s four
major systems and their uniqueness
and interdependencies.
Suggested Learning
Intention & Success
Criteria
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Understand the
expectations of the
year 11 study design
An overview of SACs
and Projects
Organise email
addresses
Log book and pracs
Main Learning Activities and Resources
Key Terms: abiotic, absorb, biosphere, biota, biotic, density, ecosystem,
environment, heat energy, hydrosphere, organism, salinity, specific heat
capacity, temperature
List words I know etc.
Begin first dot point.
Learn the difference between hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_d43jHTUs
Beginning of hydrosphere:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtiZwWq5_ek&t=29s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y18NaLO2g
Atmosphere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGNxYtT_36I
Atmospheric pressure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAp3CuGjk8
Describe what they are and why they are important.
Look at biosphere – what is it.
Biological process – biotic and abiotic
Create a Venn diagram to identify the unique features of the Earth’s four
major systems and the major interactions between the systems.
3&4
Earth and its major systems
• evidence of the age of Earth as 4.5
billion years (from data derived from
the decay of radioisotopes in rocks
and minerals) and of its layered
structure as a solid metallic inner
core, a liquid metallic outer core and
Timeline of the Earth’s age.
Year 12 Head Start: 21st November – 2nd December
Year 11 Head Start: 28th November – 2nd December
In computer room:
Create in word – using pictures to help explain. Use google to try to
understand the words.
Construct an annotated timeline of Earth's age to indicate key evidence
for the arrival of key organisms, including bacteria, cyanobacteria
(stromatolites), plants, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds,
Holiday
Homework/Preparation
Head Start 2016
5
a silicate mantle and crust (based on
the study of seismic waves and
meteorites)
• the atmosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere as
interrelated components of Earth’s
natural systems and how they are
governed by physical, chemical and
biological processes
• the concepts of environment and
ecosystems in terms of Earth’s four
major systems and their uniqueness
and interdependencies.
first mammals, Java man, Peking woman, Australopithecus boisei,
Neanderthals, Cro-Magnons, modern-day humans
Earth and its major systems
• evidence of the age of Earth as 4.5
billion years (from data derived from
the decay of radioisotopes in rocks
and minerals) and of its layered
structure as a solid metallic inner
core, a liquid metallic outer core and
a silicate mantle and crust (based on
the study of seismic waves and
meteorites)
• the atmosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere as
interrelated components of Earth’s
natural systems and how they are
governed by physical, chemical and
biological processes
• the concepts of environment and
ecosystems in terms of Earth’s four
major systems and their uniqueness
and interdependencies.
Triangular connections: What is ‘systems thinking’ about?
An activity where students represent an element in a system and are
showing how any change can affect the whole system.
Year 12 Head Start: 21st November – 2nd December
Year 11 Head Start: 28th November – 2nd December
Students need to write up a report in their logbook and answer questions:
1. Identify: The simulation included ‘influencers’. Identify the ‘influencers’ in a
selected bio-geochemical cycle.
2. Explain: How are the ‘stop’ instructions in the simulation related to an aspect of a
bio-geochemical cycle or one of Earth’s four spheres?
3. Classify: All systems must include elements, interconnections and a function or
purpose. Is the water cycle a system? Why or why not?
4. Apply: In what ways are your class of students a system? In what ways are your
class of students not a system?
5. Connect: Why are systems so complex? Refer to the simulation ‘triangles’ and
their equivalent elements in bio-geochemical cycles or one of Earth’s four spheres
to explain your answer.
6. Synthesise: Why do systems fluctuate? Use the results from your experiment as
an analogy to explain fluctuations in either of the atmosphere, biosphere,
hydrosphere or lithosphere.
7. Create: Draw a concept map to illustrate how interconnections occur within and
between Earth’s four spheres.
8. Imagine: Explain how relationships within systems could change over time.