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Back to Dale’s Homepage May, 2000 Dell Rapids Public School District 49-3 Plans of Study Course: 8th Earth Science Teacher: Dale Solberg 8th Grade Earth/Space Science: I. Course Description: In eighth grade, Earth Science students gain a better understanding of the geologic forces which interact with one another by interpreting, analyzing, and constructing various scientific models. From this understanding of the various geologic forces, students will relate how these forces affect their lives. Students will combine content with skill development by using Bloom's taxonomy of thinking skills (knowledge, comprehension, application skills, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills). II. Overall Course Goals: a. communicate through the use of scientific models b. unlock mysteries of the planet by understanding the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the earth c. conclude that the earth provides many valuable resources which enrich the quality of people's lives d. relate forces which influence the future of our natural environment e. contrast the earth's past and present geologic history and predict the earth's future f. explore the atmospheric forces which influence our daily weather patterns III. Specific Course Objectives: a. students develop a knowledge of earth science by applying the scientific methods to specific earth science challenges and by 1. describing the development of the meteorite impact hypothesis. 2. summarizing the big bang theory by exploring the evidence which supports it. 3. demonstrating how studies of seismic waves have provided information about the earth's interior. 4. developing and using various models to understand how the movements of the earth cause the seasons and time. 5. enhancing computer-generated satellite images of the earth (JEDI CD-ROM) 6. analyzing and creating maps of the earth which are used to provide information on the earth's surface. b. students conclude that the earth is a dynamic satellite in which various forces continually shape our planet by 1. summarizing the cause and effects of the lithospheric plate movements using the theory of plate tectonics. ex: comparing the relationship between plate tectonics and mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanoes. c. students discover various resources which influence their lives by 1. developing an understanding of the earth's composition by studying the physical and chemical properties of matter. 2. relating how atoms combine to form valuable minerals and rocks. 3. exploring both mineral and energy resources which are needed to support modern civilization. d. students understand how the weathering and erosion forces influence our natural environment by 1. pointing out how the forces of weathering and erosion affect their lives and community ex: test and analyze our community's groundwater, or recognize the significance of glacial erosion on South Dakota e. students relate the earth's geological past to that of the future by 1. using scientific methods to determine the relative and absolute ages of fossils. 2. producing a geologic time scale based on fossil evidence. 3. creating a future earth by using a model(s) and a narrative description of earth's future. f. students develop an understanding of factors which influence our global and local weather by 1. interpreting, analyzing and creating local weather maps and reports. 2. using weather instruments to measure various factors which influence our weather forecast. IV. Materials Used: I. Textbooks A. Modern Earth Science (1993 ) II. 100 Modern Earth Science Transparencies III. Video Cassettes A. Discovering Our Planet Earth 1. Plate Tectonics 2. Latitude and Longitude 3. Rocks and Minerals 4. Earth History B. Killer Quake C. The Story of America's Great Volcanoes D. Introduction to Rocks and Minerals E. NOVA'S Building of the Planet Earth F. Yakety Yak (Earthday presentation) G. Ozone: The Hole Story H. Other personal video cassettes IV. 35 MM slides A. Rocks B. Minerals C. Clouds V. Rock Mineral Collection/Samples/Tests VI. JEDI CD-Rom A. Geophysics of North America 1. Topography 2. Earthquake B. Voyager Program C. Seismic (Loma Prieta Earthquake) VII. NASA CD-Rom TOMS (Ozone) VIII. Models (ex: posters, globes, maps, fossils) IX. Various weather instruments A. aneroid barometer, psychrometer, thermometer, weather dials, weather radio, weather programs, weather computer (Wehde's room) XI. Radon Test Kits and Hach Water Test Kits XII. High School Computer Network Programs A. Microsoft Works and Word B. Magazine Article Summary C. Groliers Encyclopedia D. Internet X. Personal collection of study guides, labs, projects etc. V. Methods of Evaluation/Standards I. Grading Scale A= B= C= D= F= 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 II. Methods of Grading Letter grades on all work are based on total points awarded, divided by total possible points earned. Daily work, quizzes, tests, labs, exhibitions, and projects are all graded on the total point system. It is my belief that daily work is just as important as tests in the learning process. Tests, quizzes, labs, daily work, and projects alone cannot truly measure what has been learned. Collectively, these tools of measurements are all equally important checkpoints in determining the student's achievement(s). Furthermore, the skills and knowledge of an individual are achieved in many different ways. Therefore, one can not place a greater value on certain classroom methods of measurements such as written tests. VI. Link to Dell Rapids Public Strategic Plan Course Goals: *Students conclude that the earth provides many valuable resources which enrich the quality of people's lives. *Relate forces which influence the future of our natural environment. Exit Outcomes: An involved guardian who analyzes the consequences of actions on the environment. A responsible citizen who contributes to the betterment of the community. Course Goals: *Students communicate through the use of scientific models. *Students unlock mysteries of the planet by understanding the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the earth. *Students contrast the earth's past and present geologic history and predict the earth's future. *Students explore the atmospheric forces which influence our daily weather patterns. Exit Outcome: A quality producer who... a. demonstrates appropriate technical skills. b. demonstrates competency in the basic skills. A self-motivated, lifelong learner who... a. learns and works independently and cooperatively. b. applies acquired skills and knowledge in preparing for the future. c. interprets information, evaluates problems and recommends solutions. d. learns from mistakes. e. demonstrates creativity.