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Unit: Earth’s History Time Frame: 12 days Name: Genia Cegla Summary: I am going to focus on Earth's History, for 8th grade Earth Science, as my unit plan. This would include topics such as the formation of the Earth and solar system, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, rock types, and how fossils are created. I would focus on what each of these can tell us about Earth's past and the changes that have occurred across time. Many of the classes would be activity based with fill-in-the-blank and interactive notes to supplement their learning. Activities would include a video, Pangea lab, solar system guided research activity, and a rocks lab. The unit will include at least one mini-quiz so I can get an idea for where they are at with the information and will end with a 50 question test. Standards: NGSS ND MS-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe MS-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them. The solar system appears to have formed from a disk of dust and gas, drawn together by gravity. MS-ESS1-4. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6-billionyear-old history ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth’s history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale. NSES The Structure of Earth’s System: Plate Tectonics, Landforms The solid earth is layered with a lithosphere; hot, convecting mantle; and dense, metallic core Lithospheric plates on the scales of continents and oceans constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, result from these plate motions. Land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces. Constructive forces include crustal deformation, volcanic eruption, and deposition of sediment, while destructive forces include weathering and erosion Earth’s History: Fossils Fossils provide important evidence of how life and environmental conditions have changed. Earth in the Solar System: Planets The earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes the moon, the sun, eight other planets and their moons, and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets. The sun, an average star, is the central and largest body in the solar system. Objectives: Students should… Be able to explain how the earth and solar system formed Know the 8 planets and their order Know the different types of galaxies Understand the theory of plate tectonics, and how they move Be able to explain what happens at plate boundaries Be able to explain the consequences of earthquakes and volcanoes Know the different rock types Know the types of fossilization and the necessary conditions Activites: Pangea Activity/Lab (Combine activity ideas posted on amnh.org/explore/ology and earthref.org) How Earth was Formed Movie Solar System Guided Research Activity Rock Lab Assessment: Movie Summary and Questions Guided Research Worksheet Lab (Pangea and Rock) Worksheets Mini-Quiz Unit Test Daily Plan: Day 1 –Formation of Earth and Solar System Earth’s History Introduction (Previous theories – geocentricity, inner vs outer planets, core mantle and crust) Fill-in-the-blank Notes Interactive Earth’s Structure Notes End of Day Review Questions Day 2 – Solar System History: How Was the Earth Formed? Documentary Discuss Day 1 Review Questions Movie Movie Summary and Questions Day 3 – Planets and Galaxies (Revolution, Orbit, Life cycle of a star) What Do You Know, Planets Warmup Start Interactive Planets (Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets) Notes Interactive Galaxy Notes End of Day Review Questions Day 4 – Solar System Guided Research Activity (Computer Lab) (explore planets and galaxies) Discuss Day 3 Review Questions Guided Research Activity Using Given Websites, Fill Out Interactive Planet Notes Exit Slip Day 5 – Solar System Research Activity Continued (Computer Lab) Starting Slip Finish Activity and Interactive Notes Exit Slip (Meteor activity, Lunar cycle) (Seasons and universe quiz) (pick a planet/galaxy, Day 6 – Plate Tectonics and Boundary Types Warmup Review Mini-quiz(No) Plate Tectonics and Boundary Types Fill-in-the-Blank Notes Short Videos Interspersed End of Day Review Questions Day 7 – Pangea Activity Discuss Day 6 Review Questions Pangea Activity with Partners Exit Slip Day 8 – Plate Tectonics Consequences: Volcanoes and Earthquakes (and Mountains) Volcanoes Warmup Volcanoes and Earthquakes Fill-in-the-Blank Notes Earthquakes Sturdiest Building Competition (Marshmallows and Toothpicks) End of Day Review Questions Day 9 – Rock Types and Rock Lab (plate tectonics quiz, Rocks and Minerals Day) Discuss Day 8 Review Questions Rock Types Fill-in-the-Blank Notes Rocks Lab End of Day Review Questions (Rocks and Minerals Lab – 2 days Rocksandminerals4you.com and wiley.com) Day 10 – Fossils (next unit) Discuss Day 9 Review Questions Interactive Fossil Types and Deposition Notes End of Day Review Questions Day 11 - Review Day Discuss Day 10 Review Questions Jeopardy Review Game Closing Questions/Discussion about Test Day 12 – Test Day Last Minute Questions/Review Time 50 Question Unit Test Exit Slip