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August
August
August
Earth Science
Focus
Standards
How the
stability and
structure of the
sun changes
over its lifetime
at time scales
that are short
(Solar flares),
medium (the
hot spot cycle),
and long
changes over
its 10 billion
year lifetime
Ability to use
mathmatical
concepts to
determine the
eliptical orbits
of plants and
to predict
future
planetary
postions
Use the
Earth's orbit to
determine the
differences of
solar insolation
throughout the
year and
throughout
history
Content Elaboration
Structure and function of the
universe Development of the
current Theory of an Inflationary
Universe from the Steady State
and Big Bang Theory
Learning
Targets
Vocabulary
I can analyze
Flares
the periodicity of Hot spots
the sun to make Composition
accurate
predictions for
solar flares and
hot spot cycles.
Gravitiational attraction of different I can determine Elliptical
celestial bodies
the current
gravitational
position of
laws
planetary bodies
utilizing Kepler's
Laws of Motion.
Climatic changes in Earth's history
due to variations in the perihelion
and aphilionTracing and tracking
glacial history and present-day
data for Ohio, the United States
and globally is an
emphasis for this unit. Scientific
data found in the analysis of the
geologic record, ice cores and
surficial geology should be used to
provide the evidence for changes
that have occurred over the
history of Earth and are
observable in the present day.
New discoveries, mapping
projects, research,
contemporary science and
technological advances must be
included in the study of glacial
geology.
I can describe
Axis rotation
how variations
Revolution
in earth's energy Cyclic orbits
can affect other
geochemical
cycles.
September
Using absolute
dating
techniques
(half-life
calculations) to
determine the
age of igneous
intrusions
Absolute dating utilizing isotopic
ratios, varves The emphasis for
this unit is to explore the geologic
record and the immensity of the
geologic record.
The analysis of data and evidence
found in the variety of dating
techniques (both absolute and
relative), the complexity of the
fossil record, and the impact that
improving technology has had on
the
interpretation and continued
updating of what is known about
the history of Earth must be
investigated.
Geologic principles are essential in
developing this level of knowledge.
These principles must be tested
and experienced through
modeling, virtually, field studies,
research and in-depth
investigation.
I can utilize
absolute dating
techniques to
determine the
age of igneous
intrusions.
radioactive
decay isotope
geologic time
deep time
September
Convergence
and the
subduction of
oceanic crust
due to the
difference in
density
between leads
to the overall
age of oceanic
crust on
At the high school level, Earth’s
interior and plate tectonics must be
investigated at greater depth using
models, simulations, actual
seismic data, real-time data,
satellite data and remote sensing.
Relationships between energy,
tectonic activity levels and
earthquake or volcano predictions,
and
calculations to obtain the
magnitude, focus and epicenter of
an earthquake must be included.
Evidence
and data analysis is the key in
understanding this part of the
Earth system. For example,
GIS/GPS
and/or satellite data provide data
and evidence for moving plates
and changing landscapes (due to
tectonic activity).
utilizing
absolute dating
techniques on
both oceanic
and continental
crust
contenental
oceanic crust
mantle core
asthenosphere
lithosphere
September
I can analyze
exoplanetary
bodies to
model how
Earth looked at
one point in
time and how it
has changed
Plate tectonics invesitigating the
destructive forces involved with
Plate tectonics.The causes for
plate motion, the evidence of
moving plates and the results of
plate tectonics must be
related to Earth’s past, present
and future. The use of evidence to
support conclusions and
investigation of
extraterrestrial
objects
containing
irridium
tectomics
erosion
meterotes
NEO, chemical
physical
erosion
predictions
pertaining to plate motion is an
important part of this unit.
September/Octob
er
can show how
the process of
plate tectonics
explains all of
the other
processes on
Earth.
Geologic rock record, relative and
absolute age, principals to
determien relative age, absolute
age, combining relative and
absolute age data and the gologic
time scale
investigation of
the geologic
history of Earth
utilizing relative
and absolute
dating
techniques.
September
Can show how
the formation
of different
types and
structures of
rocks was
determined by
the interaction
and activity of
plates
Can
demonstrate
how the
current model
of the Earth
was
constructed
using seismic,
radioactive
and structrual
data
analyze
geoscience
data to make
the claim that
one change to
earth's surface
can create
feedbacks that
can cause
changes to
other Earth
Systems
construct an
argument
based on
evidence
about the
simultaneous
coevolution of
Earth systems
and life on
Earth.
Plate motion causes, evidence of
plate motion measuring plate
motion charateristics of oceanic
and continental plates, relationship
of plate movement and geological
events and features. mantle
plumes.
global
distribution of
minerals due to
tectonic forces
Igneous, metamorphic and
sedimentary rocks Understanding
of biosphere, atmosphere,
lithosphere, hydrosphere,
movement of matter and energy
through the hydrosphere,
lithosphere, atmosphere and the
biosphere
construction of
models of earth
using current
data
October
October
October
convection,
conduction
era, period,
eon epoch,
convergence
divergence,
transform
boundaries
plumes,
subduction,
orogeny
drill core
seismic
magnetic
reversal
geophysical
geochemical
gravitiational
pull
earth's interior, magnetic reversals investigation of
and earth's magnetic field Plate
Convectional
tectonics including seismic waves, forces
the velocities , refraction, reflection
of waves. the asthenosphere,
lithosphere, Mohorovic boundary,
composition of each of the layers
of earth gravity, magnetism and
isostasy.
tectonic plates
entropy
Thermal energy within the earth
Case studies, developing and
using models, collecting and
analyzing water and/or
air quality data, conducting or
researching population studies and
methods of connecting to the real
world must be emphasized for this
topic. Technology can be used for
comparative studies to share
local data internationally so that
temporal
spacial scale
feedback
loops, strip
mining,
subsistance
mining
prediction of
future states of
the Earth based
on natural
forces and
human activities
within the Earth
specific, quantifiable data can be
compared and used in
understanding the impact of some
of the environmental problems that
exist on a global scale.
Researching and investigating
environmental factors on a global
level contributes to the depth of
understanding by applying the
environmental science concepts to
problem solving and design.
Examples of global topics that can
be explored include building water
or air filtration models,
investigating climate change data,
monitoring endangered or invasive
species, and studying the
environmental effects of increasing
human population. Researching
contemporary discoveries, new
technology and new discoveries
can lead to improvement in
environmental management.
November
November
November
principals of
determining
absolute age:
radiometric
dating(isotope
s, radioactive
decay) correct
uses of
radiometcir
dating
Utilize the
special
properties of
water such as
the specific
heat , density,
and crystal
structure to
explain its
effect of
surface
features and
unique
minerology of
rocks on Earth.
identify land
features in
Ohio that were
formed by
glaciers
Geologic processes including
convection which drive internal
and external processes in the
hydrosphere, biosphere and
atmosphere.
Investigation of radioactice
surface features decay
and correlation
to mantle
convection and
other
geothermal
activity in that
spot
Global environmental issues
Investigation of
including potable water quality use how water has
and availability
affected surface
features and the
physical
properites of the
lithosphere
hydrothermal
potential
energy kenetic
energy
viscosity
melting point
solar activity
Glacial geology, evidence of past
glaciation, deposition, data from
ice cores, types of glaciers, glacial
structure, formation and
movement.
ice core
glacier,
moraines,
kettle lake,
butte buffer
grooves
predict how
future iceages
will impact the
surface features
of the Earth
November
identify the
physical
properites of
different
minerals, use
properties of a
mineral to
interpret the
conditions that
existed during
the formation
of the mineral
Minerals, igneous, Metamorphic
and sedimentary Rocksgeologic,
topographic, seismic and aerial
maps must be used to locate and
recognize igneous, metamorphic
and sedimentary structures and
features. Technological advances
permit the investigation of intrusive
structures and the interior of Earth.
Connections between the
minerals present within each type
of rock and the environment
formed are important. The
processes
and environmental conditions that
lead to fossil fuel formation (Note:
this links to the energy resources
section below) must include the
fossil fuels found in Ohio,
nationally and globally.
Bowen’s Reaction Series must be
used to develop an understanding
of the relationship of cooling
temperature, formation of specific
igneous minerals and the resulting
igneous environment. The focus
is on knowing how to use Bowen’s
Reaction Series, not to memorize
it. Virtual demonstrations and
simulations of cooling magma and
crystallization of the igneous
minerals found on the series can
be
helpful in conceptualizing the
chart.
The magnetic properties of Earth
must be examined through the
study of real data and evidence.
The
relationship of polar changes,
magnetic stripping, grid north, true
north and the north pole must be
included in the study of Earth’s
magnetic properties.
While the ocean is included within
the sedimentary topic, it can be
incorporated into other topics.
Features found in the ocean must
include all types of environments
(igneous, metamorphic or
sedimentary). Using models (3-D
or virtual) with real-time data to
simulate waves, tides, currents,
Utilize the
physical
properties of
minerals to
determine
human
utilizations
strike, dip,
streak, specific
gravity, luster,
crystal shape,
specific
gravity,
cleveage,
fracture,
texture,
banding,
feature formation and changing
sea levels to explore and
investigate the ocean fully is
recommended.
Interpreting sections of the
geologic record to determine sea
level changes and depositional
environments, including relative
age is also recommended.
December
Identify effects
of climate
change on
natural
systems
December
identify
evidence of
past glaciers
including
features
formed
through
erosion or
deposition
January
Identify
historical
changes,
glacial ages,
amounts,
lications,
particulate
matter
correlation to
fossil evidence
investigate
glacial
distribution
and clauses of
glaciation and
this connection
to the global
climate
changes.
Investigate
global climate
models and
natural
feedback
mechanisms
January
Feburary
movement of matter and energy
through the
hydrosphere,lithosphere,atmosphe
re and biosphere. Energy
transformations on global, regional
and local scales, biogeochemical
cycles, ecosystems, climate and
weather
movement of matter and energy
through the
hydrosphere,lithosphere,atmosphe
re and biosphere. Energy
transformations on global, regional
and local scales, biogeochemical
cycles, ecosystems, climate and
weather
prediction of
future climatic
changes based
on paleoclimatic
models and
current climatic
albedo rates
electromagneti
c system
radiation
recflection,
absorptions
redistripution
prediction of
future climatic
changes based
on natural
events, such as
changes in orbit
and tectonics
events and
human events
such as different
farming
practices
movement of matter and energy
predict how
through the
changes in
hydrosphere,lithosphere,atmosphe carbon Dioxide
re and biosphere. Energy
levels will affect
transformations on global, regional future climatic
and local scales, biogeochemical models
cycles, ecosystems, climate and
weather
tectonic
events,
geochemical
cycles,
circulation,
magnetic
reversal,
energy output,
ash cloud,
pyroclast,
tephra,
carbon
dioxide,
greenhouse
gasses,
climate change
movement of matter and energy
through the
hydrosphere,lithosphere,atmosphe
re and biosphere. Energy
transformations on global, regional
and local scales, biogeochemical
cycles, ecosystems, climate and
weather
Utilize scientific Climatic
reports to predit variations
future climate
change effects
movement of matter and energy
through the
hydrosphere,lithosphere,atmosphe
re and biosphere. Energy
transformations on global, regional
and local scales, biogeochemical
Utilize climatic
models to
determine how
human
behaviors can
influence and
biosphere,
hydrosphere,
atmosphere
greenhouse
gasses,
Feburary
march
March
march
April
and thier effect cycles, ecosystems, climate and
on natual
weather
systems
effect climatic
models.
predict how
human
endevors will
inevitably
affect natural
systems and
how to mitigate
these effects.
show how
climatic models
have improved
through time.
global environmental problems
and issues: human population,
potable water quality use and
availabity, climate change,
sustainability species delpleation
and extinction, air quality, food
production and availability,
deforestation and loss of
biodiversity, waste management
employ
global environmental problems
geoengineerin and issues: human population,
g models
potable water quality use and
along with
availabity, climate change,
geopolitical
sustainability species delpleation
strategies to
and extinction, air quality, food
create a plan
production and availability,
to combat the deforestation and loss of
negative
biodiversity, waste management
effects of
global climate
change.
construct a
global resource use
geopolitical
model based
on
relationships
between
different
political
enteties
the social,
energy resources, renewable and
economic,
nonrenewable energy sources and
environmental efficiency. Alternate energy
and
sources and efficiency resource
geopolitical
availability mining and resource
costs and
extracgtion, primary and resource
benefits of all extraction. Primary and secondary
of the different contaminants greenhouse gases.
alternitive
potable water and water qualtiy,
energy
hypoxia, desertification, mass
sources.
wasting and erosion and sediment
contamination.
investigate
Global environmental problems
resource
and issues: human population
availibility due
to an increaed
human
population and
how new
sources of
potable,
extinction,
deforestation,
biodiversity,
waste
management
scientific
models,
engineering,
sustainability,
biodiversity,
Demonstrate
how the lack of
resource
availability has
affected world
events
geopolitical,
resources,
renewable,
nonrenewable,
sustainable
Evaluate the
different energy
sources and be
able to
compare/contra
st all for thier
economic,
social and
environmental
risks and
rewards
social
regulation,
energy
production,
efficiency,
mass wasing,
hypoxia,
contamination,
mass wasting
evaluate the
resources
implications on potable water,
the environment technological
and on human
societies as the
human
population
increases.
April
April
May
May
energy and
new natural
resource
explorations
can lead to
increaed
human benefit
Evaluate how
natural
phenomena
have lead to
major changes
in human
history
including
migrations,
civilization
abandonment,
and
reconstruction
Show how
human
activities
including
mining, river
divertion and
creation,
irregation, city
building lead to
increased
frequency and
serverity of
natural
disasters.
identify the
effect that
mining for a
mineral
resource has
on an area
desertification, mass wasting and
erosion, sediment contamination
desertification, mass wasting and
erosion, sediment contamination
earthquakes and volcanism
demonstrate
examples of
earthquakes,
volcanoes and
other geologic
events.
evaluate and
show concrete
examples of
how human
activities, such
as river
diversion, city
creation, mining
and drilling have
lead to the
increased
frequency and
intensity of
natural hazards.
natural resource management
evaluate
different human
civilizations as
to thier success
in managing
natural
resources.
show how
global environmental problems
use historical
geoengineerin and concerns renewable and
models to
g can lead to
nonrenewable energy resources
create ways that
environmental topics investigate the
environmental
benefits and
effectiveness and efficiency for
problems could
unintended
differing types of energy resources be mitigated
consequeces at a local, state, national and
using the
global
current
level. Feasibility, availability and
geopolitical
environmental cost are included in climate
the extraction, storage, use and
disposal of both abiotic and biotic
resources. Modeling (3-D or
virtual), simulations and real-world
data
arable
migrations
immigration
emmigration
P-Waves, SWaves,
longitudinal,
transverse,
open pit
mines,
minerology,
underground
mines vent
shaft
degradation.
acid rain,
ozone, CFC,
polystyrine,
must be used to investigate energy
resources and exploration. The
emphasis must be on current,
actual data, contemporary science
and technological advances in the
field of energy resources.
May
May/June
all of the
Earth systems and earth systems
different
science.
domains and
spheres of the
Earth direcly
impact each
other and
human
activities can
have a great
effect on all of
them
Defining and
Deliminating
engineering
problems
Earth systems and earth systems
science.
May/June
Defining and
Deliminating
engineering
problems
Earth systems and earth systems
science.
May/June
Optimizing the
design solution
Earth systems and earth systems
science.
predict
bioregional
interactions
effects
between
different earth
processes in
response to
changes in
human activities
use mathmatical
and
computational
thinking to
design unique
solutions to
environmental
problems
systematically
approach
decisions to
optimize the
design solutions
of geologic
problems
analyze costs
and benefits in a
critical aspect of
decisions about
technology.
qualitative
quantitative
engineering
prioritization
reliability,
aesthetics,