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Monticello High School
EARTH SCIENCE(Master)
Teacher: Young
Content
Skills
Assessment
A. Introduction to Earth Science
-What is Earth Science?
-Paths To Discovery: The Scientific
Method
Intro to Earth Science
A1. Compare and contrast the branches of earth science
A2. List and explain the 5 steps of the scientific method.
A3. Create an experiment using the scientific method.
A4. Describe the Big Bang Theory.
A. Intro to Earth Science
A1-A5, A8. daily review discussions
A1-A5, A8. section review worksheets
A6-A7. Lab exercise (Completing
the Puzzle of Science)
A3. Absorbency of Paper Towels lab
(laboratory pre-lab & results worksheet)
A3. How long does trash last?
activity (formulate hypothesis, read
current research, and form conclusions)
A. Intro to Earth Science
-Birth of a Theory: The Big Bang
Theory
B. The Earth and Space
-Earth: A Unique Planet
-Movements of the Earth
-Artificial Satellites
A. Intro to Earth Science
A1. Compare and contrast the branches of earth science
A2. List and explain the 5 steps of the scientific method.
A2. Create an experiment using the scientific method.
A3. Describe the Big Bang Theory.
A4. List the visible spectrum.
A5. Apply science vocabulary to light and Doppler Effect.
A6. Measure mass, length, and volume using lab equipment.
A7. Convert metric measurements to other units of the metric system.
A8. Apply science vocabulary
A. Intro to Earth Science
A1-A5, A8. daily review discussions
A1-A5, A8. section review worksheets
A6-A7. Lab exercise
A1-A2 Quiz (fill in the blank and
concept map)
A1-A8. Chapter 1 Test (Matching, T/F,
Multiple Choice, fill in the blank, short
answer, concept map)
B. The Earth and Space
B1-B7. section review worksheets
B2. Movie Review & In-class debate
B1-B7. Chapter Test (T/F, Multiple
Choice, fill in the blank, short answer,
essay)
B. The Earth and Space
B1. List the characteristics of the earth's three major zones.
B2. Define magnetosphere and identify the possible source of the earth's
magnetism.
B3. Summarize Newton's law of gravitation.
B4. Describe the earth's revolution & rotation.
B5. Tell why the seasons change.
B6. Explain how the sun is used as a basis for measuring time.
B7. Compare & contrast two types of satellites used to study the earth.
A. Stars & Galaxies
- Characteristics of Stars
- Stellar Evolution
A. Stars & Galaxies
A1. Describe how astronomers determine the composition & surface
temperature of a star.
A. Stars & Galaxies
A1-A8. daily review discussions
A1-A8. section review worksheets
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- Star Groups
A. The Sun
A1. Structure of the Sun
A2. Solar Activity
A3. Formation of the Solar System
B. The Solar System
B1. Models of the Solar System
B2. The Inner Planets
B3. The Outer Planets
B4. Asteroids, Comets, and
Meteoroids
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Skills
Assessment
A2. Explain why stars appear to move to an observer on the earth.
A3. Name & describe the way astronomers measure the distance from the
earth to the stars.
A4. Explain the difference between absolute magnitude & apparent
magnitude.
A5. Describe the major stages in the life cycle of a star.
A6. Describe the characteristics that identify a constellation.
A7. Research the origin, history, location, & makeup of an assigned
constellation.
A8. Describe the three main types of galaxies.
A5. Movie review worksheet
A5. foldable summary chart
A6-A7. Adopt-A-Constellation
Research project & poster
A1-A8. Chapter 27 Test (T/F, Multiple
Choice, fill in the blank, short answer,
essay)
A. The Sun
A1. Explain how the sun converts matter into energy in its core
A2. Compare the radiative and convective zones of the sun
A3. Describe the three layers of sun's atmosphere
A4. Explain how sunspots are related to powerful magnetic fields on the
sun
A5. Compare prominences and solar flares
A6. Describe how the solar wind can cause auroras on the earth
A7. Explain the nebular theory of the origin of the system
A8. Describe how the planets developed.
A9. Describe the formation of the land, atmosphere, and the oceans of the
earth.
A. Stars and Galaxies
A1-A6: Secrets of the Sun Movie Review
worksheet & discussion
A1-A2: Foldable Summary: Layers of
the Sun
A1-A9. Section Review worksheets
A3-A6. True/False reading guide
worksheet
A1-A6. matching, multiple choice, fillin-the-blank quiz
A1-A9. Chapters 28 & 29 combined test:
matching, multiple choice test, short
answer
B. The Solar System
B1. Compare the models of the universe developed by Ptolemy &
Copernicus.
B2. Summarize Kepler's three laws of planetary motion.
B3. Identify the basic characteristics of Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars.
B5.Identify the basic characteristics of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,
& Pluto.
B6. Explain why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet.
B7. Describe the physical characteristics of asteroids and comets.
B8. Compare and contrast meteoroids, meteorites, and meteors.
B. The Solar System
B1-B8: Pretest (multiple choice, truefalse)
B1: Venn Diagram of Ptolemy &
Copernicus
B3: Mercury & Venus video review
worksheet (fill-in-the-blank)
B4: The Outer Planets video review
worksheet (fill-in-the-blank)
B3-B4: Which Planet Am I? Game
worksheet
B3-B4: Sketch diagram of the solar
system with one fact about each planet
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Skills
Monticello High School
Assessment
B3-B4: The Planets Symphony Listening
Activity
B1-B8. Section Review worksheets
B1-B8. Chapters 28 & 29 combined test:
matching, multiple choice test, short
answer
A. Moons & Rings
- The Earth's Moon
- Movements of the Moon
- The Lunar Cycle
- Satellites of Other Planets
B. Models of the Earth
-Mapping the Earth's Surface
-Topography Maps
A. Moons & Rings
A1. List the five kinds of lunar surface features.
A2. Describe the interior of the moon.
A3. Summarize the four stages in the development of the moon.
A4. Describe the orbit of the moon around the earth.
A5. Explain why eclipses occur.
A6. Describe the phases of the moon.
A7. Explain how calendars are based on the movements of the earth & the
moon.
B. Models of the Earth
B2. Describe the characteristics and uses of three types of map projections.
B3. Define scale, and explain how scale can be used to find distance on a
map.
B4. Explain how elevation and topography can be shown on a map.
B5. Interpret a topography map.
A. Moons & Rings
A1-A7: Daily review discussions
A1-A7: section review worksheets
A1-A3: The Moon video review
worksheet (fill-in-the-blank)
A6: Phases of the Moon crossword
puzzle
A1-A6: Magnificent Desolation IMAX
movie review: in class debate over pro's &
con's of space exploration
A1-A6: Quiz (matching, multiple choice,
labeling, true/false, short answer)
A7: Saturn video review worksheet (fillin-the-blank)
B. Models of the Earth
B1-B5. daily review
discussions
B1-B5. section review worksheets
B2-B5. Map exercise
B1-B5. Chapter 3 Test (T/F,
Multiple Choice, fill in the blank, short
answer, essay)
-Semester Exam of chapters: 1, 2, 3, 27,
28, 29, & 30 (matching & multiple choice)
A. Plate Tectonics
- Continental Drift
- The Theory of Plate Tectonics
B. Deformation of the Earth's Crust
- How the Crust is Deformed
- The Results of Stress
- Mountain Formation
A. Plate Tectonics
A1. Explain Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift
A2. List evidence of Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift
A3. Describe seafloor spreading
A4. Summarize the theory of plate tectonics
A5. Compare the characteristic geological activities that occur along the
three types of plate boundaries
A6. Explain the possible role of convection currents in plate movements
A. Plate Tectonics
A1-A2: Pangaea Puzzle partner activity
A5: Types of Plate Boundaries
summary chart worksheet
A1-A7. Section Review Worksheets
A1-A7. Daily Review Discussion
A1-A7. Chapter 4 Test: matching,
multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank,
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A7. Summarize the theory of microplate terranes
A. Earthquakes
- Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
- Recording Earthquakes
- Earthquake Damage
B. Volcanoes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Extraterrestrial Volcanism
B. Deformation of the Earth's Crust
B1. Predict isostatic adjustments that will result from changes in the
thickness of the earth's crust
B2. Identify sources of stress in crustal rock
B3. Compare folding and faulting as responses to stress
B4. Describe the four types of faults
B5. Identify the types of plate collisions that build mountains
B6. Identify four types of mountains and discuss the forces that shaped
them
A. Earthquakes
A1. Discuss the elastic rebound theory
A2. Explain why earthquakes generally occur at plate boundaries
A3. Compare the three types of seismic waves
A4. Discuss the method scientists use to pinpoint an earthquake
A5. Discuss the method most commonly used to measure the magnitude
of an earthquake
A6. Describe possible effects of a major earthquake on buildings
A7. Discuss the relationship of tsunamis to earthquakes
A8. List the safety rules to follow when an earthquake strikes
A9. Identify changes in the earth's crust that may signal earthquakes
B. Volcanoes
B1. Describe the formation and movement of magma
B2. Define volcanism
B3. List three locations where volcanism occurs
B4. Summarize the relationship between lava types and the force of
volcanic eruptions
B5. Describe the major types of pyroclastic material
B6. Identify the three main types of volcanic cones
B7. Summarize the events tht may signal a volcanic eruption
B8. Summarize the evidence for extraterrestrial volcanism
B9. Explain the differences between volcanism on earth and Io
A. Minerals
- What is a Mineral?
- Identifying Minerals
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A. Minerals of the Earth's Crust
A1. Define a mineral and distinguish between two main mineral groups
A2. Identify the elements found most abundantly in common minerals
Assessment
true/false
B. Deformation of the Earth's Crust
B1-B6. Section Review worksheets
B1-B4: PowerPoint quizzes
B1-B6. Daily Review Discussions
B1-B2. Clay fault & fold lab
B5-B6. The Disappearing
Mediterranean in-class discussion (Pg 93)
B1-B6. Chapter 5 Test: matching,
multiple choice, true/false, short answer
A. Earthquakes
A1-A9. Section Review worksheets
A1-A9. Daily Review discussions
A1-A6: Locating the Epicenter lab
activity]
A1-A6: Quiz (multiple choice &
matching)
A7. Tsunami: Killer Wave movie
review worksheet (short answer)
A1-A9: Megaflood: Scablands NOVA
video
A1-A7: Chapters 6 & 7 Combined test
(matching, mutiple choice, true/false,
short answer)
B. Volcanoes
B1-B9. Section Review worksheets
B1-B9. Daily Review discussions
B1-B7: Volcano Under the City: Mt.
Niryagongo video questions
B1-B9: Chapters 6 & 7 Combined test
(matching, mutiple choice, true/false,
short answer)
A. Minerals
A1-A9: Section Review Worksheets
A1-A9: Daily Review Discussions
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B. Rocks
- Rocks and the Rock Cycle
- Igneous Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
Skills
A3. Name six types of nonsilicate minerals
A4. Distinguish among six main arrangements of silicon-oxygen
tetrahedra found in silicate minerals
A5. Describe some characteristics that help distinguish one mineral from
another
A6. List four special properties that may help identify certain minerals
B. Rocks
B1. Identify the three major types of rock, and explain how each is formed
B2. Summarize the steps in the rock cycle
B3. Describe how the cooling rate of magma and lava affects the texture
of igneous rock
B4. Classify igneous rocks according to their mineral composition
B5. Describe a number of identifiable igneous rock structures
B6. Name the three main types of sedimentary rock and give an example
of each
B7. Describe several identifiable sedimentary rock features
B8. Distinguish between regional and contact metamorphism
B9. Distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks and
give an example of each
A. The Rock Record
-Determining Relative Age
-Determining Absolute Age
-The Fossil Record
B. A View of the Earth's Past
- The Geological Time Scale
- Geological History
A. The Rock Record
A1. State the principle of uniformitarianism
A2. Explain how the law of superposition can be used to determine the
relative age of rocks
A3. Compare three types of unconformity
A4. Apply the law of crosscutting relationships to determine the relative
age of rocks
A5. Summarize the limitations of using the rates of erosion and deposition
to determine the absolute age of rocks
A6. Describe the formation of varves
A7. Explain how the process of radioactive decay can be used to
determine the absolute age of rocks
A8. Describe four ways in which entire organisms can be preserved as
fossils
A9. List four examples of fossilized traces of organisms
A10. Describe how index fossils can be used to determine the age of rocks
B. A View of the Earth's Past
B1. Summarize the development of the geological column
B2. List the major units of geologic time
Monticello High School
Assessment
A5-A6: Mineral Lab Data Chart
A5-A6: Lab Practical (short answer)
A1-A9: Chapter 9 Test (matching,
multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short
answer)
B. Rocks
B1-B2: Concept Map/Flow Chart
B1-B9. Section Review worksheets
B1-B9. Daily Review Discussion
B3-B4. Igneous identification lab
report
B6-B7. Sedimentary identification lab
B9. Metamorphic identification lab
B1-B9. Chapter 10 Test (matching,
multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank,
true/false, short answer)
A. The Rock Record
A1-A10: Section Review Worksheets
A1-A10: Daily Review Discussions
A1-A4: Sequencing Puzzles
Worksheets
A7: Radioactive Decay math practice
problems worksheet
A8-A10: First Flower video worksheet
(fill-in-the-blank & short answer)
A1-A10: Chapter 17 Test (matching &
multiple choice)
B. A View of the Earth's Past
B1-B6. Section Review worksheets
B1-B6. Daily Review Discussions
B5. Walking with Dinosaur Video
Questions (fill-in-the-blank)
B1-B6. Chapter 18 Test (matching,
multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-theblank, short answer)
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B3. Identify the characteristics of Precambrian Rocks
B4. Explain what scientists have learned from the geologic record about
life during the Paleozoic Era
B5. Explain what scientists have learned from the geologic record about
life during the Mesozoic Era
B6. Explain what scientists have learned from the geologic record about
life during the Cenozoic Era
Monticello High School
Assessment
-Second Semester Final Exam
(matching & multiple choice)
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