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Windsor High School Earth and Space Science B Teacher:Meg Jacobson Month January 2008 Content/Resource A. Introduction to and History of Astronomy What is the study of astronomy Significant events in the history of astronomy Methods of ancient astronomers Chapter 26 B. The Moon Surface features Movements Phases Possible origin Human exploration Possible future explorations Chapter 28 C. The Solar System Formation and structure of the solar system Minor members Major members Physical Properties that govern the Skills A1. Describe the importance of astronomical events to ancient cultures A2. Explain the difference between astronomy and astrology A3. List major events in the history of astronomy and explain their significance to today A4. Understand that astronomy is the most uncertain and changing of all the Earth Sciences A5. Duplicate the activities of ancient astronomers to learn their methods of discovery B1. Compare and contrast the surface of the moon to the surface of Earth B2. Describe the formation of the major surface features of the moon B3. Model the motions and movements of the moon B4. Discern the most logical explaination for the formation of the moon B5. Explain the history of human exploration and the potential for further exploration of the moon Assessment A Historical Dates quiz A-B Moon Quiz Activities/Strategies Important Dates in the History of Astronomy Handout Important Dates in the History of Astronomy Powerpoint Lab Investigating the Methods of Ancient Astronomers Moon Motions and Features Handout Moon Motions and Features Powerpoint Lab Investigating Crater Formation The Flight of Apollo 11 Video Lab Phases of the Moon Lab Investigating Lunar Landscapes Lunar and Solar Eclipses Handout Lunar and Solar Eclipses Powepoint Moon Crossword The Planets Video Lab Investigating the path of Astronomical Objects Lab Investigating Kepler's Laws C1. Describe the formation of the solar system and define membership in the solar system. Contrast a solar system to a galaxy www.curriculummapper.com 1 of 7 Jacobson Month Content/Resource solar system Chapter 27 and 28 February 2008 C. The Solar System - continued Characteristics of the individual planets Size and scale of the solar system Units of measure in the solar system Collection of data about the solar system The Sun and its characteristics Activity within and on the surface of the sun Chapter 29 D. Stars, Galaxies and the Universe The life cycle of stars Earth and Space Science B Skills Assessment Windsor High School Activities/Strategies C2. Classify the minor and major members of the solar system C3. Describe the physical properties that govern these members C4. Compare and contrast the planets to each other C5. Differentiate between the inner and outer planets C6. Describe the major features of the 8 classic planets in the solar system C7. Explain how we have determined the characteristics of the solar system and how we define its limits. C8. Justify the new definitions for members of the solar system C9. Diagram the major features of the sun C10. Explain how features on the sun impact the rest of the solar system C11. Realize that errors could be made in data collection from the solar system C Quiz - Kepler's Laws and Other Stuff C Quiz - Features of the Sun The Solar System Handout Cosmic Catastrophies Video Lab Making a Model of the Solar System The Inner Planets Handout The Inner Planets Powerpoint Lab Measuring Astronomical Distances The Outer Planets Handout The Outer Planets Powerpoint Lab Investigating Bode's Trick Savage Sun Video Lab Features of the Sun The Sun Handout The Sun Powerpoint Lab Investigating the Occurrance of Sunspots Lab Investigating Sunspots...What do They Tell Us How Big???? Powerpoint The Life Cycle of Stars Handout The Life Cycle of Stars Powerpoint A-F Review Quiz - Astronomy and Other Things Lab Building a Telescope H-R Diagram worksheet Space Shuttle powerpoint Lab Measuring Mass in Microgravity Life Cycle of a Star activity Is Anybody Out There video What's Out There powerpoint Starry Night constellation program D1. Diagram the life cycle of a star, depending on its starting mass Chapter 30 March 2008 D. Telescopes Different types of telescopes and the wavelength of electromagnetic spectrum they collect What we have learned from telescopes Use of telescopes vs. space probes D1. List the different types of telescopes and identify what part of the electromagnetic spectrum they collect D2. Discuss the history and value of telescopes D3. Discuss the future of telescopes and how they will influence future space probes (both manned and un- A-F Astronomy Final www.curriculummapper.com 2 of 7 Earth and Space Science B Jacobson Month Content/Resource Skills Assessment manned) Windsor High School Activities/Strategies Astronomy Final Review crossword --Chapter 26 E. Current Methods of Manned Space Exploration Space Shuttle F. Components of the Universe What things can we see in the night sky What is beyond our solar system What are the constellations and what is their history --Chapter 30 A. Introduction to Geology Earth Materials and their human uses Minerals April 2008 A. Introduction to Geology Earth Materials and their human uses (continued from March) Rocks and the Rock Cycle --Chapters 5, 6 and 7 B. Earthquakes Causes of earthquakes Locating where an earthquake has E1. Identify the properties and uses of the space shuttle F1. Identify the difference between a solar system/galaxy and the Universe F2. Describe the physical characteristics of the Universe F3. Be able to identify their individual zodiac constellation, and be aware of some of the major constellations and objects that can be seen in the night sky A1. Identify the basic components of earth materials A2. Identify and perform the tests of a minerals physical properties A3. Compare and contrast minerals and rocks A4. Describe how Earth materials occur as the result of Earth formation A5. Describe the formation and characteristics of the three types of rocks A6. Evaluate human use of Earth materials B1. Describe what an earthquake is, what makes it happen, and the consequences to humans A Review Quiz-After Minerals and Rocks Physical Properties of Minerals handout Lab Physical Properties of Minerals Lab Mineral Identification The Rock Cycle video Three Main Types of Rocks handout Lab Rock Identification Rocks That Form on Earth's Surface video Lab Investigating Metamorphic Rocks Lab Investigating Sedimentary Rocks Earthquakes powerpoint Fault Line Video Earthquakes Terminology handout Lab Investigating Earthquake Activity Seismogram from Alaska 1964 Earthquake www.curriculummapper.com 3 of 7 Jacobson Month Content/Resource occurred Patterns of earthquake occurrance Earthquake Safety --Chapter 12 C. Volcanoes Causes of volcanoes Different types of volcanic eruptions and the cones they produce Significant historical eruptions Relationship between earthquakes and volcanic eruptions --Chapter 13 D. Glaciers Development of glaciers/ice ages Major features of glaciers Earth and Space Science B Skills B2. Locate where an earthquake has occurred, given data from three seismograph stations B3. Recognize that earthquakes are not random events, but have a pattern of occurrance B4. Recognize skills that could increase rates of survival during an earthquake event Assessment Windsor High School Activities/Strategies Lab Locating an Earthquake by Triangulation Volcanoes Handout Volcanoes powerpoint Mt. St. Helens Powerpoint Mt. St. Helens recovery video Lab The last Eruption of Mt. Mazama Features of Glaciers handout Features of Glaciers powerpoint C1. Describe what causes a volcanic eruption to occur, and where on Earth they are likely to occur C2. Identify the three different types of volcanic cones, describe they nature of the eruption they would produce and what igneous rock they would be made of C3. Identify significant historical eruptions and evaluate their impact on history and humans C4. Identify the relationship/occurrance of earthquakes and volcanoes D1. Describe the conditions necessary for glaciers/ice ages to form, and retreat D2. Identify the major features of a glacier, and the features they create during their presence www.curriculummapper.com 4 of 7 Jacobson Earth and Space Science B Month Content/Resource Skills May 2008 D. Glaciers (continued from April) How have glaciers influenced the movement of humans into North America What is the potential for future ice ages and how do they relate to the sunspot cycle D3. Evaluate the role of the most recent ice age in the shaping of the northern hemisphere and in allowing humans to expand into this hemisphere D4. Evaluate the potential for future ice ages Assessment D. Quiz - Identification of Glacial features A-D Geology Review Quiz A-F Geology Final Final Exam, Lab and Written --Chapter 17 E. Geologic Time How have we determined the age of Earth and Earth events in the past How has this information changed over time The Geologic Time Scale Fossils, fossil preservation and the value of fossils Chapter 8,9 F. The Shaping of Earth's Surface What are the major factors involved in weathering and erosion How do landscapes develop Reading a map The impact of plate tectonics Chapter 14, 10 E1. Understand the processes by which the Earth has been dated E2. Understand that Earth has changed over time E3. Evaluate how information and ideas have changed over time in reference to the age of Earth E4. Know the four eras of the geologic time scale and what the major life forms were and why they changed E5. Formulate an opinion on the age of Earth and the changes that have taken place over time E6. Identify the major forms of fossil preservation Windsor High School Activities/Strategies Evidence for the Ige Age handout The Glacial Features of Grant Town worksheet Lab Investigating Tree Rings Geologic Time Handout Methods of Fossil Preservation Handout History of Life poster Video Fossils Lab Methods of Fossil Preservation Weathering and Erosion handout Weathering and Erosion powerpoint Earth's Catastrophic Past video Landscapes handout Lab Investigating Topographic Maps Plate Tectonics handout Plate teconice video Plate Tectonics activity Geology Crossword Lab Earth and Space Science With Google Earth Final Review Crosswords F1. Compare and contrast weathering and erosion and the factors that influence them F2. Describe the major landscapes of Earth and describe how they formed F3. Read and interpret a variety of types of maps F4. Understand the dynamics of plate www.curriculummapper.com 5 of 7 Jacobson Month Content/Resource Earth and Space Science B Skills Assessment Windsor High School Activities/Strategies tectonics, how it has shaped Earth, and what changes might take place in the future. www.curriculummapper.com 6 of 7 Jacobson Earth and Space Science B Windsor High School www.curriculummapper.com 7 of 7