http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/ http://www.k12.de.us/delmar/ms/Mills_science8.htm Much discussion takes place
as student's think about and consider new concepts and
viewpoints.
Students prepare radio informercials on water use topics and examine in
a
balanced way, issues such as the damming of the Columbia River and the
restoration of the http://teachers.northallegheny.org/jschaefers/HOMEWORK.WELCOME.htm http://millennium.fortunecity.com/babar/269/205t01.html Students have three major
tasks to complete: http://www.asij.ac.jp/middle/ac/sci/8mep/2004-5/earth_and_space_science.htm The
topics under study are: We
will investigate these topics and develop our science skills by way of
in-class
activities and laboratory exercises, local field trips, independent and
team
research and study, classroom discussions and notes, multimedia and
technology
resources. Wherever possible we will attempt to connect current events
in Earth
and space science with our curriculum.
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Earth and Space
Science: Course Descriptions
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Earth Science directly studies the
history,
processes, and forces that have shaped the earth and the celestial
expanse
which is the earth's environment. It includes inquiries into a wide
range of
topics from tiny molecules all the way up to galaxies containing
billions of
stars. Encompassed is a broad array of specific science disciplines
including
geology, astronomy, cartography, oceanography, meteorology, plate
tectonics,
and paleontology. Students will incorporate the laboratory approach of
investigation and experimentation with their study of earth science to
discover
through their own efforts the principles, reasons, and processes that
shape
their environment.
This course primarily focuses on
the
study of the sciences
pertaining to astronomy, meteorology, and rocks and minerals. All units will include an inquiry-based
approach as well as lessons involving how energy is transformed
throughout the
specific disciplines. Topics relating to
this standard primarily focus on the forces and laws of science that
make up
the three phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas). We
will also investigate physical properties
pertaining to density as well as the composition of rocks and minerals.
The
primary issues that will be discussed this year will be lessons on the
electromagnetic spectrum. We will also
focus on how and why our ultimate source of energy on Earth is derived
from the
sun to include how the sun’s energy drives Earth’s weather and climate. A unit on Astronomy will be taught. This unit will address famous astronomers,
Earth, Moon and Sun relationships, space probes and satellites, the
solar
system, stars and other celestial bodies.
A unit on meteorology will be taught to address the
atmosphere,
air
pollution, the weather, weather forecasting and weather maps, climate,
seasons,
and tidal changes. The processes that
take place on Earth will also be compared to processes that occur on
other
planets in our solar system.
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The
middle school years are a time for your child to be involved in many
exciting
and rewarding experiences. During the school year we will explore
different
topics and aspects of science in the world and universe. We will
be
exploring chemistry, the elements, geology, rocks and minerals, the
national
parks, cryogenics, technology and electronics, mapping, computer
spreadsheets,
graphing, contests, renewable and nonrenewable resources, astronomy,
inventions, earthquake and volcanic topics, geologic history, water
resources,
oceans, and weather.
an
independently constructed oral
information report about the influence of the Sun or the Moon on
life on Earth
a
jointly construct a model, diorama or chart of the Solar System to use
when presenting the oral information report
The
overall objective of ESS is to allow the student to gain a solid
grounding in
how the non-living components and systems of Earth and space operate,
and the
interactions of these systems with the living systems they may have
learned
about in 7th grade science. We will also seek to build the
students
toolbox of science skills, which will allow them to become an
independent,
motivated and savvy science student.
Learners
will study natural and
technological systems. All goals should focus on the unifying concepts
of
science defined by the National
Science
Education Standards: Systems, Order, and Organization;
Evidence,
Models, and Explanation; Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Evolution
and
Equilibrium; and Form and Function. The skills of inquiry and
technological
design are targeted for mastery. The concepts for which in-depth
studies should
be designed at sixth grade level include: Scientific Inquiry,
Technological
Design, Lithosphere, Cycling of Matter, Solar System, Energy
Transfer/Transformation, and Population Dynamics.