Earth Science B
Earth's Changing Surface
Why is it important to understand Earth as a system? How are the spheres connected?
The performance task will allow you to plan and conduct an investigation about a process in one of the spheres of Earth.
Student will:
1. Submit a technical write using the steps of the scientific method
2. Create a multimedia or tri fold presentation of the investigation
3. Present an oral overview in front of an audience.
Background: History of Earth
Checkpoint: Briefly explain in your own words how did the Earth come into existence?
Engage: E1
Use the graphic organizer - to take notes about the Earth's and moon's formation.
SKILL PRACTICE
Skills will be covered in class with direct instruction. Topic choices will be completed independently or in small groups during class time. These skills should be at a proficient level in Earth Science A.
P2 Scientific Method Pre-test:
P3/p4 Scientific Method Pre-test:
Scientific Method Flow Chart overview:
Sk 1:Asking good scientific questions:
Sk 2:Understanding and writing hypotheses - Notes:
Sk 3:Understanding Control and Experimental groups - Notes:
Sk 4:Understanding and identifying Independent and Dependent Variables - Notes:
Sk 5:Scientific Terms: Qualitative vs. Quantitative - Notes
Sk 6:Organizing Data:
Sk 7:Analyzing Data:
Sk 8:Technical Writing Experiment Conclusions:
Sk 9:Scientific Method scenario: