Earth Science
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Themes
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The Scientific Method Inquiry Astronomy: Introductory Investigation |
Astronomy: How does the position of Earth in the solar system affect conditions on our plant? |
Astronomy: How is scientific knowledge created and communicated |
Astronomy: How is scientific knowledge created and communicated? |
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems?
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Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems?
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Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: |
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: |
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems: How do matter and energy flow through ecosystems?
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Course Synthesis, Evaluation and Analysis |
Topics |
*Explain how the inclination of the Earth’s axis affects the seasons, amount of daylight, and the altitude of the sun in the sky.
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*The motion of the Earth and moon: Relative to the sun they cause daily, monthly and yearly cycles on Earth. *Explain how the inclination of the Earth’s axis affects the seasons, amount of daylight, and the altitude of the sun in the sky; *Describe and communicate how the sun is the source of energy that causes weather to change. The Earth in Space Integrating physics and gravity and motion Phases, eclipses and tides The earth’s moon
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The Earth in Space Integrating physics and gravity and motion Phases, eclipses and tides The earth’s moon
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Integrating mathematics Studying populations Interactions among living things Changes in communities |
Energy flow in ecosystems Integrating chemistry: cycles of matter Biomes Aquatic ecosystems |
Interactions among living things Changes in communities
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Energy flow in ecosystems
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Conserving land and soil Waste disposal and recycling Water pollution and solutions Air pollution and solutions Global changes in the atmosphere |
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Standards
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CINQ3 design and conduct appropriate types of scientific investigations to answer different questions. |
C28 Explain the effect of gravity on the orbital movement of plants in the solar system
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C28 Explain the effect of gravity on the orbital movement of planets in the solar system
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C29 Explain how the regular motion and relative position of the sun, Earth and moon affect the seasons, phases of the moon and ellipses. |
C29 Explain how the regular motion and relative position of the sun, Earth and moon affect the seasons, phases of the moon and ellipses. |
C4 describe how abiotic factors such as temperature, water and sun light affect the ability of plants to create their own food through photosynthesis |
C5 Explain how populations are affected by predator prey relationships |
C6 describe common food webs in different Connecticut ecosystems |
C11 Explain how human activity may impact water resources in Connecticut such as ponds, rivers and the Long Island Sound ecosystem |
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Major Skills
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Describe Demonstrate Analyze Evaluate Determine Know Perform Classify Identify Use Apply |
Describe Demonstrate Analyze Evaluate Determine Know Perform Classify Identify Use Apply |
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Describe Demonstrate Analyze Evaluate Determine Know Perform Classify Identify Use Apply |
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Coached Projects, Seminars and Labs |
Variables and the bouncing ball The Penny Boat Contest |
Tracking the moon |
Tracking the moon |
Model of the solar system |
Star Stories |
A world in a bottle |
Science Fair Project |
Variety Show |
Energy Audit Design and build a product package |
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Textbook Chapters |
Chapter 1: Earth, Moon and Sun |
Chapter 2: Exploring Space |
Chapter 3: The Solar System |
Chapter 4: Stars, Galaxies and the Universe |
Chapter 1: Populations and Communities |
Chapter 2: Ecosystems and Biomes |
Chapter 3: Living Resources |
Chapter 4: Land, Water and Air Resources |
Chapter 5: Energy Resources |
Summative Review and Assessment |
