Earth
Science Chapter 1 Layered Assignments
Introduction
to Earth Science
Alan
Dewey
Wabasso High School
OBJECTIVES
1. The student will
explain and give examples of how science can be used to
make informed ethical decisions by identifying likely consequences
of particular actions.
2. The student will
explain the development, usefulness and limitations of scientific
models in the explanation and prediction of natural phenomena.
3. The student will
specify variables to be changed, controlled and measured.
4. The student will
use sufficient trials and adequate sample size to ensure
reliable data.
5. The student will
use appropriate technology and mathematics skills to access,
gather, store, retrieve and organize data.
6. The student will
evaluate the credibility and validity of scientific and
technological information from various sources.
LAYER C- BASIC
UNDERSTANDING (Choose a total of 75 pts from the assignments
below.
* indicates a required
assignment. Must be present in class to earn points
for notes.)
Day 1- Measurement-
Metric Conversions, Notes
____ 1. *Play
measurement game (BK-5 pts).
____ 2. *Complete
measurement worksheet (LM-5 pts).
Day 2- Measurement-
Graphing
____ 3. *Complete
measurement treasure hunt (BK, LM-5 pts).
____ 4a. Complete
graph worksheet (VS-5 pts).
____ 4b. Survey
10 members of your class about an item of your choice
(ex. favorite music category, favorite food, favorite
subject, etc.) and put the data collected into a colored
bar graph you draw (VS, IE-10 pts).
Day 3- Scientific
Method- Observation vs. Inference, Notes (Section 1.1)
____ 5. *Complete
fossil activity (BK-5 pts).
____ 6. *Complete
intro worksheet (VL-10 pts).
Day 4- Scientific
Method- Experiment Procedure, Notes (Section 1.1)
____ 7. *Perform
airplane lab and relate it to the scientific method (BK,
VS-5 pts).
____ 8. View
the BrainPop movie and take the quiz. Write down
the correct answers (VS-5 pts.).
Day 5- Study
of Earth Science (Section 1.2)
____ 9. *Make
a poster of one of the big ideas in Earth Science (VS-5
pts.)
Day 6- Layer
C Work Day
____ 10. Listen
to lecture and take notes each day (VL). 1
2 3 4
5
____ 11. Make
vocab flashcards or crossword for all relevant terms in
the unit (VL-5 pts).
____ 12. Complete
the bulge enrichment worksheet (VL, IA-5 pts).
____ 13. Create
a poster that illustrates the importance of following
a safety rule when performing a science lab (VS-5 pts).
____ 14. Create
a tagboard poster that explains the scientific method.
Include words and drawings (VS-10 pts).
____ 15. Write
a song or a skit with 2-3 other people about the scientific
method. (MU, BK, IE-10 pts).
____ 16. Complete
review questions pg. 29-31 #1-9, 12-14, 24-26, 1-5 (VL,
IA-10 pts).
____ 17. *Take
intro quiz at end of unit (VL-10 pts).
Days 7-8-
Layer B “The Great Paper Towel Experiment.”
Day 9- Finish layers
C and B, start layer A.
Day 10- All assignments
due, intro quiz.
LAYER B- APPLICATION
OF KNOWLEDGE (10 points)
LAYER A- CRITICAL
THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES (15
points)
Write a three paragraph
paper no longer than one page to answer one question below.
The questions may require additional research. The
first paragraph should be an introductory paragraph.
The second paragraph should give facts and information about
your question. The third paragraph should give your
opinion based on your research. You should list your
sources below.
____ 1. Should
the United States completely convert to the Metric System
of measurement?
____ 2. Write
a letter to a scientist who is trying out a new drug on
people without using a control group. Explain to them
why this is a mistake and what they could do to correct
the situation.
____ 3. Your
friend designed an experiment to answer a question he
had. The experiment did not support his hypothesis,
so your friend felt like his experiment failed, and rejected
his hypothesis. Explain to your friend why his hypothesis
might not be wrong.
1. Title of
article:
Title of magazine,
journal, or URL:
Author:
Date of article:
Summary:
2. Title of
article:
Title of magazine,
journal, or URL:
Author:
Date of article:
Summary:
Total Grade:
_____ / 100 Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Dr Kathie Nunley
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