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: ______________________________
Dr Kathie Nunley
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