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Science Curriculum Map 2014
General Science – Grade 9 Unit:Scientific Investigation Reasoning and Scientific Method
Timeframe: Start Quarter 1Approximately 2wks
Essential Question: Why is it important to not jump to conclusion?
NM State Standards Common Core State Standard Suggested Activity/Assessment Resources
. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, REASONING, AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD NSA, STRAND I, NMCSI,BI/II/III Scientific investigation Data collection and analysis Analyzing graphs and tables SI:NMCSI:BI:PS 1-5 1. Describe the essential components of an investigation, including appropriate methodologies, proper equipment, and safety precautions. 2..Design and conduct scientific investigations that include:
testable hypotheses
controls and variables
methods to collect, analyze,
and interpret data
results that address
hypotheses being investigated
predictions based on
results
re-evaluation of hypotheses
and additional experimentation as necessary
error analysis.
3.Use appropriate technologies to collect, analyze, and communicate scientific data (e.g., computers, calculators, balances, microscopes). 4.Convey results of investigations using scientific concepts, methodologies, scientific knowledge.
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Integration of Knowledge and
Ideas 2.Determine the centeral ideas or conclusions of a text ;trace the
text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process,
phenomenon, or concept; provide
3.Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined
in the text.
4.Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades9-10 texts and topics.
7.Translate quanitatative of thchnical information expressed in words in a text into visual form(e.g. in an equation) into words.
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Through group discussion recognize real life problems
and how they can be solved.
Examples:Acne,-Body odor--Stalled car motor--- --
Obesity in community
Based on group discussion choose one issue and create a
poster that illustrates the issue and ways it can be solved
Assessment: Rubric or checklist for poster
Lab Common Core Format
Participate in lab activities that involve tools used for -
measurement.
-Use a microscope—Draw--Journal
-Use metric instruments
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory
write-up using rubric based on Common Core Format
Practice writing procedures for simple tasks
Examples of tasks:
-Tie shoes--Make a sandwich-- Brush teeth--etc.
Assessment: Grade procedure based on groups ability to
perform skill based on given procedure)
Develop an experiment that will help to solve real world
issues.
-Search for relevant issues
- Develop a hypothesis designed to address issue
-Design procedures for an experiment based on the
concepts of changing one independent variable, along
with creating experimental groups and control groups.
-Collect data and create charts and graphs to analyze
results
-Summarize results, write a conclusion and formulate a
solution
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory
write-up using rubric based on Common Core Format
Foundational
Overview of the
Common Core State
Standards for Literacy
in Science:Science
Toolkit 1:Thermal Energy
Concepts
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Classroom instruction
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5. Examine investigations of current interest in science (e.g., superconductivity, molecular machines, age of the universe). BIII/P1-6 1.Create multiple displays of data to analyze and explain the relationships in scientific investigations. 3.Use technologies to quantify relationships in scientific hypotheses (e.g., calculators, computer spreadsheets and databases, graphing software, simulations, modeling). 4.Identify and apply measurement techniques and consider possible effects of measurement errors 5. Use mathematics to express and establish scientific relationships (e.g., scientific notation, vectors, dimensional analysis). superconductivity, molecular machines, age of the universe). BIII/P1-6 1.Create multiple displays of data to analyze and explain the relationships in scientific investigations. 3.Use technologies to quantify relationships in scientific hypotheses (e.g., calculators, computer spreadsheets and databases, graphing software, simulations, modeling). 4.Identify and apply measurement techniques and consider possible effects of measurement errors 5. Use mathematics to express and establish scientific relationships (e.g.,scientific notation, vectors, dimensional analysis).
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Roswell Independent School District
Science Curriculum Map 2014
General Science – Grade 9
Unit:Structure of Matter
Timeframe: Quarter 1Approximately 3weeks
Essential Question: How does the basic structure of matter explain physical and chemical properties of matter?
NM State Standard Performance Strand Activity/Assessment Resources .
NATURE OF MATTER: NSB/NSG, STRAND II, NMCSI,BI Particle Theory of Matter States of matter Physical and chemical properties of matter Elements, compounds, mixtures PS 1-4 1. Classify matter in a variety of ways (e.g., element, compound, mixture; solid, liquid, gas; acidic, basic, neutral). 8. Identify, measure, and use a variety of physical and chemical properties (e.g., electrical conductivity, density, viscosity, chemical reactivity, pH, melting point). 8. Know how to use properties to separate mixtures into pure substances (e.g., distillation, chromatography, solubility). 8. Describe trends in properties (e.g., ionization energy or reactivity as a function of location on the periodic table, boiling point of organic liquids as a function of molecular weight). THE ATOM,PERIODIC TABLE AND CHEMICAL BONDING Models of atomic structure PS 5-10 5. Understand that matter is made of atoms and that atoms are made of subatomic particles. 6. Understand atomic structure, including:
most space occupied by
electrons
nucleus made of protons and
neutrons -isotopes of an element -masses of proton and neutron
. Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12
Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades
9-10 text and topics.
7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and
translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g. ,
in an equation) into words.
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main
idea from each paragraph from reading assignment. Tool
consists of a page with five blocks that contain twenty cells.
Each block represents a paragraph. Students must summarize
the paragraph using twenty words or less with one word
placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Dihna Zike-Foldables for language acquisition. Assessment-check for completion
Concept maps-Students will organize information using hands on manipulatives to include:Labels, graphic
representations of molecular state, and different types of
matter. Assessment: Grade with chk list
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation Ice Cream Lab -Conduct a lab creating ice cream
-Summarize how lab addresses states of matter, energy
transfer, chemical reactions, and conservation of matter/energy
-Generate lab report (including diagrams, charts, graphs, and
discussion)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade
laboratory write-up using rubric based on
Common Core Format
Atom Party
Choose ONE of the following scenarios about which to write a short story. Scene 1: Yes, the atoms are having a party, and you, an oxygen atom, are invited to attend. However, after a while of partying you notice some strange relationships developing. Two of the guests, sodium and chlorine, have been looking at each other (across a crowded
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2000times greater than mass of electron -atom held togetrh by proton-electron electrical forces. 7. Explain how electrons determine the properties of substances by: -interaction between atoms therough transferring or sharing valence electrons -ionic and covalent bonds 8.Make predictions about elements using the periodic table(e.g., number of valence electrons, metallic character, reactivity, conductivity, type of bond between elements). 9.Understand how the type and arrangement of atoms and their bonds determine macroscopic properties(e.g., boiling point, electrical conductivity, hardness of minerals). 10. Know that some atomic nuclei can change, including: -spontaneous decay -half-life of isotopes -fission -fusion(e.g.the sun) -alpha ,beta, and gamma radiation
room) all night, and now they are moving closer. It is the beginning of a special relationship. Describe what you observe, the exchanges that occur, and the developing relationship. Is it a lasting friendship, or does it dissolve with no happy solution?
Include in your script the words: ions, cation, anion, positive and negative charge, electrons, bonding and shells.
Scene 2: While all this is happening, you are being drawn into a strange relationship yourself. As one of the few oxygen atoms at the party, you find yourself the topic of conversation amongst a nearby group of hydrogen atoms. Suddenly, two of them approach you. What happens to you during the rest of the evening? What type of relationship are you drawn into? Is this the beginning of a watery affair? Include in your script the words: covalent, shells, electrons, and sharing
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Roswell Independent School District
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General Science – Grade 9
Unit:Chemical Reactions
Timeframe: Quarter 2 (5weeks)
Essential question: How does the atomic structure of matter affect chemical reaction?
NM State Standard Common Core State State standard Assessment/Activities Resource
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS: Chemical reactivity Binary compounds and the nature of bonding Physical and chemical changes Balancing chemical equations Acids, bases, salts, organic, inorganic Endothermic and exothermic Reactions Rates of chemical reactions PS Structure of Matter#1,2,8, 1. Classify matter in a variety of ways solid, liquid, gas; acidic, basic, neutral). 2. Identify, measure, and use a variety of physical and chemical properties (e.g.,electrical conductivity, density, viscosity, chemical reactivity, pH, melting point). 8. Make predictions about elements using the periodic table PS Chemical Reactions 12. Know that chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms, and that they occur on many timescales 13.Understand types of chemical reactions and identify them as exothermic or endothermic. 14. Know hoe to express chemical reactions with balanced equations that show: -conservation of mass -products of common reactions.
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and
Technical Subjects 6-12 Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-
specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 text and topics.
7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a
text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g. , in an equation) into words.
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main idea from each
paragraph from reading assignment. Tool consists of a page with five blocks that contain twenty cells. Each block represents a paragraph. Students must
summarize the paragraph using twenty words or less with one word placed
in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
Oxidation and Reduction of Zinc: Brass Pennies and
Zinc Etching
Develop an experiment that will help to solve real world
issues.
-Search for relevant issues
- Develop a hypothesis designed to address issue
-Design procedures for an experiment based on the concepts
of changing one independent variable, along with creating
experimental groups and control groups.
-Collect data and create charts and graphs to analyze results
-Summarize results, write a conclusion and formulate a
solution
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory
write-up using rubric based on Common Core Format
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15. Describe how the rate of chemical reactions depends on many factors that include temperature, concentration and the presence of catalysts.
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Roswell Independent School District
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General Science – Grade 9
Unit:Chemical Reactions and energy
Timeframe: Quarter 2 (5weeks to coincide with Chemical Reactions)
Essential Question: How does the movement of energy affect the chemical properties of matter?
NM State Standard Common Core State Standard Activity/Assessment Resources
INTERACTION OF ENERGY AND
MATTER NSB, STRAND II, NMCSI, BII
HEAT:
Heat and temperature Temperature scales
Phase changes
Heat transfer and technological applications
Equilibrium
PS2-6 2. Explain how thermal energy
(heat)consists of the random motion and
vibrations of atoms and molecules and is measured by temperature.
3. Understand that energy can change from one form to another (e.g., changes
in kinetic and potential energy in a
gravitational field, heats of reaction, hydroelectric dams) and know that
energy is conserved in these changes.
4. Understand how heat can be transferred by conduction, convection,
and radiation, and how heat conduction
differs in conductors and insulators. 5. Explain how heat flows in terms of
the transfer of vibrational motion of
atoms and molecules from hotter to colder regions.
6. Understand that the ability of energy
to do something useful (work) tends to decrease (and never increases) a energy
is converted from one form to another.
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades 9-10 text and topics.
7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and
translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g.
, in an equation) into words
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main idea from each paragraph
from reading assignment. Tool consists of a page with five blocks that contain twenty cells. Each block represents a paragraph. Students must summarize the
paragraph using twenty words or less with one word placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation -Conduct lab -Summarize how lab addresses, energy transfer, chemical reactions, and
conservation of matter/energy
-Generate lab report (including diagrams, charts, graphs, and discussion
Chemical and Thermal Energy (One lab)
Part 1:Baking Soda and Vinegar
Part 2:Calcium Chloride
Part 3:Hand Warmer
Assessment: grade lab report based on Common Core format
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Roswell Independent School District
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General Science – Grade 9
Unit Motion:
Timeframe:Quarter3 9weeks
Essential Questions:How does the properties of matter affect motion?
NM State Standard Common Core State Standard Activity/Assessment Resource
MOTION NSB, STRAND II, NMCSI, BIII Forces 1Know that ther are four fundamental forces in nature: gravitation, electromagnetim, weak nuclear force, and stron nuclear force.
Motion
8. Apply Newton’s Laws to describe and analyze the behavior of moving objects, including: -displacement, velocity, and acceleration of moving object -Newton’s Second Law , F=ma(eg, momentum and its conservation, the motion of an ovject falling under gravity, the independence of a falling object;s motion on mass -Circular motion and centripetal force 9.Describe relative motion using frames of reference.
. Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-
specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 text
and topics. 7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in
words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate
information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g. , in an equation) into words
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Text Types and Purposes
2.Write informative/explanatory text, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
a.introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and
information to make important connections and
distinctions; formatting(e.g.headings) graphics (e.g.
figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding
comprehension.
Produciton and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writng in which the
development,organization, and style are appropriate to task purpose, and audience.
6. Use technology, including the Internet ,
To produce, publish and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other
information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to
pull main idea from each paragraph from
reading assignment. Tool consists of a page
with five blocks that contain twenty cells.
Each block represents a paragraph. Students
must summarize the paragraph using twenty
words or less with one word placed in each
cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
Paper Airplane Lab
-Design two different models of paper
airplanes.
-Fly airplanes and collect data on distance,
time.
-Use data to calculate speed, velocity, and
acceleration.
-Compare plane designs in relationship to
velocity.
-Redesign airplane for increased velocity
Assessment: grade lab report based on
Common Core format
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Space Science p75-93
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Space Science p125-143
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General Science – Grade 9
Unit:Force
Timeframe: Quarter 3-(9weeks)
Essential Question: What is the relationship between force and motion?
NM State Standard Common Core State Standard Activity/Assessment Resources
FORCES NSB, STRAND II, NMCSI, BIII 1. Know that there are four fundamental forces in nature: gravitation, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force,and strong nuclear force. 2. Know that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object,and how this force depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them. 6. Represent the magnitude and direction of forces by vector diagrams. 7. Know that when one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude and in the opposite direction on the first object (i.e., Newton’s Third Law). 8. Apply Newton’s Laws to describe and analyze the behavior of moving objects,including:
displacement, velocity, and
acceleration of a moving object
-Newton’s Second Law, F =ma (e.g.,
momentum and its conservation, the motion of an object falling under gravity, the independence of a falling object’s motion on mass)
circular motion and centripetal force.
9.Describe relative motion using frames of reference.
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Craft and Structure
4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades 9-10 text and topics.
7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and
translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g.
, in an equation) into words
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main idea
from each paragraph from reading assignment. Tool consists of a
page with five blocks that contain twenty cells. Each block
represents a paragraph. Students must summarize the paragraph
using twenty words or less with one word placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
5A What is a Newton?(What is force and how is it measured?)
Assessment: grade lab report based on Common Core format
6ANewtons First and Second Laws(How does friction affect the
movement of students through a hallway?)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory write-up
using rubric based on Common Core Format
6BNewtons Third Law((What happens when equal and opposite
forces are exerted on a pair of energy cars?)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory write-up
using rubric based on Common Core Format
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Earth, and
Space Science
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Earth, and
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Earth, and
Space Science
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Physical,
Earth, and
Space Science
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Roswell Independent School District
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General Science – Grade 9
Unit Forces and Waves
Timeframe:Quarter3
Essential Questions:How do waves and energy allows us to hear sound and see light?
NM State Standard Common Core State Standard Activity/Assessment Resource
SOUND: Characteristics of sound Technological applications of sound PS8,12 STRANDII,NMCSI,BII,PS8. Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic waves (e.g., visible light, radio,microwave, X-ray, ultraviolet, gamma) and other waves (e.g., sound, seismic waves, water waves), including STRANDII, NMCSI,BIII, PS12. Describe how waves are used for practical purposes (e.g., seismic data, acoustic effects, Doppler effect). LIGHT: Electromagnetic waves and their applications , Behavior of light, Light as a particle and light as a wave ,Electromagnetic radiometry PS7,8,10,11 7. Understand that electromagnetic waves carry energy that can be transferred when they interact with matter. 8. Describe the haracteristics of electromagnetic waves (e.g., visible light, radio, microwave, X-ray, ultraviolet, gamma) and other waves(e.g., sound, seismic waves, water
. Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-
specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 text
and topics. 7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in
words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate
information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g. , in an equation) into words
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Text Types and Purposes
2.Write informative/explanatory text, including the
narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
a.introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and
information to make important connections and
distinctions; formatting(e.g.headings) graphics (e.g.
figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding
comprehension.
Produciton and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writng in which the
development,organization, and style are appropriate to task purpose, and audience.
6. Use technology, including the Internet ,
To produce, publish and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other
information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main idea from
each paragraph from reading assignment. Tool consists of a page
with five blocks that contain twenty cells. Each block represents a
paragraph. Students must summarize the paragraph using twenty
words or less with one word placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
24B Waves and Motion(How do waves move?)
24A Harmonic Motion(How do we describe back-and-forth motion)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory write-up
using rubric based on Common Core Format
Investigations:
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Physical,
Earth, and
Space Science
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Investigations:
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Physical,
Earth, and
Space Science
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General Science – Grade 9 Unit:Evolution of Earth
Timeframe: Quarter 4 Approximate 3weeks
Essential Question: Why is it important to recognize and understand feedback patterns in order to understand the Earth System?
NM State Standards Common Core State Standard Suggested Activity/Assessment Resources
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EVOLUTION OF EARTH: PS 1-5 1. Describe the characteristics and the evolution of Earth in terms of the geosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and the biosphere. 2. Recognize that radiometric data indicate that Earth is at least 4 billion years old and that Earth has changed during that period. 3. Describe the internal structure of Earth (e.g., core, mantle, crust) and the structure of Earth’s plates. 4. Understand the changes in Earth’s past and the investigative methods used to determine geologic time, including:
rock sequences, relative
dating, fossil correlation, and radiometric dating
geologic time scales,
historic changes in life forms, and the evidence for absolute ages (e.g., radiometric methods, tree rings, paleomagnetism). 5. Explain plate tectonic theory and understand the evidence that supports ENERGY IN EARTH’S SYSTEM:PS 6-8 6. Know that Earth’s systems are driven by internal (i.e., radioactive decay and gravitational energy) and external (i.e.,the sun) sources of energy. 7. Describe convection as the mechanism for moving heat energy from deep within Earth to the surfaceand discuss how this process results in plate tectonics, including:
geological manifestations
(e.g., earthquakes,volcanoes, mountain building) that occur at plate boundaries
impact of plate motions on
societies and theenvironment (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes). 8. Describe the patterns and relationships in the circulation of air and water driven by the sun’s radiant energy, including:
patterns in weather systems
related to the transfer of energy
differences between climate
and weather
global climate, global
warming, and the greenhouse effect
El Niño, La Niña, and other
climatic trends. cycle among land, water , the
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Integration of Knowledge and
Ideas 2.Determine the centeral ideas or conclusions of a text ;trace the
text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process,
phenomenon, or concept; provide
3.Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined
in the text.
4.Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades9-10 texts and topics.
7.Translate quanitatative of thchnical information expressed in words in a text into visual form(e.g. in an equation) into words.
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main
idea from each paragraph from reading assignment. Tool
consists of a page with five blocks that contain twenty
cells. Each block represents a paragraph. Students must
summarize the paragraph using twenty words or less with
one word placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
19B-Plate Tectonics(What is plate techtonics?)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory
write-up using rubric based on Common Core Format
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
20AEarthquakes(What conditions affect the timing ,
duration, and intensity of an earthquake?)
Common Core Format for Lab Investigation
20B Volcanoes(How are volcanoes and plate boundaries
related?)
Assessment: Check for understanding, grade laboratory
write-up using rubric based on Common Core Format
Layers of the Atmosphere Activity
-Graph temperature vs. altitude
-Decipher layers based on changes in temp. and altitude.
Assessment: grade analysis questions and graph
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Earth, and Space Science
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Physical, Earth, and Space
Science p120-123
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Physical, Earth, and Space
Science p124-129
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Physical, Earth, and Space
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ENERGY IN EARTH’S SYSTEM:
Geochemical Cycles P.S.9-12 9.Know that Earth’s system contains a fixed amount of natural resources that atmosphere, and living things(e.g., carbon and nitrogen cycles , rock cycle, ater cycle, ground water, aquifers). 10. Describe the composition and structure of Earth’s materials, including: -the major rock types(i.e. sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic) and their formation -natural resources(e.g., minerals, petroleum) and their formation. 11. Explain how layers of the atmosphere(e.g., ozone, ionosphere) change naturally and artificially. 12. explain how the availability of ground water through aquifers can fluctuate based on multiple factors (i.e., rate of use , rate of replenishment, surface changes, and changes in temperature).
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General Science – Grade 9 Unit:Space
Timeframe: Quarter 4-Approximately 3weeks
Essential Question: What patterns can be found in the sky?
NM State Standards Common Core State Standard Suggested Activity/Assessment Resources
Space- Strand II, Standard III,
Benchmark I: Examine the
scientific theories of the
origin, structure, contents,
and evolution of the solar
system and the
universe, and their
interconnections.
Structure and Function
1. Understand the scale and
contents of the universe,
including:
• range of structures from
atoms through astronomical
objects to the universe
• objects in the universe such
as planets, stars, galaxies, and
nebulae.
2. Predict changes in the
positions and appearances of
objects in the sky (e.g.,
moon, sun) based on
knowledge of current
positions
and patterns of movements
(e.g., lunar cycles, seasons).
3. Understand how
knowledge about the universe
comes from evidence
collected from advanced
technology (e.g., telescopes,
Reading Standards for Literacy in
Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 2.Determine the centeral ideas or conclusions of a text ;trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process,
phenomenon, or concept; provide
3.Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing
technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined
in the text. 4.Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other
domain-specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades9-10 texts and topics. 7.Translate quanitatative of thchnical information expressed in
words in a text into visual form(e.g. in an equation) into words.
Writing Standards for Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Reading activity:The Gist: Reading tool used to pull main
idea from each paragraph from reading assignment. Tool
consists of a page with five blocks that contain twenty
cells. Each block represents a paragraph. Students must
summarize the paragraph using twenty words or less with
one word placed in each cell.
Assessment: Grade blocks against a teacher key
Construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the
universe, galaxies, and planets.
Assessment: grade diagram
Discuss the theories on the origin of the Earth.
-Big Bang Theory
-Creationism
Assessment:Grading rubric from resource web site
Use manipulatives to demonstrate the 8 phases of the
moon.
Assessment: Check for understanding
Create scale models of the solar system using available
materials.
Assessments: Checklist for model
Research different methods used in space exploration.
Assessment: Grading rubric
CPO Science-Physical,
Earth, and Space Science
p657-683
http://www.curriculum.org/sto
rage/258/1334676693/Scored
_Group_Dicussion.pdf
Moon phase calendar
http://www.sciencenetlinks
.com/tools.cfm?
www.nasa.gov/centers
www.exploration.nasa.gov/
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satellites, images, computer
models).
4. Describe the key
observations that led to the
acceptance of the Big Bang
theory and that the age of the
universe is over 10 billion
years.
5. Explain how objects in the
universe emit different
electromagnetic radiation and
how this information is used.
6. Describe how stars are
powered by nuclear fusion,
how luminosity and
temperature indicate their
age, and how stellar
processes
create heavier and stable
elements that are found
throughout the universe.
7. Examine the role that New
Mexico research facilities
play in current space
exploration (e.g., Very Large
Array, Goddard Space
Strand II, Standard III,
Benchmark II: Examine the
scientific theories of the
origin, structure, energy, and
evolution of Earth and its
atmosphere, and their
interconnections.