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High School Curriculum |
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Science - 1st Nine Weeks |
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Evidence: Judge Hypotheses
The learner will be able to
identify that evidence is needed to judge hypotheses and explanations (ES.2.b).
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Instructional Resources |
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Obscertainer Lab, Obscertainer Lab Kit [Lab Resource]
Resourse to help students use other senses besides sight to observe. |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Mobius Strip Lab [Lab Resource]
Lab stratagy to instruct students in the scientific method steps of question, research, hypothesis, experiment,data, and drawing conclusion. This will lead to a discussion on theories and scientific laws. |
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Critical Thinking: Show/Scientific
The learner will be able to
show scientific reasoning and logic and the need to make conclusions based on observation (ES.2.d).
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Instructional Resources |
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Video Powers of Ten, Powers of Ten Video [Video]
This video uses the metric system and the powers of ten to introduce studens to how large and how small the universe really is. This is referred to the macro and micro views of the universe |
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Investigations: Plan/Perform/Variables
The learner will be able to
plan and perform explorations where variables are manipulated repeatedly (ES.1.d).
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Instructional Resources |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Obscertainer lab [Lab Resource] |
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Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to
plan and perform explorations where scales, diagrams, maps, charts, graphs, tables, and profiles are made and analyzed (ES.1.c).
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Instructional Resources |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Obscertainer Lab [Lab Resource] |
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Investigations: Plan/Perform/Technology
The learner will be able to
plan and perform explorations where technologies are utilized to gather, interpret, and report data and to show concepts and simulate experimental conditions (ES.1.b).
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Instructional Resources |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Obscertainer Lab [Lab Resource] |
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Investigations: Plan/Perform/Viewpoint
The learner will be able to
plan and perform explorations where a scientific viewpoint is made and defended (ES.1.e).
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Instructional Resources |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Obscertainer Lab [Lab Resource] |
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Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to
plan and perform explorations where volume, area, mass, elapsed time, direction, temperature, pressure, distance, density, and changes in elevation/depth are figured by utilizing the most appropriate tools (ES.1.a).
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Instructional Resources |
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Mobius Strip Lab, Obscertainer Lab [Lab Resource] |
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Maps & Globes: Location
The learner will be able to
find location by latitude, longitude, and topographic profiles (ES.3.d).
| Bloom's |
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Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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The Zone Lab, Time Zone Lab [Lab Resource]
This lab introduces the students to the concept that longitude in 15 degree increments will increase or decrease one hour of time from the starting point known as the prime meridian. |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
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Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
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Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
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Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
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Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
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Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
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Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
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Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
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Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
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Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
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Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
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Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
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The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
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Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
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Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Maps & Globes: Distance/Direction
The learner will be able to
read a map and understand distance and direction measurements on maps and/or globes (ES.3.c).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
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Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
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Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
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Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
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Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
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Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
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Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
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Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
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Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
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Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
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Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
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Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
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The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
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Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
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Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Maps & Globes: Explore and Comprehen
The learner will be able to
explore and comprehend how to read and analyze maps, globes, models, charts, and imagery (ES.3).
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Instructional Resources |
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Planetarium of Sun Earth and Moon Motion, Planetarium Of the Sun, Earth, and Moon Motion [Model or Chart]
This is a model of the Sun, Earth and Moon Motions. It can be used to demonstrate the reasons for why the Earth experiences the different seasons, night and day, and Lunar and solar eclipses. |
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Earth Globe and Map Projection Model, Hubble Lighted Globe Model, Map Projection Demonstration Model [Model or Chart]
With this clear lighted globe, the students are introduced to how map projections are created and produced. The model demonstrates mercator, gnomonic and polyconic map projections. |
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Transparent Contour Line Demonstration Model, Transparent contours Line Model Lab [Model or Chart]
This model lab demonstrates to students how contour lines are drawn on a topographic map. Heath Earth Science Lab 7-A |
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Map Legends and Symbols, Map Legends and Symbols Lab [Lab Resource]
This lab introduces students to how to read verble , graphic and numerical scales from a topographic map. Heaths Earth Science Lab 7-B |
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Reading a Topographic Map Lab, Reading a Topographic Map Lab [Lab Resource]
The sudent is introduced to the skill of reading and interpreting symbols on a topographic map. Heath Earth Science Lab 7-C |
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Drawing Linear Profiles Lab, Drawing Linear Profiles Lab [Lab Resource]
This lab introduces students to the procedure of drawing sideview profiles of linear distances traveled across a topographic map. Heaths Earth Science Lab 7-D |
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Comparing Topographic Maps and Stereophotos Lab, Comparing Topographic Maps and Stereophotos [Lab Resource]
This lab introduces students on how stereophotograhs are used to make topographic maps. This will lead into how 3-D maze images are produced and how remote sensing and radar imagary are employed to study earth resourses. This in turn transfers to the exploration of other planest in the solar system |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, Bench Marks- Web Site [On-line]
This web site "hov.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2000/00-06-15.html" provides information on how bench marks created by the USGS are used to determine past elevations and the rise and fall of sea level in the future |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
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Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
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Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
| · |
Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
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Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
| · |
Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
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Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
| · |
Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
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Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
| · |
Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
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Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
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The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
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Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
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Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Maps & Globes: Imagery
The learner will be able to
understand imagery (ES.3.b).
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Scope |
Activities |
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Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
| · |
Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
| · |
Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
| · |
Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
| · |
Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
| · |
Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
| · |
Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
| · |
Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
| · |
Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
| · |
Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
| · |
Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
| · |
The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
| · |
Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
| · |
Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
| · |
Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Earth: Properties/Explore
The learner will be able to
explore and comprehend the properties of the Earth (ES.4).
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Instructional Resources |
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Interior of the Earth Lab, Interior of the Earth Lab [Lab Resource]
Students will draw to scale what the interior of the earth is believed to look like from the information obtained through earthquake waves by seismologists. |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
| · |
Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
| · |
Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
| · |
Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
| · |
Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
| · |
Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
| · |
Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
| · |
Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
| · |
Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
| · |
Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
| · |
Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
| · |
Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
| · |
Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
| · |
Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
| · |
The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
| · |
Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
| · |
Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
| · |
Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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| · |
Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Earth: Observations
The learner will be able to
liken various scientific descriptions for the same observations of the Earth (ES.2.c).
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Instructional Resources |
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Jean Bertrand-Leon Foucault Web Page, www.newadvent.org/cathen/06156c.htm [On-line]
We page provides information on the life and times of Jean Foucault |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
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Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
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Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
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Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
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Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
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Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
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Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
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Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
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Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
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Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
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Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
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Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
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The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
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Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
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Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Earth: Systems
The learner will be able to
interpret how science describes and predicts the ways that the systems of the Earth interact and how they work (ES.2.a).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
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Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
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Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
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Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
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Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
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Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
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Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
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Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
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Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
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Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
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Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
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Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
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Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
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Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
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The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
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Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
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Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
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Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Earth: Theories
The learner will be able to
judge evidence for theories that deal with plate tectonics, the Earth's structure, the age of the Earth, and the origin of the Earth (ES.2.e).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
| · |
Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
| · |
Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
| · |
Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
| · |
Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
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Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
| · |
Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
| · |
Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
| · |
Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
| · |
Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
| · |
Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
| · |
Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
| · |
Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
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Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
| · |
The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
| · |
Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
| · |
Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
| · |
Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Earth: Density
The learner will be able to
understand the impact of density variations and energy transfer on the workings of the atmosphere, oceans, and Earth's interior (ES.4.d).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Heath Earth Science Computer Test Bank, Computer Test Bank Guide ISBN 0-669-26194-7 [Computer Test Bank]
This is a test bank of questions that can be used to create student assesments. |
| · |
Merrill Earth Science Laboratory Manual, Glencoe - Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-02-826938-1, Laboratory Manual [Laboratory Manual]
This is a laboratory manual that can be used to extract student labs related to Earth Science. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Study Guide, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-26188-2, Heath Earth Science Laboratory Investigation [Study Guide]
This is a laboratory investigation manual that student investigations can be obtained from. |
| · |
Earth Science Scott Foreman, Scott Foreman and Company, ISBN 0-673-13725-2, Earth Science Scott Foreman [Textbook]
Earth Science textbook with varies lab exercises. |
| · |
Earth Science Macmillan, Macmillan Publishing Company, ISBN 0-02-278200-1, Earth Science Macmillan [Textbook]
This is a textbook with lab exercises for use with the earth science curriculum. |
| · |
Earth Science Merrill, Merrill Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-675-02466-8, Earth Science Merrill [Textbook]
This is a textbook used as a resource for lab exercises. |
| · |
Life - How Did It Get Here By evolution or By Creation, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society 1984, Bible Study Book [Book Resource]
This book is written by the Seven Day Adventist Church and takes the creationist's view to the beginning of life on Earth. |
| · |
Project Wild - Secondary 1983, Western Environmental Educational Council, 1983, Project Wild [Book Resource]
This book of activities concentrates on educating students to the wild animal population. |
| · |
Project Learning Tree, Western Environmental Education Council, 1977, Project Learning Tree [Book Resource]
This book of activities involves students in learning about the forests resouces and the woodland environment. |
| · |
Heath Earth Science Resource Binder, D.C. Heath and Company, ISBN 0-669-11088-4, Heath Earth Science Resource Binder [Resource Manual]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities. |
| · |
Seismic Sleuths, American Geophysical Union, 1995, Seismic Sleuths Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This binder has suggested student labs and activities that address earthquakes and Plate Tectonics. |
| · |
Pre - Engineering Program, Virginia Department of Education, Pre- Engineering Program [Book Resource]
This resource address student activities involving various physical science areas. |
| · |
Macmillan Earth Science Resource Center, MacMillan Publishiong Company, ISBN 0-02-278700-3, Macmillan Earth Science [Book Resource]
This resource provides different examples of students activities and labs for earth science mastery. |
| · |
Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Introduction & Background, Commonwealth of VA Dept of Mines, Mineral, 1999, CD ROM 1-3 [Software]
This software addresses various areas of Earth Science. |
| · |
Earth Science Students Activities Packet, Educational System Associates Inc., 1995 : ISBN 1-878276-55-7, Earth Science Student Activities Packets [Book Resource]
This resource provies activities and labs in the area of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorolgy. |
| · |
Region - T Earth Science Field Guide, Virginia Department of Education, 1981, Region -T Earth Science Field Guide [Book Resource]
This resouce outlines field trips to urban Richmond to study Geology through bulding stones used to make highrise office buildings. The geology of the earth is also revealed in field trip to graveyards and the study of headstones. |
| · |
The Globe Project, http:// www.globe.gov/, 2002, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the En [Internet Website]
This website provide observation techniques to collecting and recording data in the area of meteorology and geology. |
| · |
Joint Educational initiative, National Science Foundation, 1989, Resource Binder [Book Resource]
This CD-ROM Set and binder of activities provide instruction in different areas of Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy. |
| · |
Visual Imaging For Science and Math, National Science Foundation James Madison Unv, www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/vism, www.isat.jmu.edu.common/projects/vism/curric.htm [Internet Website]
This website, binder, and CD-Roms address three major software programs. National Institute of Health Image Processing SCION ; Rasmole and Chemchime; Global Information Systems,GIS ; and STELLA conceptual mapping |
| · |
Bench Marks monuments of the past for future use, earthquakes.com [On-line]
website for lesson plans and assessments |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Earth Science, Heath, 1995, Classroom [Textbook] |
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Minerals: Characteristics
The learner will be able to
understand the characteristics of minerals including hardness, color, streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, and/or unique properties (ES.5.a).
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