Students will use scientific processes to investigate their surroundings. The course is organized into these areas: Astronomy; Geology; Meteorology; Geologic History; and Energy Ample laboratory exercises use the students’ life experiences and natural surroundings to help provide a better understanding of planet Earth and its place in the universe.
The printed or eBook teacher’s edition includes syllabus, pacing guide, detailed daily lesson plans, editable class notes (in PowerPoint form), complete student activity book and editable assessments. Lessons include class notes for lecture support, activities and assignments are designed to engage students in the content while introducing and reviewing essential skills.
Volume 2 Table of Contents
8. Oceanography
12. Meteorology – Weather
9. Astronomy – The Universe
13. Climate
10. Astronomy – Our Local System
14. Geologic History
11. Meteorology – Atmosphere
Designed to be used with any Earth Science textbook as a content resource, this is the second semester of a full-year course that includes, an easy-to-use pacing guide, plus comprehensive daily lesson plans providing point-of-use content background and teaching strategies to support classroom success. The classroom-tested labs are creative, engaging and apply concepts covered in the (editable PowerPoint) daily class notes that are ready the first day of class. Assessments provided for each unit are also editable. All of these elements will greatly reduce teacher preparation time, improve the instructional environment for both teacher and student. The classroom-tested labs are creative, engaging and apply concepts covered in the daily class notes that are ready the first day of class. Lab materials are commonly available in grocery or hardware stores.
For New York State Schools: As part of the Regent exam, students will also take a lab performance test , covering major laboratory skills and activities, approximately two weeks prior to the written Regents Exam. The lab exam counts for approximately 15% of the total Regents score. Students are required to complete and pass a minimum number of lab activities prior to taking the Regents Exam at the end of the school year. Students must complete 1,200 minutes of laboratory experience with satisfactory written lab reports on file for admission to the Regents Examination. Link to Volume 1.
Complete Teacher Manual and Student Book – pricing below
Designed to be used with any Earth Science textbook as a content resource, this is the second semester of a full-year course that includes standard alignments, an easy-to-use pacing guide, plus comprehensive daily lesson plans providing point-of-use content background and teaching strategies to support classroom success. The classroom-tested labs are creative, engaging and apply concepts covered in the (editable PowerPoint) daily class notes that are ready the first day of class. Assessments provided for each unit are also editable. All of these elements will greatly reduce teacher preparation time, improve the instructional environment for both teacher and student, and ensure coverage of all required national and/or state standards. The classroom-tested labs are creative, engaging and apply concepts covered in the daily class notes that are ready the first day of class. Lab materials are commonly available in grocery or hardware stores.
Additional information
Weight
N/A
Dimensions
N/A
version1
Class Set with perpetual license – Printed Version, Mentoring Teacher Program Subscription, Printed Student Book, Student eBook, Teacher Edition Subscription – eBook Version, Teacher Edition Subscription Printed Version
1203/ISBN: 978-1-59657-058-0, 1203/ISBN: 978-1-59657-095-5, Class Set ISBN: 978-1-59657-171-6, 514/ISBN: 978-1-59657-566-0, 516/ISBN: 978-1-59657-170-9, No page count. No ISBN number. Use product code.