Geology Next Generation Science s HS.Structure and Properties of Matter HS.Chemical Reactions HS.Forces and Interactions HS.Energy HS.Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation HS.Structure and Function HS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems HS.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems HS.Inheritance and Variation of Traits HS.Natural Selection and Evolution HS.Space Systems HS.History of Earth HS.Earth s Systems HS.Weather and Climate HS.Human Sustainability Common Core State -ELA Link Key Reading s for Literature RL Reading s for Informational Text RI Writing s W Speaking and Listening s SL Reading s for Literacy in History/Social Studies RH Reading s for Literacy in Science/Technical Writing s for Literacy in Social Studies/Sci/Tech WHST Language s L Key Homework In-Class Formative Projects/Activities/Labs Homework will be assigned, reviewed and assessed on a regular basis. An essay style question requiring creative analytical written response; included with each Formative includes (but is not limited to): white board response questions, in-class practice worksheets, teacher/student group questioning, exit tickets and solving problems using manipulative resources. Projects and Labs are used to apply learned material into real life applications in Science
Summative A final will be given each semester to review the materials covered during that time frame Week Objective NGS 1 Intro to Geology Prelude Course Syllabus/Classroom Rules What do Geologists do? Geology Sleuth Lab Safety Geology & Nevada s History Field of Geology Project WHST Have Binder & Syllabus Signed Book Field of Geology Presentations 2 Prelude cont. & Mineral Introduction Scientific Method Lab Book 1.3 Prelude: Nature of Science, Intro to Geology and Geologic Time, Sphere of the Earth WHST Presentations : Prelude Quiz Prelude Quiz Importance/Use of Minerals 3 Chapter 1 The Earth in Context Structure of the Universe The Doppler Effect The Big Bang Theory and formation of the Moon Earth s Magnetic Field, atmosphere Composition of the Earth - Layers HS-ESS1-2 ESS2.A In class
Week Objective NSS 4 The Earth System sphere interactions ESS2.A Ch. 1 Continue Chapter 2: The Way the Earth Works Model of the Earth Project Chapter 1 Test Alfred Wegener: Continental Drift HS-ESS2-3 Wegener s Evidence Puzzle 5 Ch. 2 Continue Paleomagnetism, Polar wandering, Seafloor spreading Identifying Plate Boundaries: Convergent & Divergent Boundaries ESS2.B Colliding Continents 6 Ch. 2 Continue Mid Ocean Ridges & Subduction Triple Junctions, Hot Spots, Continental Rifting Plate Quiz Review for Ch. 2 Test HS-ESS1-5 In class
Week Objective NSS Chapter 2 Test 7 Mineral Activity: Cell Phones Chapter 3: Why Study Minerals? What is a Mineral? Patterns in How minerals are created and destroyed Nature: Minerals Mineral Identification Mineral Brochure Project Density Lab ESS2.A PS1.A WHST Mohs Hardness Scale 8 Ch. 3 Cont. 9 Mining & Mineral Use Mineral Classes, Silicates, Gems Mineral Identification Lab Guest Speaker: Mackey School of Earth s Sciences Mining techniques Cereal Mining Toothpaste Lab Chapter 3 Test (Mid Term) In class
Week Objective NSS 10 The Rock Cycle Hunger Games Project: Mineral importance and 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching The Rock Cycle; Types of Rocks What is a Rock? Copper Mining Activity ESS3.D ESS2.B Mineral Scavenger Hunt Where does molten rock come from? Types of Magma 11 Chapter 4: Magma & Igneous Rocks Extrusive & Intrusive Igneous rock Cause of Melt of Bowen s Reaction Series Igneous Environments Play Doh Mining ESS2.B 12 Ch. 4 Continue Describing Igneous Rocks: textures Igneous Rock Crayon Lab Crystalline, Glassy, Pyroclastic Classification Where Does Igneous Activity Occur Chapter 4 Test Field trip to Historical Society & Keck Museum (estimated time) WHST In class
Week Objective NSS Model of a soil profile Extra credit 13 Weathering & Erosion, Soil Formation &Profiles Weather & Erosion: Mechanical & Chemical Weathering Soil Formation & Soil Profiles Effects of Soil erosion Ess2.C Extra Credit Weathering/Erosion Lab Weather, Erosion, & Soil Quiz 14 Chapter 6: Sedimentary Rock Sedimentary rock formation and location Classifying Classes of Sedimentary Rock (formation) Character of Cement: Deposition & Lithification 15 Ch. 6 continue Sedimentary Structures Bedding & Stratification Current Deposition In class Depositional Environments Sedimentary Lab - porosity
Week Objective NSS Chapter 6 Test 16 Chapter 7: Metamorphic Rock What is metamorphic rock? Metamorphic Processes Causes of Metamorphism Types of Metamorphic Rock PS2.B 17 Ch. 7 Cont. Metamorphic Environments Rock Identification Lab Fracking 18 Finals Week Semester 1 Final Summative
Week Objective NSS Semester 2 19 Chapter 5: Volcanic Eruptions Location of major volcanoes around the world & plate boundaries Anatomy of a volcano Types of volcanos Types of Lava Flows Volcano Project WHST Eruptive Styles 20 Ch. 5 Continue. Historic Eruptions Volcanic predictions, impacts on climate, & protection HS-ESS2-4 Volcano presentation 21 Ch. 5 Continue Chapter 8: Earthquakes Ring of Fire Documentary Chapter 5 Test What is an Earthquake What Causes Earthquakes & Fault Movement In class Measuring Earthquake movement
Week Objective NSS Fault movement 22 Ch. 8 Continue Earthquake energy Seismic Waves & Measuring Earthquakes HS-PS4-1 PS4.A Activity Finding the Epicenter Earthquakes and plate movement, Earthquake damage 23 Ch.8 Continue Tsunamis Tsunami activity Japan s Tsumani Documentary Earthquake prediction and Protection 24 Chapter 9: Crustal Deformation &Mountain Building Chapter 8 Test Orogenesis geologic processes that create mountain chains Deformation and rock characteristics Joints, Veins, & Faults In class Activity Basin and Range Activity
Week Objective NSS Brittle & Ductile deformation & Fold Geometry PS2.B 25 Ch. 9 continue Play Doh Tectonics Causes of Mountain Building W Mountain Topography 26 Topographic Maps /Activity Ch. 9 continue Everest Ch. 9 Test 27 Chapter 10: How Old Is Old Geologic Time Geologic Time: Hutton & Lyell Relative & Numerical Ages Physical Principles The Principle of Fossil Succession ESS1.C ESS2.B W In class Create a geologic Time line
Week Objective NSS Unconformities 28 Ch. 10 continue The Geologic Time Scale divisions Stratigraphic Correlation Radioactive dating & Isotopic Dating PS1.C 29 Ch.10 continue & Fossils Life throughout Geologic time Paleontology Fossil Formation & types Fossil Preservation and taxonomy Activity 30 Ch. 10 & Fossils continue Renewable & Non Renewable energy Fossil Cast Project Ch. 10 & Fossil Test Fossil Fuels Geothermal energy ESS3.A In class
Week Objective NSS 31 Chapter 11; Biology of the Earth Geologic Eons & Era: An overview of live on Earth Changes in the Earth s atmosphere throughout time Geologic Time Activity ESS2.E ESS2.D Activity 32 Hydrologic Cycle Ch. 14: Streams & Floods The Geology of Running Water Ch. 11 Quiz Phases of water in the hydrologic cycle Stream Flow: anatomy of streams/creeks Importance to humans & problems ESS2.C RSt Ch. 11 Quiz 33 Ch.14 continue Formation of streams and structures that are created. Common Drainage Patterns & Networks Drainage Basins HS-ESS2-2 W In class Factors that determine types of streams Watershed hike
Week Objective NSS 34 Ch. 14 cont. Erosional Processes, Sediment Transport & Deposition Ch. 14 & Hydrologic cycle Test Chapter 15: Landscapes beneath the Sea Oceans & Coasts Bathymetry: depth of the Ocean Floor The deepest place on Earth 35 Ch. 15 continue Ocean water: composition, Temperatures, Density Currents & Tides: Coriolis Effect ESS2.D Coastal Land forms Coastal Problems & Solutions 36 Finals Week Semester 2 Final Summative