Earth Space Science Syllabus

General Information:

• Course Number: 20013101,2
• Course Path: Section: Basic and Adult Education » Grade Group: Secondary Grades 9-12 » Subject: Science » Sub-Subject: Earth/Space Sciences
• Course Title: Earth/Space Science
• Course Section: Basic and Adult Education
• Abbreviated Title: EARTH/SPA SCI
• Number of Credits: One credit (1)
• Course Length: Year
• Course Type: Core
• Course Level: 2

Textbook: Holt Earth Science: Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2006

Website: www.BocaCiega.org

Course Description: This course provides opportunities for the student to develop concepts basic to the earth, including its materials, processes, history, and environment in space. Topics such as the origin of the universe and solar system, life cycle of stars, formation of rocks, land forms, plate tectonics, glaciers, meteorology, and geologic periods are included.

Throughout the course students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate the relevance of our studies to current events and encouraged to develop an appreciation for the complexity, interdependence and fragility of the systems that guide our earth, it's oceans and atmosphere.

Content Quarter 1: In the first quarter of our studies we will cover the major concepts of the earth's systems, models, minerals, resources and energy as well as the rock cycle and plate tectonics. These concepts are illustrated in units 1-4 and chapters 1-10 of our text.

Related Standards:

• SC.912.E.6.3 - Analyze the scientific theory of plate tectonics and identify related major processes and features as a result of moving plates.
• SC.912.E.6.4 - Analyze how specific geologic processes and features are expressed in Florida and elsewhere.
• SC.912.N.2.4 - Explain that scientific knowledge is both durable and robust and open to change. Scientific knowledge can change because it is often examined and re-examined by new investigations and scientific argumentation. Because of these frequent examinations, scientific knowledge becomes stronger, leading to its durability.
• SC.912.P.8.4 - Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by describing the structure of atoms in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons, and differentiate among these particles in terms of their mass, electrical charges and locations within the atom.
• SC.912.P.10.4 - Describe heat as the energy transferred by convection, conduction, and radiation, and explain the connection of heat to change in temperature or states of matter.
• SC.912.P.10.11 - Explain and compare nuclear reactions (radioactive decay, fission and fusion), the energy changes associated with them and their associated safety issues.
• SC.912.P.10.18 - Explore the theory of electromagnetism by comparing and contrasting the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency, and energy, and relate them to phenomena and applications.

Content Quarter 2: In the second quarter of our studies we will cover the major concepts of the , forces that shape the earth's crust, it's hydrology, atmosphere and climate.These concepts are illustrated in units 4, 5 & 7 chapters 1-17 & 21-25 in our text.

Related Standards:

• SC.912.E.7.1 - Analyze the movement of matter and energy through the different biogeochemical cycles, including water and carbon.
•  SC.912.E.7.5 - Predict future weather conditions based on present observations and conceptual models and recognize limitations and uncertainties of such predictions.
• SC.912.E.7.7 - Identify, analyze, and relate the internal (Earth system) and external (astronomical) conditions that contribute to global climate change.
• SC.912.P.10.16 - Explain the relationship between moving charges and magnetic fields, as well as changing magnetic fields and electric fields, and their application to modern technologies.

Content Quarter 3: In the third quarter of our studies we will cover the major concepts of the earth's oceans: ocean basins, water, movement how they came to be, the forces that effect them and their influence on climate and our standard of life.

Related Standards:

• SC.912.N.3.5 - Describe the function of models in science, and identify the wide range of models used in science.
•  SC.912.E.5.1 - Cite evidence used to develop and verify the scientific theory of the Big Bang (also known as the Big Bang Theory) of the origin of the universe.
• SC.912.E.6.5 - Describe the geologic development of the present day oceans and identify commonly found features.
• SC.912.E.7.2 - Analyze the causes of the various kinds of surface and deep water motion within the oceans and their impacts on the transfer of energy between the poles and the equator.
• SC.912.E.7.4 - Summarize the conditions that contribute to the climate of a geographic area, including the relationships to lakes and oceans.
• SC.912.E.7.9 - Cite evidence that the ocean has had a significant influence on climate change by absorbing, storing, and moving heat, carbon, and water.

Content Quarter 4: In the last quarter of our studies we will focus on the the earth's atmosphere, climate and it's position in the universe, as well as, our solar system our sun other stars and galaxies. These concepts are illustrated in units 7 & 8 chapters 22-30.

Related Standards:

• SC.912.E.5.5 - Explain the formation of planetary systems based on our knowledge of our Solar System and apply this knowledge to newly discovered planetary systems.
• SC.912.E.5.6 - Develop logical connections through physical principles, including Kepler's and Newton's Laws about the relationships and the effects of Earth, Moon, and Sun on each other.
• SC.912.E.7.3 - Differentiate and describe the various interactions among Earth systems, including: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

Policies:

• Attendance: Attendance is required and expected. The difficulty of mastering course objectives is only compounded by frequent absences. It is the student's responsibility to determine any missed classwork/homework due to an absence and they have 48hrs from the date of the absence to submit any missing assignments.
• Grading: Grades will be assigned based upon the following criterion: Tests - 60%, Class-work/Homework/Labs - 40%
• Grading Scale: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, 59% or below = F
• Classroom Expectations: Be Prepared, Be Cooperative, Communicate, Participate and Be Respectful
• Consequences Include: Student Conference, Lunch Detention, Parental Contact, Guidance Referral, Pre/Post School Detention and Administrative Referral
• The Student Code of Conduct and BCHS school-wide rules will be enforced consistently.
• Lab Behavior: Inappropriate behavior during a lab will result in removal from the lab environment and a substitute assignment will be given.
• Remedial Assistance: Students experiencing difficulty with course objectives and demonstrating the desire to be successful may: receive individual assistance, be given remedial assignments, be paired with successful students or assigned a tutor.
• Extra Credit: Extra credit is available and intended to supplement to classroom experiences not to replace them. Opportunities for extra credit decrease as the end of the term gets closer.
• Cheating: Students determined to have copied another students work will receive a zero for that assignment and any alternative assignment is at the discretion of the instructor.