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EarthComm : Second Edition

EarthComm : Second Edition. What’s New About EarthComm 2 nd Edition?. Meets the Next Generation Science Standards New examples from NASA! Climate Change chapter New EC web site : http://www.agiweb.org/education/earthcomm2 /. What’s New About EarthComm 2 nd Edition?.

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EarthComm : Second Edition

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  1. EarthComm: Second Edition

  2. What’s New About EarthComm 2nd Edition? • Meets the Next Generation Science Standards • New examples from NASA! • Climate Change chapter • New EC web site: http://www.agiweb.org/education/earthcomm2/

  3. What’s New About EarthComm 2nd Edition? • Greater emphasis on Earth system science • Engineering Design Cycle • GeoLog • Connections to Other Sciences

  4. Table of Contents Nature of Science Chapter 1 Astronomy Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics Chapter 3 Minerals, Rocks, and Structures Chapter 4 Surface Processes Chapter 5 Winds, Oceans, Weather and Climate Chapter 6 Global Climate Change Chapter 7 Earth’s Natural Resources Chapter 8 Earth System Evolution

  5. Components • Getting Started • Scenario • Chapter Challenge • Assessment Criteria • Engineering Design Cycle • Earth/Space Science Corner • What Do You See? • Think About It

  6. Components • Investigate • Digging Deeper • Think About It Again • Reflecting on the Section and the Challenge • Understanding and Applying • Inquiring Further • Chapter Mini-Challenge • Earth/Space Science You Learned

  7. Components • Earth/Space Science Chapter Challenge • Earth/Space Science Connections to Other Sciences • Extending the Connection • Earth/Space Science At Work • Earth/Space Science Practice Test

  8. Chapter Challenges Ch. 5: Weather, etc.: Web Site Design Ch. 6: Climate Change: Series of Articles Ch. 7: Resources: Resource Use Report Ch. 8: Earth Evolution: Illustrated Film Script Ch. 1: Astronomy: Podcast Script Ch. 2: Plate Tectonics: Game Design Ch. 3: Minerals, etc.: Museum Exhibit Design Ch. 4: Surface Processes: Olympic Games Site Analysis and Report

  9. EarthComm Assessment • Getting Started – Pre-Assessment • Scenario, Chapter Challenges, Mini-Challenges: Project/Portfolio Assessment; comes with rubric • What Do You See?: Pre-Assessment – especially good for visual learners • Think About It: Pre-Assessment – allows for reflection, both individually and group

  10. MoreEarthComm Assessment • Think About It Again – Post-Assessment • Section Quizzes: Diagnostic; Formative • Earth/Space Science Practice Tests: Summative; Prepare for standardized assessments

  11. Differentiated Instruction • Scenario and Chapter Challenges – Allow for alternative modes of learning in team-based, problem-solving format • Investigate/Inquiring Further: Different lab levels for basic and advanced students • GeoWords and Checking Up: Provide guidance for students with reading challenges. Included with Digging Deeper content sections

  12. More Differentiated Instruction • Earth Science You Learned – Review of key concepts • ES Connections to Other Sciences and Extending the Connection: Different levels of content for basic and advanced students • Pacing Guide: Homework suggestions • Differentiated Instruction section (TE): Advice on crafting differentiated instruction with EarthComm

  13. Contact Information Ann Benbow, Ph.D. American Geosciences Institute 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 aeb@agiweb.org 703-379-2480, Ext. 245

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