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Earth System Science in the Community

Earth System Science in the Community. Program Overview. High School Earth Science Curriculum Earth Systems Inquiry-based Community-based. What is EarthComm?. National Science Education Standards (NAS). Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS). Driven by:.

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Earth System Science in the Community

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  1. Earth System Science in the Community Program Overview

  2. High School Earth Science Curriculum Earth Systems Inquiry-based Community-based What is EarthComm?

  3. National Science Education Standards (NAS). Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS). Driven by:

  4. Developed by Earth science experts and classroom teachers through the American Geological Institute. Funded by the National Science Foundation and AGI Foundation Published by It’s About Time. Program Development:

  5. Materials kits, one per module. Teacher guides. Web sites with local resources. Professional development. Teacher Support:

  6. Learn Earth science principles through a systems approach. Learn by engaging in scientific inquiry and scientific investigations. EarthComm Students:

  7. Use the geoscience in their communities as a springboard to launching investigations. Access existing data and generate their own data sets to explore questions. EarthComm Students:

  8. The Atmosphere. The Biosphere. The Cryosphere. The Geosphere. The Hydrosphere. Earth Systems:

  9. 5 Modules 3 Chapters per Module 5-7 Activities per chapter Program Structure:

  10. Module Three Chapters Each has a community related problem Chapter Getting Started Scenario Chapter Challenge Assessment Criteria Activities (5-7) Module and Chapter Structure:

  11. Activity Design:

  12. Goals Think About It Investigate Reflecting on the Activity and the Challenge Digging Deeper Check Your Understanding Understanding and Applying What You Have Learned Preparing for the Chapter Challenge Inquiring Further Activity Structure:

  13. Module flow, goals and objectives. Background information. Correlation to National Standards. Preparation and materials needed. Teacher Guide:

  14. Detailed teaching and assessment tips. Blackline masters of key diagrams. Assessment rubrics and exams. Teacher Guide:

  15. Chapter Pre-Assessment Activity Pre-Assessments Embedded Assessments Rubrics for Chapter Reports Alternative Assessments Assessment:

  16. The Five Modules: • Earth’s Dynamic Geosphere • Earth’s Fluid Spheres • Earth’s Natural Resources • Earth System Evolution • Understanding Your Environment

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