Standards: E. 2 – Understand the history of Earth and its life forms based on evidence of change recorded in fossil records and landforms

11-13% (Approx. 15 days)

I can differentiate between relative and absolute age.

I can recognize examples of absolute and relative dating.

I can explain how index fossils are used to help determine the age of rocks and rock layers.

Fun with Stratigraphy wkst

Bread Stratigraphy lab

M & M lab (absolute dating)

Relative Age reading

Geologic Time Football Field Model:

https://www.utexas.edu/tmm/education/resources/pdf/geologic-time.pdf

http://www.geosociety.org/educate/LessonPlans/Relative_Age.pdf

Law of Superposition

Index Fossils

Trilobites

Absolute Age

Half-Life

Radioactive Dating

(Radiometic)

I can identify types of fossils based on how they were formed.

I can explain how fossil evidence relates to the geological time scale.

I can explain how the geologic time scale illustrates the major events and diversity of life forms in Earth’s history.

I can identify attributes and major events that characterize the four main time eras.

CO₂ + ice core video

Ice core reading wkst
Continental Drift multimedia lesson

Fault

Trilobite

Index Fossils

Trace fossils

Geologic Time Scale

Fossil Record

Extinction

Precambrian

Paleozoic Era

Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Era

Pangaea

11-13% (Approx. 15 days)

I can identify common anatomical features of different species.

I can describe how fossils, geology and comparative anatomy support the theory of biological evolution.

Species

Analogous structures

Homologous structures

I can identify examples and explain the adaptation of organisms over time due to changes in their environment.

Dinosaur lab (adaptation)

Natural Selection

Adaptation

Genetic Variation

Mutation

19-23% (approx. 30 days)

I can describe how bacteria reproduce and mutate.

I can differentiate between a virus, bacteria, fungi, and protist.

I can explain how parasites can cause disease.

I can explain different types of treatments for diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Pathogen

Virus

Host Cell

Fungi

Protist

Algae

I can explain how diseases are transmitted and spread.

I can identify ways to treat diseases.

I can explain methods of preventing diseases.

I can identify examples of diseases caused by specific microbes.

I can identify cancer causing agents.

I can identify examples of mutagens that can cause disease.

Pandemic

Antibiotic

Vaccination

Infectious Disease

Contagion

Vector

Carrier

Cancer

Mutagen

I can describe different careers in the field of biotechnology.

I can identify risks and benefits related to the ethics of the biotechnology industry such as Genetic Modification and cloning.

Biotechnology

Gene

DNA testing

Penicillin

Cloning

Genetic Modification

Bioremediation

10-12% (Approx. 15 days)

I can compare and contrast the different kinds of energy sources and the effects on the environment.

I can identify methods for obtaining and using solar energy.

http://www.writedesignonline.com/organizers/comparecontrast.html

Solar

Hydroelectric

Geothermal

Biomass

I can identify methods of energy conservation.

I can recognize examples of the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels in the future.

Nonrenewable

Energy Conservation

Fossil Fuels

14-16% (Approx. 25 days)

mixtures

I can illustrate how atoms combine to make compounds.

I can describe how elements are used in my daily life.

I can classify substances as elements, compounds or mixtures.

I can recognize elements within a chemical formula of a compound.

I can differentiate between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.

I can explain methods for separating individual components from mixtures and compounds.

The Element song (video)

-Concept map: Matter, pure substances, elements, compounds, mixtures, homo & hetero with examples

-Rainbow water lab: physical change p.15

- Separation Labs: p.16-17 Salt water evaporation, iron filings mixture and magnets, water filtration (repeat during hydrosphere unit)

Protons

Neutrons

Element

Compound

Mixture

Molecule

Substance (pure)

Atomic number

Atomic mass

I can identify similarities among elements in groups on the periodic table.

I can use the periodic table to identify properties of elements.

I can classify an element as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid based on properties.

I can use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons, protons, and neutrons in an element’s atom.

Nonmetals

Metalloids

Ductile

Insulator

Conductor

Periodic Table

Groups

Periods

I can identify evidence that a chemical change has occurred.

I can calculate the density of an object.

I can recognize and compare the three states of matter.

I can explain how changes in thermal energy can result in changes in states of matter.

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  AIMS White Powders p.19
  
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  Naked Eggs p.18
  
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  Hot chocolate dissection p.21
  
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  Oil spill p.23
  
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  Density Column p.22
  

Physical Properties

Chemical Properties

Density

Melting Point

Boiling Point

States of Matter

Chemical Change

Physical Change

Precipitate

I can illustrate and explain the law of conservation of mass through balanced chemical equations.

I can identify the reactants and products in a chemical equation.

I can measure the mass before and after a chemical reaction to demonstrate the law of conservation of mass.

Reactants and Products (lesson w/activity)

Introduction to Chemical Reactions (Webpage w/online quiz)

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  Baggy Blasters lab p.20
  

Chemical Reactions

Chemical Equation

Coefficient

Subscript

Reactant

Product

13-14% (Approx. 20 days)

I can analyze the property of water as a solvent.

I can describe the distribution of water on earth.

I can identify local river basins and watersheds and understand their importance as a natural resource.

I can determine the importance of ground water as a valuable resource.

I can explain how all major watersheds on earth transport water and materials to the ocean.

Gamewell Creek Drainage activity

polar

River basin

I can identify the movement of water, minerals, nutrients, and dissolved gases within the ocean

I can evaluate technologies used to explore the ocean.

I can explain the importance of estuaries as a natural resource.

I can explain the relationship between aquatic and terrestrial food webs.

Bathymetry Lab

Discover your Estuary reading packet or here

Nutrients

Sonar

Estuary