Program Overview Investigating Earth Systems 1 Investigating Earth

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Program Overview Investigating Earth Systems 1

Program Overview Investigating Earth Systems 1

Investigating Earth Systems §Modular, inquiry-based Earth science curriculum §Driven by the National Science Education

Investigating Earth Systems §Modular, inquiry-based Earth science curriculum §Driven by the National Science Education Standards and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy §Developed by Earth science experts and classroom teachers through the American Geological Institute §Published by It’s About Time §Includes materials kits, teacher guides, web sites, and professional development to support teachers. 2

IES Students… §Learn the principles and practices of Earth science. §Hypothesize, experiment, reflect, and

IES Students… §Learn the principles and practices of Earth science. §Hypothesize, experiment, reflect, and analyze. §Develop an understanding of how the Earth works as a set of systems. §Appreciate the relevance of Earth science to their lives and the environment. §Work collaboratively with other students to solve problems. 3

The Big Picture: §Earth is a set of closely linked systems. §Earth's processes are

The Big Picture: §Earth is a set of closely linked systems. §Earth's processes are powered by two sources; the Sun and Earth's own inner heat. §The geology of Earth is dynamic, and has evolved over 4. 5 billion years. §The geological evolution of Earth has left a record of its history that geoscientists interpret. §We depend upon Earth's resources-both mined and grown. 4

Module Structure §Pre-Assessment §Seven Investigations §Final Product and Presentation §Back to the Beginning §Summative

Module Structure §Pre-Assessment §Seven Investigations §Final Product and Presentation §Back to the Beginning §Summative Assessment 5

Investigation Structure: n n n Key Question Investigate Student Presentations Digging Deeper Review and

Investigation Structure: n n n Key Question Investigate Student Presentations Digging Deeper Review and Reflect The Earth System Connection 6

The Student Journal: Students keep a record of… n Initial ideas n Research designs

The Student Journal: Students keep a record of… n Initial ideas n Research designs n Observations n Results n New questions n Connections to the Earth’s systems 7

Starting Inquiry With a Key Question 8

Starting Inquiry With a Key Question 8

Promoting Scientific Inquiry: Form questions to answer by inquiry Conduct an investigation Seek alternative

Promoting Scientific Inquiry: Form questions to answer by inquiry Conduct an investigation Seek alternative explanations Collect and review data using tools Use evidence to develop ideas Show evidence and reasons to others Design an investigation Consider evidence for explanations Use mathematics for science inquiry 9

Sharing Results: 10

Sharing Results: 10

Earth System Connection: Atmosphere Biosphere All students should develop an understanding of Earth as

Earth System Connection: Atmosphere Biosphere All students should develop an understanding of Earth as a set of closely interrelated systems: (NSES, 1996) Geosphere Hydrosphere 11

Assessment Tools n Pre- and Post-Assessments n Sample Rubrics for Assessing: ¨ ¨ ¨

Assessment Tools n Pre- and Post-Assessments n Sample Rubrics for Assessing: ¨ ¨ ¨ n Inquiry Understanding of Content Earth’s Systems Connections Journal Entries Participation in Inquiry Final Projects Module Exams 12

The Nine Modules Investigating Soil Investigating Minerals and Materials Investigating Rocks and Landforms Investigating

The Nine Modules Investigating Soil Investigating Minerals and Materials Investigating Rocks and Landforms Investigating Oceans Investigating Climate and Weather Investigating Water as a Resource Investigating Fossils Investigating Our Dynamic Planet Investigating Energy Resources 13