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This course will take a comprehensive look at the science devoted to the study of the earth; its origin; history; composition; properties; and resources. This will be a process oriented class incorporating and integrating chemistry; physics; mathematics; engineering; and writing skills to solve problems in geology. A special unit on geology of Arizona may be included to draw upon personal experiences and interests and to enhance relevancy.

Course Curriculum Map:Unit Name (Timeline) Unit Description & Standards Unit Assessments Instructional ResourcesLab Safety; Nature of Science; and Geologic Basics

(3 weeks) A. Intro to Earth Science• What is Science?• The Study of Earth ScienceB. Measurement• Mapping the Earth• Landforms• Topographical Maps 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity EdgenuityPlate Tectonics

(5 weeks) A. Earth’s InteriorB. Convection and MantleC. Restless ContinentsD. Theory of Plate TectonicsE. Deforming the Earth’s Crust

HS- ESS1-5.HS- ESS2-1.HS- ESS2-3. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityEarthquakes

(5 weeks) A. Forces in Earth’s CrustB. Earthquakes and Seismic wavesC. Monitoring EarthquakesD. Earthquake Safety

HS- ESS3-1. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity ML Earth Science Textbook

EdgenuityVolcanism

(5 weeks) A. Volcanoes and Plate TectonicsB. Properties of MagmaC. Volcanic EruptionsD. Volcanic Landforms

HS-ESS2-1. HS-ESS2-3. HS-ESS2-4. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity ML Earth Science Textbook

EdgenuityEnd of Semester 1/ EOCAAtoms; Elements; and Minerals

(2 weeks) A. AtomsB. ElementsC. Properties of MineralsD. How Minerals FormE. Uses of Minerals

HS-PS1-2. HS-PS1-5. HS-PS1-8. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity ML Earth Science Textbook

EdgenuityIgneous Rocks; Intrusive Activity; and the Origin of Igneous Rocks

(2 weeks) A. The Rock Cycle and Plate TectonicsB. Igneous RocksC. How Magma Forms D. How Magmas of Different Compositions Evolve E. Intrusive Bodies F. Abundance and Distribution of Plutonic RocksG. Explaining Igneous Activity by Plate Tectonics

B. HS-PS1-5. C. HS-ESS2-3. D. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityVolcanism and Extrusive Igneous Rocks

(2 weeks) A. What Are Volcanoes and Why Should We Study Them? B. Eruptive Violence and Physical Characteristics of LavaC. The Eruptive Products of Volcanoes D. Types of Volcanoes E. LivingF. Plate Tectonics and Volcanism

HS-ESS2-1. HS-ESS2-3. HS-ESS2-4. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityWeathering and Soil

(2 weeks) A. Weathering; Erosion; and TransportationB. How Weathering Changes RocksC. Effects of WeatheringD. Mechanical Weathering E. Chemical Weathering F. Soil

HS-ESS2-2. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuitySediment and Sedimentary Rocks

(2 weeks) A. Sediment B. Types of Sedimentary RocksC. Detrital Rocks D. Chemical Sedimentary Rocks E. Organic Sedimentary Rocks (Coal)F. The Origin of Oil and GasG. Sedimentary StructuresH. FossilsI. FormationsJ. Interpretation of Sedimentary Rocks

HS-ESS2-2. HS-ESS2-5. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityMetamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

(2weeks) A. MetamorphismB. Factors Controlling the Characteristics of Metamorphic Rocks C. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks D. Types of Metamorphism E. Metamorphic GradeF. Plate Tectonics and Metamorphism

HS-ESS2-1. HS-ESS2-3. HS-ESS2-4. HS-ESS2-5 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityTime and Geology

(2 weeks) A. The Key to the PastB. Relative Time (Principles Used to Determine Relative Age; Unconformities; Correlation; The Standard Geologic Time Scale)C. Isotopic Dating & its UsesD. Combining Relative and Numerical AgesE. Comprehending Geologic Time

HS-ESS1-5. HS-ESS1-6. 1. Appropriate projects2. Formative and summative assessments listed in Edgenuity3. Labs in Edgenuity Physical Geology; Plummer & Carlson

EdgenuityEnd of Semester 2/ EOCA

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