Curriculum Guide

Indiana Academic Standards: https://learningconnection.doe.in.gov/Standards/About.aspx?art=11

Grade: Secondary

WHAT HOW
SCI.ES.1 2010 - The Universe
Describe the age, origin and evolution of the
universe. (ES.1.1) Describe the size and organization
of stars and galaxies found within the universe.
1. Text Book
2. Videos From www.history.com/shows/the-universe
3. www.nasa.gov/topics/universe
4. Glogster.edu
5. Go to Planetarium in school
SCI.ES.5 2010 - The Solid Earth
Understand the structural and compositional layers
of the earth, its magnetic field, and how this
knowledge is based on data from direct and indirect
observation. (ES.5.1, ES.5.2, ES.5.3, ES.5.4. ES.5.5)
Understand how the processes of rock formation,
weathering, sedimentation, and reformation
continually shape the surface of the Earth. (ES.5.6,
ES.5.7)
1. Text Book
2. Videos fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79g9_5IxgE
3. Glogster.edu
4. Video from
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=27551
SCI.ES.6 2010 - Earth Processes
Understand the cyclical nature of processes that
modify the Earth and how humans interact with these
cycles. (ES.6.1, ES.6.2, ES.6.3) Understand the role
of plate tectonics in controlling the large scale
structure of Earths surface. Understand how the
dynamic Earth impacts human society. (ES.6.4,
ES.6.5)
1. Text Book
2. You Tube Video
3. Video from http://science.discovery.com/
4. Glogster.edu
5. Field Trip to Science Museum in Fort Wayne, IN
SCI.ES.3 2010 - The Earth
Recognize and describe that earth sciences address
planet-wide interacting systems (e.g., the oceans, the
air, solid ground, and life on Earth) and interactions
with the solar system. (ES.3.1, ES.3.2, ES. 3.3)
Examine the interrelationships between society and
the planet-wide interacting systems and understand
the basic physical and chemical laws that control
these interactions. (ES.3.4)
1. Text Book
2. Videos from Science Channel http://science.discovery.com/
3. Glogster.edu
4. YouTube Video
5. Field Trip to Science Museum in Fort Wayne, IN
SCI.ES.4 2010 - The Atmosphere and
Hydrosphere
Understand the structure and circulation of Earths
atmosphere and hydrosphere and explain how natural
and human factors may interact with these processes.
(ES.4.1, ES.4.2) Understand that both weather and
climate involve the transfer of matter and energy
throughout the atmosphere and hydrosphere, driven
by solar energy and gravity. (ES.4.3, ES.4.4, ES.4.5,
ES.4.6)
1. Text Book
2. Field Trip to the Science Museum in Ft Wayne
3. Glogster.edu
4. Videos from the Science Channel http://science.discovery.com/