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Instructional Technology Resources

Science C.L.G. Earth / Space

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Maryland Curriculum  CLG EarthSpace (VSC)

Core Learning Goals

1. Skills and Processes

 2.  Concepts of Earth and Space Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Skills and Processes

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Expectation 1.2
The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs/index.html This resource contains 5 virtual lab simulations.  They take the users through the lab porcesses in exploring Transgenetic Flies, Cardiology, Immunology, Bacteriology, and Neurophysiology.  Interesting and engaging.

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Expectation 1.3
The student will carry out scientific investigations effectively and employ the instruments, systems of measurement, and materials of science appropriately.
http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/hsa/biology/instructional.html This resource is a link to the instructional page of the MDK website.  It provides examples of the 5E system of instruction and other teaching methods.

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2.  Concepts of Earth and Space Science

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Expectation Resource Resource Type
Expectation 2.1
The student will use a variety of resources to identify techniques used to investigate Earth and the Universe.
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html?skipIntro=1 NASA Home Page.  It contains links to a wide varitety of Space Sites.  Access to NASA's image archives. WebPage
Expectation 2.1
The student will use a variety of resources to identify techniques used to investigate Earth and the Universe.
http://www.kidinfo.com/Science/Astronomy.html#Planets This resource is a collection of excellent websites that review the Planets in our solar system. WebLink Collection
Expectation 2.2
The student will describe and apply the concept of natural forces in the study of Earth/Space Science.
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualDating/ This is an interactive resource that provides a simulation on Carbon dating WebBased Simulation
Expectation 2.2
The student will describe and apply the concept of natural forces in the study of Earth/Space Science.
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualRiver/Flooding/ This is an interactive simulation That explores the affect of floods on the Earth's surface. WebBased Simulation
Expectation 2.2
The student will describe and apply the concept of natural forces in the study of Earth/Space Science.
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualRiver/ This is an interactive simulation that asks the user to manage a typical watershed on the Earth's surface. WebBased Simulation
Expectation 2.3
The student will explain how the transfer of energy affects weather and climate.
http://www.noaa.gov/ This resource provides a link to NOAA's homepage.  It contains links to a wide variety of atmospheric information. WebPage
Expectation 2.4
The student will describe Earth’s surface and the theory of plate tectonics and explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
http://www.volcano.si.edu/ This resource provides a searchable data base of all of the Earth's volcanoes Internet Data Base
Expectation 2.4
The student will describe Earth’s surface and the theory of plate tectonics and explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
http://www.cobweb.net/~bug2/rock1.htm This is an interactive resouce that explores the layers of the earth, seismology, minerals, and arocks. Interactive Data Base
Expectation 2.4
The student will describe Earth’s surface and the theory of plate tectonics and explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
http://www.kidinfo.com/Science/Geology.html This resource is a link to an extensive collection of dynamic Earth  related websites.  It covers, Geothermal Energy, Caves, Earthquakes, Rocks and Minerals, Landforms, and Volcanos.

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Expectation 2.4
The student will describe Earth’s surface and the theory of plate tectonics and explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave.html This is an interactive tour of a cave.  Excellent images and illustrations WebBased Virtual Tour
Expectation 2.4
The student will describe Earth’s surface and the theory of plate tectonics and explain the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
http://www.field-trips.org/sci/natwon/index.htm This resource provides access to a virtual tour of the Natural Wonders found on Earth.   It explores haw they were formed.  Excellent Illustrations WebBased Virtual Tour
Expectation 2.6
The student will investigate how the political climate affects the development of a scientific theory or model.
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html This resource provides a multimedia tour of the Nine Planets in our solar system.. WebPage
Expectation 2.7
The student will know how to use measurements of different orders of magnitude to construct an earth science model.
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/geotime.html This resource provides a detail timeline of the different geologic times that have existed on Earth. WebPage
Expectation 2.8
The student will know how to investigate an earth science issue to develop an action plan.
http://www.kidinfo.com/Science/Our_Environment.html#Conservation This resource is a link to an extensive collection of Conservation/Ecology related websites.  They cover Endangered Animals, and Habitats, Biomes, Acid Rain, Environmental Issues, and much more.

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Expectation 2.8
The student will know how to investigate an earth science issue to develop an action plan.
http://infusion.allconet.org/Video/mine_run_off.rm    This resource is a link to an interesting video that explores the problem of acid mine run off and visits the Kempton Mine

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