The Earth Science standards connect the study of the Earth’s composition, structure, processes, and history; its atmosphere, fresh water, and oceans; and its environment in space. The standards emphasize historical contributions in the development of scientific thought about the Earth and space. The standards stress the interpretation of maps, charts, tables, and profiles; the uses of technology to collect, analyze, and report data; and the utilization of science skills in systematic investigation. Problem solving and decision making are an integral part of the standards, especially as they relate to the costs and benefits of utilizing the Earth’s resources. Major topics of study include plate tectonics, the rock cycle, Earth history, the oceans, the atmosphere, weather and climate, and the solar system and universe. The Earth Science standards continue to focus on student growth in understanding the nature of science.

Here is a the pacing guide for the full 2018-2019 school year!!!  Earth Science year pacing guide.pdf

Week of Nov. 12-16  planbook 11 12 to 11 16.pdf
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Week of Nov. 5-9
Please open this link for all the details of the week! planbook Nov 5-9.pdf

Week of October 22-26
Please open this link for all the details of the week!planbook Oct 22 to Oct 26.pdf

Week of October 15-19 planbook 10 15 18 to 10 19 18.pdf


Week of October 08 - 12planbook 10 08 to 10 12.pdf
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Week of September 24-28
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Week of September 17 - 21
Please open this link for all the details of the week! planbook 09 17 tp 09 21.pdf

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August 27 - September 14
Welcome back to all students!! Ms. Samantha and I hope you had a great summer and you are ready for a new year in a new school. In high school, we are going to block scheduling, so Earth Science will be during block 3, for 90 minutes. We are fortunate to have great technology in the class room and will use it throughout our lessons in Earth Science. As of right now, there will be no homework in the first week. The first 3 weeks will go as follows and is part of the SOL ES.1 and ES.2

  - Introductions, course and textbook overview, class rules and expectations
​ - Introduction to Earth Science, 1.1 and 1.2 PowerPoint and worksheets
​ - Chapter 1 - The parts of the Earth, 1.3, PowerPoint and worksheets
-  Chapter 1 - Maps and Scientific Investigation
 ES.1           The student will plan and conduct investigations in which volume, area, mass, elapsed time, direction, temperature, pressure, distance, density, and changes in elevation/depth are calculated utilizing the most appropriate tools;technologies, including computers, probeware, and geospatial technologies, are used to collect, analyze, and report data and to demonstrate concepts and simulate experimental conditions; scales, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables, imagery, models, and profiles are constructed and interpreted; maps and globes are read and interpreted, including location by latitude and longitude; variables are manipulated with repeated trials; and   current applications are used to reinforce Earth science concepts.

 ES.2           The student will demonstrate an understanding of  the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems;evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations;observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; and evidence is evaluated for scientific theories.