This first year of roll-out will encompass Earth Science. We will be covering many of the Next Generation Science Standards as adopted by the state of Illinois. Here is the focus for the 2013-2014 school year:
Earth Science Year 1
30 week course - 2 hours per
week
A. The universe and its stars / Earth and the solar
system
1. Patterns
of movement of the sun, moon, and stars as seen from Earth can be observed,
described, and predicted.
B. The history of planet Earth
2. Some
events on Earth occur very quickly; others can occur very slowly.
C. Earth materials and systems
3. Wind
and water change the shape of the land.
D. Plate tectonics and large-scale system interactions
4. Maps
show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and
water in any area.
E. The roles of water in the Earth’s surface processes
5. Water
is found in many types of places and in different forms on Earth.
F. Weather and climate
6. Weather
is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a
particular region and time. People
record weather patterns over time.
G. Biogeology
7. Plants
and animals can change their local environment.
H. Natural resources
8. Living
things need water, air, and resources from the land, and they live in places
that have the things they need. Humans
use natural resources for everything they do.
I. Natural hazards
9. In
a region, some kinds of severe weather are more likely than others. Forecasts allow communities to prepare for
severe weather.
J. Human impacts on Earth systems
10. Things people
do can affect the environment but they can make choices to reduce their
impacts.
We will be covering many interesting topics this year. We can't wait to meet everyone and begin this wonderful journey together. Thank you for choosing the Elmhurst Park District.
Mr. Dan West and Miss Beth Kosson
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