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Presented By
(In Alphabetical Order)
Introduction
Science is undergoing a major shift in instructional methods, moving from from content-based instruction to developmental instruction of concepts and processes, with the emphasis being placed to a greater degree on research.
Science and technology succeed when instruction is based on the values that support our society. Examples include:
•Creativity
•Curiosity
•Open-mindedness
•Discipline
•Objectivity
•Skepticism
Table of ContentsHierarchic Structure of Benchmarks
Strand E Earth and Space
Investigating SCE1.2.4.
Question:
Investigating SCE 1.2.5
Question:
Investigating SCE 1.4.2
Kool Web Sites
Kool CD’s
Kool Videos
Kool Books
barnesandnoble.com
Other Kool Stuff
Hierarchic Structure of Strands, Standards,
and Benchmarks
Subject area - ScienceStrand - Earth and SpaceStandard - General
StatementBenchmark - Learner
Expectations
Strand E Earth and Space
(3-5)1. The student
understands the interactions and organization in the Solar System and the Universe and how this affects life on Earth.
Investigating Strand EBenchmark S.C.E. 1.2.4
The Student:Knows that the planets differ in size, characteristics, and composition and that they orbit the Sun in our Solar System.
Question: How can I compare the planets and their compositions?
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/ nineplanets
•dkrz.de/mirror/tnp/
•geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/2683/planethm.htm
Investigating Strand EBenchmark S.C.E. 1.2.5.
The Student:Understands the arrangement of planets in our Solar System.
Question: How do I explain the relationship between the planets in the Solar System?
Lynx.dac.neu.edu/c/cersttest.dcn.davis.caus/go/anhance/planets.htmlrip.physics.unk.edu/astronomy/LGM(5-12).htmlnasm.edu/ceps/ETP
Investigating Strand EBenchmark S.C.E.
1.4.2 (9-12)
The Student:Knows how the characteristics of other planets and satellites are similar to and different from those of the Earth.
Question: How can I compare the Earth to the other planets in the Solar system?
dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Planetaria (Multiple links to various sites)
dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Solar_System/ (Multiple links to various sites)
Kool Web Sites
NASA/JPL/Planetary PhotojournalJPL/welcome to the PlanetsUSGS-Browse the Solar SystemSpace Telescope Science Institutewww.dir.yahoo.com/Science/
Astronomy/Planetariawww.dir.yahoo.com/Science/
Astronomy/Solar_System/
Kool CD’sWilliams, John Pops in SpaceWilliams, John Star WarsWilliams, John The Empire Strikes Back
Kool Videos from amazon.com
Kennedy Space Center - Window to the Universe
Lift Off toSpaceLost in SpaceThe Magic School Bus Gets Lost in
Space
Kool BooksCole, Joanna The Magic School Bus Lost in
the Solar System (New York:Scholastic, Inc. 1990)
Getz, David Life on Mars (New York: Henry Holt,, 1997)
Sepiera, Paul P. The Solar System (New York: The Children’s Press, 1997)
Branley, Franklyn M. Saturn: The Spectacular Planet (New York:Thomas Crowell,1983)
At Your Local barnesandnoble.com
The Planets in Our Solar SystemThe Magic School Bus - Hello Out
There Planets - A guide to the Solar SystemMake Your Own Solar System1000 Facts About SpaceStars and Planets
Creating Independence through Student-owned
Strategies
Ground Rules -Set the frameworkKWL charts - Know, Want to Know, LearnedConcept mappingBrainstormingThink-Share-PairOpinion-ProofTwo column notes - Main idea/detailsVenn Diagrams
Other Kool StuffKoolWeb SitesKool CD’sKool Videos from
amazon.comKool Booksbarnesandnoble.comCRISS strategies
