What is Earth Science?

• Study of the Earth
  
• 4 Parts
  
  • Astronomy
    
  • Geology
    
  • Meteorology
    
  • Oceanography
    
• Earth as a System
  
  • Earth is a small, self-contained planet
    
  • All parts of the Earth interact with one another
  • Open vs. closed systems
• The Four “Spheres” of the Earth
  
  • Atmosphere
    
  • Biosphere
    
  • Hydrosphere
    
    • Includes the hydrologic cycle.
      
  • Lithosphere
    

The Scientific Method

• The Scientific Method
• Scientists assume the natural world is
  
  • Consistent
    
  • Predictable
• Our goal:
  
  • Discover patterns in nature
    
  • Use these patterns to make predictions
    

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California State Teaching Standards

• Standard One: Engaging & Supporting All Students in Learning
  
  • 1.1 Connecting students' prior knowledge life experience, and interest with learning goals
    
  • 1.2 Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’, diverse needs
    
  • 1.3 facilitating learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and choice
    
  • 1.4 Engaging students in problem solving. critical thinking and other activities that make subject matter meaningful
    
  • 1.5 Promoting self-directed, reflect learning for all students
    
• Standard Two: Creating & Maintaining Effective Environments For Student Learning
  
  • 2.1 Creating a physical environ that engages all student
    
  • 2.2 Establishing a climate that promote fairness and respect
    
  • 2.3 Promoting social development and group responsibility
    
  • 2.4 Establishing and maintaining standards for student behavior
    
  • 2.5 Planning and implementing classroom procedure and routine that support student learning
    
  • 2.6 Using instructional time effectively
    
• Standard Three: Understanding & Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
  
  • 3.1 Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter content and student development
    
  • 3.2 Organizing curriculum to support student understanding of subject matter
    
  • 3.3 Interrelating ideas and information within and across subject matter areas
    
  • 3.4 Developing student understanding through instruct strategies that are appropriate to subject matter
    
  • 3.5 Using materials resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to student
    
• Standard Four: Planning Instruction & Designing Learning Experiences For All Students
  
  • 4.1 Drawing on and valuing student' backgrounds, interests, and developmental learning needs
    
  • 4.2 Establishing and articulating goals for student learning
    
  • 4.3 Developing and sequencing instructional activities and materials for student learning
    
  • 4.4 Designing short-term and long-term plans to foster student learning
    
  • 4.5 Modifying instructional plans to adjust for student needs
    
• Standard Five: Assessing Student Learning
  
  • 5.1 Establishing and communicating learning goals for all students
    
  • 5.2 Collecting and using multiple sources of information to assess student learning
    
  • 5.3 Involving and guiding all students in assessing their own learning
    
  • 5.4 Using the results of assessments to guide instruction.
    
  • 5.5 Communicating with students, families, and other audiences about student progress
    
• Standard Six: Developing As A Professional Educator
  
  • 6.1 Reflecting at teaching g practice and planning professional development
    
  • 6.2 Establishing professional goals and pursuing opportunities to grow professionally
    
  • 6.3 Working with communities to improve professional practice
    
  • 6.4 Working with families to improve professional practice
    
  • 6.5 Working with colleagues to improve professional practice
    
• Plan, Teach, Reflect, & Apply
  

Goals of this Class

• Goals for this class
  
  • Prepare you to teach the following:
    
    • Formation of the Earth and Solar System
      
    • Rock Types
      
    • Plate Tectonics
      
    • Earth History
      
    • Erosion
      
    • Oceans
      
    • Atmosphere and Climate
      
• How to Get a Good Grade
  
  • Attend every class.
  • Take notes and review them after class and before exams.
  • Read your textbook.
  • Ask questions.
  • You are responsible for studying.