UNIT
    SKILLS
    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED
    Unit 1
     
    Measuring the Earth     		·   Calculate circumference using eratosthenes
       equation
    ·   Determine position using latitude and  longitude
    ·   Calculate rate of change in a field using
       gradient equation
    ·   Interpret selected properties of Earth’s
       atmosphere in ESRT*
    ·   Analyze and interpret a topographic map
    ·   Written lab reports
    ·   Lab performance using maps
    ·   Tests:
    - multiple choice
    - short answer
    Unit 2
     
    Rocks and Minerals     		·   To identify minerals using their physical
       properties
    ·   To identify sedimentary, metamorphic and

     igneous rocks using their physical
     properties
    ·   Interpret scheme for igneous, sedimentary and

       metamorphic rock identification in ESRT
    ·   Interpret rock cycle diagram in ESRT
    ·   Written lab reports
    ·   Rock and mineral identification lab
    ·   Practical test
    ·   Projects (mineral and rock process of

    formation)
    Unit 3
     
    The Dynamic Crust     		·   Identify and label Earth’s interior
    ·   Analyze the mechanics of plate tectonics
    ·   Describe the effects of plate boundaries on
       earthquake and volcano locations on
       surface
    ·   Analyze a seismogram
    ·   Read a P & S wave graph and locate distance
       and time traveled
    ·   Locate epicenter
    ·   Calculate origin time

    ·   Interpret tectonic plate in ESRT
    ·   Use earthquake P & S wave travel time graph

       in ESRT

    ·   Interpret properties of interior diagram in
    ESRT

     
    ·   Written lab reports
    ·   Lab performance using a seismogram
    ·   Tests:
    - multiple choice
    - short answer
    - graphs
    ·   Projects:
    - earthquake and volcano mechanisms
    Unit 4
     
     
    Surface Processes and Landscapes
    ·   Label the water cycle
    ·   Describe the weathering process and

       development of soil

    ·   Label the soil layers
    ·   Make distinction between sediment appearance

       and agent of erosion

    ·   Interpret relationship of transported particle

     size to water velocity diagram in ESRT

    ·   Diagram depositional formations based on

     shape, density, and size of particle and
       location of deposition

    ·   Describe the differences between landscape

     regions and the factors that affected
       development

    ·   Interpret generalized landscape regions of NYS map in ESRT. Be able to use it with

     generalized Bedrock Geology of NYS map
       in ESRT

    ·   Describe glacial history of NYS
    ·   Label erosional landscape features of a glacier
    ·   Label depositional features of a glacier
    		·   Written lab report
    ·   Lab performance
    ·   Tests:
    - multiple choice
    - short answer
    Unit 5
     
     
    Earth's History
    ·   Arrange rocks layers in proper sequence based

     on principle of horizontality superposition
       and cross-cutting

    ·   Label similar rock layers using index fossils
    ·   Locate an unconformity in a rock sequence and

       discuss what it means

    ·   Interpret Geologic History of NYS at a Glance
      •    

    Chart in ESRT

    ·   Determine the age of a rock based on

       radioactive data
     
     
     
    ·   Written lab reports
    ·   Lab performance
    ·   Tests:

    - multiple choice
    - short answer
    Unit 6
     
     
    Meteorology
    ·   Calculate relative humidity using DPT and RH

       charts in ESRT

    ·   Label and draw isotherms and isobars on

       weather map

    ·   Draw pressure systems and fronts on weather

       map

    ·   Label the atmospheric variables around a

       station model

    ·   Forecast the weather for a specific area after

       looking at a weather map

    ·   Track a hurricane when given data
    ·   Interpret electromagnetic spectrum
    ·   Describe energy and the interaction with the

       earth

    ·   Calculate amount of heat lost and gained using

       amount of heat gained or lost equation in  ESRT

    ·   Calculate amount of heat needed to change

       phase using heat of fusion and vaporization
       equation in ESRT

    ·   Calculate cloud base level using lapse rate

       diagram in ESRT
    ·   Written lab reports
    ·   Lab performance
    ·   Tests:

    - multiple choice
    - short answer
    Unit 7
     
    Water Cycle and Climate
    ·   Describe intensity, duration of insolation for a

     particular latitude

    ·   Label and describe the greenhouse effect
    ·   Interpret a water budget graph to analyze

       deficit, surplus, recharge and usage

    ·   Describe the factors influencing climate
    		·   Tests

    UNIT
    SKILLS
    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED
    Unit 8
     
    Earth in Space
    ·   Position of the sun at four different dates

       during year

    ·   Calculate eccentricity
    ·   Interpret diagram showing gravitation forces of
      1.    

    Kepler’s 2nd Law

    ·   Calculate Law of Gravitation using Newton’s
      1.    

    Equation

    ·   Label a diagram of moon phases, eclipses and

       tides

    ·   Label geocentric and heliocentric model
    ·   Describe Foucault Pend and coriolors effect
    		·   Tests
    ·   Lab performance
    ·   Written lab

    *ESRT = Earth Science Reference Table

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