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Section 1.1 A New View of Earth Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 4 Reading Study Guide, p. 1

Instruct Internet Visualization Examine Earth from a new perspective: SE, p. 4 More about the First View of Earth: TE, p. 4 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 4 More about Models: TE, p. 5 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 5 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 5 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 6 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 6 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 1–2 Reading Study Guide, p. 1

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 7 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 7

Enrichment Options Scientific Thinking Infer how Earth’s being a closed system affects decisions: SE, p. 6 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp. 5–12, Water Supply, pp. 13–20

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OBJECTIVES • Describe how scientists view Earth today. • Compare and contrast open and closed systems. • Explain the significance of Earth as an essentially closed system.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7d Apply science-thinking skills: inferring 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 17d Explain the water cycle 25a Analyze earthquakes: folds 33d Evaluate use of cameras 33e Evaluate use of spacecraft

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Section 1.2 The Earth System’s Four Spheres Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 8 Reading Study Guide, p. 2

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe a visual model of Earth’s spheres: SE, p. 8 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 8 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 8 More about the Hydrosphere: TE, p. 9 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 9 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 10 More about the Biosphere: TE, p. 10 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 10 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 11 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 1–2 Reading Study Guide, p. 2

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 12 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 12

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Internet Investigation How are Earth’s Spheres Interacting?: SE, p. 10 Mini Lab How the Biosphere Affects the Hydrosphere: SE, p. 11 Career Tropical Rainforest Ecologist: SE, p. 12 Chapter 1 Lab Activity The Density of Earth Materials: SE, pp. 20–21 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 1 Lab Activity, Observations of a Sample of Earth Material, pp. 1–2 Laboratory Manual, Teacher’s Edition Lab Sheet 1, p. 137 Internet Investigations Guide: SE, p. 7; TE, pp. T7, 7 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp. 5–12, Water Supply, pp. 13–20

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OBJECTIVES • Analyze how magma forms as a result of plate motion and interaction. • Explain why plate boundaries are the sites of most volcanic activity.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2d Discuss various results of the scientific process 3b Form a hypothesis 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipment 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7e Apply science-thinking skills: predicting 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 17d Explain the water cycle 18a Explain the origin of the Earth system 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather

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Section 1.3 Cycles and the Earth Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 13 Reading Study Guide, p. 3

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe a raindrop traveling through various paths of the water cycle: SE, p. 13 Internet Visualization Observe an animation showing evidence of the carbon cycle: SE, p. 15 More about the Water Cycle: TE, p. 13 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 13 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 14 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 14 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 15 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 15 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 16 More about Geothermal Energy: TE, p. 16 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 16 More about Energy Loss: TE, p. 17 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 17 Teaching Transparencies, The Water Cycle, p. 1 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 1–2 Reading Study Guide, p. 3

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 18 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 18

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Enrichment Options Scientific Thinking Observe how humans are changing the balance of Earth’s energy budget: SE, p. 17 Science and Society Using Landscaping to Save Water: SE, p. 19 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Underground, pp. 5–12, Water Supply, pp. 13–20

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OBJECTIVES • Describe characteristics of the water, carbon, and energy cycles. • Analyze how humans interact with the water, carbon, and energy cycles.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7c Apply science-thinking skills: measuring 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 17a Explain the short-term carbon cycle of photosynthesis and respiration 17b Explain the global carbon cycle 17d Explain the water cycle 17e Explain the rock cycle 22 Describe volcanoes 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather 27c Analyze cloud formation 27d Analyze precipitation 32a Analyze planetary rotation

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Section 2.1 The Scientist’s Mind Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 26 Reading Study Guide, p. 4

Instruct Discussion: TE, p. 26 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support, Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 26 More about Stephen Hawking: TE, p. 27 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 27 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 28 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 3–4 Reading Study Guide, p. 4

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 28 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 28

OBJECTIVES • Identify the possible similarities among scientists who study Earth. • Describe the qualities of scientific thinking.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3a Identify and frame scientific questions 3b Form a hypothesis 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 3e Present conclusions 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7e Apply science-thinking skills: predicting 15 Interpret the effects of technology in daily applications 18a Explain the origin of the Earth system 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 36 Examine sources of stellar energies

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Section 2.2 Scientific Methods of Inquiry Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 29 Reading Study Guide, p. 5

Instruct Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 29 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 29 More about a “Modern” Scientific Approach: TE, p. 30 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 30 More about Scientific Testing: TE, p. 31 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 31 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 32 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 32 Discussion: TE, p. 33 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 3–4 Reading Study Guide, p. 5

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 33 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 33

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OBJECTIVES • Explain the importance of scientific inquiry and peer review. • Explain the differences among a hypothesis, a theory, and a law.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, openended structure of observations 3a Identify and frame scientific questions 3b Form a hypothesis 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 3e Present conclusions 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7e Apply science-thinking skills: predicting 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 7h Apply science-thinking skills: designing experiments 7i Apply science-thinking skills: formulating hypotheses 8 Use mathematical, statistical, and graphical models 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technology-based options for lifelong learning 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 21 Explain Earth changes in the Earth's crust 30 Analyze weather data 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 34a Explain the Big Bang Theory 36 Examine sources of stellar energies

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Section 2.3 Scientists’ Tools Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 35 Reading Study Guide, p. 6

Instruct Internet Visualization Examine a case of how technology facilitated discovery: SE, p. 35 Internet Visualization Observe some products of a geographic information system (GIS): SE, p. 37 More about Research Tools: TE, p. 35 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 35 More about Hubble Space Telescope: TE, p. 36 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 36 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 3–4 Reading Study Guide, p. 6

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 37 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 37

Enrichment Options Mini Lab Making a Sextant: SE, p. 36 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 2 Inquiry Activity, The Refracting Telescope, pp. 3–6

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OBJECTIVES • Describe simple and complex tools that Earth scientists use. • Explain how computers and satellites have advanced Earth science.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipment 7a Apply science thinking skills: observing 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 12 Analyze the use of technology in studies of near and distant space 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 15 Interpret the effects of technology in daily applications 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 33a Evaluate use of telescopes 33b Evaluate use of radio telescopes 33d Evaluate use of cameras

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Section 3.1 Modeling the Planet Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 44 Reading Study Guide, p. 7

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe one place at many scales: SE, p. 46 More about Map Accuracy: TE, p. 44 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 44 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 45 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 45 Discussion: TE, p. 46 More about Latitude and Longitude: TE, p. 46 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 46 Teaching Transparencies, Map Projections, p. 2 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 5–6 Reading Study Guide, p. 7

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 47 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 47

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OBJECTIVES • Explain how maps are models of Earth. • Compare and contrast three types of map projections. • Use latitude and longitude to describe a location on Earth.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 17d Explain the water cycle 30 Analyze weather data

Internet Investigation How Do Map Projections Distort Earth’s Surface?: SE, p. 45 Internet Investigation How Do Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Help Us See Patterns on Earth?: SE, p. 45 Internet Investigations Guide: SE, pp. 11–12; TE, pp. T11–12, 11–12 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Water Supply, pp. 13–20, City Site and Growth Patterns, pp. 21–28 Notes

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Section 3.2 Mapmaking and Technology Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 48 Reading Study Guide, p. 8

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe many representations of a single place: SE, p. 49 More about Mapmaking: TE, p. 48 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 48 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 49 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support, Challenge Activity: TE, p. 49 More about the Global Positioning System: TE, p. 50 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 50 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 5–6 Reading Study Guide, p. 8

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 51 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 51

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Career Land Surveyor: SE, p. 51 Scientific Thinking Infer why having data linked to their geographic origin is valuable: SE, p. 52 Science and Technology Linking Information and Location: SE, p. 52 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Water Supply, pp. 13–20, City Site and Growth Patterns, pp. 21–28 Notes

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OBJECTIVES • Relate the history of mapmaking. • Describe the roles of satellites and computers in making and using maps.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 1a Understand natural phenomena 1c Understand natural causes and effects 1d Understand consistent and predictable operation of the universe 7d Apply science-thinking skills: inferring 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather 30 Analyze weather data 33d Evaluate use of cameras

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Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 53 Reading Study Guide, p. 9

Instruct Critical Thinking: TE, p. 53 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 49 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 54 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 54 Discussion: TE, p. 55 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 55 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 56 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 56 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 57 Teaching Transparencies, Profile Diagram, p. 3 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 5–6 Reading Study Guide, p. 9

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 57 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 57

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Enrichment Options Mini Lab Drawing a Profile: SE, p. 56 Chapter 3 Map Activity The Roads to Harris Hill: SE, pp. 58–59 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 3 Map Activity A, Map Legends and Symbols: pp. 7–8 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 3 Map Activity B, Reading a Topographic Map: pp. 9–10 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 3 Map Activity C, Mapping a Mountain: pp. 11–12 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Water Supply, pp. 13–20, City Site and Growth Patterns, pp. 21–28

OBJECTIVES • Explain how topographic maps use contour lines to show elevation. • Describe topographic map symbols. • Demonstrate how to use topographic maps to determine the shape of the land, the flow of rivers, and distance.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 16 Collect data and construct and analyze graphs 30 Analyze weather data

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Section 4.1 Earth’s Formation Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 70 Reading Study Guide, p. 10

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe an animation showing the origin of the solar system: SE, p. 70 More about the Shape of Earth: TE, p. 70 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 70 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 71 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 71 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 72 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 72 More about Earth’s Core: TE, p. 72 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students, Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 72 More about Investigating Earth’s Interior: TE, p. 73 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 73 Teaching Transparencies, Earth’s Interior, p. 4 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 7–8 Reading Study Guide, p. 10

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 74 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 74

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Internet Investigation How Do We Know about Layers Deep Within Earth?: SE, p. 73 Scientific Thinking Design an Experiment: SE, p. 73 Mini Lab Modeling Earth ’s Magnetic Field: SE, p. 74 Chapter 4 Lab Activity Eratosthenes and Earth’s Circumference: SE, pp. 84–85 Internet Investigations Guide: SE, p. 18; TE, pp. T18, 18 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments,

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OBJECTIVES • Explain how most scientists explain the formation of our solar system. • Describe Earth’s size and shape and the arrangement of its layers. • List three sources of Earth’s internal heat. • Describe Earth’s magnetic field.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, openended structure of observations 2d Discuss various results of the scientific process 3b Form a hypothesis 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 7h Apply science-thinking skills: designing experiments 7i Apply science-thinking skills: formulating hypotheses 8 Use mathematical, statistical, and graphical models 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technology-based options for lifelong learning 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust 22 Describe volcanoes 25a Explain external energy sources 25b Explain internal energy sources 31 Discuss the formation of the solar system 33d Evaluate use of cameras 35d Understand the impact of Newton

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Section 4.2 Earth’s Rotation Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 75 Reading Study Guide, p. 11

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe evidence of Earth turning about an axis: SE, p. 75 Internet Visualization Explore a model of Earth’s daily rotation: SE, p. 76 More about Earth’s Rotation: TE, p. 75 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 75 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 76 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 76 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 76 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 77 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 77 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 7–8 Reading Study Guide, p. 11

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 78 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 78

Internet Investigation What Time Is It?: SE, p. 77 Science and Technology Measuring Time: SE, p. 79 Internet Investigations Guide: SE, p. 19; TE, pp. T19, 19 Guide to Earth Science in Urban Environments, Parks and Open Spaces, pp. 48–52

OBJECTIVES • Give evidence for Earth’s rotation. • Relate Earth’s rotation to the day-night cycle and the time zones.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32d Analyze the tilt of the Earth's axis 32e Analyze parallelism of the Earth's axis

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Section 4.3 Earth’s Revolution Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 80 Reading Study Guide, p. 12

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe the view of the night sky from the same location over a year: SE, p. 80 Internet Visualization Explore a model of Earth’s yearly revolution around the sun: SE, p. 81 More about Earth’s Revolution: TE, p. 80 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 80 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 81 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 82 More about Solstices and Equinoxes: TE, p. 82 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 82 Teaching Transparencies, Earth in Orbit, p. 5 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 7–8 Reading Study Guide, p. 12

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 83 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 83

Enrichment Options Laboratory Manual, Chapter 4 Lab Activity, Time and the Sun,

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OBJECTIVES • Give evidence for Earth’s rotation around the sun. • Describe Earth’s path and rate of revolution. • Explain why seasons occur.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 1a Understand natural phenomena 1c Understand natural causes and effects 1d Understand consistent and predictable operation of the universe 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 14 Evaluate technologybased options for lifelong learning 32a Analyze planetary rotation 32b Analyze planetary revolution 32c Analyze apparent diurnal motions of the sun and stars 32d Analyze the tilt of the Earth's axis

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Section 5.1 Matter and Atoms Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 90 Reading Study Guide, p. 13

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe the arrangement of molecules in minerals: SE, p. 94 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 90 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support, Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 90 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 91 More about Electrons and Energy Levels TE, p. 91 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration, Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 91 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 92 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 92 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 93 Discussion: TE, p. 93 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 93 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 94 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration: TE, p. 94 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 9–10 Reading Study Guide, p. 13

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OBJECTIVES • Identify the characteristics of matter. • Compare the particles that make up atoms of elements. • Describe the three types of chemical bonds.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 13 Practice responsible use of technology systems 17b Explain the global carbon cycle 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust 25b Explain internal energy sources 35e Understand the impact of Einstein

Section Review: SE, p. 95 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 95

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Section 5.2 Composition and Structure of Minerals Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 96 Reading Study Guide, p. 14

Instruct Internet Visualization Examine 3-D models of common molecules: SE, p. 100 More about Mineral Composition: TE, p. 96 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 96 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 97 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency: TE, p. 97 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 98 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 98 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 99 Differentiating Instruction Developing English Proficiency, Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 99 More about Tetrahedrons: TE, p. 100 Visual Teaching Discussion: TE, p. 100 Differentiating Instruction Hands-On Demonstration, Support for Physically Impaired Students: TE, p. 100 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagrams: TE, p. 101 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 101 Teaching Transparencies, Silicate Minerals, p. 6 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 9–10 Reading Study Guide, p. 14

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Section Review: SE, p. 102 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 102

Enrichment Options Science and Technology A New Form of Carbon Creates a New Ball Game for Scientists: SE, p. 103 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 5 Lab Activity A, Growing Crystals, pp. 17–18 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 5 Lab Activity B, Crystals and Crystal Systems, pp. 19–22

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OBJECTIVES • Identify the characteristics of minerals. • Explain how minerals form. • List the physical characteristics of minerals that are influenced by their crystalline structure.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 3b Form a hypothesis 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipment 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 17b Explain the global carbon cycle 17e Explain the rock cycle 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust 26 Describe how energy transfers affect weather

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Section 5.3 Identifying Minerals Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 104 Reading Study Guide, p. 15

Instruct More about Rock-Forming Minerals: TE, p. 104 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 104 More about Cleavage: TE, p. 105 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 105 Visual Teaching Interpret Diagram: TE, p. 106 Critical Thinking: TE, p. 106 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 106 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 9–10 Reading Study Guide, p. 15

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 107 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 107

Enrichment Options Mini Lab Measuring Specific Gravity: SE, p. 107

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OBJECTIVES • Identify rock-forming minerals by inspection, using physical properties such as color, luster, and crystal shape. • Identify rock-forming minerals using simple tests that identify both their physical and chemical properties, such as streak, cleavage, hardness, and specific gravity.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2a Discuss the unified, open-ended structure of observations 3a Identify and frame scientific questions 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 3d Develop a practical and logical procedure 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 6 Choose, construct, and/or assemble appropriate lab equipment 7c Apply science-thinking skills: measuring 7g Apply science-thinking skills: interpreting data 10 Use communication skills to present scientific phenomena 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 18d Interpret diversity of life through time 18e Interpret fossil evidence 19d Assess the influence of florae and faunae succession 20e Analyze fossil and geologic deposits 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust

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Section 5.4 Mineral Groups Focus Set a Purpose: TE, p. 108 Reading Study Guide, p. 16

Instruct Internet Visualization Observe common objects made of minerals: SE, p. 109 More about Common Minerals: TE, p. 108 Differentiating Instruction Reading Support: TE, p. 108 More about Silicate Minerals: TE, p. 109 Differentiating Instruction Support for Visually Impaired Students: TE, p. 109 More about Calcium Carbonate: TE, p. 110 Differentiating Instruction Challenge Activity: TE, p. 110 More about Lodestone: TE, p. 111 Teaching Transparencies, Silicate Minerals, p. 6 Spanish Vocabulary and Summaries, pp. 9–10 Reading Study Guide, p. 16

Assess Section Review: SE, p. 111 Monitor and Reteach: TE, p. 111

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OBJECTIVES • Describe the properties of the most common minerals, silicates, and carbonates. • Describe tests used to identify mineral groups.

ALABAMA EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CORE CONTENT STANDARDS 2d Discuss various results of the scientific process 3c Identify and manage variables effectively 5 Demonstrate proper use of instruments, equipment, and chemicals 7a Apply science-thinking skills: observing 7b Apply science-thinking skills: classifying 8 Use mathematical, statistical, and graphical models 11 Retrieve relevant information from the Internet 21 Explain changes in the Earth's crust

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Chapter 5 Lab Activity Specific Gravity and Mineral Identification: SE, pp. 112–113 Laboratory Manual, Chapter 5 Lab Activity C, Mineral Identification, pp. 23–26 Notes

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