Introduction to Earth and Space Science - 5 Phenomenon-Based Projects
Introduction to Earth and Space Science - 5 Phenomenon-Based Projects
Save 2 - 3 weeks of planning time and start your Earth and Space Science school year off right using NGSS and Phenomenon Based Learning with this “Introduction to Earth and Space Science” Unit that contains 5 relevant and engaging multi-day projects.
List of Projects:
Introduction to Scientific Models (Lesson, Video, Hands-on Activity)
Anthropogenic Phenomenon Investigation
Computer Model of an ESS Concept (Engineering: Computer Simulation)
Coral Bleaching Project (Making a Flowchart) - can use in Atmosphere Unit as well
El Nino in (Your State) News Report Project - can use in Atmosphere Unit as well
Concepts covered: Phenomena, Creating and Using Models, Understanding the Cycling of Matter (Atoms, Elements, Periodic Table), human impacts.
Each Project comprises of a teacher slideshow that can be uploaded to your LMS (Schoology, Canvas, Google Classroom etc.) and used to give students directions. Each slideshow contains objectives, success tips, and useful, content- or skill-supporting links.