Aaron J. Powner, M.Ed.
High School Science Teacher
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High school Earth Systems Science curriculum is organized around the overarching theme of natural systems. Students will study how interactions between outer space, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere produce conditions necessary for life to exist in Earth's biosphere. The concepts of matter cycling and energy flow are used to help understand how systems on planet Earth are interrelated.
Textbook - Click to read chapters from the textbook in PDF format.
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The Rock Record
Read 21.1, then answer section 1 review questions 1-5 on p.594
Fossil Remains
Read 21.4, then answer section 4 review questions 1-5 on p.609
Experimental Design
Watch Mythbusters season 7 episode 7 - Soda Cup Killer
Worksheet for Mythbusters Experimental Design Analysis
Geologic History
Watch Video
National Geographic Video: Earth - Making of a Planet
Monsters Presentation [Individual Work]
Create a Google Apps presentation on your favorite dinosaur or giant mammal
Instructions PDF | Geologic Time Scale
Weathering, Soil & Erosion
Chapter 7 Standardized Test Practice on p.190-191, answer all questions
Dust Bowl Essay
Watch the PBS Movie: Surviving the Dust Bowl, then write a 5-paragraph essay (download prompts)
Essay Prompts, PBS Video: Surviving the Dust Bowl
5-Paragraph Graphic Organizers: Form 1, Form 2, Form 3
UTIPS Test: Surface Processes
Keep taking test until >65%. If forgotten, get username and password from Mr. Powner
Clouds and Preciptiation
Read 11.3, then do Q's 1-6 on p.303
Air Masses & Wind System
Read Ch.12 sections 1&2 (314-323), then read Big Ideas for sections 1&2 (336), do both worksheets