Earth Materials
Grade: 3,4
Subjects: Crystals. Earth science. Geology. Granite. Hardness. Minerals. Rocks. Science.This information is from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse.
| Abstract |
| Abstract: The Full Option Science System (FOSS) series, designed for grades K to 6, consists of instructional modules organized under four topic headings: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Scientific Reasoning and Technology. The instructional techniques including hands-on approach, multisensory methods, working alone together (grades K to 2), and collaborative groups (grades 3 to 6) are used to achieve scientific literacy for students and instructional efficiency for teachers. Each module includes a teacher guide and equipment kits. This module (grades 3 to 4) brings students in touch with the basic building materials from which the earth is made. Activity one introduces students to the tools and techniques that a geologist uses to investigate rocks. Activity two deals with minerals and their physical properties, including hardness. Activity three focuses on calcite and a specific technique for detecting it in a rock. In activity four, students review properties of rocks and minerals, sort rocks and minerals, and identify the minerals presented in granite. The teacher guide consists of a module overview, a set of activity folios, duplication masters for the student sheets, an assessment package (except grade K), FACTs (FOSS Activity Correlation Tables), and equipment inventory lists. The activity folio is a concise booklet for each activity, which provides a lesson plan; background information; a materials list; preparation plans; discussion questions; mathematics, language, social studies, and art extensions; home activities; and suggestions for including a multicultural dimension in the lesson. The equipment kit contains materials for a class of 32 students. Each kit for grades 3 to 6 also contains a teacher preparation video. The assessment packages for grades 3 to 6 including hands-on, pictorial, and reflective assessment are designed to assess student understanding of science processes and content. The duplication masters for the student sheets and assessment packages (grades 3 to 6) are written in both English and Spanish. English and Spanish versions of videotapes and videodisks are available separately to supplement this module. (CCC) |
| Table of Contents |
| Britannica Science System Index and glossary Introduction FOSS Earth materials section FOSS introduction Overview Activities Duplication masters (English and Spanish versions) FACTS (Correlations) Kit inventory lists FOSS assessments section Introduction Directions for administering assessments Student record sheets (English and Spanish versions) Teacher's charts Multimedia materials section Introduction Multimedia options Teacher preparation Supplementary video correlations |