Landforms:
Grade: 5-6
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| 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 5 to 6) develops students' concepts of physical geography and mapping. In activity one, students create a three dimensional model of their school area, experience how maps can be generated from models, and compare features on models and corresponding maps. In activity two, students set up a stream model, run water through the system, and observe the landforms resulting from the processes of erosion and deposition. In activity three, students investigate several variables that affect landforms, including land slope and floods. In activity four, students assemble a foam model of Mt. Shasta and create a topographic map of the model. Activity five introduces students to U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps and aerial photographs. Students interpret images on the photographs and compare them to landforms and human structures found on the maps. 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 (laserdiscs) are available separately to supplement this module. (CCC) |
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| Vendor Information Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Orders 310 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 Toll-free no: (800) 554-9862 FAX no: (312) 347-7903 |
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| Description | Cost | ISBN | Order # |
| 1 teacher guide | 101.00 | 20072 ES FSBK
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| 1 complete module (hands-on equipment for 32 students; teacher guide; teacher preparation video) | 599.00 | 20071 ES BSSF
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| 1 complete module plus videotape, English version | 1139.00 | 20068 EN BFV
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| 1 complete module plus videotape, Spanish version | 1139.00 | 20068 SP BFV
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| 1 complete module plus laserdisc, English/Spanish version | 1139.00 | 20069 ES BFL
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| 1 complete module plus laserdisc and DOS software | 1239.00 | 20070 ES BFLD
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| 1 complete module plus laserdisc and Macintosh software | 1239.00 | 20070 ES BFLM
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| 1 complete module plus laserdisc and Windows software | 1239.00 | 20070 ES BFLW
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| Supporting materials: FOSS newsletter ( Robardy Sr., C., Allard, D., and Brown, D. An assessment of the effectiveness of the Full Option Science System training for third through sixth grade teachers. Journal of elementary science education, vol. 6, 1 (1994). Tolley, B. Survey of the Science Update Project. Master's Project, University of California at Berkeley (1991). Foss, L. M. Learning to think, together: How cooperative group work affects sixth graders' ability to learn to control for variables. Master's Project. University of California at Berkeley (1994). Wexler, D. Development and transfer of map making concepts and skills: FOSS Landforms Module. Master's Project University of California at Berkeley. |
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| Table of Contents |
| Britannica Science System index and glossary Introduction FOSS Landforms section FOSS introduction Overview Activities Duplication masters English and Spanish versions Teacher answer sheets 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 Videotapes Videodisc with remote control (Level I) Videodisc with software (Level III) Think sheets English and Spanish versions Supplementary video correlations |