Earth and Space Sciences for NGSS

Product Description

Earth and Space Sciences for NGSS has been specifically written to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for High School Earth and Space Sciences (HS-ESS). It encompasses all three dimensions of the standards (science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas), addressing the program content through a wide range of engaging student-focused activities.

Through completion of these activities, students build a sound understanding of science and engineering practices, recognize and understand the concepts that link all domains of science, and build the knowledge base required to integrate the three dimensions of the standards to meet the program’s performance expectations.

The Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) provide the structural framework for the workbook, dividing it into three sections. Each chapter provides activities to specifically address the performance expectations arising from the DCIs.

Science and Engineering Practices are supported throughout with activities to develop skills in analyzing and interpreting data, developing and using models, and constructing explanations from evidence. A supporting introductory chapter provides students with additional opportunities to practice the mathematical and inquiry-based skills required at this level.

Crosscutting concepts are identified throughout, allowing students to make connections between core ideas in different topics.

Nature of Science: Students develop an understanding of the nature of science through incorporation of its basic principles into activities. The teacher’s edition provides teacher guidance on this aspect.

Engineering Design: The Engineering Design component of NGSS has been incorporated as appropriate through activities that engage the student in the solution of real world problems. This aspect of the standards provides an exciting opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a creative way, with due consideration to social and environmental considerations.

Download our free classroom guide which assists in the best use of Earth and Space Sciences for NGSS and its features.

Product Features and Benefits

• Specifically Designed

  Specifically designed to address the content and aims of the Next Generation Science Standards for HS-ESS.

• Disciplinary Core Ideas

  The workbook is structured around the three high school Earth and space sciences DCIs.

• Crosscutting Concepts

  Crosscutting concepts are easily identified using the tabs at the bottom of the activity pages.

• Science Practices

  Activities designed to meet the science practices requirements at high school level are identified at the beginning of each chapter.

• One-Page Synopsis

  Each chapter is prefaced by a one-page synopsis of core ideas, science and engineering practices, and key terms, providing a summary of learning outcomes.

• Key Idea

  A key idea at the top of each page summarizes the primary focus of the activity.

• Direct Questioning

  A direct questioning style helps students to easily identify what is being asked.

• End Of Chapter Synoptic Activities

  End of chapter synoptic activities provide a means of self-testing or assessment. They focus on the understanding of content and vocabulary.

• Diagrams, Illustrations and Photographs

  Clear, uncomplicated diagrams, illustrations, and photographs support and reinforce the text.

• Concept Maps

  Concept maps encourage connections between topics and promote recognition of crosscutting concepts.

Contents

• Science Practices
• The Universe and Its Stars
• Earth and the Solar System
• The History of Planet Earth
• Earth Materials and Systems
• Plate Tectonics
• The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
• Weather, Climate and Biogeology
• Natural Resources
• Natural Hazards
• Human Impacts on Earth Systems
• Global Climate Change

The Teacher Toolkit

BIOZONE’s Teacher Toolkit is a suite of resources specifically developed to help you plan and deliver an engaging NGSS program. Additional assessment tools are also provided allowing you to easily assess student understanding.

• Teachers Edition (PRINT)
• Teachers Edition (eBook)
• Digital Teachers Edition (Digital PDF)
• Presentation Media (PowerPoint Slides)
• Question Library
• Test bank
• Classroom Guide
• Professional Development and Implementation

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

Differentiated Instruction & Accessibility

ELL support using ReadSpeaker:

• Read Aloud
• Translation for 21 languages

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

BIOZONE provides three different eBook products:
eBook LITEStudents interact with the BIOZONE content using notes, highlights, bookmarks, and some simple drawing tools. Embedded text to speech reader, and text translation in 21 languages.

eBook PLUS
All the functionality of eBook Lite plus direct interaction with the BIOZONE Resource Hub. Students can answer and submit responses for review or grading.

eBook Teacher’s Edition Provided free with a classroom purchase, the this resource has all the content of the printed Teacher Edition and the functionality described above (including direct access to BIOZONE’sResource Hub).