Earth and Space Sciences for NGSS

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Blast off into Space with Earth & Space Sciences

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). Users of this truly NGSS-aligned resource can be assured that the three dimensions (Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts) form the basis of each activity. Structured on the Disciplinary Core Ideas of the NGSS framework, this title provides a flexible approach to delivering NGSS. BIOZONE’S high-quality, infographics and inquiry-driven pedagogical approach inspires students to be curious about the scientific world. Our unique, interactive worktext approach encourages direct interaction with the content, allowing students to record their answers within the context of the stimulus material and form a record of work for quick and easy revision.  

Features and benefits:

• Full color throughout
• Updated content
• Increased number of practical investigations
• Equipment list
• Enhanced teacher coding
• Updated with new scientific discoveries
• Glossary (English/Spanish)

 

Additional resources available

BIOZONE WORLD: Digital subscriptions to this program are available via our new online platform: BIOZONE WORLD.  Access is available for trial by schools and districts upon request. Resource Hub:  The BIOZONE Resource Hub is a FREE resource, available to both students and teachers. It offers a curated collection of Open Educational Resources (OER) specifically chosen to support the content of the worktext. Resources include videos, animations, games, 3D models, spreadsheets, and source material  

TEACHER SUPPORT PRODUCTS 

BIOZONE offers a number of products designed to help teachers effectively deliver Earth & Space Sciences For NGSS. These include:

• • Teacher’s Edition contains:
    • Classroom Guide (see below)
    •  Model answers in place
    • Additional teacher coding

  The Classroom Guide at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition provides a guide to using BIOZONE’s resources. It includes strategies for teaching in a differentiated classroom, information about the assessment tools, practical investigations, and extended Teacher’s Notes.

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

BIOZONE’s Earth & Space Sciences For NGSS worktext is supported by the Teacher Toolkit, a suite of resources specifically developed to help plan and deliver an engaging program.

Resources available include:

• Teacher’s Edition (print): includes model answers, teacher coding and classroom Guide.
• Teacher access BIOZONE WORLD (digital): includes access to show/hide model answers, inbuilt presentation slides, 3D models, videos, and weblinks.
• Classroom Guide (free download PDF): explains the pedagogy and how to get the most from the features of the worktext. Includes information for differentiated instruction, assessment
• Presentation Slides (available in BIOZONE WORLD)
• Resource Hub (curated resources to support content delivery): access 3D models, videos, weblinks and more.
• Model Answers booklet (teacher only)
• Question Library: all activity questions in Earth & Space Sciences For NGSS are extracted as fully editable files.
• Test Banks

Student support is available online in two ways:

• • Digital Platform:  Student access to BIOZONE WORLD (digital) can be purchased – see the DIGITAL tab above.

 

• Resource Hub is available for print book users and features curated resources to support content delivery, including: 3D models, videos, curated OER weblinks and more.

 

BIOZONE WORLD

BIOZONE WORLD consolidates all of our digital resources into one powerful platform. Available for institutional purchase only, a minimum purchase of 1 class set is required. Integrations to LMS and rostering services are available. Teachers have everything they need to successfully deliver an engaging science course with access to a digital replica of the student editions, model answers, presentation slides, classroom guides, and all resource hub materials. See full details on BIOZONE WORLD here.

Student Access

Digital replica that displays an interactive version of the book:

• Students can view the entire book (as it appears in the print version).
• Students can enter answers online and submit them to their teacher.
• Digital resources for each activity can be directly accessed: 3D models, Presentation Slides, Curated OER videos, Weblinks

Teacher ONLY Access

All the functions the student has plus:

• Teacher has access to online model answers via display buttons.
• Teacher can assign activities as time-sensitive coursework to be submitted by students.
• Teacher can view, comment and grade student responses to questions.