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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION
INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon____________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in
Life Science____________SUBJECT: Life Science_____________ COPYRIGHT DATE(S): 1998__________SE ISBN: 0-835-92240-5_____________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92244-8______________
GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
GROUP V – 2000 TO 2006
Science K-12
R-E-S-P-O-N-S-EYes No N/A
CRITERIA NOTES
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I. INTER-ETHNIC
The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concept, content, and illustration, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970).
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II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences, and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (adopted May 1975).
GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIA
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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NGRADE FOUR
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221,224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376- 377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 16, 100-101
TE/PE: 16, 100-111, 117, 141, 151LP: 53-54, 59-60, 67-70, 73-76, 85-90, 101-102
TE/PE: 34, 36-37, 52, 197, 386-387LP: 53-54, 59-62, 75-76
TE/PE: 46-47, 52-53, 56-59, 68-69LP: 25-26, 31-32, 51-52, 55-58
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. compare, sort, and group objects according to buoyancy, magnetic properties, states of matter, density, solubility, conductivity and ability to react;
5. identify the structures of living things including their systems, and explain their function (e.g., skeletons, teeth structures, plant needles and leaves);
6. describe the different characteristics of plants and animals which help them to survive in different niches and environments;
7. describe the environments and conditions which are needed for the survival of living things (e.g., water, sunlight, soil, food, climate, correct habitat,
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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N
TE/PE: 16, 100-105, 108-111LP: 41-44
TE/PE: 54-55, 58-65, 68-69, 170-173, 178-183, 186-187, 196-207LP: 27-28, 31-32
TE/PE: 62-63, 109, 127, 132-133, 155, 159, 177, 181, 207, 222-223, 315, 318-319, 330-331
TE/PE: 38-39, 294-299, 304-305LP: 97-98, 101-102
TE/PE: 80-84LP: 33-38
TE/PE: 110-111, 126-127, 138-141, 146-151, 154-163, 194-195, 240-241, 246-247, 256-257, 262-263, 270-271, 272-273, 278-279, 282-283, 288-289, 290-291, 294-299, 338-341LP: 53-54, 59-62, 67-70, 73-76, 85-86, 101-102
TE/PE: 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 346-349LP: 49-52, 71-72, 111-112
TE/PE: 38-39, 58-59
TE/PE: 56-57, 64-65
TE/PE: 161, 215, 277LP: 77-80
Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 44-45, 60-61, 152-153, 224-225, 228-229, 272-273
TE/PE: 86-87, 216-217, 228-229
TE/PE: 34, 46, 52, 54, 64-65, 70-71, 152-153, 214, 216, 224-225, 272
environmental barriers);
8. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., taxonomy);
9. review relationships among organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial organisms and habitats, climate as related to biomes, food webs);
10. identify human uses of plants and animals (e.g., food sources, medicines);
11. associate the behaviors of living things to external and internal influences (e.g., hunger, climate, seasons);
12. identify cells in plants and animals (e.g., use hand lenses or microscopes to examine plant and animal cells);
13. identify variations in structures and function within and among species of living things (e.g., different seeds, leaves, skeletons, different forms of reproduction, animal and plant structures);
14. recognize, compare, and/or sequence changes in living things (e.g., plant and animal life cycles);
15. describe environmental barriers to the migration of animals;
16. construct and explain models of habitats, food chains, and food webs;
17. observe and investigate how properties can be used to identify substances (e.g., acids and bases, solubility, conductivity, magnetism);
18. examine simple chemical changes (e.g., tarnish, rust, burning);
19. understand that materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen even with magnification;
20. identify different forms of energy and describe energy transformation (e.g.,
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NLP: 57-58, 101-102
TE/PE: 298
TE/PE: 244-247
Related concept is taught on the following page: TE/PE: 60
TE/PE: 240, 246-247, 248LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 60, 61
TE/PE: 38-39, 152-153, 164-165, 296-297, 298-299LP: 101-102
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TE/PE: 46, 60-61, 152-153, 276-277
Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 46, 60-61, 152-153, 276-277
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TE/PE: 382-385, 392-.393LP: 121-124
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electrical to heat, light to mechanical);
21. examine types and properties of waves (e.g., transverse, longitudinal, frequency, wavelengths);
22. relate motion to its properties (e.g., frame of reference, position);
23. relate changes in states of matter to energy transformation (e.g., adding heat);
24. predict and investigate the changes in motion produced when applied force is changed (e.g., increase/decrease in applied force, length of vibrating strings, length of time force is applied);
25. identify various changes in states (e.g., solids to liquids, liquids to solids, solids to gas);
26. use models to demonstrate heat, light, and sound (how produced, how changed, applications to every day living, how moved through system);
27. construct simple electrical circuits;
28. explain the relationship between the rate of cooling and crystal size of igneous rocks;
29. describe the Earth’s atmosphere;
30. understand that air has mass, takes up space, and is made of molecules;
31. identify the sun as a star;
32. explain the reason why other planets are not always seen in the same position;
33. research evidence to discover the age of the earth;
34. associate fossils with the periods in which they were formed;
35. locate and identify patterns of stars and their seasonal changes;
36. describe the orbits of the sun and moon;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
N
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37. compare and explain the relative time differences to erode materials (e.g., a sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
38. investigate the cause and effects of volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides;
39. enter weather data on weather charts and use the data to hypothesize how air temperature and humidity affect air pressure.
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
M NGRADE FIVE
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
M N271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 16, 100-105, 108-111LP: 41-44
TE/PE: 34, 46, 52, 54, 60-61, 64-65, 70-71, 152-153, 214, 216, 224-225, 272
TE/PE: 60, 61
TE/PE: 60, 61
TE/PE: 246-247, 248LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 34, 36-37, 52, 197, 386-387LP: 53-54, 59-62, 75-76
TE/PE: 54-55, 68-69, 78-79, 92-95LP: 27-28, 33-34, 37-40, 67-68, 73-74, 89-90, 101-102
TE/PE: 156-163LP: 59-66
TE/PE: 82-83, 120-121, 122-123
TE/PE: 64-65, 152-153LP: 57-58
4. classify living and non-living things according to properties (e.g., structures and functions, mass, volume, density, solubility, conductivity, magnetism, weight, shape, color, freezing pint, boiling point, evaporation, rocks and minerals);
5. identify and explain common energy transformations and cycles of matter (e.g., photosynthesis, water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, energy conversions including fuels);
6. demonstrate the processes involved in the changes of physical states of matter (e.g., solid to liquid to gas to liquid to solid);
7. recognize and explore methods for investigating physical changes (e.g., evaporating, condensing, boiling, freezing, melting, salinity, density, shapes and sizes);
8. explain the effects of force on motion (e.g., wind currents, hot air on balloons);
9. explain how the different characteristics of plants and animals help them to survive in different niches and environments (e.g., adaptations, natural selection, extinction);
10. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, whole organisms, communities, ecosystems);
11. compare variations of plant growth and reproductions (e.g., seed dispersal, asexual and sexual reproduction, needs of growing plants);
12. describe methods that various cells use to obtain and process food;
13. trace the pathways of the sun’s energy through producers, consumers, and decomposers (e.g., food webs,
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
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(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
M N
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pyramids);
14. explain that the mass of a material is conserved whether it is together, in parts, or in a different state;
15. recognize that elements are composed of atoms of the same type;
16. using the periodic table, identify common elements according to their symbols;
17. describe variables affecting the motion of objects (e.g., gravity, friction, density of medium, amount of energy);
18. use SI (metric) units of measurement as they apply to electricity (e.g., amps, volts, watts)
19. construct and interpret graphs depicting motion (e.g., speed vs. time);
20. analyze diagrams of circuits (e.g., complete and incomplete circuits, parts and functions);
21. demonstrate magnetic forces using magnets (e.g., law of magnets, lines of force);
22. describe sound as a wave (e.g., compressional wave);
23. review fundamental earth science concepts including, relative age of the earth, movement of celestial objects, air has mass and exerts pressure;
24. understand there are stars in the universe just like our sun as well as many that are bigger or smaller;
25. explore how fossils can be used to determine the age of rock layers;
26. interpret the influence of land forms on weather and climate;
27. identify and describe natural land forms, changes in these land forms and recognize that they may be used as a record of time;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
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M N
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TE/PE: 7, 65, 81, 83, 137, 139, 141, 151, 153, 155, 159, 201, 205, 217, 283, 289, 291, 377LP: 81-82, 87-88, 93-96, 107-108, 113-120
28. compare and explain the different rates of weathering in certain materials (e.g., sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
29. explain how the Earth’s tilt and revolution determine the seasons;
30. compare how seasonal weather patterns are affected by the sun (e.g., amount of sunlight, tilt of the earth, revolution);
31. collect and display weather data to describe weather patterns (e.g., temperature, wind direction, wind speed, precipitation);
32. fabricate and illustrate models (e.g., solar system, structure of earth, erosion and weathering, forces which drive the rock cycle).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE SIX
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281,
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTERThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 44-45, 60-61, 152-153LP: 55-58, 101-102
TE/PE: 102-111, 116-117, 134-141, 146-151, 154-163, 170-183, 186-187, 194-199, 202-207, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-291, 294-301, 338-341LP: 53-62, 67-70, 73-76, 85-90
TE/PE: 16, 100-105, 108-111LP: 41-44
TE/PE: 52-55, 58-65, 156, 157, 174, 175LP: 27-28
TE/PE: 58-59LP: 29-30
TE/PE: 53, 70-71, 72-73
TE/PE: 134-137, 148-149, 160LP: 51-52
TE/PE: 94-95, 146-155, 158-161, 194-195, 240-241, 246-247, 262-263, 270-271, 278-279, 288-
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. describe the interactions of various cycles that provide energy and/or materials for growth, repair and shelter (e.g., carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle, decomposition, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration);
5. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., similarities and differences in organisms, complexity in organisms, similarities and differences among closely related groups);
6. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., dichotomous keys, field guides);
7. explain changes in common patterns of interdependence among organisms (e.g., biotic and abiotic factors);
8. demonstrate changes in populations of organisms due to limiting environmental factors (e.g., food supply, predators, disease, habitat);
9. analyze the ecological consequences of human interactions with the environment (e.g., renewable and non-renewable resources);
10. interpret growth patterns in different plants (e.g., mosses, ferns, perennials, biennials, woody plants, herbaceous plants);
11. demonstrate how the various systems provide for the needs of a living
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6
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TE/PE: 80-85LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 16, 100-101
TE/PE: 44-45, 60-61, 86-87, 152-153, 224-225, 228-235, 272-273, 276-277LP: 55-58, 83-84, 109-110
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organism (e.g., plants, animals, fungi);
12. construct models of plant and animal cells which show the basic parts (e.g., cytoplasm, cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast);
13. classify materials according to physical and chemical properties;
14. identify processes as physical or chemical changes;
15. identify food as sources of energy in animals;
16. research historical reasons for classifying elements and compounds;
17. apply knowledge of physical and chemical properties to examine samples of water;
18. investigate that matter is composed of tiny particles and that the particles are the same for the same type of matter;
19. investigate the formation of simple mixtures;
20. investigate methods for separating mixtures (e.g., evaporation, filtration, chromatography, screening;
21. using indicators, identify substances as acidic, basic, or neutral;
22. identify the symbols of elements;
23. using the periodic table, identify elements as metals or non-metals;
24. draw models to represent atoms;
25. describe properties of matter (e.g., inertia, gravitational interaction, specific heat, malleability, melting point, density);
26. explore the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., wavelengths, frequencies, visible light);
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6
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27. interpret the relationship of mass to gravitational force (e.g., larger the mass the larger the gravitational pull, the closer the objects the stronger the pull);
28. examine simple machines and the forces involved (e.g., levers, pulleys);
29. describe the flow of heat between objects (e.g., hot air rises, absorption and release of heat by metals);
30. identify factors affecting reflection and refraction (e.g., nature of surfaces, color, density of medium);
31. apply the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on motion of objects (e.g., inertia, addition and subtraction of forces in a straight line);
32. describe the relationship between different frequencies and receivers (e.g., eyes, ears, radios);
33. explain absorption and reflection of light by different objects of various colors and textures (e.g., transparent, translucent, opaque, different colors);
34. explain motion in terms of frames of reference (e.g., motions on earth, ball thrown in or from moving vehicle);
35. relate the length of a shadow to the position or source of illumination (e.g., sundials);
36. use an arrow to represent direction and magnitude of force;
37. diagram simple parallel and series circuits (e.g., bulbs, battery, wires, switch);
38. analyze graphs depicting motion, predict future motion (e.g., graphs, tables, charts);
39. relate wave lengths and/or frequency to position on electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., colors, x-ray);
40. recognize that stars are different temperatures and ages;
41. identify and investigate Earth’s resources
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TE/PE: 7, 65, 81, 83, 137, 139, 141, 151, 153, 155, 159, 201, 205, 217, 283, 289, 291, 377LP: 81-82, 87-88, 93-96, 107-108, 113-120
(e.g., use and abuse, energy sources, how man’s utilization affects the environment;
42. tract atmospheric conditions (e.g., composition, interactions);
43. summarize the forces and results of plate tectonics;
44. describe the factors involved in causing catastrophic meteorological and geological events;
45. develop an understanding in the change’s of the rock record;
46. identify and measure changes in weather (e.g., air temperature, speed and direction of wind, humidity, precipitation);
47. investigate weather (e.g., forecasting, data methods, maps, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, acid rain);
48. construct and explain various models (e.g., solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, rock formation including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic).
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
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TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 46, 58, 60, 70, 72, 73, 146
TE/PE: 82-85LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 82-85, 92-95LP: 33-34, 37-40, 87-89, 99-100
TE/PE: 226-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-303, 387-341LP: 81-96, 99-102
TE/PE: 36-37, 42-43, 126-127, 134-135, 138-141, 156-157, 162-163, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 338-341, 388-389LP: 59-64, 71-72
TE/PE: 100-111LP: 41-44
TE/PE: 84-85, 92-95, 170-189, 194-209, 256-265, 270-277, 338-341LP: 33-34, 37-40, 59-62, 67-72, 89-96
TE/PE: 46-47, 52-65, 68-69LP: 27-28, 31-32, 55-58
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. summarize problems related to water on earth as a life sustaining substance (e.g., quality and quantity of surface and ground water);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles (e.g., mitochondria, cell membrane, nucleus);
6. discuss the interdependencies within and among organelles, cells, tissues, organs, and systems;
7. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
8. analyze how structures, functions and behaviors of organisms lead to species continuity (e.g., reproductive/mating behaviors, seed dispersal);
9. group unknown organisms into correct taxonomy based on observable characteristics (e.g., use dichotomous keys);
10. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive systems of different organisms;
11. design an environment in which the chemical and energy needs for the growth, reproduction and development of plants are met (e.g., food pyramids,
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TE/PE: 44-45, 80-85, 152-153, 276-277LP: 35-36, 55-58
TE/PE: 354-377LP: 113-120
TE/PE: 114, 139, 141, 155, 159, 179, 201, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295LP: 87-88, 93-96
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decomposition);
12. demonstrate how living cells obtain the essentials of life (e.g., transpiration, respiration, photosynthesis);
13. demonstrate the basic principles of genetics (e.g., Mendel’s laws, DNA, monohybrid crosses, production of sperm and egg, production of body cells, genes, chromosomes, inherited traits);
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
15. locate elements on periodic table and identify each as metallic, non-metallic or metalloid;
16. draw Bohr’s Model for elements identifying protons, neutrons, and electrons;
17. assign element to its chemical family on the periodic table by noting similarities in outer energy level electrons within family;
18. utilize properties of acidity, conductivity, and solubility to classify substances;
19. classify chemical reactions as endothermic and exothermic;
20. classify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single or double replacement;
21. identify acid-base reactions and verify that matter is conserved in chemical reactions;
22. write word equations for chemical reaction;
23. identify chemical reaction factors that might affect the reaction rates including catalysts, temperature changes, light energies, and particle size;
24. evaluate gaseous systems noting the variation in diffusion rates and the expansion of gases at elevated temperatures;
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TE/PE: 152-153, 224-225LP: 57-58
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25. relate physical properties of matter to everyday life (e.g., reflection/refraction, magnetism/compasses, density of regular/irregular objects, temperature/molecular movement);
26. identify sources of energy (e.g., petroleum refinement, windmills, geothermal);
27. interpret and illustrate changes in waves as they pass through various mediums (e.g., sound through water and metal, light through thicknesses of glass);
28. describe how sound is perceived by the ear (e.g., range, frequency, amplitude);
29. apply the conservation of energy theory to energy transformation (e.g., electrical/heat, heat/mechanical);
30. quantitatively represent work, power, pressure;
31. draw vector quantities (e.g., displacement, velocity, force);
32. graph and interpret motion relationships (e.g., distance versus time, speed versus time, acceleration versus time);
33. illustrate qualitatively and quantitatively Newton’s Laws of Motion;
34. illustrate quantitatively mechanical advantage of simple machines;
35. compare and contrast the orbits of planets and comets;
36. relate rock formation to the types of fossil fuels;
37. identify resources as being renewable or non-renewable;
38. summarize and explain the principle of plate tectonics;
39. explore the societal effects of meteorological phenomena;
40. describe the factors involved in mining resources;
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TE/PE: 23, 25, 87, 139, 149, 153, 233, 235, 259, 297, 307LP: 17-22
41. compare and contrast the different types of galaxies (e.g., shape, size, components);
42. recognize societal concerns with exploration and colonization of space;
43. relate climatic patterns and change to Earth’s revolution and tilt of the axis;
44. examine energy transfer in Earth science (e.g., forces in construction of topographical features, causes of geological phenomena, interaction of atmosphere and oceans);
45. construct and interpret rock layer models through stratigraphic interpretation (e.g., age, environment when deposited);
46. determine the relationship between the Earth’s magnetism and directions on the Earth’s surface through the construction and use of a compass;
47. diagram the motions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth and explain the astronomical phenomena associated with these motions with an emphasis on gravitational variances;
48. use a variety of instruments to gather data (e.g., mass, temperature, electrical current, air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and humidity);
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE NINESCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9
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TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 354-377LP: 113-120
TE/PE: 90, 92-93, 248-249LP: 37-38
TE/PE: 226-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-303, 338-341LP: 81-96, 99-102
Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 54, 56, 58, 59, 66, 67, 72
TE/PE: 53, 72, 73, 118-123, 316-317, 322, 324, 359, 386LP: 45-46, 105-110
TE/PE: 60-63, 116, 118
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. analyze and explain the principles of genetics (e.g., monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, mutations, genotypes, phenotypes, X and Y chromosomes, DNA, probability, diversity);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of tissues (e.g., striated, cardiac, smooth muscle);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
7. mathematically illustrate changes in populations of organisms;
8. identify and describe microscopic organisms and foreign substances in the environment and their harmful effects (e.g., microorganisms, mutagens, carcinogens);
9. identify the organisms and the chemical processes involved in the decay of
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TE/PE: 44-45, 62-63, 152-153, 272-273, 276-277LP: 55-58
TE/PE: 170-183, 186-187, 196-199, 202-207, 226-235, 278-283LP: 33-34, 37-40, 67-70, 81-84
TE/PE: 60-64, 156, 157LP: 27-28, 31-32
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TE/PE: 114, 139, 141, 155, 159, 179, 201, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295LP: 87-88, 93-96
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materials;
10. trace the transfer of matter and energy in the chemical/molecular processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation;
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the excretory and digestive systems of different organisms;
12. design an environment which demonstrates the interdependence of plants and animals (e.g., energy and chemical cycles, adaptations of structures and behaviors);
13. illustrate meiosis and mitosis and relate to chromosome number and production of sperm, egg, and body cells;
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
15. review the relationship between elements and their location in the periodic table including families, metals, nonmetals and metalloids;
16. determine the number of neutrons, protons and electrons given atomic number and average atomic mass number and relate to the periodic table position;
17. associate proton number with type of element, electron distribution with reactivity, and number of neutrons with nuclear stability;
18. list the characteristics of radioactivity including alpha and beta particles and gamma rays;
19. define and describe half life of a radioactive isotope;
20. define a chain reaction and show an example using a radioactive isotope;
21. differentiate between fission and fusion;
22. trace the development of the model of the atom (e.g., Crookes, Thompson, Becquerel, Rutherford, Bohr);
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Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 46, 60, 70
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TE/PE: 152-153, 224-225LP: 55-58
23. write formulas and name compounds given oxidation numbers of monatomic and polyatomic ions;
24. identify and distinguish kinds of chemical bonds including ionic, nonpolar covalent and polar covalent;
25. recognize that water has unusual properties due to its molecular shape, polarity, and hydrogen bonding;
26. recognize that all chemical reactions involve energy changes (e.g., endothermic and exothermic reactions);
27. experimentally determine the products of chemical reactions then write and balance chemical equations;
28. conduct, write equations and classify types of chemical reactions including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement and combustion;
29. draw structures of simple organic compounds (e.g., alkanes, alcohols);
30. investigate the relationships among temperature, pressure and volume in gases with respect to Charles (V-T), Boyles (V-P) and Gay-Lussac’s Laws (P-T);
31. diagram the relationship between energy and phase changes (e.g., freezing, boiling, sublimation);
32. demonstrate water characteristics including capillary action, surface tension, adhesion and cohesion via a variety of methods (e.g., chromatography, meniscus readings);
33. experimentally determine the density of an object by measuring its mass and volume;
34. identify and describe various forms of energy (e.g., electromagnetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear form);
35. differentiate energy transformations (e.g., heat, light, sound, mechanical, chemical, nuclear);
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36. relate absorption and dissipation of heat to the composition of a material;
37. review physical states of matter including descriptions of the behavior of atoms and molecules in terms of the Kinetic Molecular Theory (e.g., gases, solids, liquids);
38. relate the force between charged objects to the charge on the objects and the distance between them;
39. define and solve problems involving potential difference;
40. solve electrical problems (e.g., Ohm’s Law I=V/R, Power P = I²R);
41. hypothesize and experiment when different components are substituted in an electrical circuit;
42. demonstrate and diagram a magnetic field using a bar magnet and iron filings;
43. review foundational concepts of kinematics (e.g., speed-distance-time relationships) and dynamics (e.g.,Newton’s Laws, simple machines)
44. experiment with a pendulum to determine which variables (amplitude, mass, length) will affect the motion of a pendulum.
45. define types of waves and their properties (e.g., interference, diffraction, resonance);
46. examine the differences and similarities between transverse and longitudinal waves;
47. use the wave equation to determine the relationships among speed, wavelength, and frequency;
48. list the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and identify uses;
49. demonstrate light as a wave motion (e.g., ripple tank);
50. review characteristics of light (e.g., reflection, refraction, diffraction);
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51. relate wavelength to color and frequency;
52. interpret how sound travels through different materials (e.g., transmitted, reflected, or absorbed);
53. analyze and describe a common rock sample (e.g., color, grain, and composition);
54. employ tests to identify rocks and minerals (e.g., streak, color, hardness, cleavage);
55. examine how scientists use seismographic evidence in determining structure and composition of the Earth’s interior;
56. examine geologic time emphasizing isotopic ages and biostratigraphy;
57. estimate the age of materials using existing radioactive data;
58. investigate formation and destruction of mountains (e.g., weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics);
59. read and interpret topographic maps including estimation of linear distances;
60. interpret why warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air;
61. relate temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind directions, and humidity as elements of weather;
62. construct and use weather maps and charts (e.g., temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity);
63. examine and use models to describe interactive cycles (e.g., water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon cycle);
64. distinguish the movements of subsurface water;
65. relate the structure of the ocean floor to the kind of organisms present;
66. explore the properties and motions of oceans;
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67. research uses and values of natural resources and current environmental issues (e.g., effects of pollution, solid waste management, local/national/global issues);
68. research space technology in everyday life;
69. explain and compare motions of the sun and moon;
70. construct and explain astronomy models (e.g., solar systems, galaxies, constellations, stellar types, and stellar evolution).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 10(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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GRADE TEN
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major
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90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 46-47, 58-59, 62, 68-69, 134, 135, 137, 138, 144, 147, 152-153LP: 51-52, 55-58
TE/PE: 80-85LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 226-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-303, 338-341LP: 81-96, 99-102
TE/PE: 54-59, 62, 64-67, 72LP: 29-32
TE/PE: 86-87
TE/PE: 354-377LP: 113-120
TE/PE: 358-371, 374-379LP: 113-120
TE/PE: 60-61, 152-153LP: 55-58
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unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. review the needs of growing plants and the environments supplying those needs;
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles including Golgi bodies, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles;
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune);
7. review factors that affect succession and populations and communities (e.g., use maps, graphs, charts, and tables);
8. identify mechanisms for the movement of materials into and out of cells (e.g., active and passive transport, endo- and exocytosis);
9. review principles of genetics;
10. relate the role of DNA analysis to genetic disorders, forensic science, molecular genetics, and biotechnology including (e.g., protein synthesis, heredity, cell division, and cellular functions);
11. construct concept maps showing energy flow and cycles of matter between chemical and biological systems including photosynthesis, stored chemical energy, decomposition, carbon and nitrogen cycles;
12. trace matter and energy flow through the respiration processes of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and electron transport system (e.g., ATP, carbon, oxygen, water);
13. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the nervous, endocrine and immune systems of different organisms;
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TE/PE: 388-389
TE/PE: 78-95, 170, 172, 173, 176, 178, 182, 194, 196, 266-235, 240-251, 270-283, 288-303, 312-313, 338-341LP: 33-40
TE/PE: 114, 139, 141, 155, 159, 179, 201, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295LP: 87-88, 93-96
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TE/PE: 44, 60-61, 71, 86-87, 152-153, 224-225, 234-235LP: 55-58, 81-84, 109-110
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14. compare the embryonic development of invertebrate and vertebrate animals (e.g., ontogeny and phylogeny, diversity, taxonomy);
15. relate the role of natural selection to the development and/or extinction of a species;
16. depict the interdependence of cells, tissues, organs, and systems to the life functions of the whole organism;
17. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune systems);
18. investigate the properties of solutions including density, conductivity, solubility, concentration, pH, colligative properties;
19. use polarity, molecular shape, and hydrogen bonding to explain why water is considered the “universal solvent”;
20. interpret graphs showing the relationships among temperature, pressure, and volume in gases with respect to Charles’ Law (V-T), Boyle’s Law (V-P), and Gay-Lussac’s Law (P-T);
21. differentiate between physical, chemical, and nuclear changes;
22. measure the change in heat gained or lost during chemical reactions using the specific heat of water (e.g., heat released during burning of food materials, acid-base neutralization);
23. investigate the relationship between energy and phase change in order to demonstrate heat of fusion and/or heat of vaporization;
24. recognize that the equation E=mc2 can be used to illustrate the conversion of mass to energy during nuclear reactions.
25. validate the law of conservation of matter in chemical reactions;
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TE/PE: 44, 64-65, 152-153, 224-225LP: 57-58
TE/PE: 60-61, 280, 281
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26. use chemical equations to represent chemical and biochemical reactions (e.g., photosynthesis);
27. predict the isotope or radiation particle emitted during nuclear reactions;
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28. complete simple nuclear equations given all but one of the materials involved in the reaction;
29. illustrate how scientists used the electromagnetic spectrum to show the energy levels of electrons within atoms;
30. relate characteristics and behavior of waves with earth and life processes (e.g., erosion, vision);
31. calculate the relationship among rate, force, momentum and time;
32. summarize the relationships between frequency and speed (e.g., Doppler effect);
33. determine the effect of different forces on vibrating systems (e.g., pendulums, springs);
34. qualitatively explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism (e.g., the electromagnetic field);
35. describe how components of an electric circuit function individually and as a component in an electric circuit;
36. demonstrate qualitative and quantitative understanding of pressure in various systems (e.g., water pipes, circuits, blood vessels);
37. qualitatively and quantitatively describe the conservation of energy (e.g., thermal, chemical, mechanical);
38. relate the physical change in substances to changes in temperature (e.g., thermal expansion/contraction, increases/decreases in density);
39. explain the relationship between wind and waves;
40. differentiate between the movement of
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water particles in a wave and the movement of wave energy;
41. explain the cause of tides;
42. compare and contrast the characteristics and uses of waves in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum;
43. calculate the frequency of a particular wavelength;
44. measure the rate of absorption of infrared radiation in containers of various colors;
45. review of fundamental concepts of forces and motion including air pressure, speed, pendulums and other vibrating objects;
46. apply Newton’s Laws of Motion to living systems (e.g., walking);
47. construct and interpret (extrapolate and interpolate) kinematics graphs (e.g., migration);
48. describe and quantify how machines can provide mechanical advantages;
49. identify and describe the effects of specific heat on heating and cooling objects;
50. review fundamental earth science concepts including tests to identify rocks and minerals;
51. investigate fossils (e.g., origins, use in establishing geological time, types of plants and animals included in fossil-fuel formation, compare fossils to present today organisms);
52. investigate the effects of natural phenomena on the environment (e.g., oceanographic, meteorologic);
53. probe characteristics of the atmosphere (e.g., relationships of air pressure to temperature and humidity, demonstrate that air has mass and exerts pressure);
54. compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth to the other planets;
55. illustrate methods to recover subsurface
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water for human use;
56. relate electromagnetic fields to the earth’s magnetosphere;
57. describe factors determining the height and frequency of tides;
58. identify and describe the effects of ocean currents on climate;
59. explore and explain the energy relationships in earth science (e.g., weather, plate tectonics, height and frequency of waves);
60. research current environmental issues (e.g., depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, destruction of rain forest, pollution);
61. review physical changes in earth materials due to temperature variations and relate those changes to earth’s natural processes;
62. utilize a stream table to observe the effects of water on the earth’s surface (e.g., changes in particle size, slope, velocity); and
63. construct and interpret topographic maps and meterological maps (e.g., use maps of geographic features to predict flora and fauna, weather maps and charts to observe and predict weather, topographical maps to illustrate surface features);
64. interpret apparent motion of constellations and their relationship to the rotation of the earth;
65. summarize technological advances in astronomy and meteorology.
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIA
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 7
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NGRADE SEVEN
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 118-119, 125, 316-317, 174LP: 45-46, 105-108
TE/PE: 36-37, 126-127, 134-141, 156-163, 184-185, 208-209, 338-341, 346-349LP: 53-54, 59-64, 71-72
TE/PE: 240-241, 246-247, 250-251, 262-265, 270-271, 278-279, 288-289, 300-301LP: 87-88, 99-100
TE/PE: 58-59LP: 31-32
TE/PE: 36-37, 126-127, 134-141, 156-157, 162-163, 184-185, 200-201, 208-209, 338-341
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instruction materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. identify and describe disease causing organisms and the diseases they cause (e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi);
5. evaluate how the different adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals help them to survive in different niches and environments (e.g., inherited and acquired adaptations);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems);
7. predict the trends of interdependent populations if one of the limiting factors is changed;
8. analyze how changes in the environment lead to variations in reproductive
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TE/PE: 53, 72-73, 322-323LP: 105-106
TE/PE: 134-141, 146-149, 154-163LP: 59-64
TE/PE: 78-85, 92-94, 240-251, 256-261, 270-271, 278-279, 282-283, 288-291, 294-301, 338-341LP: 33-34, 39-40, 71-76, 85-90, 93-96, 101-102
TE/PE: 101LP: 41-42
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adaptations (e.g., seed dispersal, egg laying, live birth);
9. evaluate the consequences of the introduction of chemicals into the ecosystem (e.g., environmental consequences, human health risks, mutations);
10. analyze the differences in the growth, development and reproduction of plants (e.g., flowering and non-flowering plants);
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems of different organisms;
12. construct simple keys to differentiate among living things of similar characteristics;
13. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., skeletal, muscular, integumentary systems);
14. construct models of biologically important substances (e.g., organic and inorganic molecules);
15. differentiate among elements, compounds and mixtures;
16. differentiate mixtures as solutions, colloids or suspensions;
17. evaluate types of solutions (e.g., solutes and solvents, relative concentrations, conductivity, pH);
18. studying chemical reactions involving acids and bases, follow the neutralization process using color indicators, and identify the salt formed in the reaction;
19. write word equations to describe chemical reactions;
20. describe the behavior of individual particles and verify the conservation of matter while exploring the melting and freezing of pure substances;
21. trace the energy flow into and out of
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TE/PE: 152-153, 214-215, 224-225LP: 57-58
TE/PE: 34, 52, 54, 64, 71, 152-153, 214, 224-225LP: 57-58
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TE/PE: 26-29, 127, 297LP: 23-24
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materials and verify that melting and freezing occurs at the same temperature;
22. use pictures to show cyclical processes in nature (e.g., the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the carbon dioxide cycle);
23. relate characteristics of light and sound to waves (e.g., amplitude, pitch, wavelength, reflection, absorption rate, color);
24. interpret characteristics of AC and DC circuits (e.g., batteries, transformers);
25. experiment with simple machines to demonstrate the relationship between forces and distance;
26. explain the effect of gravity on falling objects (e.g., object dropped on earth and on moon);
27. relate physical changes to the Kinetic-Molecular Theory (e.g., molecular energy, molecular movement);
28. explain qualitatively conservation of matter (e.g., water cycle, food chain, chemical reactions);
29. explain qualitatively conservation of energy (e.g., potential energy to kinetic energy);
30. recognize that energy can be changed from one form to another (e.g., electrical to heat, electrical to mechanical, heat to mechanical);
31. use vectors to represent direction of motion;
32. analyze motion graphically;
33. investigate application of lenses to science (e.g., microscopes, telescopes, magnifying glass, periscopes);
34. review fundamental earth science concepts including motions of Earth, Sun and Moon, weather, and topographic maps;
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35. recognize that stars not only are different in age and size, but also in color, temperature and brightness;
36. describe and compare the physical characteristics of celestial objects;
37. depict and relate causes of tides, surfs and currents;
38. examine the relationships among air masses, oceans, weather, convection currents and the sun’s energy;
39. demonstrate how natural phenomena and societal behaviors impact the environment;
40. identify and summarize origin of the universe theories;
41. understand man’s responsibility to recognize and solve problems involving the environment including solid waste management;
42. identify factors affecting living conditions in space;
43. compare and contrast geologic time;
44. construct and explain various earth science models (e.g., ocean floor structures, coastal landforms and soil erosion);
45. identify land features on a topographical model or map (e.g., mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes, glaciers, volcanoes).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIA
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 14-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 385, 389LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 39, 41, 65, 73, 79, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 105, 107, 121, 127, 133, 139, 141, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 261, 263, 273, 277, 281, 295, 297, 305, 307, 319, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 355, 357, 361, 363, 371, 385, 389, 393LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 16-19, 21, 41, 73, 79, 105, 133, 261, 263, 305, 319, 355, 357, 393LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 40-41, 70-73, 79, 103, 117, 384-393
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 64-67, 72-73, 80-81, 86-87, 87-90, 94-95, 100-101, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 292-293, 338-341, 361, 384-385, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 70-73, 222-223, 265, 273, 301, 318-319, 322-323, 326-331, 341, 343, 345, 367, 370-371, 376-377LP: 105-110
TE/PE: 15, 19, 25, 29, 32, 50, 63, 76, 81, 98, 111, 114, 117, 135, 144, 147, 153, 165, 168, 187, 192, 209, 212, 217, 225, 231, 235, 238, 254, 265, 268, 281, 289, 310, 319, 323, 325, 329, 334, 352, 361, 367, 380, 391, 396
A. NATURE OF SCIENCEThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop an understanding of the nature and the practice of scientific inquiry;
2. develop an understanding and appreciation for the acquisition of scientific knowledge and the process of scientific endeavors;
3. develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge (open to inquiry and free of dogmatism);
4. recognize that scientific knowledge is subject to modification as new information challenges current theories;
5. construct a conceptual framework of scientific principles by recognizing the interdependency of science themes and scientific concepts;
6. evaluate the interrelationships of scientific concepts to everyday life by making informed decisions and choices using scientific reasoning and knowledge; and
7. acquire a holistic view of scientific knowledge by integrating reading, writing, mathematics and other disciplines with the science curriculum.
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
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LP: 13-22, 24, 26, 28, 29-30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 65-66, 69, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 89-90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 113-116, 118, 120, 124
TE/PE: 16-19, 21, 23, 25, 37, 39, 41, 50, 65, 73, 81, 85, 87, 89, 98, 101, 107, 114, 121, 127, 130, 139, 141, 144, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 168, 179, 189, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 293, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 365, 369, 371, 373, 383, 387, 389, 396LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 18-21, 23, 25, 37, 39, 65, 73, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 189, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 369, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 18-19, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 69, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100,
B. SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES/HABITS OF MINDThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. cultivate scientific attitudes including curiosity and inquisitiveness through questions and problems that promote thinking; openness to new ideas through collaboration, creative thought, and brainstorming; the demand for verification of data through repeated trails and replication of findings/studies; respect for logic through orderly movement from assumptions to implementation to conclusions; and consideration of consequences through opportunities to predict outcomes and to analyze risks and benefits.
2. process and integrate experiences with prior knowledge to formulate new ideas;
3. cooperate and collaborate to ask questions, find answers, solve problems and conduct investigations to further an appreciation of scientific discover;
4. formulate conclusions through close observations, objectivity, perseverance and integrity in data collection;
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102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 115, 118, 120, 124
TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 39, 41, 65, 73, 79, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 105, 107, 121, 127, 133, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 261, 263, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 305, 307, 319, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 355, 357, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389, 393LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 19, 21, 29, 41, 43, 53, 57, 63, 71, 79, 83, 91, 93, 95, 105, 119, 133, 181, 189, 241, 243, 261, 263, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 305, 319, 323, 345, 355, 357, 365, 367, 373, 376-377, 385, 393
5. understand that the study of science is a dynamic process and the results are not always definite or complete; and
6. develop an understanding of the limits of science and to evaluate scientific advances and technological applications as they impact society.
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TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 76, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 93, 97, 98, 101, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 117, 119, 121, 125, 127, 130, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 144, 147, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 163, 165, 167, 168, 171, 173, 175, 177, 181, 185, 187, 189, 191, 192, 195, 199, 201, 205, 209, 212, 215, 217, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235, 237, 238, 241, 243, 245, 249, 251, 253, 254, 257, 259, 261, 263, 267, 273, 277, 281, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295, 297, 301, 303, 305, 307, 310, 313, 317, 319, 323, 325, 327, 329, 331, 334, 339, 343, 347, 351, 352, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 371, 373, 375, 377, 379, 380, 383, 387, 389, 391, 393, 395LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 16-21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 76, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 93, 97, 98, 101, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 117, 119, 121, 125, 127,
C. SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES/THINKING SKILLSThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop and demonstrate the scientific processes for investigating the world including:
Observing Classifying Measuring Predicting Inferring Hypothesizing Identifying variables Collecting data Communicating Conducting experiments Constructing and interpreting models Assessing risks and benefits Using equipment and materials safely.
2. utilize critical thinking skills to make decisions based on evidence and employ appropriate strategies to solve problems;
3. use the processes of science to construct knowledge and to develop work skills;
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130, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 144, 147, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 163, 165, 167, 168, 171, 173, 175, 177, 181, 185, 187, 189, 191, 192, 195, 199, 201, 205, 209, 212, 215, 217, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235, 237, 238, 241, 243, 245, 249, 251, 253, 254, 257, 259, 261, 263, 267, 273, 277, 281, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295, 297, 301, 303, 305, 307, 310, 313, 317, 319, 323, 325, 327, 329, 331, 334, 339, 343, 347, 351, 352, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 371, 373, 375, 377, 379, 380, 383, 387, 389, 391, 393, 395LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 38-39, 64-65, 86-89, 120-121, 126-127, 148-149, 152-153, 160-163, 178-179, 200-201, 208-209, 214-215, 232-233, 244-245, 250-251, 256-259, 272-273, 276-277, 280-281, 294-297, 306-307, 324-325, 362-363, 382-383, 388-389LP: 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 69, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 115, 118, 120, 124
TE/PE: 17, 23, 25, 32, 50, 105, 121, 123, 147, 149, 159, 209, 215, 219, 221, 277, 310, 329, 341, 349, 363, 389LP: 11, 13-14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 28, 30, 32, 34, 40, 42, 43, 56, 60, 64, 65, 85, 90, 100, 104, 105, 107, 110, 114, 115, 120, 122, 123
TE/PE: 39, 121, 127, 205, 251, 257, 277, 361LP: 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 69, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 115, 118, 120, 124
4. recognize and apply facts, concepts, laws, and theories to explain phenomena;
5. construct and use charts, graphs, and tables to organize, display, interpret, analyze, and explain data; and
6. use inferential reasoning to make logical conclusions from collected data.
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TE/PE: 18-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 18-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101,
D. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS/HANDS-ON LEARNINGThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use scientific inquiry as a pathway to construct knowledge;
2. acquire skills for learning and gain
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107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 18-21, 23, 25, 39, 65, 81, 85, 87, 89, 101, 107, 121, 127, 139, 141, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 371, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 23, 25, 39, 81, 87, 89, 107, 114, 127, 130, 139, 149, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 233, 235, 251, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 361, 363, 383, 389
TE/PE: 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 277, 389, 399LP: 1-4, 21-28, 31-32, 37-38, 45-46, 49-52, 55-64, 67-70, 77-86, 95-96,. 99-100, 107-110, 113-120
TE/PE: 18-21, 23, 25, 37, 39, 41, 50, 65, 73, 81, 85, 87, 89, 98, 101, 107, 114, 121, 127, 130, 139, 141, 144, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 168, 179, 189, 201, 205, 209, 215, 217, 223, 233, 235, 245, 251, 257, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 293, 295, 297, 307, 325, 327, 329, 331, 347, 361, 363, 365, 369, 371, 373, 383, 387, 389, 396LP: 17-124
knowledge of the natural world from direct observation, interaction, and concrete manipulation of the tools and the materials of science;
3. engage in active inquiries, investigations, and hands-on activities for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time to develop conceptual understanding and research/laboratory skills;
4. use a variety of materials and scientific instruments to conduct explorations and investigations of the natural world to explain science concepts; and
5. demonstrate safe techniques for handling, manipulating and caring for science materials, equipment and living organisms.
6. Materials integrate an investigative, problem-solving approach that encourages students to:
pose questions identify problems and pose multiple solutions design and conduct tests of hypotheses and conjectures collect and interpret data and to draw conclusions based upon the data move through multiple levels of inquiry demonstrate problem-solving models and strategies, both long and short term
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TE/PE: 15, 16-19, 21, 37, 41, 53, 73, 79, 91, 105, 109, 133, 159, 185, 195, 221, 229, 249, 261, 263, 271, 305, 315, 317, 319, 355, 357, 359, 375, 387, 393LP: 17-124
E. SCIENCE HISTORYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. appreciate Science as a human endeavor;
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TE/PE: 21, 27, 29, 41, 43, 53, 55, 63, 71, 73, 79, 83, 91, 93, 95, 103, 105, 117, 119, 133, 177, 181, 189, 199, 203, 231, 241, 247, 261, 263, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 305, 313, 315, 317, 319, 323, 324-325, 345, 355, 357, 365, 367, 376-377, 385, 387, 391, 393
TE/PE: 27, 40-41, 45, 70-73, 78-79, 103, 117, 135, 177, 203, 219, 231, 315, 317, 319, 355, 357, 359, 387, 390-393
TE/PE: 41, 73, 79, 105, 133, 261, 263, 305, 319, 355, 357, 393
2. articulate the significance of historical and current discoveries of scientists and scientific milestones (e.g., as influenced by technological demands, competition, controversy, world events, personalities, societal issues);
3. compare the evolution of science concepts and theories; and
4. examine the contributions of men and women of diverse cultures to the development of science.
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TE/PE: 29, 43, 53, 57, 63, 71, 83, 91, 93, 95, 119, 181, 189, 199, 229, 241, 243, 271, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 323, 345, 365, 367, 377LP: 77-106
TE/PE: 29, 43, 63, 71, 83, 93, 95, 119, 181, 189, 199, 241, 243, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 323, 345, 365, 367, 377
TE/PE: 29, 43, 53, 57, 63, 70-73, 83, 91, 93, 95, 119, 181, 189, 199, 222-223, 229, 241, 243, 271, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 306-307, 322-331, 341, 345, 365, 367, 370-371, 377
TE/PE: 29, 43, 53, 57, 63, 71, 83, 91, 93, 95, 119, 181, 189, 199, 229, 241, 243, 271, 279, 283, 289, 293, 299, 301, 303, 323, 345, 365, 367, 377
F. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & SOCIETYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. understand science and technology in the context of personal and social perspectives;
2. comprehend the inherent link between science and technology and their impact on society;
3. use the knowledge of science and technology to make personal decisions and to evaluate and critically analyze
mass media reports of scientific developments and events; the effects and impacts of science and technology on global and local problems; and the influence of societal pressures on the direction of technological advances;
4. explore the connections between science, technology, society, and career opportunities.
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TE/PE: T89
G. COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use appropriate software, audio-visual, and/or multimedia materials to explore,
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TE/PE: 22-25, 87, 139, 149, 153, 233, 235, 259, 297, 307LP: 17-22, 49-50, 57-60, 63-66, 77-80, 83-84, 89-90, 95-96, 103-106
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investigate, practice, and master instructional goals and objectives in science;
2. use calculators to perform mathematical functions in data analysis;
3. use a variety of instruments (e.g., probes, thermometers, measuring devices) to perform measurements and record data;
4. use software to:
select and create the appropriate charts, tables, and/or graphs to display data; practice reading, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating the data on a map, chart, graph, table, and diagram; to extrapolate and interpolate information from a graph; to draw conclusions from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables; and to make predictions, inferences, and hypothesis from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables.
5. retrieve current data from a variety of electronic sources including the Internet; software reference programs; and databases that sort and search data to solve a specific problem.
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TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114,
H. ASSESSMENTThe instructional materials program promotes student assessment:
1. as an authentic and integral part of the instructional process;
2. aligned with instructional goals and objectives;
3. with explicit purposes connected with
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128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
TE/PE: 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-211, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50
decisions to be made by teachers including prior knowledge; progress toward conceptual understanding, skill development;
4. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student products and collections of work such as portfolios, computer simulations, video or multimedia productions, oral presentations and written work, student exhibitions, surveys or collections of data, etc.
5. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student performances such as open-ended questions, concept maps, independent and group research, interviews, laboratory practical, observation checklists, debates, self and peer evaluations, etc.
6. that include options for traditional assessment items such as; multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true-false, short-answer, essay, etc. application of concepts; analysis of information and/or synthesize information from diverse sources; and evaluation of situations and make judgements or recommendations.
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TE/PE: 14-29, 34-47, 52-73, 78-95, 100-111, 116-127, 132-141, 146-165, 170-189, 194-209, 214-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-307, 312-331, 336-349, 354-377, 382-393LP: 1-124
TE/PE: T1-T88LP: T5-T15
I. ORGANIZATION AND FORMATThe instructional materials program includes:
1. an instructional format that supports “the learning cycle approach” enabling students to investigate an important science concept(s) in-depth over an extended period of time;
2. background material that provides sufficient information for the teacher: on the scientific content; and on common student conceptions and misconceptions; on appropriate instructional delivery including suggested times for instructional activities that are
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TE/PE: 3-11, 13, 28, 33, 36, 51, 66, 77, 85, 99, 104, 115, 117, 131, 141, 145, 152, 169, 183, 193, 200, 213, 234, 239, 245, 255, 262, 269, 271, 287, 296, 311, 330, 335, 336, 353, 359, 381, 391
TE/PE: 21, 53, 73, 79, 91, 109, 133, 159, 195, 199, 229, 241, 249, 271, 283, 291, 293, 337, 343, 372
reasonable;
3. a format that: is in a logical, sequential manner, within a module or unit; in a logical, accessible manner between and among modules or units; and easy to use and includes titles, subheadings, and cross-referencing; is well-written, grade level appropriate, and compelling in content; and includes illustrations and photographs that reinforce the concepts presented;
4. content presented in a nondiscriminatory and unbiased manner to all students of: diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender groups diverse socio-economic populations people with disabilities
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TE/PE: Txvii-Txviii, 23, 25, 39, 81, 87, 89, 107, 114, 127, 130, 139, 149, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 233, 235, 251, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 361, 363, 383, 389LP: 17-124
TE/PE: 23, 25, 39, 81, 87, 89, 107, 114, 127, 130, 139, 149, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 233, 235, 251, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 361, 363, 383, 389
TE/PE: 151, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 277, 389, 399LP: 1-4, 21-28, 31-32, 37-38, 45-46, 49-52, 55-64, 67-70, 77-86, 95-96,. 99-100, 107-110, 113-120
TE/PE: Txvii-TxviiiLP: T11-T14
TE/PE: 23, 25, 39, 81, 87, 89, 107, 114, 127,
J. HANDS-ON EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIESThe instructional materials program provides:
1. equipment, materials, and supplies for use that are appropriate for the grade level;
2. clear instructions on manipulating laboratory equipment and materials;
3. safety precautions;
4. a master source of materials provided; and
5. a list of materials included for each
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130, 139, 149, 153, 161, 163, 179, 217, 233, 235, 251, 259, 273, 277, 281, 291, 295, 297, 307, 361, 363, 383, 389
activity.
TE/PE: Tx-Txviii, T1-T89, 30-32, 48-50, 74-76, 96-98, 112-114, 128-130, 142-144, 166-168, 190-192, 210-212, 236-238, 252-254, 266-268, 284-286, 308-310, 332-334, 350-352, 378-380, 394-396TRB: EP: T1-T50LP: T5-T15
K. IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORTThe instructional materials program provides information about the kind of resources and support system required to facilitate effective implementation including:
how to establish a safe science learning environment, the kinds and duration of professional development experiences needed to implement the materials effectively for both experienced teachers and novice teachers; guidance in how to link the materials with district and state assessments; and guidance in how to actively involve administrators, parents, and the community-at-large in supporting school science.
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION
INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon____________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in
Physical Science_________SUBJECT: Physical Science__________ COPYRIGHT DATE(S): 1998__________SE ISBN: 0-835-92242-1_____________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92247-2______________
GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
GROUP V – 2000 TO 2006
Science K-12
R-E-S-P-O-N-S-EYes No N/A
CRITERIA NOTES
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I. INTER-ETHNIC
The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concept, content, and illustration, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970).
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II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences, and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (adopted May 1975).
GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
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TE/PE: 4-7, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163,
A. NATURE OF SCIENCEThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop an understanding of the nature and the practice of
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TE/PE: 4-7, 13, 21, 25, 27, 31, 49, 53, 61, 66-71, 81, 83, 85, 93, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 143, 153, 163, 165, 167, 173, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 211, 221, 227, 229, 231, 239, 247, 249, 251, 263, 265, 269, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 345, 349, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 1-122
TE/PE: 4-7, 5, 27, 49, 66-71, 93, 143, 211, 229, 231, 263, 265, 269LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 45, 48-49, 66-71, 125, 139, 245, 260-261, 265, 268-269, 295, 301, 319, 374-375, 381
TE/PE: 46-47, 64-65, 68-69, 76-77, 80-87, 107, 108-109, 119, 120-123, 131, 133, 141, 146-147, 155, 159, 164-167, 170-171, 182-187, 198-205, 208-215,2 24-227, 245, 259, 260-261, 276-277, 285, 295, 303, 316-323, 334-337, 347, 350-351, 353, 354-359, 368-369
scientific inquiry;
2. develop an understanding and appreciation for the acquisition of scientific knowledge and the process of scientific endeavors;
3. develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge (open to inquiry and free of dogmatism);
4. recognize that scientific knowledge is subject to modification as new information challenges current theories;
5. construct a conceptual framework of scientific principles by recognizing the interdependency of science themes and scientific concepts;
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TE/PE: 3, 23, 29, 35, 37, 43, 45, 51, 63, 65, 67, 79, 87, 103, 115, 117, 135, 137, 139, 145, 155, 159, 161, 165, 169, 171, 179, 187, 191, 192-193, 213, 225, 233, 237, 239, 249, 253, 267, 279, 281, 287, 288-289, 295, 301, 303, 329, 335, 337, 339, 345, 349, 374-375, 381, 383LP: 61-62, 73-74
TE/PE: 4, 8-15, 18, 31, 33, 40, 43, 52-55, 58, 60-61, 67, 68-69, 74, 77, 78-79, 81, 85, 90, 95, 99, 101, 112, 117, 128, 135, 137, 139, 150, 165, 171, 174, 190-191, 196, 218, 221, 245, 246-247, 249, 250-251, 256, 265, 267, 272, 301, 303, 304-305, 308, 326, 349, 359, 364, 378, 394LP: 11-12, 19-22, 25-58, 60, 62, 63-64, 66, 68, 69-72, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 91-92, 96, 98, 99-100, 102, 104, 107, 110, 112, 114, 118, 120, 122
6. evaluate the interrelationships of scientific concepts to everyday life by making informed decisions and choices using scientific reasoning and knowledge; and
7. acquire a holistic view of scientific knowledge by integrating reading, writing, mathematics and other disciplines with the science curriculum.
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TE/PE: 3-7, 11, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 45, 47, 53, 55, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 109, 119, 121,
B. SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES/HABITS OF MINDThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. cultivate scientific attitudes including
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curiosity and inquisitiveness through questions and problems that promote thinking; openness to new ideas through collaboration, creative thought, and brainstorming; the demand for verification of data through repeated trails and replication of findings/studies; respect for logic through orderly movement from assumptions to implementation to conclusions; and consideration of consequences through opportunities to predict outcomes and to analyze risks and benefits.
2. process and integrate experiences with prior knowledge to formulate new ideas;
3. cooperate and collaborate to ask questions, find answers, solve problems and conduct investigations to further an appreciation of scientific
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TE/PE: 5, 6-7, 13, 21, 25, 27, 31, 49, 53, 61, 66-71, 81, 83, 85, 93, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 143, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 211, 221, 227, 229, 231, 247, 251, 263, 265, 269, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 21-122
TE/PE: 45, 47, 67, 71, 77, 95, 103, 107, 109, 117, 135, 137, 139, 143, 147, 159, 169, 171, 185, 189, 193, 203, 207, 208-213, 237, 259, 267, 277, 283, 295, 299, 301, 317, 319, 331, 333, 349, 359, 374-375, 381
discover;
4. formulate conclusions through close observations, objectivity, perseverance and integrity in data collection;
5. understand that the study of science is a dynamic process and the results are not always definite or complete; and
6. develop an understanding of the limits of science and to evaluate scientific advances and technological applications as they impact society.
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C. SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES/THINKING SKILLSThe instructional materials
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TE/PE: 4-7, 11, 13, 18, 21, 25, 27, 31, 40, 45, 53, 55, 57, 61, 73, 81, 83, 85, 89, 97, 101, 105, 107, 112, 119, 121, 123, 128, 131, 133, 135, 141, 149, 153, 155, 157, 163, 165, 167, 174, 177, 183, 191, 196, 199, 201, 203, 205, 209, 213, 217, 221, 227, 233, 237, 242, 245, 247, 251, 256, 261, 272, 275, 279, 283, 285, 289, 291, 297, 305, 307, 311, 313, 319, 321, 323, 325, 326, 337, 339, 341,
program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop and demonstrate the scientific processes for investigating the world including:
Observing Classifying Measuring Predicting Inferring Hypothesizing Identifying variables Collecting data Communicating Conducting experiments Constructing and interpreting models Assessing risks and benefits Using equipment and materials safely.
2. utilize critical thinking skills to make decisions based on evidence and employ appropriate strategies to solve problems;
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TE/PE: 20-21, 28-29, 32-33, 34-35, 42-43, 66-67, 98-99, 100-109, 114-117, 124-125, 134-135, 138-139, 156-161, 170-171, 202-203, 244-245, 252-253, 288-289, 302-303, 320-323, 336-339, 350-353, 356-359, 368-369, 380-381, 386-387LP: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 72, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 107, 110, 112, 114, 118, 120, 122
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3. use the processes of science to construct knowledge and to develop work skills;
4. recognize and apply facts, concepts, laws, and theories to explain phenomena;
5. construct and use charts, graphs, and tables to organize, display, interpret, analyze, and explain data; and
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TE/PE: 4, 323LP: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 72, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 107, 110, 112, 114, 118, 120, 122
6. use inferential reasoning to make logical conclusions from collected data.
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TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 21-122
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D. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS/HANDS-ON LEARNINGThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use scientific inquiry as a pathway to construct knowledge;
2. acquire skills for learning and gain knowledge of the natural world from direct observation, interaction, and concrete manipulation of the tools and the materials of
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TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 72, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 107, 110, 112, 114, 118, 120, 122
TE/PE: 7, 8-15, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 21-122
TE/PE: 97, 107, 163, 201, 275, 311, 361, 385, 398LP: T5, T6, 1-4, 15, 21, 57, 59, 61, 63, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 97, 105, 109, 111, 113, 115, 119, 121
TE/PE: 3-7, 11, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 45, 47, 53, 55, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 109, 119, 121,
science;
3. engage in active inquiries, investigations, and hands-on activities for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time to develop conceptual understanding and research/laboratory skills;
4. use a variety of materials and scientific instruments to conduct explorations and investigations of the natural world to explain science concepts; and
5. demonstrate safe techniques for handling, manipulating and caring for science materials, equipment and living organisms.
6. Materials integrate an investigative, problem-solving approach that encourages students to:
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pose questions identify problems and pose multiple solutions design and conduct tests of hypotheses and conjectures collect and interpret data and to draw conclusions based upon the data move through multiple levels of inquiry demonstrate problem-solving models and strategies, both long and short term
TE/PE: 3, 5, 23, 27, 37, 63, 69, 87, 93, 137, 143, 169, 179, 187, 191, 211, 213, 225, 229, 231, 239, 249, 263, 265, 267, 269, 287, 299, 335, 345, 349
TE/PE: 5, 27, 49, 69, 93, 143, 211, 229, 231, 263, 265
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E. SCIENCE HISTORYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. appreciate Science as a human endeavor;
2. articulate the significance of historical and current discoveries of scientists and scientific milestones (e.g., as influenced by technological demands, competition, controversy, world events, personalities, societal issues);
3. compare the evolution of science concepts and theories;
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and
4. examine the contributions of men and women of diverse cultures to the development of science.
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TE/PE: 3, 23, 29, 35, 37, 43, 45, 51, 63, 65, 67, 77, 79, 87, 103, 115, 117, 135, 137, 139, 145, 155, 159, 161, 169, 179, 181, 187, 191, 213, 225, 239, 249, 253, 267, 279, 281, 287, 289, 295, 299, 301, 329, 335, 345, 349, 374-375
TE/PE: 23, 37, 45, 47, 63, 71, 77, 80-87, 95, 103, 107, 109, 135, 137, 139, 145, 147, 155, 159, 169, 179, 181, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 203, 207, 208-215, 225, 237, 239, 259, 267, 277, 279, 295, 299, 319, 333, 345, 349, 359, 374-375
TE/PE: 45, 67, 71, 77, 95, 103, 107, 135, 137, 139, 185, 187, 189, 203, 237, 239, 259, 295, 319, 333, 359, 381
F. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & SOCIETYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. understand science and technology in the context of personal and social perspectives;
2. comprehend the inherent link between science and technology and their impact on society;
3. use the knowledge of science and technology to make personal decisions and to evaluate and critically analyze
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mass media reports of scientific developments and events; the effects and impacts of science and technology on global and local problems; and the influence of societal pressures on the direction of technological advances;
4. explore the connections between science, technology, society, and career opportunities.
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COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use appropriate software, audio-visual, and/or multimedia materials to explore, investigate, practice, and master instructional goals and objectives in science;
2. use calculators to perform mathematical functions in data analysis;
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3. use a variety of instruments (e.g., probes, thermometers, measuring devices) to perform measurements and record data;
4. use software to:
select and create the appropriate charts, tables, and/or graphs to display data; practice reading, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating the data on a map, chart, graph, table, and diagram; to extrapolate and interpolate information from a graph; to draw conclusions from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables; and to make predictions, inferences, and hypothesis from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables.
5. retrieve current data from a variety of electronic sources including the Internet; software reference programs; and databases that sort and search data to solve a specific problem.
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H. ASSESSMENTThe instructional materials program promotes student assessment:
1. as an authentic and integral part of the instructional process;
2. aligned with instructional goals and objectives;
3. with explicit purposes connected with decisions to be made by teachers including prior knowledge; progress toward conceptual understanding, skill development;
4. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student products and collections of work such as portfolios, computer simulations, video or multimedia productions, oral presentations and written
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work, student exhibitions, surveys or collections of data, etc.
5. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student performances such as open-ended questions, concept maps, independent and group research, interviews, laboratory practical, observation checklists, debates, self and peer evaluations, etc.
6. that include options for traditional assessment items such as; multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true-false, short-answer, essay, etc. application of concepts; analysis of information and/or synthesize information from diverse sources; and evaluation of situations and make judgements or recommendations.
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I. ORGANIZATION AND FORMATThe instructional materials program includes:
1. an instructional format that supports “the learning cycle approach” enabling students
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TE/PE: T1-T90LP: T4-T15
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TE/PE: 5, 27, 37, 49, 63, 69, 93, 133, 143, 147, 161, 179, 191, 207, 211, 229, 231, 263, 265, 269, 287, 299, 349
to investigate an important science concept(s) in-depth over an extended period of time;
2. background material that provides sufficient information for the teacher: on the scientific content; and on common student conceptions and misconceptions; on appropriate instructional delivery including suggested times for instructional activities that are reasonable;
3. a format that: is in a logical, sequential manner, within a module or unit; in a logical, accessible manner between and among modules or units; and easy to use and includes titles, subheadings, and cross-referencing; is well-written, grade level appropriate, and compelling in content; and includes illustrations and photographs that reinforce the concepts presented;
4. content presented in a
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
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nondiscriminatory and unbiased manner to all students of: diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender groups diverse socio-economic populations people with disabilities
TE/PE: Txvii-Txviii, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: T10-T14, 21-122
TE/PE: 7, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 13-18, 21-122
TE/PE: 97, 107, 163, 201, 275, 311, 361, 385, 398LP: T5, T6, 1-4, 15, 21, 57, 59, 61, 63, 79, 81, 83, 87, 89, 91, 93, 97,
J. HANDS-ON EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIESThe instructional materials program provides:
1. equipment, materials, and supplies for use that are appropriate for the grade level;
2. clear instructions on manipulating laboratory equipment and materials;
3. safety precautions;
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I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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105, 109, 111, 113, 115, 119, 121
TE/PE: Txvii-TxviiiLP: T10-T14
TE/PE: 7, 13, 21, 25, 31, 53, 61, 81, 83, 85, 97, 101, 105, 107, 119, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 153, 163, 165, 167, 177, 183, 201, 205, 209, 221, 227, 247, 251, 275, 285, 297, 305, 311, 313, 321, 323, 337, 339, 351, 353, 357, 361, 367, 371, 375, 385, 387, 391LP: 21-122
4. a master source of materials provided; and
5. a list of materials included for each activity.
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TE/PE: Tx-Txiii, T1-T92, 16-18, 38-40, 56-58, 72-74, 88-90, 110-112, 126-128, 148-150, 172-174, 194-196, 216-218, 240-242, 254-256, 270-272, 290-292, 306-308, 324-326, 340-342, 362-364, 376-378, 392-394, 398TRB: EP: TI-T54LP: T4-T15
K. IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORTThe instructional materials program provides information about the kind of resources and support system required to facilitate effective implementation including:
how to establish a safe science learning environment, the kinds and duration of professional development experiences needed to implement the materials effectively for both experienced teachers and novice teachers; guidance in how to link the materials with district and state assessments; and guidance in how to actively
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I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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involve administrators, parents, and the community-at-large in supporting school science.
GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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NGRADE FOUR
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 46-47, 64-65, 68-69, 76-77, 80-87, 107, 108-109, 119, 120-123, 131, 133, 141, 146-147, 155, 159, 164-167, 170-171, 182-187, 198-205, 208-215,2 24-227, 245, 259, 260-261, 276-277, 285, 295, 303, 316-323, 334-337, 347, 350-351, 353, 354-359, 368-369LP: 27-28, 33-38, 43-44, 47-48, 51-58, 63-68, 83-84, 91-92, 111-112, 119-122
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NTE/PE: 4, 102-103, 178-179, 198-199, 220-221, 232-237, 277, 334-335, 348-349, 380-387LP: 61-62, 65-68, 81-82, 97-98, 115-118
TE/PE: 146-147, 158-159, 162-163
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TE/PE: 288-289
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Related concept is taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 162-163
TE/PE: 146-147, 158-159, 162-163
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4. compare, sort, and group objects according to buoyancy, magnetic properties, states of matter, density, solubility, conductivity and ability to react;
5. identify the structures of living things including their systems, and explain their function (e.g., skeletons, teeth structures, plant needles and leaves);
6. describe the different characteristics of plants and animals which help them to survive in different niches and environments;
7. describe the environments and conditions which are needed for the survival of living things (e.g., water, sunlight, soil, food, climate, correct habitat, environmental barriers);
8. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., taxonomy);
9. review relationships among organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial organisms and habitats, climate as related to biomes, food webs);
10. identify human uses of plants and animals (e.g., food sources, medicines);
11. associate the behaviors of living things to external and internal influences (e.g., hunger, climate, seasons);
12. identify cells in plants and animals (e.g., use hand lenses or microscopes to examine plant and animal cells);
13. identify variations in structures and function within and among species of living things (e.g., different seeds, leaves, skeletons, different forms of reproduction, animal and plant structures);
14. recognize, compare, and/or sequence changes in living things (e.g., plant and animal life cycles);
15. describe environmental barriers to the migration of animals;
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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NRelated concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 288-289
TE/PE: 4, 102-103, 178-179, 198-199, 220-221, 232-237, 277, 334-335, 348-349, 380-387LP: 61-62, 65-68, 81-82, 97-98, 115-118
TE/PE: 226-227, 310-311, 320-323, 336-337LP: 93-96, 105-108, 109-110
TE/PE: 258-259, 276-277
TE/PE: 42-47, 92-93, 130-131, 152-153, 176-177LP: 35-358
TE/PE: 114-119, 130-133, 154-155, 168-171
TE/PE: 60-71, 80-87LP: 41-48, 51-56
TE/PE: 98-101, 222-227LP: 91-96
TE/PE: 64-71LP: 41-48
TE/PE: 98-101, 222-227LP: 91-96
TE/PE: 97, 101, 107, 121, 131, 133, 141, 153, 165, 167LP: 65-80
TE/PE: 183, 184-187LP: 83-84
TE/PE: 360-361
TE/PE: 26-27, 28, 32, 34, 36, 37, 220, 221, 222, 295, 374, 375
TE/PE: 26-27, 28, 32, 34, 36, 37, 220, 221, 222,
16. construct and explain models of habitats, food chains, and food webs;
17. observe and investigate how properties can be used to identify substances (e.g., acids and bases, solubility, conductivity, magnetism);
18. examine simple chemical changes (e.g., tarnish, rust, burning);
19. understand that materials are comosed of parts that are too small to be seen even with magnification;
20. identify different forms of energy and describe energy transformation (e.g., electrical to heat, light to mechanical);
21. examine types and properties of waves (e.g., transverse, longitudinal, frequency, wavelengths);
22. relate motion to its properties (e.g., frame of reference, position);
23. relate changes in states of matter to energy transformation (e.g., adding heat);
24. predict and investigate the changes in motion produced when applied force is changed (e.g., increase/decrease in applied force, length of vibrating strings, length of time force is applied);
25. identify various changes in states (e.g., solids to liquids, liquids to solids, solids to gas);
26. use models to demonstrate heat, light, and sound (how produced, how changed, applications to every day living, how moved through system);
27. construct simple electrical circuits;
28. explain the relationship between the rate of cooling and crystal size of igneous rocks;
29. describe the Earth’s atmosphere;
30. understand that air has mass, takes up
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TE/PE: 14-15, 32, 34, 35, 36, 224
space, and is made of molecules;
31. identify the sun as a star;
32. explain the reason why other planets are not always seen in the same position;
33. research evidence to discover the age of the earth;
34. associate fossils with the periods in which they were formed;
35. locate and identify patterns of stars and their seasonal changes;
36. describe the orbits of the sun and moon;
37. compare and explain the relative time differences to erode materials (e.g., a sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
38. investigate the cause and effects of volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides;
39. enter weather data on weather charts and use the data to hypothesize how air temperature and humidity affect air pressure.
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
M NGRADE FIVE
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
M NTE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 46-47, 64-65, 68-69, 76-77, 80-87, 107, 108-109, 119, 120-123, 131, 133, 141, 146-147, 155, 159, 164-167, 170-171, 182-187, 198-205, 208-215 ,224-227, 245, 259, 260-261, 276-277, 285, 295, 303, 316-323, 334-337, 347, 350-351, 353, 354-359, 368-369LP: 27-28, 33-38, 43-44, 47-48, 51-58, 63-68, 83-84, 91-92, 111-112, 119-122
TE/PE: 4, 102-103, 178-179, 198-199, 220-221, 232-237, 277, 334-335, 348-349, 380-387LP: 61-62, 65-68, 81-82, 97-98, 115-118
TE/PE: 46-47, 162-163, 303LP: 35-38
TE/PE: 224-227LP: 91-96
TE/PE: 224-227LP: 91-96
TE/PE: 64-71LP: 41-48
Not applicable to physical science.
TE/PE: 146-147, 158-159, 162-163
TE/PE: 162-163
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. classify living and non-living things according to properties (e.g., structures and functions, mass, volume, density, solubility, conductivity, magnetism, weight, shape, color, freezing pint, boiling point, evaporation, rocks and minerals);
5. identify and explain common energy transformations and cycles of matter (e.g., photosynthesis, water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, energy conversions including fuels);
6. demonstrate the processes involved in the changes of physical states of matter (e.g., solid to liquid to gas to liquid to solid);
7. recognize and explore methods for investigating physical changes (e.g., evaporating, condensing, boiling, freezing, melting, salinity, density, shapes and sizes);
8. explain the effects of force on motion (e.g., wind currents, hot air on balloons);
9. explain how the different characteristics of plants and animals help them to survive in different niches and environments (e.g., adaptations, natural selection, extinction);
10. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, whole organisms, communities, ecosystems);
11. compare variations of plant growth and reproductions (e.g., seed dispersal,
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
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TE/PE: 162-163, 288-289
TE/PE: 224-227, 310-313LP: 105-108
TE/PE: 228-229, 258-259
TE/PE: 232-235
TE/PE: 20-23, 26-31, 36-37, 50-53, 64-71LP: 41-48
TE/PE: 188-191LP: 85-86
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TE/PE: 183, 184-187, 188, 191, 193, 196LP: 83-84
TE/PE: 200-201LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 132-133, 138, 142
TE/PE: 26-27, 28, 32, 34, 36, 37, 220, 221, 222, 295, 374, 375
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Not applicable to physical science.
asexual and sexual reproduction, needs of growing plants);
12. describe methods that various cells use to obtain and process food;
13. trace the pathways of the sun’s energy through producers, consumers, and decomposers (e.g., food webs, pyramids);
14. explain that the mass of a material is conserved whether it is together, in parts, or in a different state;
15. recognize that elements are composed of atoms of the same type;
16. using the periodic table, identify common elements according to their symbols;
17. describe variables affecting the motion of objects (e.g., gravity, friction, density of medium, amount of energy);
18. use SI (metric) units of measurement as they apply to electricity (e.g., amps, volts, watts)
19. construct and interpret graphs depicting motion (e.g., speed vs. time);
20. analyze diagrams of circuits (e.g., complete and incomplete circuits, parts and functions);
21. demonstrate magnetic forces using magnets (e.g., law of magnets, lines of force);
22. describe sound as a wave (e.g., compressional wave);
23. review fundamental earth science concepts including, relative age of the earth, movement of celestial objects, air has mass and exerts pressure;
24. understand there are stars in the universe just like our sun as well as many that are bigger or smaller;
25. explore how fossils can be used to determine the age of rock layers;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A
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TE/PE: 14-15, 32, 34, 35, 36, 224
TE/PE: 4, 81, 83, 85, 90, 105, 107, 119, 123, 133, 141, 183, 185, 205, 209, 213, 272, 283, 285, 308, 326, 369, 371LP: 51-56
26. interpret the influence of land forms on weather and climate;
27. identify and describe natural land forms, changes in these land forms and recognize that they may be used as a record of time;
28. compare and explain the different rates of weathering in certain materials (e.g., sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
29. explain how the Earth’s tilt and revolution determine the seasons;
30. compare how seasonal weather patterns are affected by the sun (e.g., amount of sunlight, tilt of the earth, revolution);
31. collect and display weather data to describe weather patterns (e.g., temperature, wind direction, wind speed, precipitation);
32. fabricate and illustrate models (e.g., solar system, structure of earth, erosion and weathering, forces which drive the rock cycle).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE SIX
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTERThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry,
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 44-45, 60-61, 152-153LP: 55-58, 101-102
TE/PE: 102-111, 116-117, 134-141, 146-151, 154-163, 170-183, 186-187, 194-199, 202-207, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-291, 294-301, 338-341LP: 53-62, 67-70, 73-76, 85-90
TE/PE: 16, 100-105, 108-111LP: 41-44
TE/PE: 52-55, 58-65, 156, 157, 174, 175LP: 27-28
TE/PE: 58-59LP: 29-30
physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
5. describe the interactions of various cycles that provide energy and/or materials for growth, repair and shelter (e.g., carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle, decomposition, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration);
5. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., similarities and differences in organisms, complexity in organisms, similarities and differences among closely related groups);
6. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., dichotomous keys, field guides);
7. explain changes in common patterns of interdependence among organisms (e.g., biotic and abiotic factors);
8. demonstrate changes in populations of organisms due to limiting environmental factors (e.g., food supply, predators, disease, habitat);
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TE/PE: 53, 70-71, 72-73
TE/PE: 134-137, 148-149, 160LP: 51-52
TE/PE: 94-95, 146-155, 158-161, 194-195, 240-241, 246-247, 262-263, 270-271, 278-279, 288-289, 300-301, 338-341LP: 55-58, 65-66, 71-74
TE/PE: 80-85LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 16, 100-101
TE/PE: 44-45, 60-61, 86-87, 152-153, 224-225, 228-235, 272-273, 276-277LP: 55-58, 83-84, 109-110
TE/PE: 44-45, 62-65, 132-133, 222-225
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Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 46-47, 63, 149
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9. analyze the ecological consequences of human interactions with the environment (e.g., renewable and non-renewable resources);
10. interpret growth patterns in different plants (e.g., mosses, ferns, perennials, biennials, woody plants, herbaceous plants);
11. demonstrate how the various systems provide for the needs of a living organism (e.g., plants, animals, fungi);
12. construct models of plant and animal cells which show the basic parts (e.g., cytoplasm, cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast);
13. classify materials according to physical and chemical properties;
14. identify processes as physical or chemical changes;
16. identify food as sources of energy in animals;
16. research historical reasons for classifying elements and compounds;
17. apply knowledge of physical and chemical properties to examine samples of water;
18. investigate that matter is composed of tiny particles and that the particles are the same for the same type of matter;
19. investigate the formation of simple mixtures;
20. investigate methods for separating mixtures (e.g., evaporation, filtration, chromatography, screening;
21. using indicators, identify substances as acidic, basic, or neutral;
22. identify the symbols of elements;
23. using the periodic table, identify elements as metals or non-metals;
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TE/PE: 296-297
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TE/PE: 294-299LP: 101-102
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24. draw models to represent atoms;
25. describe properties of matter (e.g., inertia, gravitational interaction, specific heat, malleability, melting point, density);
26. explore the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., wavelengths, frequencies, visible light);
27. interpret the relationship of mass to gravitational force (e.g., larger the mass the larger the gravitational pull, the closer the objects the stronger the pull);
28. examine simple machines and the forces involved (e.g., levers, pulleys);
29. describe the flow of heat between objects (e.g., hot air rises, absorption and release of heat by metals);
30. identify factors affecting reflection and refraction (e.g., nature of surfaces, color, density of medium);
31. apply the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on motion of objects (e.g., inertia, addition and subtraction of forces in a straight line);
32. describe the relationship between different frequencies and receivers (e.g., eyes, ears, radios);
33. explain absorption and reflection of light by different objects of various colors and textures (e.g., transparent, translucent, opaque, different colors);
34. explain motion in terms of frames of reference (e.g., motions on earth, ball thrown in or from moving vehicle);
35. relate the length of a shadow to the position or source of illumination (e.g., sundials);
36. use an arrow to represent direction and magnitude of force;
37. diagram simple parallel and series circuits (e.g., bulbs, battery, wires, switch);
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TE/PE: 53, 70-71, 72-73
TE/PE: 46-47, 60-61, 68-69
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TE/PE: 384-385
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TE/PE: 7, 65, 81, 83, 137, 139, 141, 151, 153, 155, 159, 201, 205, 217, 283, 289, 291, 377LP: 81-82, 87-88, 93-96, 107-108, 113-120
38. analyze graphs depicting motion, predict future motion (e.g., graphs, tables, charts);
39. relate wave lengths and/or frequency to position on electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., colors, x-ray);
40. recognize that stars are different temperatures and ages;
41. identify and investigate Earth’s resources (e.g., use and abuse, energy sources, how man’s utilization affects the environment;
42. tract atmospheric conditions (e.g., composition, interactions);
43. summarize the forces and results of plate tectonics;
44. describe the factors involved in causing catastrophic meteorological and geological events;
45. develop an understanding in the change’s of the rock record;
46. identify and measure changes in weather (e.g., air temperature, speed and direction of wind, humidity, precipitation);
47. investigate weather (e.g., forecasting, data methods, maps, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, acid rain);
48. construct and explain various models (e.g., solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, rock formation including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
TE/PE: 46, 58, 60, 70, 72, 73, 146
TE/PE: 82-85LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 82-85, 92-95LP: 33-34, 37-40, 87-89, 99-100
TE/PE: 226-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-303, 387-341LP: 81-96, 99-102
TE/PE: 36-37, 42-43, 126-127, 134-135, 138-141, 156-157, 162-163, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 338-341, 388-389LP: 59-64, 71-72
TE/PE: 100-111LP: 41-44
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. summarize problems related to water on earth as a life sustaining substance (e.g., quality and quantity of surface and ground water);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles (e.g., mitochondria, cell membrane, nucleus);
6. discuss the interdependencies within and among organelles, cells, tissues, organs, and systems;
7. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
8. analyze how structures, functions and behaviors of organisms lead to species continuity (e.g., reproductive/mating behaviors, seed dispersal);
9. group unknown organisms into correct taxonomy based on observable
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TE/PE: 46-47, 52-65, 68-69LP: 27-28, 31-32, 55-58
TE/PE: 44-45, 80-85, 152-153, 276-277LP: 35-36, 55-58
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TE/PE: 114, 139, 141, 155, 159, 179, 201, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295LP: 87-88, 93-96
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Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 44, 62, 152-153, 224-225.
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characteristics (e.g., use dichotomous keys);
10. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive systems of different organisms;
11. design an environment in which the chemical and energy needs for the growth, reproduction and development of plants are met (e.g., food pyramids, decomposition);
12. demonstrate how living cells obtain the essentials of life (e.g., transpiration, respiration, photosynthesis);
13. demonstrate the basic principles of genetics (e.g., Mendel’s laws, DNA, monohybrid crosses, production of sperm and egg, production of body cells, genes, chromosomes, inherited traits);
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
15. locate elements on periodic table and identify each as metallic, non-metallic or metalloid;
16. draw Bohr’s Model for elements identifying protons, neutrons, and electrons;
17. assign element to its chemical family on the periodic table by noting similarities in outer energy level electrons within family;
18. utilize properties of acidity, conductivity, and solubility to classify substances;
19. classify chemical reactions as endothermic and exothermic;
20. classify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single or double replacement;
21. identify acid-base reactions and verify that matter is conserved in chemical reactions;
22. write word equations for chemical
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reaction;
23. identify chemical reaction factors that might affect the reaction rates including catalysts, temperature changes, light energies, and particle size;
24. evaluate gaseous systems noting the variation in diffusion rates and the expansion of gases at elevated temperatures;
25. relate physical properties of matter to everyday life (e.g., reflection/refraction, magnetism/compasses, density of regular/irregular objects, temperature/molecular movement);
26. identify sources of energy (e.g., petroleum refinement, windmills, geothermal);
27. interpret and illustrate changes in waves as they pass through various mediums (e.g., sound through water and metal, light through thicknesses of glass);
29. describe how sound is perceived by the ear (e.g., range, frequency, amplitude);
29. apply the conservation of energy theory to energy transformation (e.g., electrical/heat, heat/mechanical);
30. quantitatively represent work, power, pressure;
31. draw vector quantities (e.g., displacement, velocity, force);
32. graph and interpret motion relationships (e.g., distance versus time, speed versus time, acceleration versus time);
33. illustrate qualitatively and quantitatively Newton’s Laws of Motion;
34. illustrate quantitatively mechanical advantage of simple machines;
35. compare and contrast the orbits of planets and comets;
36. relate rock formation to the types of fossil fuels;
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37. identify resources as being renewable or non-renewable;
38. summarize and explain the principle of plate tectonics;
39. explore the societal effects of meteorological phenomena;
40. describe the factors involved in mining resources;
41. compare and contrast the different types of galaxies (e.g., shape, size, components);
42. recognize societal concerns with exploration and colonization of space;
43. relate climatic patterns and change to Earth’s revolution and tilt of the axis;
44. examine energy transfer in Earth science (e.g., forces in construction of topographical features, causes of geological phenomena, interaction of atmosphere and oceans);
45. construct and interpret rock layer models through stratigraphic interpretation (e.g., age, environment when deposited);
46. determine the relationship between the Earth’s magnetism and directions on the Earth’s surface through the construction and use of a compass;
47. diagram the motions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth and explain the astronomical phenomena associated with these motions with an emphasis on gravitational variances;
48. use a variety of instruments to gather data (e.g., mass, temperature, electrical current, air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and humidity);
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE NINE
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 35, 38-39, 46-47, 52-53, 54-55, 58-59, 60-61, 70-71, 72-73, 86-87, 152-153, 161, 164-165, 214-215, 216-217, 218-219, 220-221, 224-225, 234-235, 245, 264-265, 276-277, 279, 281, 283, 292-293, 296-297, 298-299, 302-303, 326-327, 328-329, 330-331, 361, 372-373, 376-377, 382-383, 384-385, 390-391LP: 51-52, 57-58, 77-78, 105-106, 109-110, 121-122
TE/PE: 36-39, 54-55, 60-61, 64-67, 80-81, 87-90, 94-95, 126-127, 149, 152-153, 156-157, 162-165, 179, 184-185, 188-189, 200-201, 208-209, 217, 224-235, 240-241, 246-247, 262-264, 270-271, 288-289, 291, 338-341, 361, 384, 386-387, 392-393LP: 27-28, 31-32, 35-40, 49-52, 59-61, 63-64, 67-68, 71-72, 81-90, 93-96, 99-102, 107-108, 111-120
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TE/PE: 90, 92-93, 248-249LP: 37-38
TE/PE: 226-235, 240-251, 256-265, 270-283, 288-303, 338-341LP: 81-96, 99-102
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TE/PE: 53, 72, 73, 118-123, 316-317, 322, 324,
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
5. analyze and explain the principles of genetics (e.g., monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, mutations, genotypes, phenotypes, X and Y chromosomes, DNA, probability, diversity);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of tissues (e.g., striated, cardiac, smooth muscle);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
7. mathematically illustrate changes in populations of organisms;
8. identify and describe microscopic
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TE/PE: 60-63, 116, 118
TE/PE: 44-45, 62-63, 152-153, 272-273, 276-277LP: 55-58
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TE/PE: 114, 139, 141, 155, 159, 179, 201, 283, 286, 289, 291, 295LP: 87-88, 93-96
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organisms and foreign substances in the environment and their harmful effects (e.g., microorganisms, mutagens, carcinogens);
9. identify the organisms and the chemical processes involved in the decay of materials;
10. trace the transfer of matter and energy in the chemical/molecular processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation;
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the excretory and digestive systems of different organisms;
12. design an environment which demonstrates the interdependence of plants and animals (e.g., energy and chemical cycles, adaptations of structures and behaviors);
13. illustrate meiosis and mitosis and relate to chromosome number and production of sperm, egg, and body cells;
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
15. review the relationship between elements and their location in the periodic table including families, metals, nonmetals and metalloids;
16. determine the number of neutrons, protons and electrons given atomic number and average atomic mass number and relate to the periodic table position;
17. associate proton number with type of element, electron distribution with reactivity, and number of neutrons with nuclear stability;
18. list the characteristics of radioactivity including alpha and beta particles and gamma rays;
19. define and describe half life of a radioactive isotope;
20. define a chain reaction and show an example using a radioactive isotope;
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21. differentiate between fission and fusion;
22. trace the development of the model of the atom (e.g., Crookes, Thompson, Becquerel, Rutherford, Bohr);
23. write formulas and name compounds given oxidation numbers of monatomic and polyatomic ions;
24. identify and distinguish kinds of chemical bonds including ionic, nonpolar covalent and polar covalent;
25. recognize that water has unusual properties due to its molecular shape, polarity, and hydrogen bonding;
26. recognize that all chemical reactions involve energy changes (e.g., endothermic and exothermic reactions);
27. experimentally determine the products of chemical reactions then write and balance chemical equations;
28. conduct, write equations and classify types of chemical reactions including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement and combustion;
29. draw structures of simple organic compounds (e.g., alkanes, alcohols);
30. investigate the relationships among temperature, pressure and volume in gases with respect to Charles (V-T), Boyles (V-P) and Gay-Lussac’s Laws (P-T);
31. diagram the relationship between energy and phase changes (e.g., freezing, boiling, sublimation);
32. demonstrate water characteristics including capillary action, surface tension, adhesion and cohesion via a variety of methods (e.g., chromatography, meniscus readings);
33. experimentally determine the density of an object by measuring its mass and volume;
34. identify and describe various forms of
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energy (e.g., electromagnetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear form);
35. differentiate energy transformations (e.g., heat, light, sound, mechanical, chemical, nuclear);
36. relate absorption and dissipation of heat to the composition of a material;
37. review physical states of matter including descriptions of the behavior of atoms and molecules in terms of the Kinetic Molecular Theory (e.g., gases, solids, liquids);
38. relate the force between charged objects to the charge on the objects and the distance between them;
39. define and solve problems involving potential difference;
40. solve electrical problems (e.g., Ohm’s Law I=V/R, Power P = I²R);
41. hypothesize and experiment when different components are substituted in an electrical circuit;
42. demonstrate and diagram a magnetic field using a bar magnet and iron filings;
43. review foundational concepts of kinematics (e.g., speed-distance-time relationships) and dynamics (e.g.,Newton’s Laws, simple machines)
44. experiment with a pendulum to determine which variables (amplitude, mass, length) will affect the motion of a pendulum.
45. define types of waves and their properties (e.g., interference, diffraction, resonance);
46. examine the differences and similarities between transverse and longitudinal waves;
47. use the wave equation to determine the relationships among speed, wavelength, and frequency;
48. list the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and identify uses;
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49. demonstrate light as a wave motion (e.g., ripple tank);
50. review characteristics of light (e.g., reflection, refraction, diffraction);
51. relate wavelength to color and frequency;
52. interpret how sound travels through different materials (e.g., transmitted, reflected, or absorbed);
53. analyze and describe a common rock sample (e.g., color, grain, and composition);
54. employ tests to identify rocks and minerals (e.g., streak, color, hardness, cleavage);
55. examine how scientists use seismographic evidence in determining structure and composition of the Earth’s interior;
56. examine geologic time emphasizing isotopic ages and biostratigraphy;
57. estimate the age of materials using existing radioactive data;
58. investigate formation and destruction of mountains (e.g., weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics);
59. read and interpret topographic maps including estimation of linear distances;
60. interpret why warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air;
61. relate temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind directions, and humidity as elements of weather;
62. construct and use weather maps and charts (e.g., temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity);
63. examine and use models to describe interactive cycles (e.g., water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon cycle);
64. distinguish the movements of subsurface water;
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TE/PE: 70-71
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65. relate the structure of the ocean floor to the kind of organisms present;
66. explore the properties and motions of oceans;
67. research uses and values of natural resources and current environmental issues (e.g., effects of pollution, solid waste management, local/national/global issues);
68. research space technology in everyday life;
70. explain and compare motions of the sun and moon;
70. construct and explain astronomy models (e.g., solar systems, galaxies, constellations, stellar types, and stellar evolution).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
correlated to
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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GRADE NINE
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
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Related concepts are taught on the following pages: TE/PE: 374-375
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TE/PE: 162-163
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TE/PE: 303
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3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. analyze and explain the principles of genetics (e.g., monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, mutations, genotypes, phenotypes, X and Y chromosomes, DNA, probability, diversity);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of tissues (e.g., striated, cardiac, smooth muscle);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
7. mathematically illustrate changes in populations of organisms;
8. identify and describe microscopic organisms and foreign substances in the environment and their harmful effects (e.g., microorganisms, mutagens, carcinogens);
9. identify the organisms and the chemical processes involved in the decay of materials;
10. trace the transfer of matter and energy in the chemical/molecular processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation;
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the excretory and digestive systems of different organisms;
12. design an environment which demonstrates the interdependence of plants and animals (e.g., energy and chemical cycles, adaptations of structures and behaviors);
13. illustrate meiosis and mitosis and relate to chromosome number and production of sperm, egg, and body cells;
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14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
15. review the relationship between elements and their location in the periodic table including families, metals, nonmetals and metalloids;
16. determine the number of neutrons, protons and electrons given atomic number and average atomic mass number and relate to the periodic table position;
17. associate proton number with type of element, electron distribution with reactivity, and number of neutrons with nuclear stability;
18. list the characteristics of radioactivity including alpha and beta particles and gamma rays;
19. define and describe half life of a radioactive isotope;
20. define a chain reaction and show an example using a radioactive isotope;
21. differentiate between fission and fusion;
22. trace the development of the model of the atom (e.g., Crookes, Thompson, Becquerel, Rutherford, Bohr);
23. write formulas and name compounds given oxidation numbers of monatomic and polyatomic ions;
24. identify and distinguish kinds of chemical bonds including ionic, nonpolar covalent and polar covalent;
25. recognize that water has unusual properties due to its molecular shape, polarity, and hydrogen bonding;
26. recognize that all chemical reactions involve energy changes (e.g., endothermic and exothermic reactions);
27. experimentally determine the products of chemical reactions then write and balance chemical equations;
28. conduct, write equations and classify
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TE/PE: 246-247LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 44-45, 92-93, 130-131, 152-153, 176-177LP: 57-58, 69-80, 85-86
TE/PE: 42-47, 92-93, 130-131, 152-153, 176-177LP: 35-38
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TE/PE: 222-225LP: 91-92
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types of chemical reactions including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement and combustion;
29. draw structures of simple organic compounds (e.g., alkanes, alcohols);
30. investigate the relationships among temperature, pressure and volume in gases with respect to Charles (V-T), Boyles (V-P) and Gay-Lussac’s Laws (P-T);
31. diagram the relationship between energy and phase changes (e.g., freezing, boiling, sublimation);
32. demonstrate water characteristics including capillary action, surface tension, adhesion and cohesion via a variety of methods (e.g., chromatography, meniscus readings);
33. experimentally determine the density of an object by measuring its mass and volume;
34. identify and describe various forms of energy (e.g., electromagnetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear form);
35. differentiate energy transformations (e.g., heat, light, sound, mechanical, chemical, nuclear);
36. relate absorption and dissipation of heat to the composition of a material;
37. review physical states of matter including descriptions of the behavior of atoms and molecules in terms of the Kinetic Molecular Theory (e.g., gases, solids, liquids);
38. relate the force between charged objects to the charge on the objects and the distance between them;
39. define and solve problems involving potential difference;
40. solve electrical problems (e.g., Ohm’s Law I=V/R, Power P = I²R);
41. hypothesize and experiment when
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TE/PE: 60-61, 66-71, 76-77, 80-85LP: 41-48, 51-56
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different components are substituted in an electrical circuit;
42. demonstrate and diagram a magnetic field using a bar magnet and iron filings;
43. review foundational concepts of kinematics (e.g., speed-distance-time relationships) and dynamics (e.g., Newton’s Laws, simple machines)
44. experiment with a pendulum to determine which variables (amplitude, mass, length) will affect the motion of a pendulum;
45. define types of waves and their properties (e.g., interference, diffraction, resonance);
46. examine the differences and similarities between transverse and longitudinal waves;
47. use the wave equation to determine the relationships among speed, wavelength, and frequency;
48. list the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and identify uses;
49. demonstrate light as a wave motion (e.g., ripple tank);
50. review characteristics of light (e.g., reflection, refraction, diffraction);
51. relate wavelength to color and frequency;
52. interpret how sound travels through different materials (e.g., transmitted, reflected, or absorbed);
53. analyze and describe a common rock sample (e.g., color, grain, and composition);
54. employ tests to identify rocks and minerals (e.g., streak, color, hardness, cleavage);
55. examine how scientists use seismographic evidence in determining structure and composition of the Earth’s interior;
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56. examine geologic time emphasizing isotopic ages and biostratigraphy;
57. estimate the age of materials using existing radioactive data;
58. investigate formation and destruction of mountains (e.g., weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics);
59. read and interpret topographic maps including estimation of linear distances;
60. interpret why warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air;
61. relate temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind directions, and humidity as elements of weather;
62. construct and use weather maps and charts (e.g., temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity);
63. examine and use models to describe interactive cycles (e.g., water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon cycle);
64. distinguish the movements of subsurface water;
65. relate the structure of the ocean floor to the kind of organisms present;
66. explore the properties and motions of oceans;
67. research uses and values of natural resources and current environmental issues (e.g., effects of pollution, solid waste management, local/national/global issues);
68. research space technology in everyday life;
69. explain and compare motions of the sun and moon;
70. construct and explain astronomy models (e.g., solar systems, galaxies, constellations, stellar types, and stellar evolution).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 10(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 26-27, 95, 101, 106-107, 115, 117, 125, 146-147, 158-159, 161, 162-163, 167, 204-205, 215, 221, 223, 239, 245, 249, 253, 267, 281, 286-289, 295, 301, 303, 319, 328-331, 349, 355, 359, 369, 374-375, 381, 387LP: 33-34
TE/PE: 46-47, 64-65, 68-69, 76-77, 80-87, 107, 108-109, 119, 120-123, 131, 133, 141, 146-147, 155, 159, 164-167, 170-171, 182-187, 198-205, 208-215, 224-227, 245, 259, 260-261, 276-277, 285, 295, 303, 316-323, 334-337, 347, 350-351, 353, 354-359, 368-369LP: 27-28, 33-38, 43-44, 47-48, 51-58, 63-68, 83-84, 91-92, 111-112, 119-122
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SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. review the needs of growing plants and the environments supplying those needs;
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles including Golgi bodies, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles;
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune);
7. review factors that affect succession and populations and communities (e.g., use maps, graphs, charts, and tables);
8. identify mechanisms for the movement of materials into and out of cells (e.g., active and passive transport, endo- and exocytosis);
9. review principles of genetics;
10. relate the role of DNA analysis to genetic
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disorders, forensic science, molecular genetics, and biotechnology including (e.g., protein synthesis, heredity, cell division, and cellular functions);
11. construct concept maps showing energy flow and cycles of matter between chemical and biological systems including photosynthesis, stored chemical energy, decomposition, carbon and nitrogen cycles;
12. trace matter and energy flow through the respiration processes of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and electron transport system (e.g., ATP, carbon, oxygen, water);
13. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the nervous, endocrine and immune systems of different organisms;
14. compare the embryonic development of invertebrate and vertebrate animals (e.g., ontogeny and phylogeny, diversity, taxonomy);
15. relate the role of natural selection to the development and/or extinction of a species;
16. depict the interdependence of cells, tissues, organs, and systems to the life functions of the whole organism;
17. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune systems);
18. investigate the properties of solutions including density, conductivity, solubility, concentration, pH, colligative properties;
19. use polarity, molecular shape, and hydrogen bonding to explain why water is considered the “universal solvent”;
20. interpret graphs showing the relationships among temperature, pressure, and volume in gases with respect to Charles’ Law (V-T), Boyle’s Law (V-P), and Gay-Lussac’s Law (P-T);
21. differentiate between physical, chemical, and nuclear changes;
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22. measure the change in heat gained or lost during chemical reactions using the specific heat of water (e.g., heat released during burning of food materials, acid-base neutralization);
23. investigate the relationship between energy and phase change in order to demonstrate heat of fusion and/or heat of vaporization;
24. recognize that the equation E=mc2 can be used to illustrate the conversion of mass to energy during nuclear reactions.
25. validate the law of conservation of matter in chemical reactions;
26. use chemical equations to represent chemical and biochemical reactions (e.g., photosynthesis);
27. predict the isotope or radiation particle emitted during nuclear reactions;
28. complete simple nuclear equations given all but one of the materials involved in the reaction;
29. illustrate how scientists used the electromagnetic spectrum to show the energy levels of electrons within atoms;
30. relate characteristics and behavior of waves with earth and life processes (e.g., erosion, vision);
31. calculate the relationship among rate, force, momentum and time;
32. summarize the relationships between frequency and speed (e.g., Doppler effect);
33. determine the effect of different forces on vibrating systems (e.g., pendulums, springs);
34. qualitatively explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism (e.g., the electromagnetic field);
35. describe how components of an electric circuit function individually and as a component in an electric circuit;
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36. demonstrate qualitative and quantitative understanding of pressure in various systems (e.g., water pipes, circuits, blood vessels);
37. qualitatively and quantitatively describe the conservation of energy (e.g., thermal, chemical, mechanical);
38. relate the physical change in substances to changes in temperature (e.g., thermal expansion/contraction, increases/decreases in density);
39. explain the relationship between wind and waves;
40. differentiate between the movement of water particles in a wave and the movement of wave energy;
41. explain the cause of tides;
42. compare and contrast the characteristics and uses of waves in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum;
43. calculate the frequency of a particular wavelength;
44. measure the rate of absorption of infrared radiation in containers of various colors;
45. review of fundamental concepts of forces and motion including air pressure, speed, pendulums and other vibrating objects;
46. apply Newton’s Laws of Motion to living systems (e.g., walking);
47. construct and interpret (extrapolate and interpolate) kinematics graphs (e.g., migration);
48. describe and quantify how machines can provide mechanical advantages;
49. identify and describe the effects of specific heat on heating and cooling objects;
50. review fundamental earth science concepts including tests to identify rocks and minerals;
51. investigate fossils (e.g., origins, use in
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establishing geological time, types of plants and animals included in fossil-fuel formation, compare fossils to present today organisms);
52. investigate the effects of natural phenomena on the environment (e.g., oceanographic, meteorologic);
53. probe characteristics of the atmosphere (e.g., relationships of air pressure to temperature and humidity, demonstrate that air has mass and exerts pressure)
54. compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth to the other planets;
55. illustrate methods to recover subsurface water for human use;
56. relate electromagnetic fields to the earth’s magnetosphere;
57. describe factors determining the height and frequency of tides;
58. identify and describe the effects of ocean currents on climate;
59. explore and explain the energy relationships in earth science (e.g., weather, plate tectonics, height and frequency of waves);
60. research current environmental issues (e.g., depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, destruction of rain forest, pollution);
61. review physical changes in earth materials due to temperature variations and relate those changes to earth’s natural processes;
62. utilize a stream table to observe the effects of water on the earth’s surface (e.g., changes in particle size, slope, velocity); and
63. construct and interpret topographic maps and meterological maps (e.g., use maps of geographic features to predict flora and fauna, weather maps and charts to observe and predict weather,
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topographical maps to illustrate surface features);
64. interpret apparent motion of constellations and their relationship to the rotation of the earth;
65. summarize technological advances in astronomy and meteorology.
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION
INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon____________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in
Earth Science___________SUBJECT: Earth Science____________ COPYRIGHT DATE(S): 1998__________SE ISBN: 0-835-92241-3_____________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92245-6______________
GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
GROUP V – 2000 TO 2006
Science K-12
R-E-S-P-O-N-S-EYes No N/A
CRITERIA NOTES
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I. INTER-ETHNIC
The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concept, content, and illustration, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970).
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II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences, and
achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (adopted May 1975).
GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NGRADE FOUR
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 40-41, 42-43, 48-49, 50-51, 52-53LP: 29-38, 43-44
TE/PE: 172-173, 178-179, 204-205, 206-207, 274-275, 390-391LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 204-205, 274-275LP: 99-100
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. compare, sort, and group objects according to buoyancy, magnetic properties, states of matter, density, solubility, conductivity and ability to react;
5. identify the structures of living things including their systems, and explain their function (e.g., skeletons, teeth structures, plant needles and leaves);
6. describe the different characteristics of plants and animals which help them to survive in different niches and environments;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NTE/PE: 20-21, 88-89, 94-95, 204-205, 206-207, 212-213, 238-239, 272-273, 274-275, 280-281, 284-285, 288-295, 390-391LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 172-173, 178-179, 204-205, 390-391
TE/PE: 88-89, 204-205, 274-275, 280-281, 390-391
TE/PE: 204-205, 274-275, 290-291, 294-295, 390-391
TE/PE: 204-205, 274-275, 352-353
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 274-275
TE/PE: 172-173
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 274-275, 294-295LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 42-43, 48-53, 94-95LP: 29-36, 49-50
TE/PE: 42-43, 82-83LP: 33-36, 39-42, 45-46, 49-50, 101-102
TE/PE: 40-43, 50-51
TE/PE: 216-219, 296-299, 388-391
7. describe the environments and conditions which are needed for the survival of living things (e.g., water, sunlight, soil, food, climate, correct habitat, environmental barriers);
8. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., taxonomy);
9. review relationships among organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial organisms and habitats, climate as related to biomes, food webs);
10. identify human uses of plants and animals (e.g., food sources, medicines);
11. associate the behaviors of living things to external and internal influences (e.g., hunger, climate, seasons);
12. identify cells in plants and animals (e.g., use hand lenses or microscopes to examine plant and animal cells);
13. identify variations in structures and function within and among species of living things (e.g., different seeds, leaves, skeletons, different forms of reproduction, animal and plant structures);
14. recognize, compare, and/or sequence changes in living things (e.g., plant and animal life cycles);
15. describe environmental barriers to the migration of animals;
16. construct and explain models of habitats, food chains, and food webs;
17. observe and investigate how properties can be used to identify substances (e.g., acids and bases, solubility, conductivity, magnetism);
18. examine simple chemical changes (e.g., tarnish, rust, burning);
19. understand that materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen even with magnification;
20. identify different forms of energy and
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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NLP: 79-88, 121-124
TE/PE: 141-142, 198-199, 218-219LP: 61-62
TE/PE: 100-107, 114-119, 126-127, 138-139, 150-153, 156-159, 196-199, 226-231, 316-317, 328-333, 350-351, 354-355, 358-359, 362-369LP: 53-54, 109-112
TE/PE: 62-65, 74-75, 80-81, 112-113, 184-185, 244-249, 390-391
TE/PE: 136-137, 142-143, 232-233, 296-297
TE/PE: 62-65, 74-75, 80-81, 112-113, 184-185, 244-249, 390-391
TE/PE: 62-63, 134-137, 158-159, 184-185, 196-197, 216-219, 238-239, 296-299, 308-311, 350-351, 374-379, 388-391LP: 79-88, 107-108, 121-124
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 64-65
TE/PE: 212-215
TE/PE: 212-213, 220-223
TE/PE: 374-375, 384-385
TE/PE: 328-329, 332-333, 338-342LP: 111-114
TE/PE: 174-179LP: 71-72
TE/PE: 166-196, 172-175, 178-179LP: 69-70
TE/PE: 392-393
describe energy transformation (e.g., electrical to heat, light to mechanical);
21. examine types and properties of waves (e.g., transverse, longitudinal, frequency, wavelengths);
22. relate motion to its properties (e.g., frame of reference, position);
23. relate changes in states of matter to energy transformation (e.g., adding heat);
24. predict and investigate the changes in motion produced when applied force is changed (e.g., increase/decrease in applied force, length of vibrating strings, length of time force is applied);
25. identify various changes in states (e.g., solids to liquids, liquids to solids, solids to gas);
26. use models to demonstrate heat, light, and sound (how produced, how changed, applications to every day living, how moved through system);
27. construct simple electrical circuits;
28. explain the relationship between the rate of cooling and crystal size of igneous rocks;
29. describe the Earth’s atmosphere;
30. understand that air has mass, takes up space, and is made of molecules;
31. identify the sun as a star;
32. explain the reason why other planets are not always seen in the same position;
33. research evidence to discover the age of the earth;
34. associate fossils with the periods in which they were formed;
35. locate and identify patterns of stars and their seasonal changes;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 4
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
N
TE/PE: 358-359, 362-365LP: 117-120
TE/PE: 100-107, 114-115, 118-119LP: 51-52
TE/PE: 102-103, 134-145LP: 57-66
TE/PE: 222-225, 232-233, 242-243, 256-259LP: 93-96
36. describe the orbits of the sun and moon;
37. compare and explain the relative time differences to erode materials (e.g., a sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
38. investigate the cause and effects of volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides;
39. enter weather data on weather charts and use the data to hypothesize how air temperature and humidity affect air pressure.
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
TE/PE: 2-15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 124, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 164, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175, 177, 179, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 210, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 236, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 262, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 278, 281, 283, 285, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 302, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 326, 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 348, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 372, 375, 377, 379, 381, 383, 385, 387, 389, 393, 395, 397, 400
A. NATURE OF SCIENCEThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop an understanding of the nature and the practice of scientific inquiry;
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I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 3, 4-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 124, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 164, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175, 177, 179, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 210, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 236, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 262, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 278, 281, 283, 285, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 302, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 326, 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 348, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 372, 375, 377, 379, 381, 383, 385, 387, 389, 393, 395, 397, 400LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 3, 4-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 124, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 164, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175, 177, 179, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 210, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 236, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 262, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 278, 281, 283, 285, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 302, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 326, 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 348, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 372, 375, 377, 379, 381, 383, 385, 387, 389, 393, 395, 397, 400LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 15, 41, 63, 113, 129, 173, 192-193, 203, 225, 281, 292-295, 298-299, 306-307, 318-323, 329, 335-343, 381, 383, 389, 397
TE/PE: 21, 67, 88-89, 94-95, 119, 121, 133, 135, 141, 142-143, 153, 170-179, 204-208, 215, 229, 247, 255, 272-275, 280-299, 367, 390-391LP: 49-50, 63-64, 71-72, 99-102
TE/PE: 11, 27, 29, 31, 33, 53, 54-55, 61, 71, 73,
2. develop an understanding and appreciation for the acquisition of scientific knowledge and the process of scientific endeavors;
3. develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge (open to inquiry and free of dogmatism);
4. recognize that scientific knowledge is subject to modification as new information challenges current theories;
5. construct a conceptual framework of scientific principles by recognizing the interdependency of science themes and scientific concepts;
6. evaluate the interrelationships of
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
83, 85, 91, 95, 101, 103, 107, 109, 119, 121, 131, 133, 135, 139, 141, 171, 189, 191, 195, 197, 205, 207, 213, 215, 217, 231, 241, 247, 253, 254-255, 259, 265, 271, 273, 275, 280-299, 307, 311, 322, 345, 357, 361, 369, 389, 391LP: 101-102
TE/PE: Txii-Txvi, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 61, 63, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 129, 131, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 145, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 169, 173, 175, 177, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 215, 219, 221, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249, 253, 255, 257, 259, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 277, 281, 283, 285, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 299, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 329, 331, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 351, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, 365, 367, 369, 375, 377, 379, 381, 387, 391, 393, 395, 397LP: 10, 11-12, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124
scientific concepts to everyday life by making informed decisions and choices using scientific reasoning and knowledge; and
7. acquire a holistic view of scientific knowledge by integrating reading, writing, mathematics and other disciplines with the science curriculum.
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TE/PE: 4-7, 9, 12-13, 23, 25, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 93, 95, 98, 103, 105, 111, 115, 117, 121, 127, 131, 137, 143, 151, 153, 159, 161, 164, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 205, 207, 210, 213, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 241, 243, 245, 249, 257, 259, 262, 267, 283, 285, 289, 299, 302, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 367, 369, 377, 379, 385, 391, 395LP: 1-124
B. SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES/HABITS OF MINDThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. cultivate scientific attitudes including curiosity and inquisitiveness through questions and problems that promote thinking; openness to new ideas through collaboration, creative thought, and brainstorming; the demand for verification of data through repeated trails and replication of findings/studies; respect for logic through orderly movement from assumptions to implementation to conclusions; and consideration of consequences through opportunities to predict outcomes and to analyze risks and benefits.
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Part II – Instructional Content Analysis
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A = Adequate M = Minimal N = Nonexistent
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TE/PE: 5, 7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 5, 7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 121, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 391, 395LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 65, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124
TE/PE: 4-7, 25, 155, 192-193, 205, 207, 221, 247, 275, 281, 293, 294-295, 297, 298-299, 305, 306-313, 318-322, 329, 338-345, 389, 391, 395, 397LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 25, 54-55, 138-141, 155, 176-177, 192-193, 195, 205, 221, 224-225, 232-233, 242-243, 273, 280-299, 306-307, 341, 343, 375, 389, 397LP: 57-62, 71-72, 89-92, 101-102
2. process and integrate experiences with prior knowledge to formulate new ideas;
3. cooperate and collaborate to ask questions, find answers, solve problems and conduct investigations to further an appreciation of scientific discover;
4. formulate conclusions through close observations, objectivity, perseverance and integrity in data collection;
5. understand that the study of science is a dynamic process and the results are not always definite or complete; and
6. develop an understanding of the limits of science and to evaluate scientific advances and technological applications as they impact society.
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TE/PE: 4-15, 17, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 77, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 124, 127, 129, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 147, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 167,
C. SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES/THINKING SKILLSThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. develop and demonstrate the scientific processes for investigating the world including:
Observing Classifying
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171, 173, 175, 179, 181, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 195, 197, 199, 20,1 203, 205, 207, 209, 210, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 227, 229, 233, 239, 241, 243, 245, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 277, 278, 281, 283, 285, 289, 291, 297, 299, 301, 305, 309, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 323, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 351, 353, 355, 361, 363, 367, 369, 371, 375, 377, 379, 385, 387, 393, 395, 397LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 4-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 4-15, 17, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 77, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 124, 127, 129, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 147, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 167, 171, 173, 175, 179, 181, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 195, 197, 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 210, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 227, 229, 233, 239, 241, 243, 245, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 277, 278, 281, 283, 285, 289, 291, 297, 299, 301, 305, 309, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 323, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 351, 353, 355, 361, 363, 367, 369, 371, 375, 377, 379, 385, 387, 393, 395, 397LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 13, 35, 43, 45, 49, 65, 75, 81, 87, 111, 115, 117, 127, 143, 159, 161, 167, 175, 185, 187, 199, 201, 219, 223, 227, 239, 243, 245, 257, 283, 285, 299, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 379, 395LP: 29-36, 41-42, 57-60, 73-74, 101-102
TE/PE: 9, 13, 18, 29, 40, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 58, 65, 109, 129, 139, 140, 141, 171, 179, 182, 191, 194, 212, 242, 243, 262, 267, 291, 296, 302, 326, 348, 376, 381LP: 10-14, 21-26, 29-116, 123-124
TE/PE: 161, 175, 227, 243, 249, 257, 267, 283, 317
Measuring Predicting Inferring Hypothesizing Identifying variables Collecting data Communicating Conducting experiments Constructing and interpreting models Assessing risks and benefits Using equipment and materials safely.
2. utilize critical thinking skills to make decisions based on evidence and employ appropriate strategies to solve problems;
3. use the processes of science to construct knowledge and to develop work skills;
4. recognize and apply facts, concepts, laws, and theories to explain phenomena;
5. construct and use charts, graphs, and tables to organize, display, interpret, analyze, and explain data; and
6. use inferential reasoning to make logical conclusions from collected data.
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I = In-depth(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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LP: 46, 52, 80, 82
TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 4-7, 6-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 5, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 21-124
TE/PE: 23, 49, 81, 87, 159, 185, 219, 227, 233, 247, 299, 333, 377, 403LP: 1-4, 19, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 67, 71, 73, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 101, 105, 107, 109, 113, 117, 121, 123
TE/PE: 6-7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 51, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 207, 213, 219, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 369, 377, 379, 385, 395
D. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS/HANDS-ON LEARNINGThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use scientific inquiry as a pathway to construct knowledge;
2. acquire skills for learning and gain knowledge of the natural world from direct observation, interaction, and concrete manipulation of the tools and the materials of science;
3. engage in active inquiries, investigations, and hands-on activities for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time to develop conceptual understanding and research/laboratory skills;
4. use a variety of materials and scientific instruments to conduct explorations and investigations of the natural world to explain science concepts; and
5. demonstrate safe techniques for handling, manipulating and caring for science materials, equipment and living organisms.
6. Materials integrate an investigative, problem-solving approach that encourages students to:
pose questions identify problems and pose multiple
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LP: 21-124 solutions design and conduct tests of hypotheses and conjectures collect and interpret data and to draw conclusions based upon the data move through multiple levels of inquiry demonstrate problem-solving models and strategies, both long and short term
TE/PE: 4-7, 15, 41, 63, 113, 129, 173, 192-193, 203, 225, 269, 281, 306-307, 321, 359, 381, 383, 388
TE/PE: 25, 141, 144-145, 150-161, 174-179, 192-193, 195, 205, 207, 217, 221, 247, 251, 273, 275, 280-299, 306-322, 329, 335, 338-345, 375, 376-377, 388-389, 391, 395, 397
TE/PE: 21, 141, 150-161, 174-179, 256-259, 274-275, 280-299, 306-307, 335-345, 376-377, 380-383, 388-389, 392-393
TE/PE: 15, 41, 63, 113, 129, 173, 203, 225, 269, 281, 321, 359, 381, 383
E. SCIENCE HISTORYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. appreciate Science as a human endeavor;
2. articulate the significance of historical and current discoveries of scientists and scientific milestones (e.g., as influenced by technological demands, competition, controversy, world events, personalities, societal issues);
3. compare the evolution of science concepts and theories; and
4. examine the contributions of men and women of diverse cultures to the development of science.
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TE/PE: 8-15, 25, 33, 54-55, 138-141, 155, 170-171, 176-177, 189, 191, 192-193, 197, 203, 205, 213, 217, 221, 224-225, 232-233, 241, 242-243, 247, 273, 275, 280-299, 306-322, 341, 343, 375, 376-377, 389, 397LP: 1-124
TE/PE: 25, 140-141, 155, 177, 205, 217, 221, 282-293, 296-299, 307, 313, 341, 343, 375, 389, 397LP: 57-58, 101-104
F. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & SOCIETYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. understand science and technology in the context of personal and social perspectives;
2. comprehend the inherent link between science and technology and their impact on society;
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TE/PE: 8-15, 18, 25, 33, 54-55, 138-141, 155, 170-171, 176-177, 189, 191, 192-193, 197, 203, 205, 210, 213, 217, 221, 224-225, 232-233, 241, 242-243, 247, 262, 273, 275, 280-299, 302, 306-322, 326, 341, 343, 375, 376-377, 389, 397LP: 57-58, 101-102
TE/PE: 3, 8-15, 25, 33, 41, 53, 54-55, 61, 63, 91, 101, 103, 113, 129, 138-141, 155, 170-171, 173, 176-177, 189, 191, 192-193, 197, 203, 205, 213, 217, 221, 224-225, 232-233, 241, 242-243, 247, 259, 269, 271, 273, 275, 280-299, 306-322, 341, 343, 359, 369, 375, 376-377, 381, 383, 389, 397LP: 57-58, 63-64, 71-72, 89-92
3. use the knowledge of science and technology to make personal decisions and to evaluate and critically analyze
mass media reports of scientific developments and events; the effects and impacts of science and technology on global and local problems; and the influence of societal pressures on the direction of technological advances;
4. explore the connections between science, technology, society, and career opportunities.
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TE/PE: 35, 127, 137, 179, 239, 243, 245, 249, 299, 315, 331, 337, 385, 395LP: 5-8, 13-18, 21-28, 33-38, 53-54, 71-76, 79-88, 91-92, 97-100, 103-106, 109-110, 113-116
TE/PE: T92-T93
G. COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGYThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. use appropriate software, audio-visual, and/or multimedia materials to explore, investigate, practice, and master instructional goals and objectives in science;
2. use calculators to perform mathematical functions in data analysis;
3. use a variety of instruments (e.g., probes, thermometers, measuring devices) to perform measurements and record data;
4. use software to:
select and create the appropriate charts, tables, and/or graphs to display data; practice reading, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating the data on a map, chart, graph, table, and diagram; to extrapolate and interpolate information from a graph; to draw conclusions from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables;
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and to make predictions, inferences, and hypothesis from maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables.
5. retrieve current data from a variety of electronic sources including the Internet; software reference programs; and databases that sort and search data to solve a specific problem.
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TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
TE/PE: 16-18, 36-38, 56-58, 76-78, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 162-164, 180-182, 208-210, 234-
H. ASSESSMENTThe instructional materials program promotes student assessment:
1. as an authentic and integral part of the instructional process;
2. aligned with instructional goals and objectives;
3. with explicit purposes connected with decisions to be made by teachers including prior knowledge; progress toward conceptual understanding, skill development;
4. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student products and collections of work such as portfolios, computer simulations, video or multimedia productions, oral presentations and written work, student exhibitions, surveys or collections of data, etc.
5. that include specific assessment suggestions and scoring criteria for student performances such as open-ended questions, concept maps, independent and group research, interviews, laboratory practical, observation checklists, debates, self and peer evaluations, etc.
6. that include options for traditional assessment items such as;
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236, 260-262, 276-278, 300-302, 324-326, 346-348, 370-372, 398-400TRB: T1-T48
multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true-false, short-answer, essay, etc. application of concepts; analysis of information and/or synthesize information from diverse sources; and evaluation of situations and make judgements or recommendations.
TE/PE: T1-T91LP: 1-124
TE/PE: T1-T91LP: T4-T15
TE/PE: iii-x, 1, 9 (photo), 19, 26 (illustration), 39, 50 (illustration), 59, 65 (photo), 79, 85 (photo), 99, 116 (illustration), 125, 142 (photo), 149, 158 (illustration), 165, 172 (illustration), 183, 198 (illustration), 211, 232 (photo), 237, 246 (photo), 263, 266 (illustration), 279, 280 (illustration), 303, 316 (illustration), 327, 340 (photo), 349, 351 (photo), 373, 380 (illustration)
TE/PE: 33, 41, 61, 71, 73, 75, 91, 95, 101, 103, 111, 169, 173, 189, 241, 259, 265, 281, 292, 309, 311, 321, 353, 361, 367, 369, 381
I. ORGANIZATION AND FORMATThe instructional materials program includes:
1. an instructional format that supports “the learning cycle approach” enabling students to investigate an important science concept(s) in-depth over an extended period of time;
2. background material that provides sufficient information for the teacher: on the scientific content; and on common student conceptions and misconceptions; on appropriate instructional delivery including suggested times for instructional activities that are reasonable;
3. a format that: is in a logical, sequential manner, within a module or unit; in a logical, accessible manner between and among modules or units; and easy to use and includes titles, subheadings, and cross-referencing; is well-written, grade level appropriate, and compelling in content; and includes illustrations and photographs that reinforce the concepts presented;
4. content presented in a nondiscriminatory and unbiased manner to all students of: diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender groups diverse socio-economic populations people with disabilities
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TE/PE: Materials List: Txvii-TxviiiLP: 5-8, 13-94, 97-124
TE/PE: 5, 7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 65, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 13-94, 97-124
TE/PE: 23, 49, 81, 87, 159, 185, 219, 227, 233, 247, 299, 333, 377, 403LP: 1-4, 19, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 67, 71, 73, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 101, 105, 107, 109, 113, 117, 121, 123
TE/PE: Materials List: Txvii-TxviiiLP: T10-T14
TE/PE: Materials List: Txvii-Txviii, 5, 7, 13, 23, 29, 35, 43, 45, 49, 65, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 137, 143, 151, 159, 161, 167, 175, 179, 185, 187, 199, 201, 219, 223, 227, 233, 239, 243, 245, 249, 257, 267, 283, 285, 299, 309, 315, 317, 331, 333, 337, 353, 363, 377, 379, 385, 395LP: 13-94, 97-124
SUPPLIESThe instructional materials program provides:
1. equipment, materials, and supplies for use that are appropriate for the grade level;
2. clear instructions on manipulating laboratory equipment and materials;
3. safety precautions;
4. a master source of materials provided; and
5. a list of materials included for each activity.
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TE/PE: Tx-Txviii, T1-T93, 16-18, 23, 36-38, 49, 56-58, 76-78, 81, 87, 96-98, 122-124, 146-148, 159, 162-164, 180-182, 185, 194-195, 208-210, 219, 227, 233, 234-236, 247, 260-262, 276-278, 299, 300-302, 324-326, 333, 346-348, 370-372, 377, 398-400, 403TRB: EP: T1-T48LP: T4-T15
K. IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORTThe instructional materials program provides information about the kind of resources and support system required to facilitate effective implementation including:
how to establish a safe science learning environment, the kinds and duration of professional development experiences needed to implement the materials effectively for both experienced teachers and novice teachers; guidance in how to link the materials with district and state assessments; and guidance in how to actively involve administrators, parents, and the community-at-large in supporting
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school science.
GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 5
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TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 40-43, 46-47, 48-53, 60-61, 64-65, 68-69, 72-73, 274-275, 390-391LP: 29-36, 43-44
TE/PE: 184-185, 194-195, 238-239, 244-249, 280-281, 296-299, 390-391
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. classify living and non-living things according to properties (e.g., structures and functions, mass, volume, density, solubility, conductivity, magnetism, weight, shape, color, freezing pint, boiling point, evaporation, rocks and minerals);
5. identify and explain common energy transformations and cycles of matter
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M NLP: 79-80, 87-88
TE/PE: 62-65, 74-75, 80-81, 112-113, 184-185, 244-249, 390-391
TE/PE: 62-65, 74-75, 80-81, 112-113, 184-185, 194-195, 244-249, 390-391
TE/PE: 102-107, 110-111, 114-115, 118-121, 126-127, 130-131, 142-143, 196-199, 226-229, 232-233LP: 51-52, 109-110
TE/PE: 204-205, 274-275LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 274-275LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 274-275, 390-391LP: 99-100
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 390-391
Related concept is taught on pages 10-11.
TE/PE: 40-41
Related concept is taught on pages 10-11.
TE/PE: 102-107, 114-115, 118-119, 126-127,
(e.g., photosynthesis, water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, energy conversions including fuels);
6. demonstrate the processes involved in the changes of physical states of matter (e.g., solid to liquid to gas to liquid to solid);
7. recognize and explore methods for investigating physical changes (e.g., evaporating, condensing, boiling, freezing, melting, salinity, density, shapes and sizes);
8. explain the effects of force on motion (e.g., wind currents, hot air on balloons);
9. explain how the different characteristics of plants and animals help them to survive in different niches and environments (e.g., adaptations, natural selection, extinction);
10. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, whole organisms, communities, ecosystems);
11. compare variations of plant growth and reproductions (e.g., seed dispersal, asexual and sexual reproduction, needs of growing plants);
12. describe methods that various cells use to obtain and process food;
13. trace the pathways of the sun’s energy through producers, consumers, and decomposers (e.g., food webs, pyramids);
14. explain that the mass of a material is conserved whether it is together, in parts, or in a different state;
15. recognize that elements are composed of atoms of the same type;
16. using the periodic table, identify common elements according to their symbols;
17. describe variables affecting the motion of
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TE/PE: 174-175, 212-213, 220-223, 328-335, 344-345, 350-355, 358-364, 368-369LP: 29-36, 41-46, 49-54, 57-62, 65-98, 101-124
TE/PE: 374-375, 380-381
TE/PE: 174-175
TE/PE: 266-267
TE/PE: 110-111, 116-117, 120-121, 128-133
TE/PE: 100-107, 114-115, 118-119LP: 47-48, 51-52
TE/PE: 352-353
TE/PE: 254-255, 262, 352-353
TE/PE: 222-225, 232-233, 242-243, 256-259LP: 89-96
objects (e.g., gravity, friction, density of medium, amount of energy);
18. use SI (metric) units of measurement as they apply to electricity (e.g., amps, volts, watts)
19. construct and interpret graphs depicting motion (e.g., speed vs. time);
20. analyze diagrams of circuits (e.g., complete and incomplete circuits, parts and functions);
21. demonstrate magnetic forces using magnets (e.g., law of magnets, lines of force);
22. describe sound as a wave (e.g., compressional wave);
23. review fundamental earth science concepts including, relative age of the earth, movement of celestial objects, air has mass and exerts pressure;
24. understand there are stars in the universe just like our sun as well as many that are bigger or smaller;
25. explore how fossils can be used to determine the age of rock layers;
26. interpret the influence of land forms on weather and climate;
27. identify and describe natural land forms, changes in these land forms and recognize that they may be used as a record of time;
28. compare and explain the different rates of weathering in certain materials (e.g., sand pile, mud pile, rock pile);
29. explain how the Earth’s tilt and revolution determine the seasons;
30. compare how seasonal weather patterns are affected by the sun (e.g., amount of sunlight, tilt of the earth, revolution);
31. collect and display weather data to describe weather patterns (e.g.,
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TE/PE: 29, 31, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 131, 137, 151, 153, 155, 157, 161, 175, 185, 199, 247, 257, 281, 283, 293, 309, 311, 333, 361, 363LP: 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 113-114
temperature, wind direction, wind speed, precipitation);
32. fabricate and illustrate models (e.g., solar system, structure of earth, erosion and weathering, forces which drive the rock cycle).
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correlated to
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SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 6(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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GRADE SIX
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 184-185, 194-195, 238-239, 244-249, 280-281, 296-299, 390-391 LP: 79-80, 87-88
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTERThe instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. describe the interactions of various cycles that provide energy and/or materials for growth, repair and shelter (e.g., carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle, decomposition, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration);
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TE/PE: 274-275LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 172-173, 178-179, 204-205, 390-391
TE/PE: 20-21, 88-95, 204-205, 274-275, 280-295, 390-391LP: 49-50, 99-100
TE/PE: 274-275, 294-295
TE/PE: 54-55, 94-95, 280-299LP: 101-102
TE/PE: 274-275, 390-391LP: 99-100
TE/PE: 274-275, 390-391LP: 99-100
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 42-43, 48-53, 94-95LP: 29-36, 49-50
TE/PE: 42-43, 52-53, 62-63, 66-67, 70-71, 80-83, 94-95, 100-107, 110-111, 114-121, 126-127, 184-185, 238-239, 286-287, 390-391LP: 33-36, 39-42, 45-46, 49-50, 87-88
TE/PE: 390-391
TE/PE: 40-45
TE/PE: 284-285LP: 101-102
5. identify the structures of living things and explain their functions (e.g., similarities and differences in organisms, complexity in organisms, similarities and differences among closely related groups);
6. classify living things according to their structures and functions (e.g., dichotomous keys, field guides);
7. explain changes in common patterns of interdependence among organisms (e.g., biotic and abiotic factors);
8. demonstrate changes in populations of organisms due to limiting environmental factors (e.g., food supply, predators, disease, habitat);
9. analyze the ecological consequences of human interactions with the environment (e.g., renewable and non-renewable resources);
10. interpret growth patterns in different plants (e.g., mosses, ferns, perennials, biennials, woody plants, herbaceous plants);
11. demonstrate how the various systems provide for the needs of a living organism (e.g., plants, animals, fungi);
12. construct models of plant and animal cells which show the basic parts (e.g., cytoplasm, cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast);
13. classify materials according to physical and chemical properties;
14. identify processes as physical or chemical changes;
15. identify food as sources of energy in animals;
16. research historical reasons for classifying elements and compounds;
17. apply knowledge of physical and chemical properties to examine samples of water;
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 40-41
TE/PE: 69, 201, 285
TE/PE: 69, 201, 285
TE/PE: T23, 94-95LP: 49-50
TE/PE: 40-41
Prerequisite concept is taught on pages 40-41.
Prerequisite concept is taught on pages 40-41.
TE/PE: 12-13, 48-55, 94-95, 332-333, 336-337LP: 23-24, 29-38, 49-50, 101-102
TE/PE: 312-313, 376-379LP: 121-124
TE/PE: 102-103, 332-333, 336-337LP: 21-22, 109-110
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TE/PE: 62-63, 158-159, 196-197, 216-219, 226-227, 230-231LP: 79-86
TE/PE: 216-217, 308-311LP: 79-80
TE/PE: 102-107, 114-115, 118-119, 126-127, 138-139, 158-159, 196-197, 198-199, 226-227, 296-297, 316-317, 332-333LP: 53-54, 109-110
TE/PE: 312-313
TE/PE: 216-217, 310-311LP: 79-80
18. investigate that matter is composed of tiny particles and that the particles are the same for the same type of matter;
19. investigate the formation of simple mixtures;
20. investigate methods for separating mixtures (e.g., evaporation, filtration, chromatography, screening;
21. using indicators, identify substances as acidic, basic, or neutral;
22. identify the symbols of elements;
23. using the periodic table, identify elements as metals or non-metals;
24. draw models to represent atoms;
25. describe properties of matter (e.g., inertia, gravitational interaction, specific heat, malleability, melting point, density);
26. explore the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., wavelengths, frequencies, visible light);
27. interpret the relationship of mass to gravitational force (e.g., larger the mass the larger the gravitational pull, the closer the objects the stronger the pull);
28. examine simple machines and the forces involved (e.g., levers, pulleys);
29. describe the flow of heat between objects (e.g., hot air rises, absorption and release of heat by metals);
30. identify factors affecting reflection and refraction (e.g., nature of surfaces, color, density of medium);
31. apply the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on motion of objects (e.g., inertia, addition and subtraction of forces in a straight line);
32. describe the relationship between different frequencies and receivers (e.g., eyes, ears, radios);
33. explain absorption and reflection of light by different objects of various colors and textures (e.g., transparent, translucent,
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TE/PE: 126-127, 138-140, 150-153, 156-157, 198-199, 316-317, 330-333, 350-355, 358-359LP: 53-54, 109-112
TE/PE: 360-365LP: 117-120
Related concepts are taught on pages 220-221, 316-317, and 332-333.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concept is taught on pages 312-313.
TE/PE: 376-385
TE/PE: 54-55, 94-95, 280-299LP: 101-102
TE/PE: 212-233, 238-259LP: 79-96
TE/PE: 156-161LP: 67-68
TE/PE: 134-145, 254-255LP: 57-66
TE/PE: 174-179LP: 71-72
TE/PE: 222-225, 232-233, 242-243, 256-259LP: 93-96
TE/PE: 224-225, 232-233, 238-259LP: 89-96
TE/PE: 29, 31, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 131, 137, 151, 153, 155, 157, 161, 175, 185, 199, 247, 257, 281, 283, 293, 309, 311, 333, 361, 363LP: 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 113-114
opaque, different colors);
34. explain motion in terms of frames of reference (e.g., motions on earth, ball thrown in or from moving vehicle);
35. relate the length of a shadow to the position or source of illumination (e.g., sundials);
36. use an arrow to represent direction and magnitude of force;
37. diagram simple parallel and series circuits (e.g., bulbs, battery, wires, switch);
38. analyze graphs depicting motion, predict future motion (e.g., graphs, tables, charts);
39. relate wave lengths and/or frequency to position on electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., colors, x-ray);
40. recognize that stars are different temperatures and ages;
41. identify and investigate Earth’s resources (e.g., use and abuse, energy sources, how man’s utilization affects the environment;
42. tract atmospheric conditions (e.g., composition, interactions);
43. summarize the forces and results of plate tectonics;
44. describe the factors involved in causing catastrophic meteorological and geological events;
45. develop an understanding in the change’s of the rock record;
46. identify and measure changes in weather (e.g., air temperature, speed and direction of wind, humidity, precipitation);
47. investigate weather (e.g., forecasting, data methods, maps, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, acid rain);
48. construct and explain various models (e.g., solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, rock formation including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 7(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
NGRADE SEVEN
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 274-275
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 294-295
Related concept is taught on pages 274-275.
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instruction materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. identify and describe disease causing organisms and the diseases they cause (e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi);
5. evaluate how the different adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals help them to survive in different niches and environments (e.g., inherited and acquired adaptations);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems);
7. predict the trends of interdependent populations if one of the limiting factors is changed;
8. analyze how changes in the environment lead to variations in reproductive adaptations (e.g., seed dispersal, egg laying, live birth);
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
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TE/PE: 94-95, 284-285, 288-289
TE/PE: 274-275
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 40-47.
TE/PE: 40-47, 69, 201, 285
Related concepts are taught on pages 69, 201, and 285
TE/PE: 69, 285
Related concept is taught on pages 94-95.
Prerequisite concept is taught on pages 42-45.
TE/PE: 40-41
TE/PE: 62-63, 158-159, 196-197, 216-219, 226-227, 230-231LP: 79-86
9. evaluate the consequences of the introduction of chemicals into the ecosystem (e.g., environmental consequences, human health risks, mutations);
10. analyze the differences in the growth, development and reproduction of plants (e.g., flowering and non-flowering plants);
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems of different organisms;
12. construct simple keys to differentiate among living things of similar characteristics;
13. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., skeletal, muscular, integumentary systems);
14. construct models of biologically important substances (e.g., organic and inorganic molecules);
15. differentiate among elements, compounds and mixtures;
16. differentiate mixtures as solutions, colloids or suspensions;
17. evaluate types of solutions (e.g., solutes and solvents, relative concentrations, conductivity, pH);
18. studying chemical reactions involving acids and bases, follow the neutralization process using color indicators, and identify the salt formed in the reaction;
19. write word equations to describe chemical reactions;
20. describe the behavior of individual particles and verify the conservation of matter while exploring the melting and freezing of pure substances;
21. trace the energy flow into and out of materials and verify that melting and freezing occurs at the same temperature;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 7
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M
N
TE/PE: 184-185, 280-281LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 216-217, 308-311, 376-377
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 102-103, 336-337LP: 53-54
TE/PE: 238-239LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 42-43, 184-185, 280-281LP: 87-88
TE/PE: 296-297
TE/PE: 216-217, 296-299, 390-391LP: 79-80
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 316-317 and 332-333.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 316-317 and 332-333.
TE/PE: 308-311
TE/PE: 32-35, 238-259, 328-333, 358-359LP: 27-28, 87-96, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 378-385LP: 121-124
22. use pictures to show cyclical processes in nature (e.g., the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the carbon dioxide cycle);
23. relate characteristics of light and sound to waves (e.g., amplitude, pitch, wavelength, reflection, absorption rate, color);
24. interpret characteristics of AC and DC circuits (e.g., batteries, transformers);
25. experiment with simple machines to demonstrate the relationship between forces and distance;
26. explain the effect of gravity on falling objects (e.g., object dropped on earth and on moon);
27. relate physical changes to the Kinetic-Molecular Theory (e.g., molecular energy, molecular movement);
28. explain qualitatively conservation of matter (e.g., water cycle, food chain, chemical reactions);
29. explain qualitatively conservation of energy (e.g., potential energy to kinetic energy);
30. recognize that energy can be changed from one form to another (e.g., electrical to heat, electrical to mechanical, heat to mechanical);
31. use vectors to represent direction of motion;
32. analyze motion graphically;
33. investigate application of lenses to science (e.g., microscopes, telescopes, magnifying glass, periscopes);
34. review fundamental earth science concepts including motions of Earth, Sun and Moon, weather, and topographic maps;
35. recognize that stars not only are different in age and size, but also in color, temperature and brightness;
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 7
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 20-21, 334-345, 374-379, 384-387LP: 121-124
TE/PE: 196-199, 366-369
TE/PE: 218-219, 226-227, 230-231, 238-255LP: 83-92
TE/PE: 94-95, 142-143, 280-299LP: 101-102
TE/PE: 306-307
TE/PE: 280-299LP: 101-102
TE/PE: 320-322
TE/PE: 178-179
TE/PE: 29, 31, 93, 111, 115, 117, 127, 131, 137, 151, 153, 155, 157, 161, 175, 185, 199, 247, 257, 281, 283, 293, 309, 311, 333, 361, 363LP: 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 113-114
TE/PE: 32-35, 110-111, 116-117, 120-121, 130-133LP: 27-28
36. describe and compare the physical characteristics of celestial objects;
37. depict and relate causes of tides, surfs and currents;
38. examine the relationships among air masses, oceans, weather, convection currents and the sun’s energy;
39. demonstrate how natural phenomena and societal behaviors impact the environment;
40. identify and summarize origin of the universe theories;
41. understand man’s responsibility to recognize and solve problems involving the environment including solid waste management;
42. identify factors affecting living conditions in space;
43. compare and contrast geologic time;
44. construct and explain various earth science models (e.g., ocean floor structures, coastal landforms and soil erosion);
45. identify land features on a topographical model or map (e.g., mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes, glaciers, volcanoes).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE EIGHT
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177,
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the ____ ____ ____ ____
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 186-191, 204-207, 284-287, 292-293
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 274-275LP: 99-100
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 294-295LP: 99-100
integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. summarize problems related to water on earth as a life sustaining substance (e.g., quality and quantity of surface and ground water);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles (e.g., mitochondria, cell membrane, nucleus);
6. discuss the interdependencies within and among organelles, cells, tissues, organs, and systems;
7. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
8. analyze how structures, functions and behaviors of organisms lead to species continuity (e.g., reproductive/mating behaviors, seed dispersal);
9. group unknown organisms into correct taxonomy based on observable characteristics (e.g., use dichotomous keys);
10. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive systems of different organisms;
11. design an environment in which the chemical and energy needs for the growth, reproduction and development of
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
TE/PE: 238-239, 280-281, 390-391
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Related concepts are taught on pages 69, 94-95, 285.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-45 and 94-95.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-45.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
plants are met (e.g., food pyramids, decomposition);
12. demonstrate how living cells obtain the essentials of life (e.g., transpiration, respiration, photosynthesis);
13. demonstrate the basic principles of genetics (e.g., Mendel’s laws, DNA, monohybrid crosses, production of sperm and egg, production of body cells, genes, chromosomes, inherited traits);
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, reproductive systems);
15. locate elements on periodic table and identify each as metallic, non-metallic or metalloid;
16. draw Bohr’s Model for elements identifying protons, neutrons, and electrons;
17. assign element to its chemical family on the periodic table by noting similarities in outer energy level electrons within family;
18. utilize properties of acidity, conductivity, and solubility to classify substances;
19. classify chemical reactions as endothermic and exothermic;
20. classify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single or double replacement;
21. identify acid-base reactions and verify that matter is conserved in chemical reactions;
22. write word equations for chemical reaction;
23. identify chemical reaction factors that might affect the reaction rates including catalysts, temperature changes, light energies, and particle size;
24. evaluate gaseous systems noting the variation in diffusion rates and the
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 8
(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
TE/PE: 8-15, 48-53, 184-185, 238-239, 246-249, 308-311LP: 23-24, 29-38, 49-50, 101-102
TE/PE: 170-171, 296-299, 390-391
TE/PE: 140-141, 308-311
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concepts are taught on pages 296-299.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 316-317
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 328-333, 344-345LP: 109-114
TE/PE: 170-171, 290-291, 390-391
TE/PE: 290-291
TE/PE: 156-161LP: 67-68
TE/PE: 254-259LP: 93-96
expansion of gases at elevated temperatures;
25. relate physical properties of matter to everyday life (e.g., reflection/refraction, magnetism/compasses, density of regular/irregular objects, temperature/molecular movement);
26. identify sources of energy (e.g., petroleum refinement, windmills, geothermal);
27. interpret and illustrate changes in waves as they pass through various mediums (e.g., sound through water and metal, light through thicknesses of glass);
28. describe how sound is perceived by the ear (e.g., range, frequency, amplitude);
29. apply the conservation of energy theory to energy transformation (e.g., electrical/heat, heat/mechanical);
30. quantitatively represent work, power, pressure;
31. draw vector quantities (e.g., displacement, velocity, force);
32. graph and interpret motion relationships (e.g., distance versus time, speed versus time, acceleration versus time);
33. illustrate qualitatively and quantitatively Newton’s Laws of Motion;
34. illustrate quantitatively mechanical advantage of simple machines;
35. compare and contrast the orbits of planets and comets;
36. relate rock formation to the types of fossil fuels;
37. identify resources as being renewable or non-renewable;
38. summarize and explain the principle of plate tectonics;
39. explore the societal effects of meteorological phenomena;
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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TE/PE: 54-55, 171
TE/PE: 394-397
TE/PE: 306-307, 313, 318-323LP: 105-106
TE/PE: 264-269
TE/PE: 62-63, 70-71, 74-75, 80-83, 102-107, 114-115, 118-119, 126-127, 130-131, 134-135, 138-141, 158-159, 184-185, 216-219, 226-231, 238-239, 246-249, 266-267, 270-271, 352-353, 388-391LP: 61-62, 79-88
TE/PE: 66-69, 92-93, 126-127, 200-201
TE/PE: 50-51, 233
TE/PE: 330-331, 336-337, 350-355, 358-379LP: 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 8-15, 137, 239, 224-225, 232-233, 242-243, 245, 299LP: 21-26, 37-38, 89-92
40. describe the factors involved in mining resources;
41. compare and contrast the different types of galaxies (e.g., shape, size, components);
42. recognize societal concerns with exploration and colonization of space;
43. relate climatic patterns and change to Earth’s revolution and tilt of the axis;
44. examine energy transfer in Earth science (e.g., forces in construction of topographical features, causes of geological phenomena, interaction of atmosphere and oceans);
45. construct and interpret rock layer models through stratigraphic interpretation (e.g., age, environment when deposited);
46. determine the relationship between the Earth’s magnetism and directions on the Earth’s surface through the construction and use of a compass;
47. diagram the motions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth and explain the astronomical phenomena associated with these motions with an emphasis on gravitational variances;
48. use a variety of instruments to gather data (e.g., mass, temperature, electrical current, air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and humidity;
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE NINESCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities
COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 9
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TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
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Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concept is taught on pages 280-281
TE/PE: 390-391
in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. analyze and explain the principles of genetics (e.g., monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, mutations, genotypes, phenotypes, X and Y chromosomes, DNA, probability, diversity);
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of tissues (e.g., striated, cardiac, smooth muscle);
6. explain how human body systems work together (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
7. mathematically illustrate changes in populations of organisms;
8. identify and describe microscopic organisms and foreign substances in the environment and their harmful effects (e.g., microorganisms, mutagens, carcinogens);
9. identify the organisms and the chemical processes involved in the decay of materials;
10. trace the transfer of matter and energy in the chemical/molecular processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation;
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Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 280-281, 390-391
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Related concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 40-41 and 176-177.
TE/PE: 40-41, 176-177LP: 71-72
TE/PE: 176-177LP: 71-72
Related concept is taught on pages 176-177.
TE/PE: 176-177
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 40-41.
Related concepts are taught on pages 42-45.
Not applicable to earth science.
11. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the excretory and digestive systems of different organisms;
12. design an environment which demonstrates the interdependence of plants and animals (e.g., energy and chemical cycles, adaptations of structures and behaviors);
13. illustrate meiosis and mitosis and relate to chromosome number and production of sperm, egg, and body cells;
14. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., excretory, digestive systems);
15. review the relationship between elements and their location in the periodic table including families, metals, nonmetals and metalloids;
16. determine the number of neutrons, protons and electrons given atomic number and average atomic mass number and relate to the periodic table position;
17. associate proton number with type of element, electron distribution with reactivity, and number of neutrons with nuclear stability;
18. list the characteristics of radioactivity including alpha and beta particles and gamma rays;
19. define and describe half life of a radioactive isotope;
20. define a chain reaction and show an example using a radioactive isotope;
21. differentiate between fission and fusion;
22. trace the development of the model of the atom (e.g., Crookes, Thompson, Becquerel, Rutherford, Bohr);
23. write formulas and name compounds given oxidation numbers of monatomic and polyatomic ions;
24. identify and distinguish kinds of chemical bonds including ionic, nonpolar covalent and polar covalent;
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Related concepts are taught on pages 42-43, 69, 80-81, 230-231, 285.
Not applicable to earth science.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-45.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 12-13LP: 23-24
TE/PE: 216-219, 296-299, 388-391LP: 79-84, 121-124
TE/PE: 216-219, 296-299, 388-391LP: 79-84, 121-124
TE/PE: 216-219, 230-231LP: 79-84
TE/PE: 238-239LP: 87-88
25. recognize that water has unusual properties due to its molecular shape, polarity, and hydrogen bonding;
26. recognize that all chemical reactions involve energy changes (e.g., endothermic and exothermic reactions);
27. experimentally determine the products of chemical reactions then write and balance chemical equations;
28. conduct, write equations and classify types of chemical reactions including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement and combustion;
29. draw structures of simple organic compounds (e.g., alkanes, alcohols);
30. investigate the relationships among temperature, pressure and volume in gases with respect to Charles (V-T), Boyles (V-P) and Gay-Lussac’s Laws (P-T);
31. diagram the relationship between energy and phase changes (e.g., freezing, boiling, sublimation);
32. demonstrate water characteristics including capillary action, surface tension, adhesion and cohesion via a variety of methods (e.g., chromatography, meniscus readings);
33. experimentally determine the density of an object by measuring its mass and volume;
34. identify and describe various forms of energy (e.g., electromagnetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear form);
35. differentiate energy transformations (e.g., heat, light, sound, mechanical, chemical, nuclear);
36. relate absorption and dissipation of heat to the composition of a material;
37. review physical states of matter including descriptions of the behavior of atoms and molecules in terms of the Kinetic Molecular Theory (e.g., gases, solids, liquids);
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Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Prerequisite concept is taught on pages 50-51.
TE/PE: 316-317LP: 109-112
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 140-141, 198-199, 308-313LP: 61-62
Related concepts are taught on pages 140-141, 198-199.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 308-313, 376-377LP: 121-124
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 308-311 and 376-377.
TE/PE: 216-217, 308-311, 376-377LP: 121-124
TE/PE: 376-377LP: 121-124
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 64-65, 68-69, 72-73
38. relate the force between charged objects to the charge on the objects and the distance between them;
39. define and solve problems involving potential difference;
40. solve electrical problems (e.g., Ohm’s Law I=V/R, Power P = I²R);
41. hypothesize and experiment when different components are substituted in an electrical circuit;
42. demonstrate and diagram a magnetic field using a bar magnet and iron filings;
43. review foundational concepts of kinematics (e.g., speed-distance-time relationships) and dynamics (e.g., Newton’s Laws, simple machines)
44. experiment with a pendulum to determine which variables (amplitude, mass, length) will affect the motion of a pendulum;
45. define types of waves and their properties (e.g., interference, diffraction, resonance);
46. examine the differences and similarities between transverse and longitudinal waves;
47. use the wave equation to determine the relationships among speed, wavelength, and frequency;
48. list the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and identify uses;
49. demonstrate light as a wave motion (e.g., ripple tank);
50. review characteristics of light (e.g., reflection, refraction, diffraction);
51. relate wavelength to color and frequency;
52. interpret how sound travels through different materials (e.g., transmitted, reflected, or absorbed);
53. analyze and describe a common rock
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(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
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LP: 41-46
TE/PE: 48-53LP: 29-36
TE/PE: 140-141LP: 41-46
TE/PE: 175-179LP: 71-72
TE/PE: 176-177LP: 71-72
TE/PE: 100-107, 114-115, 128-131, 152-153, 160-161LP: 47-48, 51-52, 61-62, 67-68
TE/PE: 32-35LP: 27-28
TE/PE: 240-241
TE/PE: 218-225, 232-233, 240-243LP: 79-80
TE/PE: 256-259LP: 93-96
TE/PE: 184-185, 280-281, 283-284LP: 87-88
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TE/PE: 194-199
TE/PE: 54-55, 202-207, 280-299LP: 101-102
TE/PE: 306-307LP: 105-106
sample (e.g., color, grain, and composition);
54. employ tests to identify rocks and minerals (e.g., streak, color, hardness, cleavage);
55. examine how scientists use seismographic evidence in determining structure and composition of the Earth’s interior;
56. examine geologic time emphasizing isotopic ages and biostratigraphy;
57. estimate the age of materials using existing radioactive data;
58. investigate formation and destruction of mountains (e.g., weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics);
59. read and interpret topographic maps including estimation of linear distances;
60. interpret why warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air;
61. relate temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind directions, and humidity as elements of weather;
62. construct and use weather maps and charts (e.g., temperature, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity);
63. examine and use models to describe interactive cycles (e.g., water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon cycle);
64. distinguish the movements of subsurface water;
65. relate the structure of the ocean floor to the kind of organisms present;
66. explore the properties and motions of oceans;
67. research uses and values of natural resources and current environmental issues (e.g., effects of pollution, solid waste management, local/national/global issues);
68. research space technology in everyday life;
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TE/PE: 358-369LP: 117-120
TE/PE: 328-333, 350-355, 358-359, 362-369LP: 109-114, 117-120
69. explain and compare motions of the sun and moon;
70. construct and explain astronomy models (e.g., solar systems, galaxies, constellations, stellar types, and stellar evolution).
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GLOBE FEARONCONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN EARTH SCIENCE
correlated to
WEST VIRGINIACOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 10(Vendor/Publisher)SPECIFIC LOCATION OFCONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee)RESPONSES I A M N
GRADE TEN
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 40-47, 66-67, 94-95, 166-173, 176-177, 204-207, 274-275, 280-299, 308-322, 376-377, 390-391LP: 39-40, 45-46, 49-50, 61-62, 69-72, 99-102, 105-110, 121-124
TE/PE: 22-23, 46-47, 66-67, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 82-83, 86-87, 92-93, 102-103, 140-141, 142-143, 158-159, 166-179, 184-185, 194-201, 206-207, 214-223, 226-231, 238-239, 246-247, 252-253, 266-267, 270-275, 280-299, 328-329, 350-355, 358-369, 382-383, 388-389LP: 27-28, 39-40, 51-54, 63-64, 71-72, 93-98, 109-114, 117-120
TE/PE: 204-205, 274-275, 280-281, 390-391
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
SCIENCE THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER The instructional materials program
presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
1. construct knowledge through the integrated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
2. develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
3. develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science;
4. review the needs of growing plants and the environments supplying those needs;
5. identify and explain the structures and functions of cell organelles including Golgi bodies, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles;
6. explain how human body systems work
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TE/PE: 274-275, 294-295
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 184-185, 280-281, 390-391
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 274-275, 294-295
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Related concepts are taught on pages 69 and 285.
together (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune);
7. review factors that affect succession and populations and communities (e.g., use maps, graphs, charts, and tables);
8. identify mechanisms for the movement of materials into and out of cells (e.g., active and passive transport, endo- and exocytosis);
9. review principles of genetics;
10. relate the role of DNA analysis to genetic disorders, forensic science, molecular genetics, and biotechnology including (e.g., protein synthesis, heredity, cell division, and cellular functions);
11. construct concept maps showing energy flow and cycles of matter between chemical and biological systems including photosynthesis, stored chemical energy, decomposition, carbon and nitrogen cycles;
12. trace matter and energy flow through the respiration processes of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and electron transport system (e.g., ATP, carbon, oxygen, water);
13. compare the variations in cells, tissues, and organs of the nervous, endocrine and immune systems of different organisms;
14. compare the embryonic development of invertebrate and vertebrate animals (e.g., ontogeny and phylogeny, diversity, taxonomy);
15. relate the role of natural selection to the development and/or extinction of a species;
16. depict the interdependence of cells, tissues, organs, and systems to the life functions of the whole organism;
17. construct and manipulate models which show variations in living things (e.g., nervous, endocrine, immune systems);
18. investigate the properties of solutions
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COORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)SPECIFIC CRITERIA Grade 10
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Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-43, 69, 80-81, 230-231, and 285.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 52-53, 80-83, 94-95, 102-107, 114-115, 118-119, 176-177, 184-185, 238-239, 246-249, 388-389LP: 39-42, 71-72
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 388-389
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-45.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 42-45.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 388-389.
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 388-389.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 140-141, 198-199, 308-311LP: 61-62, 121-124
including density, conductivity, solubility, concentration, pH, colligative properties;
19. use polarity, molecular shape, and hydrogen bonding to explain why water is considered the “universal solvent”;
20. interpret graphs showing the relationships among temperature, pressure, and volume in gases with respect to Charles’ Law (V-T), Boyle’s Law (V-P), and Gay-Lussac’s Law (P-T);
21. differentiate between physical, chemical, and nuclear changes;
22. measure the change in heat gained or lost during chemical reactions using the specific heat of water (e.g., heat released during burning of food materials, acid-base neutralization);
23. investigate the relationship between energy and phase change in order to demonstrate heat of fusion and/or heat of vaporization;
24. recognize that the equation E=mc2 can be used to illustrate the conversion of mass to energy during nuclear reactions.
25. validate the law of conservation of matter in chemical reactions;
26. use chemical equations to represent chemical and biochemical reactions (e.g., photosynthesis);
27. predict the isotope or radiation particle emitted during nuclear reactions;
28. complete simple nuclear equations given all but one of the materials involved in the reaction;
29. illustrate how scientists used the electromagnetic spectrum to show the energy levels of electrons within atoms;
30. relate characteristics and behavior of waves with earth and life processes (e.g., erosion, vision);
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Not applicable to earth science.
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TE/PE: 220-225
TE/PE: 296-299
TE/PE: 80-81, 112-117, 184-185, 238-239, 246-249LP: 39-40, 79-80, 87-88
TE/PE: 118-119, 198-199
TE/PE: 118-121, 198-199
TE/PE: 366-369
TE/PE: 308-313, 376-377LP: 121-124
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 198-199.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 220-225, 316-317LP: 53-54, 109-110
31. calculate the relationship among rate, force, momentum and time;
32. summarize the relationships between frequency and speed (e.g., Doppler effect);
33. determine the effect of different forces on vibrating systems (e.g., pendulums, springs);
34. qualitatively explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism (e.g., the electromagnetic field);
35. describe how components of an electric circuit function individually and as a component in an electric circuit;
36. demonstrate qualitative and quantitative understanding of pressure in various systems (e.g., water pipes, circuits, blood vessels);
37. qualitatively and quantitatively describe the conservation of energy (e.g., thermal, chemical, mechanical);
38. relate the physical change in substances to changes in temperature (e.g., thermal expansion/contraction, increases/decreases in density);
39. explain the relationship between wind and waves;
40. differentiate between the movement of water particles in a wave and the movement of wave energy;
41. explain the cause of tides;
42. compare and contrast the characteristics and uses of waves in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum;
43. calculate the frequency of a particular wavelength;
44. measure the rate of absorption of infrared radiation in containers of various colors;
45. review of fundamental concepts of forces and motion including air pressure, speed, pendulums and other vibrating objects;
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Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
Not applicable to earth science.
TE/PE: 20-35, 40-55, 60-75, 80-95, 100-121, 126-145, 150-161, 166-179, 184-207, 212-233, 238-259, 264-275, 280-299, 328-345, 350-369LP: 29-36, 41-46TE/PE: 166-175
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TE/PE: 142-143, 254-255, 272-275LP: 57-64, 89-90, 97-98
TE/PE: 212-223, 226-231, 238-241, 244-255LP: 79-86, 89-90
TE/PE: 20-21, 184-189, 194-195, 204-207, 212-219, 328-333, 338-343LP: 109-114
TE/PE: 186-187, 188-189
Prerequisite concepts are taught on pages 50-51.
TE/PE: 366-369
TE/PE: 196-197, 266-267
TE/PE: 62-63, 70-71, 74-75, 102-107, 114-115, 118-119, 134-135, 138-141, 156-159, 184-185, 196-199, 216-219, 226-233, 238-239, 246-247, 254-255, 366-369, 390-391
46. apply Newton’s Laws of Motion to living systems (e.g., walking);
47. construct and interpret (extrapolate and interpolate) kinematics graphs (e.g., migration);
48. describe and quantify how machines can provide mechanical advantages;
49. identify and describe the effects of specific heat on heating and cooling objects;
50. review fundamental earth science concepts including tests to identify rocks and minerals;
51. investigate fossils (e.g., origins, use in establishing geological time, types of plants and animals included in fossil-fuel formation, compare fossils to present today organisms);
52. investigate the effects of natural phenomena on the environment (e.g., oceanographic, meteorologic);
53. probe characteristics of the atmosphere (e.g., relationships of air pressure to temperature and humidity, demonstrate that air has mass and exerts pressure);
54. compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth to the other planets;
55. illustrate methods to recover subsurface water for human use;
56. relate electromagnetic fields to the earth’s magnetosphere;
57. describe factors determining the height and frequency of tides;
58. identify and describe the effects of ocean currents on climate;
59. explore and explain the energy relationships in earth science (e.g., weather, plate tectonics, height and frequency of waves);
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TE/PE: 170-171, 274-275, 280-299LP: 53-54, 57-64, 67-68, 79-88, 121-124
TE/PE: 80-81, 112-117, 184-185, 238-239, 246-249LP: 39-40, 79-80, 87-88
Related concepts are taught on pages 106-111.
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60. research current environmental issues (e.g., depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, destruction of rain forest, pollution);
61. review physical changes in earth materials due to temperature variations and relate those changes to earth’s natural processes;
62. utilize a stream table to observe the effects of water on the earth’s surface (e.g., changes in particle size, slope, velocity); and
63. construct and interpret topographic maps and meterological maps (e.g., use maps of geographic features to predict flora and fauna, weather maps and charts to observe and predict weather, topographical maps to illustrate surface features);
64. interpret apparent motion of constellations and their relationship to the rotation of the earth;
65. summarize technological advances in astronomy and meteorology.
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INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon___________________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in_______
Physical Science________________
SUBJECT: Physical Science_________________ COPYRIGHT DATES: 1998___________________
SE ISBN: 0-835-92242-1____________________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92247-2______________________
SCIENCECOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part I – Mandatory Compliance
RESPONSES (YES/NO)
1. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is current scientific knowledge.
2. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is accurately represented.
3. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner consistent with the West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives for Science, the National Science Education Standards, and Project 2061 Benchmarks.
4. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
construct knowledge through the integrated/coordinated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences.
develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science; and
develop scientific literacy by utilizing knowledge constructed in the formal education setting with applications to daily life and work experiences.
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
GRADE: 4-10___
INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon___________________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in_______
Earth Science___________________
SUBJECT: Earth Science____________________ COPYRIGHT DATES: 1998__________________
SE ISBN: 0-835-92241-3____________________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92245-6______________________
SCIENCECOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part I – Mandatory Compliance
RESPONSES (YES/NO)
2. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is current scientific knowledge.
2. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is accurately represented.
3. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner consistent with the West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives for Science, the National Science Education Standards, and Project 2061 Benchmarks.
4. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
construct knowledge through the integrated/coordinated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences.
develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science; and
develop scientific literacy by utilizing knowledge constructed in the formal education setting with applications to daily life and work experiences.
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
GRADE: 4-10___
INSTRUCTIONALVENDOR: Globe Fearon___________________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in_______
Earth Science___________________
SUBJECT: Earth Science____________________ COPYRIGHT DATES: 1998__________________
SE ISBN: 0-835-92241-3____________________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92245-6______________________
SCIENCECOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part I – Mandatory Compliance
RESPONSES (YES/NO)
3. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is current scientific knowledge.
2. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is accurately represented.
3. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner consistent with the West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives for Science, the National Science Education Standards, and Project 2061 Benchmarks.
4. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
construct knowledge through the integrated/coordinated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences.
develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science; and
develop scientific literacy by utilizing knowledge constructed in the formal education setting with applications to daily life and work experiences.
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
GRADE: 4-10___
INSTRUCTIONAL
VENDOR: Globe Fearon___________________ MATERIALS: Concepts and Challenges in_______
Life Science___________________
SUBJECT: Life Science____________________ COPYRIGHT DATES: 1998___________________
SE ISBN: 0-835-92240-5____________________ TE ISBN: 0-835-92244-8______________________
SCIENCECOORDINATED AND THEMATIC SCIENCE (CATS)
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Part I – Mandatory Compliance
RESPONSES (YES/NO)
4. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is current scientific knowledge.
2. In compliance of §18-2A-1, the subject matter is accurately represented.
3. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner consistent with the West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives for Science, the National Science Education Standards, and Project 2061 Benchmarks.
4. The instructional materials program presents information and opportunities in a manner that enables the student to:
construct knowledge through the integrated/coordinated study of biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences;
develop an understanding of the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth/space sciences.
develop an understanding of the major unifying themes (e.g., systems, changes, models) for the integration of the fields of science; and
develop scientific literacy by utilizing knowledge constructed in the formal education setting with applications to daily life and work experiences.
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____
_____YES_____