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Science - Earth Science

Earth and Space Science

Atmosphere: Cycle/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret and assimilate data associated to the atmospheric cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Atmosphere   Master   TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.4 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/Describe/Map
The learner will be able to describe and map the relationship between plate tectonics and mountain building, and, earthquakes and volcanoes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics   Master   TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Use/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize how rocks are used.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Samples/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize rock samples as sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Diagram/Processes/Label
The learner will be able to label a diagram illustrating the processes of the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Cycle/Illustrate
The learner will be able to illustrate the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Cycle/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate the rock cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.2 Classroom
  
Rocks: Differentiate/Igneous/Sedimentary
The learner will be able to differentiate between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Rocks: Strata/Interpret/Sequence
The learner will be able to interpret the sequence of rock strata using data from the following: superposition, cross-cutting relationships, inclusions, fossil records, and absolute dating.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Rocks Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth, Moon & Sun: Illustrate/Eclips
The learner will be able to illustrate the positions of the earth, moon, and sun during a lunar and solar eclipse.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Earth, Moon, & Sun: Predict
The learner will be able to predict the conditions of the tide based on the position of the earth and moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Earth, Moon, & Sun: Relationships
The learner will be able to analyze the relationships among the earth, moon, and sun including their gravitational impacts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 1.3 Classroom
  
Moon: Phases/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the phases of the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Moon Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Moon: Exhibit
The learner will be able to exhibit the placement of the earth, moon, and sun during phases of the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Moon Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Earth and Sun: Day/Explore/Position
The learner will be able to explore the relationship between the length of day and the inclination and relative position of the earth to the sun.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth and Sun Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Space: Exploration/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate recent developments in space exploration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Space Exploration Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Space: Exploration/Explore
The learner will be able to explore the history of space exploration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Space Exploration Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Space: Exploration/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate space exploration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Space Exploration Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 1.4 Classroom
  
Space: Technology/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate the benefits of space technology in our everyday lives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Space Exploration Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Natural Resources: Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources an their conservation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Natural Resources Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 2.0 Classroom
  
Solar System: Earth and Other Planets
The learner will be able to compare the earth to other planets in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Solar System Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 3, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Solar System: Components/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the components of the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Solar System Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 1.2 Classroom
  
Solar System: Model/Build
The learner will be able to build a model of our solar system, emphasizing ratio and proportion with respect to the distance and size of the planets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Solar System Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Universe: Components/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize the components of the universe including galaxies, stars, solar systems, planets, meteors, comets, and asteroids.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Universe Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Universe: Make-Up/Explore
The learner will be able to explore the make-up of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Universe Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Universe: Vastness/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate the vastness of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Universe Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 1.1 Classroom
  
Universe: Explore/Structure
The learner will be able to explore the structure of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Universe Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Systems/Explore/Cycles
The learner will be able to explore the major features of the cycles within the Earth system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Systems/Assess/Living
The learner will be able to assess the roles of living things within the cycles of the Earth system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Evaluation Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.6 Classroom
  
Astronomy: Earth/Investigate/History
The learner will be able to investigate the role of astronomical phenomena in the history of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Astronomy Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Astronomy: Timeline/Create
The learner will be able to create a historical timeline depicting the changing perceptions and knowledge regarding astronomy of humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Astronomy Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Stars: Evolution/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the evolution of a star throughout all stages of its potential development.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Stars Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Stars: Galaxies/Categorize
The learner will be able to categorize galaxies based on their shapes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Stars Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Careers: Earth/Research
The learner will be able to research careers associated with Earth systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Careers: Earth/Space Science Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 3, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Careers: Geology/Explore
The learner will be able to explore careers associated with geology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Careers: Earth/Space Science Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 3, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Seasons: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the seasons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Seasons Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 1.0 Classroom
  
Weather: Data/Instruments/Use
The learner will be able to utilize weather instruments to gather data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Weather Application Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Weather: Maps/Predictions
The learner will be able to make predictions using weather maps.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Weather Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Weather: Tools/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret basic weather data using meteorological tools.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Weather Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Water Cycle: Diagram/Label/Components
The learner will be able to label the components of the hydrologic cycle when provided with a diagram.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Water: Cycle Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Water Cycle: Examine
The learner will be able to examine the hydrologic cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Water: Cycle Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.3 Classroom
  
Earth: Geology/Write/Life
The learner will be able to write an essay on how geology impacts his/her life on a daily basis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Geological Properties Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Geology/Explain/Role
The learner will be able to explain the role of water in the evolution of the processes that create landforms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Geological Properties Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Geology/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the law of uniformitarianism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Geological Properties Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Geology/Create/Cycle
The learner will be able to create a geological cycle for a physiographic region or geologic time period in his/her state.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Geological Properties Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 3, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Maps: Read/Topographical
The learner will be able to read a topographical map.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Maps & Globes Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Maps: Interpret/Topographical
The learner will be able to interpret a topographical map.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Maps & Globes Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Maps: Explore
The learner will be able to explore maps.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Instruments: Maps & Globes Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.7 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/State/Evidence
The learner will be able to state evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/Evidence
The learner will be able to explain the scientific evidence for the plate tectonics theory.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the parts of the tectonic cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 3.1 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift using models.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Earth: Plate Tectonics/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between divergent and convergent plate boundaries using a labeled diagram depicting the convection currents of the mantle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 3.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Identify/Absolute
The learner will be able to identify the difference between relative and absolute time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 1, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Explain/State
The learner will be able to explain what a geologic time traveler might encounter in the future of his or her state.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 3, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Geologic/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret the nature of geologic time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 4.1 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Interpret/Timetable
The learner will be able to interpret a geologic timetable depicting the evolution of Earth and the history of life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Explore/Evolution
The learner will be able to explore the evolution of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, 4.2 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Dating/Compare
The learner will be able to compare the mechanisms for determining the progression of geologic history: relative and absolute dating.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate the geologic history of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Analysis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Std 4.0 Classroom
  
Earth: History/Create/Timetable
The learner will be able to create a geologic timetable depicting the evolution of Earth and the history of life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Synthesis Master 1.5 TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Earth Science, Indicators, Level 2, Std 4.0