1. EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE Q&A By: Tyler J. Smith

2. ESS1 The Earth and Earth materials, as we know them today, have developed over long periods of time, through constant change processes. The Earth and Earth materials, as we know them today, have developed over long periods of time, through constant change processes.

3. Atmosphere, Climate, Weather

4. S:ESS1:4:1.1 Q Explain how water exists in the atmosphere in different forms and describe how it changes from one form to another through various processes such as freezing, condensation, precipitation and evaporation. Q Explain how water exists in the atmosphere in different forms and describe how it changes from one form to another through various processes such as freezing, condensation, precipitation and evaporation. Link http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.htm l Link http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.htm l

5. S:ESS1:4:1.2 Q Explain that air surrounds the Earth, it takes up space, and it moves around as wind. Q Explain that air surrounds the Earth, it takes up space, and it moves around as wind. Link http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/earth /atmosphere.html Link http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/earth /atmosphere.html

6. S:ESS1:4:1.3 Q Based on data collected from daily weather observations, describe weather changes or weather patterns. Q Based on data collected from daily weather observations, describe weather changes or weather patterns. Link http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/ea rth/climate/cli_define.html Link http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/ea rth/climate/cli_define.html

7. S:ESS1:4:1.4 Q Explain how the use of scientific tools helps to extend senses and gather data about weather (i.e., weather/wind vane– direction; wind sock– wind intensity; anemometer– speed; thermometer– temperature; meter sticks/rulers– snow depth; rain gauges– rain amount in inches). Q Explain how the use of scientific tools helps to extend senses and gather data about weather (i.e., weather/wind vane– direction; wind sock– wind intensity; anemometer– speed; thermometer– temperature; meter sticks/rulers– snow depth; rain gauges– rain amount in inches). Link http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitec h/2001/standards/es3_5.html Link http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitec h/2001/standards/es3_5.html

8. Composition and Features

9. S:ESS1:4:2.1 Q Describe Earth materials such as gases found in the atmosphere, rocks, soils, and water in its liquid and solid states. Q Describe Earth materials such as gases found in the atmosphere, rocks, soils, and water in its liquid and solid states. Link http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.epa.gov/apti/course422/images/fig - 1.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.epa.gov/apti/course422/ap1.html&h=290&w=195&sz=11 &hl=en&start=5&tbnid=AbvxdX- oOSy3SM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=77&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlayers%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bat mosphere%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den Link http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.epa.gov/apti/course422/images/fig - 1.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.epa.gov/apti/course422/ap1.html&h=290&w=195&sz=11 &hl=en&start=5&tbnid=AbvxdX- oOSy3SM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=77&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlayers%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bat mosphere%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den

10. S:ESS1:4:2.2 Q Describe rock as being composed of different combinations of minerals. Q Describe rock as being composed of different combinations of minerals. Link http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_scie nce/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es06 02page02.cfm Link http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_scie nce/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es06 02page02.cfm

11. S:ESS1:4:2.3 Q Given information about Earth materials, explain how their characteristics lend themselves to specific uses. Q Given information about Earth materials, explain how their characteristics lend themselves to specific uses. Link Link

12. S:ESS1:4:2.4 Q Given certain Earth materials (soils, rocks, or minerals) use physical properties to sort, classify, and/or describe them. Q Given certain Earth materials (soils, rocks, or minerals) use physical properties to sort, classify, and/or describe them. Link http://www.geoscape.nrcan.gc.ca/fortfraser/ earth_e.php Link http://www.geoscape.nrcan.gc.ca/fortfraser/ earth_e.php

13. ESS2 The Earth is part of a solar system, made up of distinct parts, which have temporal and spatial interrelationships.

14. EARTH, SUN, AND MOON

15. S:ESS2:4:1.1 Q Explain that night and day are caused by the Earth’s rotation on its axis; and that the Earth rotates approximately once, every 24 hours. Q Explain that night and day are caused by the Earth’s rotation on its axis; and that the Earth rotates approximately once, every 24 hours. Link http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rf l/web/antarctica/s_cycles.html Link http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rf l/web/antarctica/s_cycles.html

16. S:ESS2:4:1.2 Q Describe the Sun as a star. Q Describe the Sun as a star. Link http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/primer/primer.ht ml Link http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/primer/primer.ht ml

17. ENERGY

18. S:ESS2:4:2.1 Q Recognize that the Sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the Earth Q Recognize that the Sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the Earth Link http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/old_s ite/eighth.shtml Link http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/old_s ite/eighth.shtml

19. SOLAR SYSTEM

20. S:ESS2:4:3.1 Q Recognize that the Moon orbits the Earth. Q Recognize that the Moon orbits the Earth. Link http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/20s ep_mysteryobject.htm Link http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/20s ep_mysteryobject.htm

21. S:ESS2:4:3.2 Q Recognize that the Earth is one of a number of planets that orbit the Sun. Q Recognize that the Earth is one of a number of planets that orbit the Sun. Link http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php ?number=481 Link http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php ?number=481

22. VIEW FROM EARTH

23. S:ESS2:4:4.1 Q Recognize that although star patterns seen in the sky appear to move slowly each night from east to west they actually remain the same, and explain why different stars can be seen during different seasons. Q Recognize that although star patterns seen in the sky appear to move slowly each night from east to west they actually remain the same, and explain why different stars can be seen during different seasons. Link http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php ?number=481 Link http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php ?number=481

24. S:ESS2:4:4.2 Q Explain why the planets look like stars, and why, over a period of time, they appear to wander among the constellations. Q Explain why the planets look like stars, and why, over a period of time, they appear to wander among the constellations. Link http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/pages/high/c ourses/online/astro/course_documents/the_n ight_sky/constellations.htm Link http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/pages/high/c ourses/online/astro/course_documents/the_n ight_sky/constellations.htm

25. ESS3 The origin and evolution of galaxies and the universe demonstrate fundamental principles of physical science across vast distances and time.

26. SIZE AND SCALE

27. S:ESS3:4:1.1 Q Recognize that astronomical objects in space are massive in size and are separated from one another by vast distances. Q Recognize that astronomical objects in space are massive in size and are separated from one another by vast distances. Link http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasalum/newsltr/f all2001/glitter.html Link http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasalum/newsltr/f all2001/glitter.html

28. S:ESS3:4:1.2 Q Explain that telescopes magnify the size of distant objects and significantly increase the number of these objects that can be viewed from Earth. Q Explain that telescopes magnify the size of distant objects and significantly increase the number of these objects that can be viewed from Earth. Link http://www.imaging.org/resources/web_tuto rials/telescope/telescope.cfm Link http://www.imaging.org/resources/web_tuto rials/telescope/telescope.cfm

29. STARS AND GALAXIES

30. S:ESS3:4:2.1 Q Recognize and describe the stars, like the Sun, as spherical in nature. Q Recognize and describe the stars, like the Sun, as spherical in nature. Link http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/th e_universe/Stars.html Link http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/th e_universe/Stars.html

31. S:ESS3:4:2.2 Q Recognize that stars come in different colors, and that the Sun is a yellow star. Q Recognize that stars come in different colors, and that the Sun is a yellow star. Link http://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/briefs/kia ng_01/ Link http://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/briefs/kia ng_01/

32. ESS4 The growth of scientific knowledge in Earth Space Science has been advanced through the development of technology and is used (alone or in combination with other sciences) to identify, understand and solve local and global issues.

33. DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

34. S:ESS4:4:1.1 Q Recognize that man uses various mechanical devices to record changes in the weather and the Earth. Q Recognize that man uses various mechanical devices to record changes in the weather and the Earth. Link http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_ id=10394&page=1 Link http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_ id=10394&page=1

35. TOOLS

36. S:ESS4:4:2.1 Q Demonstrate the use of simple instruments to collect weather data, including thermometers, windsocks, meter sticks, and rain gauges. Q Demonstrate the use of simple instruments to collect weather data, including thermometers, windsocks, meter sticks, and rain gauges. Linkhttp://wolfweb.unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/mesarchetal.html Linkhttp://wolfweb.unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/mesarchetal.html

37. LOCAL AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

38. S:ESS4:4:3.1 Q Distinguish between and provide examples of materials that can be recycled/reused and those that cannot. Q Distinguish between and provide examples of materials that can be recycled/reused and those that cannot. Link http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/EnvironmentandTransport/Was teManagement/Recycling/what.htm Link http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/EnvironmentandTransport/Was teManagement/Recycling/what.htm

39. S:ESS4:4:3.2 Q Provide examples of technology that have changed the environment and explain whether the effect had a positive or negative impact. Q Provide examples of technology that have changed the environment and explain whether the effect had a positive or negative impact. Link http://net.educause.edu/redir.asp?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.educaus e.edu%2Fnode%2F11899%3Ftime%3D1212768637 Link http://net.educause.edu/redir.asp?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.educaus e.edu%2Fnode%2F11899%3Ftime%3D1212768637

40. S:ESS4:4:3.3 Q Explain how to dispose of waste so that it does not harm the environment. Q Explain how to dispose of waste so that it does not harm the environment. Link http://www.h2e-online.org/pubs/grncleaning.ppt Link http://www.h2e-online.org/pubs/grncleaning.ppt

41. S:ESS4:4:3.4 Q Recognize there are pros and cons to using different types of energy, such as solar energy and fossil fuels, and compare the differences. Q Recognize there are pros and cons to using different types of energy, such as solar energy and fossil fuels, and compare the differences. Link http://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ODE/IMS/Lessons/Content/CSC_LP_S04_B A_L11_I05_01.pdf Link http://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ODE/IMS/Lessons/Content/CSC_LP_S04_B A_L11_I05_01.pdf

42. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONNECTIONS

43. S:ESS4:4:4.1 Q Distinguish between and provide examples of materials that can be recycled/reused and those that cannot. Q Distinguish between and provide examples of materials that can be recycled/reused and those that cannot. Link http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/brochure.html Link http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/brochure.html

44. Fun Activities http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/space/ http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/space/ http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/space/ http://planetfungames.aavalue.com/pagehandler.cfm?cookiecheck=1&refer=1 039679&FromJump=1&sendroicid=&sendroi20cid=&sendroikwd=&sendroi2 0kwd=&keyword=&HRID=429001408&JumpCreativeImpressionID=409581 77&featuring http://planetfungames.aavalue.com/pagehandler.cfm?cookiecheck=1&refer=1 039679&FromJump=1&sendroicid=&sendroi20cid=&sendroikwd=&sendroi2 0kwd=&keyword=&HRID=429001408&JumpCreativeImpressionID=409581 77&featuring http://planetfungames.aavalue.com/pagehandler.cfm?cookiecheck=1&refer=1 039679&FromJump=1&sendroicid=&sendroi20cid=&sendroikwd=&sendroi2 0kwd=&keyword=&HRID=429001408&JumpCreativeImpressionID=409581 77&featuring http://planetfungames.aavalue.com/pagehandler.cfm?cookiecheck=1&refer=1 039679&FromJump=1&sendroicid=&sendroi20cid=&sendroikwd=&sendroi2 0kwd=&keyword=&HRID=429001408&JumpCreativeImpressionID=409581 77&featuring www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/5_year_anniversary.html - 35k - www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/5_year_anniversary.html - 35k -

45. Fun Quizzes http://kids.aol.com/at- school/expeditions/nasa-educator-in- space/games-and-downloads/space-quiz http://kids.aol.com/at- school/expeditions/nasa-educator-in- space/games-and-downloads/space-quiz http://kids.aol.com/at- school/expeditions/nasa-educator-in- space/games-and-downloads/space-quiz http://kids.aol.com/at- school/expeditions/nasa-educator-in- space/games-and-downloads/space-quiz

46. Major Space Link www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/ 5_year_anniversary.html - 35k - www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/ 5_year_anniversary.html - 35k -

47. Major Earth Links pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html - 22k pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html - 22k www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/08/9708290 54250.htm - 49k - www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/08/9708290 54250.htm - 49k - www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/06/28/MNGFQ7D62P1.DTL - 61k - www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/06/28/MNGFQ7D62P1.DTL - 61k -