Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Subject: EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

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1st 1. the formation of the Conduct a survey to Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-e- 3
universe and the solar assess the possible the only planet in the solar system with
system geologic/ properties necessary to support life.
2. the subsystems hydrometeorological Explain that the Earth consists of four Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-e- 4
(geosphere, hazards that your subsystems, across whose boundaries
hydrosphere, community may matter and energy flow.
atmosphere, and experience.
biosphere) that make up
the Earth
3. the Earth’s internal
structure
1. the three main Identify common rock-forming minerals Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-9
categories of rocks using their physical and chemical properties.
2. the origin and Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and Week 1 S11/12ES-Ib-10
environment of metamorphic
formation of common Explain how the products of weathering are Week 1 S11/12ES-Ib-12
minerals and rocks carried away by erosion and deposited
3. geologic processes elsewhere
that occur on the surface Describe where the Earth’s internal heat Week 2 S11/12ES-Ib-14
of the Earth such as comes from.
weathering, erosion, describe how magma is formed Week 2 S11/12ES-Ic-15
mass wasting, and (magmatism)
sedimentation (include Describe the physical and chemical changes Week 2
the role of ocean basins in rocks due to changes in pressure and
 in the formation of temperature (metamorphism)
sedimentary rocks) compare and contrast the formation of the Week 2 S11/12ES-Ic-18
4. geologic processes different types of igneous rocks
that occur within the Explain how the movement of plates leads Week 3 S11/12ES-Id-22
Earth to the formation of folds and faults
5. the folding and Describe how layers of rocks (stratified Week 3 S11/12ES-Ie-25
faulting of rocks rocks) are formed
6. plate tectonics Describe the different methods (relative and Week 3 S11/12ES-Ie-26
7. how the planet Earth absolute dating) to determine the age of
evolved in the last 4.6 stratified rocks
billion years (including Explain how relative and absolute dating Week 3 S11/12ES-Ie-27
the age of the Earth, were used to determine the subdivisions of
major geologic time geologic time
subdivisions, and marker Describe how the Earth’s history can be Week 3 S11/12ES-Ie-29
fossils). interpreted from the geologic time scale
1. the different hazards Describe the various hazards that may Week 3 S11/12ES-If-30
caused by geological happen in the event of earthquakes,
processes (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides
volcanic eruptions, and Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 4 S11/12ES-If-31
landslides) hazards brought about by earthquakes,
2. the different hazards volcanic eruptions, and landslides
caused by Identify human activities that speed up or Week 4 S11/12ES-If-33
hydrometeorological trigger landslides
phenomena (tropical Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 4 S11/12ES-Ig-36
cyclones, monsoons, hazards brought about by tropical cyclones,
floods, and tornadoes or monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
ipo-ipo) Describe how coastal processes result in Week 4 S11/12ES-Ih-38
3. the different hazards coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater
caused by coastal intrusion
processes (waves, tides, cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact Week 4 S11/12ES-Ii-41
sea-level changes, crustal of land development, waste disposal, and
movement, and storm construction of structures on control coastal
surges) processes
2nd 1. the historical value life by taking Explain the evolving concept of life based on Week 5 S11/12LT-IIa-1
development of the good care of all emerging pieces of evidence
concept of life beings, humans, Describe how unifying themes (e.g., Week 5 S11/12LT-IIa-3
2. the origin of the first plants, and animals structure and function, evolution, and
life forms ecosystems) in the study of life show the
3. unifying themes in the connections among living things and how
study of life they interact with each other and with their
environment
1. plant and animal conduct a survey of Describe the different ways of how Week 6 S11/12LT-IIej- 15
reproduction products containing representative animals reproduce
2. how genes work substances that can Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 6 S11/12LT-IIej- 17
3. how genetic trigger genetic Evaluate the benefits and risks of using Week 6 S11/12LT-IIej- 19
engineering is used to disorders such as GMOs
produce novel products phenylketonuria
1. nutrition: getting food make a presentation Describe the general and unique Week 7 S11/12LT-IIIaj- 21
to cells of some diseases that characteristics of the different organ
2. gas exchange with the are associated with systems in representative animals
environment the various organ S11/12LT-IIIaj- 22
3. circulation: the systems
internal transport system
4. the need for
homeostasis
5. salt and water balance Analyze and appreciate the functional Week 7
and waste removal relationships of the different organ systems
6. the immune system: in ensuring animal survival
defense from disease
7. how hormones govern
body activities
8. the nervous system
9. the body in motion
1. the evidence for Design a poster Explain how populations of organisms have Week 7 S11/12LT-IVfg- 26
evolution tracing the changed and continue to change over time
2. the origin and evolutionary changes showing patterns of descent with
extinction of species in a crop plant (e.g., modification from common ancestors to
rice or corn) that produce the organismal diversity observed
 occurred through today
domestication Describe how the present system of Week 7 S11/12LT-IVfg- 27
classification of organisms is based on
evolutionary relationships
1. the principles of the prepare an action Categorize the different biotic potential and Week 8 S11/12LT-IVhj- 29
ecosystem plan containing environmental resistance (e.g., diseases,
2. biotic potential and mitigation measures availability of food, and predators) that
environmental resistance to address current affect population explosion
3. terrestrial and aquatic environmental
ecosystems 4. how concerns and
human activities affect challenges in the
the natural ecosystem community