Unit 1.1: What is science and what do scientists do? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Earth Science
Karen Viskupic, Boise State University
Students discuss what it means to practice science and then practice making observations and interpretations using different types of data (photographs, x-y plots, maps). Activities can be done in small ...

Unit 2.5: Applying what we've learned: How can a volcanic eruption or earthquake shake the whole world? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Physical Science
Sandra Penny, Russell Sage College
We're over halfway through Unit 2 and the students are now equipped with a more solid understanding of energy types and transformations, waves, power, and the fact that waves move energy from one place to ...

Unit 3.2: What geological resources do we need for our civilization? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Earth Science
Beth Dushman, Howard Community College
In this unit, students investigate the geological resources that make up common objects necessary for modern life. Students start by identifying objects they deem necessary to modern life, and determine the key ...

Unit 5.5: Adapting to sea level rise part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Earth Science
Mark Abolins, Middle Tennessee State University. Although more focused, Unit 5.5 draws heavily on NSF InTeGrate's "Coastal Processes, Hazards, and Society": https://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/teaching_materials/coastlines/overview.html .
Students explore the potential for sea level rise to inundate coastal areas near Houston, Texas, and they consider ways to adapt to sea level rise. Solutions include engineered measures and managed retreat (the ...

Unit 3.4 What can we learn by mapping sea surface data? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Physical Science
Natalie Bursztyn, University of Montana
What can we infer from mapping sea surface temperature and sea surface elevation? Students will use satellite data to make observations and interpretations about ocean circulation in the North Atlantic. Students ...

Unit 3.7 Unit synthesis and lesson plan project part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Physical Science
Natalie Bursztyn, University of Montana
This is the final part for the density unit and tasks students to apply their understanding of density concepts to create an NGSS lesson plan for an activity and apply problem-solving skills to a film-inspired ...

Unit 2.7 Unit synthesis and lesson plan part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Physical Science
Natalie Bursztyn, University of Montana
This is the final module for the Unit and tasks students to apply their understanding of Waves, Energy, and Thermodynamics. In this summative assignment, students choose an activity that they have completed in Unit ...

Unit 3.1 How can we observe the unobservable? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Physical Science
Natalie Bursztyn, University of Montana
Matter is made of atoms, but we cannot see them. How can we observe the "unobservable"? Students will observe the changing behavior of objects to interpret atomic structure and practice 'observing ...

Unit 2.1: Recognizing plate boundaries part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Earth Science
Karen Viskupic, Boise State University, based on Sawyer et al. (2005)
Students work individually to make observations about the distribution of earthquakes, volcanoes, topography, and the age of the sea floor from four maps, then work in small groups to synthesize their observations ...

Unit 5.3: Should we rebuild after a disaster? part of TIDeS:TIDeS Teaching Materials:Earth Science
Mark Abolins, Middle Tennessee State University.
Students consider whether or not an apartment building damaged by a landslide should be repaired and reoccupied at a specific site on Lake Granbury, Texas. To make a decision, they examine a landslide that happened ...