PROGRAMA ACADÉMICO DE ESTUDIO

Nivel Rev. Fecha

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PROFESOR(A): DOUWES WIETSE AREA ACADÉMICA:CIENCIAS SOCIALES
MATERIA: 3215 GEOGRAFIA GRUPO(S): 11vos 11A-D
HORAS SEMANALES: 2 CICLO ESCOLAR: 2007-2008
OBJETIVOS GENERALES: GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1. Students will be able to have an overview of the different subjects that are involved in the study of Earth Science.
2. Students will be able to identify Earth Science's importance in establishing the relationship between man and nature.
3. Students will be able to use their criteria to evaluate the different theories concerning the Planetary System and the Universe.
4. Students will be able to understand the idea that Earth is a living planet both internally and externally.
5. Students will be able to explain the phenomena that affect the Earth's crust and how they relate to the origin and evolution of life.
6. Students will be able to apply what they have learned to explain earthquakes and volcanoes·
7. Students will be able to interpret through critical thinking the influence climate has in the development of nature and human activities.

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 PLANEACIÓN SEMESTRAL/ANUAL
CONTENIDOS DE APRENDIZAJE ACTIVIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE
LOGROS DE APRENDIZAJE FECHAS
(Temas y Subtemas) ¿Que van a aprender? ¿Que harán los alumnos para aprender?
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE The scope of Earth Science. Text reading
Identify the different aspects of Earth science. August Earth's systems. Note taking
Explain how Earth's four major systems interact. Class discussion
THE SUN-EARTH-MOON SYSTEM Main characteristics of the sun and moon. Read text
How to identify features of the moon. Lunar phases and eclipses. Take notes
How to analyze motions of the Sun, Earth and Daily and annual motions. Class discussion
September
Moon.
Explain the causes of lunar and solar eclipses and
distinguish between them.
SOLAR SYSTEM Observing the solar system. Web research on the planets.
Identify and explain the characteristics of planets The Inner Planets Presentations of the planets as a tourist
and interplanetary bodies. The Outer Planets destination.
September
Distinguish between metroids, comets and Comets, Asteroids and Meteroids Class discussion on asteroids, comets and
asteroids. meteroids.
Video "Asteroids".
THE NATURE OF STORMS. Thunderstorms Presentations on hurricanes
Explain how thunderstorms, tornadoes and Severe weather Class discussion on the nature of storms.
hurricanes form. Tropical storms Video: "Hurricanes".
October
Describe what the effects of severe weather are. Recurring weather
Identify and explain how recurring weather can
cause droughts, floods, and other hazards.
PLATE TECTONICS Drifting continents Class discussion on plate tectonics.
Explain why continental drift was not accepted at Seafloor spreading Quiz on plate tectonics.
first and what kinds of evidence led to its Theory of plate tectonics Video "Forged in Fire".
importance. Causes of plate motions
October/Novem
Identify and explain how earth's tectonic plates
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interact.
Explain seafloor spreading.
Compare and contrast types of plate boundaries.
Explain what causes tectonic plates to move.
EARTHQUAKES Forces within the Earth. Class discussion on earthquakes
Explain what causes earthquakes and how they Seismic waves and Earth's interior Video project in which students investigate and
affect Earth's surface. Measuring and locating earthquakes. present different aspects of the earthquake in
Describe how earthquakes and the destruction they Mexico-City 1985.
November
cause are measured.
Distinguish between P, S and L waves and the
different layers of the Earth.
Identify what factors determine seismic risk.

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 PLANEACIÓN SEMESTRAL/ANUAL
CONTENIDOS DE APRENDIZAJE ACTIVIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE
LOGROS DE APRENDIZAJE FECHAS
(Temas y Subtemas) ¿Que van a aprender? ¿Que harán los alumnos para aprender?
VOLCANOES Magma Class discussion on volcanoes.
Identify and explain how volcanoes form and how Volcanic eruptions. Volcano project in which students present a famous
they can be classified. Kinds of volcanoes. eruption.
Explain the relationship between volcanoes and November Video: "Volcanoes".
plate tectonics.
Describe what kinds of features form as a result of
igneous activity within Earth.

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ACTIVIDADES DE ENSEÑANZA
¿Qué hará el maestro para guiar el
aprendizaje de los alumnos?
Metodología, técnicas, recursos y/o
procedimientos
Read text
Class discussion
Take notes
PLANEACIÓN SEMESTRAL/ANUAL
ACTIVIDADES DE EVALUACION
MATERIALES REQUERIDOS ¿Que harán los alumnos para CRITERIO DE EVALUACION
demostrar qué aprendieron?
Textbook: Earth Science, Geology, the Tests Tests 50%
Environment, and the Universe, Glencoe,
Mc-Graw-Hill, 2002 Notes Assignments, homework,
quizzes and presentations.
Notebook Homework 50 %

Answer Chapter Reviews Maps Presentations

Cooperative learning Library Quizzes

Internet research Multimedia Room

Group presentations in powerpoint Videos:

"Forged in fire"
Videoproject on earthquakes "Volcanoes"
"Asteroids"
"Hurricanes"
Room for powerpoint presentations

Video Room

Calculator

Ruler

Projector (Cañon)

Nombre y Firma del Profesor que elaboró Nombre y Firma del Titular Revisión Coordinador Autorización Dir. Académica

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