Astrobiology: An Integrated Science Approach
Topics:
Earth and Space Sciences, Life Science, Biological Science, Integrated Science
Grades:
High School
Designed expressly for 9th grade students, Astrobiology: An Integrated Science Approach is a truly integrated high school science textbook, seamlessly weaving biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science throughout the entire curriculum.
In the Student Guide:
Each chapter assesses student preconceptions. "Challenge" sections provide performance assessments that evaluate depth of students' understanding of science concepts. Additionally, clear instructions include explicit criteria for success that guide students as they work to complete Challenges.
"What's the Story?" activity sections provide readable, student-friendly background, delivered in manageable bites. Embedded assessment questions help monitor student progress. Every activity links back to the Challenge, helping students synthesize a rich array of science concepts.
Alternate assessments forge connections between content areas and inspire student reflection on big ideas. Each chapter builds math and science inquiry skills through activities and reflection. As they generate and analyze scientific data, students do science instead of simply reading about it.
The Teacher's Guide includes:
Answer Keys, Blackline Masters, Transparencies, and Color Images, resources that help teachers deliver best practice instruction.
At-risk and very bright students, in the same class, were all challenged by Astrobiology. Everyone learned.
