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Earth Science: Teacher's Edition
Holt Science and Technology
Part of a three-book curriculum series, this instructor's edition provides thorough content coverage for earth sciences. Students of all abilities will develop skills that they can use both in science as well as in other courses. Features include fun and meaningful lab activities and a focused use of the Internet.
| Format | Book |
| Grades | 5 – 8 |
| Author | Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
| Source/Publisher | Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
| ISBN | 0030457572 |
| Shelving Location | E 551 |
| Location | Educator Resource Center in the Lyman Library — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | Holt Science and Technology |
Earth Science: Teacher's Edition
+ View Detailed Standard Connections
Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- The Designed World > Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Use and maintain technological products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
Secondary Connections:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- Technology and Society > Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Nature of Technology > Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Agricultural and related biotechnologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Manufacturing technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Manufacturing technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Construction technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Problem solving (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Understanding Design > Problem solving (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Abilities for a Technological World > Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Materials, Tools, and Machines (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
References:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- Technology and Society > Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology and Society > Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Transportation technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- The Designed World > Transportation technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Manufacturing Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
– View Concise Standard Connections
Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 3.4 Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain how symbols and icons (e.g., international symbols and graphics) are used to communicate a message. - Technology/Engineering > 5.3 Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Explain how the forces of tension, compression, torsion, bending, and shear affect the performance of bridges.
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- The Designed World > 17.K Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
The use of symbols, measurements, and drawings promotes a clear communication by providing a common language to express ideas. - The Designed World > 16.I Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Much of the energy used in our environment is not used efficiently. - Abilities for a Technological World > 13.G Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
Use data collected to analyze and interpret trends in order to identify the positive and negative effects of a technology. - Abilities for a Technological World > 13.F Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
Design and use instruments to gather data. - Abilities for a Technological World > 12.J Use and maintain technological products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
Use computers and calculators in various applications. - Abilities for a Technological World > 11.H Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory-classroom. - Technology and Society > 07.E Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
The design and construction of structures for service or convenience have evolved from the development of techniques for measurement, controlling systems, and the understanding of spatial relationships. - Technology and Society > 05.E Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
Technologies can be used to repair damage caused by natural disasters and to break down waste from the use of various products and systems. - Technology and Society > 05.D Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
The management of waste produced by technological systems is an important societal issue.
Secondary Connections:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- Technology and Society > 04.D Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
The use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology's development and use. - The Nature of Technology > 03.F Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems. - The Nature of Technology > 03.E Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
A product, system, or environment developed for one setting may be applied to another setting. - The Nature of Technology > 03.D Relationships among technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Technological systems often interact with one another. - Technology and Society > 04.E Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad, but decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences. - Technology and Society > 04.F Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
The development and use of technology poses ethical issues. - Technology and Society > 04.G Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Economic, political, and cultural issues are influenced by the development and use of technology. - Technology and Society > 05.F Effects of technology on the environment (Grade: 6 – 8)
Decisions to develop and use technologies often put environmental and economic concerns in direct competition with one another. - Technology and Society > 06.D Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Throughout history, new technologies have resulted from the demands, values, and interests of individuals, businesses, industries, and societies. - Technology and Society > 06.E Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
The use of inventions and innovations has led to changes in society and the creation of new needs and wants. - Technology and Society > 07.C Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
Many inventions and innovations have evolved using slow and methodical processes of tests and refinements. - The Nature of Technology > 02.T Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Different technologies involve different sets of processes. - The Nature of Technology > 02.S Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Trade-off is a decision process recognizing the need for careful compromises among competing factors. - The Nature of Technology > 02.P Core concepts of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Technological systems can be connected to one another. - The Nature of Technology > 01.F Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology. - The Nature of Technology > 01.G Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
The development of technology is a human activity and is the result of individual and collective needs and the ability to be creative. - The Nature of Technology > 01.H Characteristics and scope of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Technology is closely linked to creativity, which has resulted in innovation. - Understanding Design > 08.E Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Design is a creative planning process that leads to useful products and systems. - Understanding Design > 08.F Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
There is no perfect design. - The Designed World > 15.G Agricultural and related biotechnologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
A wide range of specialized equipment and practices is used to improve the production of food, fiber, fuel, and other useful products and in the care of animals. - The Designed World > 16.E Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Energy is the capacity to do work. - The Designed World > 16.G Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Power is the rate at which energy is converted from one form to another or transferred from one place to another, or the rate at which work is done. - The Designed World > 16.H Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Power systems are used to drive and provide propulsion to other technological products and systems. - The Designed World > 17.H Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Information and communication systems allow information to be transferred from human to human, human to machine, and machine to human. - The Designed World > 17.I Information and communication technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Communication systems are made up of a source, encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder, and destination. - The Designed World > 19.I Manufacturing technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Chemical technologies are used to modify or alter chemical substances. - The Designed World > 19.J Manufacturing technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Materials must first be located before they can be extracted from the earth through such processes as harvesting, drilling, and mining. - The Designed World > 20.G Construction technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Structures rest on a foundation. - Abilities for a Technological World > 13.I Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
Interpret and evaluate the accuracy of the information obtained and determine if it is useful. - Abilities for a Technological World > 13.H Assess the impact of products and systems (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify trends and monitor potential consequences of technological development. - Abilities for a Technological World > 11.L Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
Make a product or system and document the solution. - Understanding Design > 08.G Attributes of design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Requirements for design are made up of criteria and constraints. - Understanding Design > 09.F Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Design involves a set of steps, which can be performed in different sequences and repeated as needed. - Understanding Design > 09.G Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Brainstorming is a group problem-solving design process in which each person in the group presents his or her ideas in an open forum. - Understanding Design > 09.H Engineering design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Modeling, testing, evaluating, and modifying are used to transform ideas into practical solutions. - Understanding Design > 10.G Problem solving (Grade: 6 – 8)
Invention is a process of turning ideas and imagination into devices and systems. Innovation is the process of modifying an existing product or system to improve it. - Understanding Design > 10.H Problem solving (Grade: 6 – 8)
Some technological problems are best solved through experimentation. - Abilities for a Technological World > 11.I Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
Specify criteria and constraints for the design. - Abilities for a Technological World > 11.J Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
Make two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the designed solution. - Abilities for a Technological World > 11.K Apply the design process (Grade: 6 – 8)
Test and evaluate the design in relation to pre-established requirements, such as criteria and constraints, and refine as needed.
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 1.3 Materials, Tools, and Machines (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain the safe and proper use of measuring tools, hand tools, and machines (e.g., band saw, drill press, sanders, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails, and other mechanical fasteners) needed to construct a prototype of an engineering design. - Technology/Engineering > 2.1 Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain the steps of the engineering design process, i.e., identify the need or problem, research the problem, develop possible solutions, select the best possible solution(s), construct a prototype, test and evaluate, communicate the solution(s), and redesign. - Technology/Engineering > 2.2 Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Demonstrate methods of representing solutions to a design problem, e.g., sketches, orthographic projections, multiview drawings. - Technology/Engineering > 2.5 Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Explain how such design features as size, shape, weight, function, and cost limitations would affect the construction of a given prototype. - Technology/Engineering > 3.0 Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Broad Concept: Ideas can be communicated though engineering drawings, written reports, and pictures. - Technology/Engineering > 3.1 Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain the components of a communication system, i.e., source, encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder, storage, retrieval, and destination. - Technology/Engineering > 3.2 Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain the appropriate tools, machines, and electronic devices (e.g., drawing tools, computer-aided design, and cameras) used to produce and/or reproduce design solutions (e.g., engineering drawings, prototypes, and reports). - Technology/Engineering > 6.1 Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and compare examples of transportation systems and devices that operate on each of the following: land, air, water, and space.
References:
ITEA Standards For Technological Literacy (2000)
(National)
- Technology and Society > 06.F Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Social and cultural priorities and values are reflected in technological devices. - Technology and Society > 06.G Role of society in the development and use of technology (Grade: 6 – 8)
Meeting societal expectations is the driving force behind the acceptance and use of products and systems. - Technology and Society > 07.D Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
The specialization of function has been at the heart of many technological improvements. - Technology and Society > 07.F Influence of technology on history (Grade: 6 – 8)
In the past, an invention or innovation was not usually developed with the knowledge of science. - The Designed World > 16.F Energy and power technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Energy can be used to do work, using many processes. - The Designed World > 18.F Transportation technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Transporting people and goods involves a combination of individuals and vehicles. - The Designed World > 18.G Transportation technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Transportation vehicles are made up of subsystems, such as structural propulsion, suspension, guidance, control, and support, that must function together for a system to work effectively.
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 6.4 Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and explain lift, drag, friction, thrust, and gravity in a vehicle or device, e.g., cars, boats, airplanes, rockets. - Technology/Engineering > 6.3 Transportation Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and describe three subsystems of a transportation vehicle or device, i.e., structural, propulsion, guidance, suspension, control, and support. - Technology/Engineering > 5.4 Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Describe and explain the effects of loads and structural shapes on bridges. - Technology/Engineering > 5.1 Construction Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Describe and explain parts of a structure, e.g., foundation, flooring, decking, wall, roofing systems. - Technology/Engineering > 4.2 Manufacturing Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Explain and give examples of the impacts of interchangeable parts, components of mass-produced products, and the use of automation, e.g., robotics. - Technology/Engineering > 3.3 Communication Technologies (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify and compare communication technologies and systems, i.e., audio, visual, printed, and mass communication. - Technology/Engineering > 2.4 Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Identify appropriate materials, tools, and machines needed to construct a prototype of a given engineering design. - Technology/Engineering > 2.3 Engineering Design (Grade: 6 – 8)
Describe and explain the purpose of a given prototype.
Earth Science: Teacher's Edition
Evaluated on August 31, 2006
57% STL standards met
3/4 Usability score
3/4 Educator Support Score
Activity Type
0% Open-ended
67% Guided
33% Recipe
Design Approach
50% Full-scale
17% Scaffolded
33% Redesign, modify, improve
0% Investigate
0% Practical warm-up
Assessment Type
100% Paper and pencil tests
100% Open-ended questions
0% Portfolios, records, or journal
0% Performance based
0% Interview
0% Student presentation
0% Discussions
100% Other
Comments:
This earth science textbook is well-organized, content rich and graphically appealing. The activities are clear, friendly for both students and teachers, and they are strong in curriculum relevancy. Though this text is not based in open-ended inquiry learning, the Holt Earth Science text is further along the inquiry spectrum than comparable texts.While the text is not intended to be an engineering curriculum, current examples of earth science technology act as references to technology. Instructors should realize, however, that the lack of open-ended and full-scale design activities allows little opportunity for student-driven inquiry into technology and engineering.Student assessment pieces include a variety of question formats, and the text includes a standardized test section in each chapter.
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