NGSS Chemistry in the Earth System: Integrating Chemistry and Earth and Space Science
Kognity’s digital curriculum for high school Chemistry, integrated with Earth and Space Science, uses a phenomena-based approach to make science instruction more engaging and accessible, aligning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state-specific science standards.
NGSS-aligned Curriculum for High School Chemistry
This Chemistry in the Earth System course includes 6 units. Each unit begins with an anchoring phenomenon that is then investigated in a number of modules that provide opportunities for students to observe, collaborate and explore.
Units include: Combustion; Heat and energy in the Earth system; Atoms, elements, and molecules; Chemical reactions; Chemistry of climate change; The dynamics of chemical reactions and ocean acidification.
Get a glimpse inside a Kognity lesson
Explore Chemistry in the Earth System Module 3.1: Atoms and their properties
Anchoring phenomenon
In this module, students learn about how minerals compare and differ, the atomic structure and diversity in minerals. Students share what they observe and wonder about the similarities and differences in the fossils.
Engaging with the question
Introducing the module question: “What makes minerals different from one another?” students begin by sharing observations of what they see, without making connections to meaning. Next, students can build on their observations to make connections to meaning.
Creating and sharing initial ideas
Students will make and record a guess as to why minerals that all contain silicon can look so different from one another. Then have the student share their ideas within small groups. You may also wish to have a class discussion at the end of the sharing activity to further share and solidify ideas.
Returning to the Driving Question Board
This is where students are provided the time to reflect on what they have learned and to record new questions they can add to the Driving Question Board.
Students are prompted to generate at least one new question based on their observations of how closely the organisms are related to one another, using a think-pair-share or whole-class discussion.
Assessment
Students will submit a summative assessment in the form of a Performance Task, either by group, partner or solo submission. This will require them to use patterns, evidence, and pictures within data tables.
Scope and Sequence & Standards Mapping
Access documentation outlining how Kognity Chemistry lessons map to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Alignment with state-specific standards
Kognity’s resources are also designed to align with state-specific standards and Performance Expectations. Get in touch for more information.
Using the Kognity Digital Curriculum for High School Chemistry
NGSS High School Chemistry for Teachers
Kognity’s NGSS Chemistry in the Earth System resource helps you bring Chemistry to life in your high school classroom with:
- Consistent lesson organization and flexible content options based on the 5E cycle.
- A user-friendly interface and clean navigation.
- An extensive media library with 500+ videos, images and interactive models.
- Guidance for teachers on facilitating class discussions and activities.
- Driving question boards to let students’ curiosity drive the learning journey.
- Activity sheets, strength questions and quizzes for students to test their knowledge.
- Performance tasks at the end of each module to assess student performance over time.
NGSS High School Chemistry for Students
Kognity’s NGSS Chemistry in the Earth System resource provides countless tools and opportunities for students to develop scientific thinking, including:
- Opportunities for reflection and inquiry throughout the course units.
- A student notebook to record notes and observations.
- A variety of interactive multimedia to explore chemical phenomena, including 3D models, videos & images, and interactive simulations.
- Box features highlighting important information and key scientific terms.
- Integrated reading assistance including audio support and automatic translation into 100+ languages.
- Activity sheets and performance tasks to prepare for upcoming tests.
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