Earth Science Research

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complete the following step-by-step process:

1. Watch the presentation entitled “Earth Science Research: Types and Assumptions”.

2. Choose a current earth science research article from 1 of the following 3 websites.  (Do NOT choose 1 article from each link.)

  • http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/geology/
  • http://www.sci-news.com/news/geology
  • http://geology.com/news  (Omit articles by author Hobart King – see Notes #2.)

3. Read the article and write a thread that follows the following outline.

  • State the article title, web address (url), and author(s).
  • Summarize the article’s research method, and findings.
  • Categorize the research as one of the following science types:
    • Mostly historical science
    • Mostly experimental science
    • Mostly predictive science
    • Some combination of 2 or all 3 above

Explain why you categorized it as one of the above.

  • Identify any assumptions (unproven statements) in the article and offer your opinion on the validity of those assumptions. Examples would include: old-Earth ages or timelines, rates of geologic processes, evolution, generalizations that are unsupported, etc. If there are no assumptions, describe any implications from the research that may have been ignored or left out.

Notes:

  1. Be sure to choose an earth science article (geology, oceanography, or meteorology). There are links that take you to other topics. Do not choose biology, life science, health science or human behavior topics.
  2. If choosing an article from Geology.com, do not choose any articles by Hobart King. (These are educational and are not based on current research)
  3. If you cannot address all or most of the items mentioned above, choose another article.
  4. Use the dialogue box to paste your content or write your content.
  5. Do not use bullets, numbering or outlines. Construct a well-written thread in narrative format.

Field Experience C: Practical Implications Of IDEA

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Take a moment to review the details of this assignment below and gather any necessary files. Once you’re ready to submit your assignment, move on to Step 2.Assessment Description

As a school principal, a foundational understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is essential. The special education director, school psychologist, or special education teacher can share information about their roles and responsibilities that will be valuable to your future professional practice. The insights of your principal mentor regarding his or her involvement with special education programs and students, and efforts to collaborate with IEP teams, families, and students, is equally important.

Allocate at least 2 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Review the requirements for the current IDEA and meet with a special education director, school psychologist, or special education teacher at your field experience site. In the meeting, discuss their responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of principals in meeting the IDEA guidelines and the needs of these students. Conduct a second interview with your principal mentor about their involvement with special education students, including how they work collaboratively with the IEP teams, families/guardians, and students.

After the interviews, compile a list of 5-10 functions required of the principal to meet IDEA guidelines and to best serve and support special education faculty, staff, students, and families. Include 2-3 community resources that can be used by special education teams to access additional information on specific student needs.

Use any remaining field experience hours to observe and/or assist the  principal mentor in tasks not related to working with students.

Write a 250-500 word reflection on your experiences, incorporating PSEL Standards 5, 7, and/or 8 and describing how you might apply what you have learned to your future professional practice .

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and PSEL standards should be referenced using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

The geocentric theory held that

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1. All of the following were true of university students EXCEPT they
a. were infamous for their fighting, drinking, and gambling.

b. studied Latin translations of ancient texts.

c. learned the habit of reasoned argument.

d. were forbidden from studying theology.

2. The geocentric theory held that
a. all of the planets would eventually fall to the center of the universe, the earth.

b. the earth, as the center of the system, had the most elevated and exalted place in the universe.

c. seven transparent spheres, in which the seven planets were embedded, revolve around the motionless earth.

d. a single giant sphere, containing the planets and the stars, revolved around a motionless earth.

3. According to the medieval worldview
a. spirit and matter were the same substance.

b. a single set of laws for both the heavens and the earth operated in the medieval universe.

c. sharp differences existed between a higher world of perfection and a lower world of imperfection.

Explanation of how each summative assessment is developmentally appropriate

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Pre-Assessment and Standard Alignment

A significant component to instruction is the relationship between standards and assessment. In any given classroom environment, the assessment provided must directly relate to the objective, which measures the academic standard. A clear alignment between standards and assessments is the foundation for quality instruction.

This assignment focuses on standards, objectives, and assessments in the area of instructional design. Complete “Instructional Design Topic 2: Pre-Assessment and Standard Alignment” within the “Instructional Design Unit” template.

Using content area standards on your state department of education website, select two standards for Birth to Pre-K and two standards for Kindergarten to Grade 3. Develop an objective for each standard you have selected. Remember, objectives must include a measurable verb, which is assessable. You will use the standards you selected and objectives you created in this assignment and for future assignments throughout the course.

In 250-500 words, include the following for each standard:

  • The standards selected and objectives created
  • A summative assessment that aligns with each standard/objective
  • Explanation of how you would implement each summative assessment
  • Explanation of how each summative assessment is developmentally appropriate

Support your response with 2-3 scholarly resources.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.