《活著的地球》的設計和編寫符合加州科學框架（高中三課程模型）的要求。這個基於現象的標題採用了完全三維的方法，採用 5Es 教學模式來鼓勵探究並加深對科學學科的理解。本書分為六個教學部分，並附加一個支持數學和計算技能的參考章節。各章節逐步建立知識和技能，隨著學生探索和解釋現象，整本書具有相互連結性。資料和文本的分析和解釋、獨立研究和調查以及概念和物理模型的使用是活動設計的基礎。實際調查明確且易於取得；無需特殊套件。透過這些活動，鼓勵學生與同學合作，並願意根據證據修改他們的模型和解釋。檢查點和問題很好地支持了環境素養，並根據情況適當地解決了設計挑戰。每章的介紹都提供了一份與具體活動相符的學生學習目標清單，以方便瀏覽。跨學科概念、學科核心思想以及科學與工程實踐完全融入所有活動和評估中。 《活著的地球》提供了一種以與學生相關的現象和問題為基礎的學習經驗。它為任何符合 NGSS 且將地球科學與生物學相結合的州提供了一個引人入勝、相關且嚴格的教學計劃。輔助設備包括線上和教師支援、數位版本和演示媒體。
The Living Earth has been designed and written to meet the requirements of the California Science Framework (HS Three-Course Model). This phenomenon-based title is fully three-dimensional in its approach, employing the 5Es instructional model to encourage inquiry and build a deeper understanding of science as a discipline. The book is organized into six instructional segments, with an additional reference chapter supporting mathematical and computational skills. The chapters build progressively on knowledge and skills and there is an interconnectedness throughout the book as students explore and explain phenomena. The analysis and interpretation of data and text, independent research and inquiry, and use of conceptual and physical models underpin the design of the activities. Practical investigations are clearly identified and easily accessible; no special kits are required. Students are encouraged, through the activities, to collaborate with their peers and be open to modifying their models and explanations based on evidence. Environmental literacy is well supported through checkpoints and questions, and design challenges are addressed in context as appropriate. The introduction to each chapter provides a checklist of student learning aims matched to specific activities for easy navigation. Crosscutting Concepts, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Science and Engineering Practices are fully integrated in all activities and assessments. The Living Earth offers a learning experience anchored in student-relevant phenomena and problems. It provides an engaging, relevant, and rigorous program of instruction for any NGSS-aligned states integrating Earth Science with Biology. Ancillaries include online and teacher support, digital versions, and Presentation Media.
