1. To be able to explain the movements of the Earth's interiors and exteriors
2. To be able to explain what all life have in common and how life has changed
3. To be able to explain specific examples of how life affects the Earth
4. To be able to explain specific examples of how humans affect the Earth
Outline:
This is not an English class, instead, you will be studying about life and earth sciences in English. One reason for this is that knowing a foreign language will become more important than ever. Today, knowing English does not only allow you to communicate with many foreigners, it gives you immediate access to the latest discoveries and innovations in science and technology. Another reason is that by studying in a foreign language, your thought process goes beyond just words, and you begin to think and understand the world through images and in 3-dimensions. Such thinking abilities is necessary for becoming the best engineer or scientist you can be.
Style:
(Japanese) Before Class: Read the determined pages of your textbook.
(English) Class [1]:【S】volcabulary introduction →【T】explains about topic,【S】listen about the topic →【S】take quiz [T&F, multiple choice]
(English) Class [2]:【T】reviews class [1], explains the day’s activity →【S】do the day’s activity → 【S】present → 【T】reviews topic →【S】take quiz [short answer]
【T】is the teacher
【S】is students
Notice:
Generally, the class is done in mostly English, but students may ask questions in Japanese if they need help.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance
Earth Science in Japan [1] |
Can understand and explain Japan's geologic situation.
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| 2nd |
Volcanoes [1] |
Can understand and explain how magma is formed.
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| 3rd |
Volcanoes [2] |
Can explain how magma is formed in English.
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| 4th |
Plates [1] |
Can understand and explain how plates move.
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| 5th |
Plates [2] |
Can explain how plates move in English.
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| 6th |
Earthquakes [1] |
Can understand and explain how earthquakes are formed.
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| 7th |
Earthquakes [2] |
Can explain how earthquakes are formed in English.
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| 8th |
Mid-term Exam |
Can explain the Earth Science of Japan, volcanoes, plates, and earthquakes in English.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Oceans [1] |
Can understand and explain how tsunamis are formed and how water moves.
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| 10th |
Oceans [2] |
Can explain how tsunamis are formed and how water moves in English.
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| 11th |
Atmosphere [1] |
Can understand and explain how the atmosphere moves.
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| 12th |
Atmosphere [2] |
Can explain how the atmosphere moves in English.
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| 13th |
Earth Science Fundamentals [1] |
Can understand and explain why plates, water, and air moves.
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| 14th |
Earth Science Fundamentals [2] |
Can explain why plates, water, and air moves in English.
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| 15th |
Relationship between living things and the Earth [1] |
Can understand and explain the fundamentals of how living things affect the Earth.
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| 16th |
First Semester Exam |
Can explain about the oceans, atmosphere, and the large-scale movements of all the Earth in English.
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Components of Life |
Can understand and explain the basic components of life.
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| 2nd |
Cell Functions [1] |
Can understand and explain the function of cells.
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| 3rd |
Cell Functions [2] |
Can explain the function of cells in English.
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| 4th |
Evolution [1] |
Can understand and explain the evolution of living things.
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| 5th |
Evolution [2] |
Can explain the evolution of living things in English.
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| 6th |
Plant Succession and Biomes [1] |
Can understand and explain environments based on their geographical location.
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| 7th |
Plant Succession and Biomes [2] |
Can understand and explain environments based on their geographical location.
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| 8th |
Mid-term Exam |
Can explain the components of life, cells, evolution, plant succession, and biomes in English.
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Elemental Cycles [1] |
Can understand and explain carbon and nitrogen cycles.
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| 10th |
Elemental Cycles [2] |
Can explain carbon and nitrogen cycles in English.
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| 11th |
Energy Flow [1] |
Can understand and explain how energy flows between states.
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| 12th |
Energy Flow [2] |
Can explain how energy flows between states in English.
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| 13th |
Environmental Problems [1] |
Can understand and explain environmental problems.
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| 14th |
Environmental Problems [2] |
Can explain environmental problems in English.
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| 15th |
Life Science Fundamentals |
Can explain how life, elements, energy, and environment are connected.
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| 16th |
Second Semester Exam |
Can explain about cycles, how energy flows, ecosystems, and environmental problems in English.
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