Ciências Elementares da Terra

Learning objectives
Proven knowledge regarding the universe characteristics Proven knowledge regarding matter (air, water and soil) characteristics Proven knowledge regarding light and sound Adapt the knowledge to experimentally posed challenges Proven motivation and curiosity Relate theory with reality Update one´s knowledge autonomously Build a constructive criticism Take decisions, decisions previously scientifically based during a debate Present timely solutions Create an environment suitable to the construction of knowledge Promote coworkers relations Accept criticism, when well founded

Syllabus
1. Earth in space 2. Earth structure 3. General knowledge on magnetism 4. Exploring air 5. Exploring water 6. Physical and chemical processes, the base of all the events 7. Exploring light 8. Exploring sound

Teaching methodologies (including evalution)

Theoretical exposition with a view to deepen the necessary knowledge regarding the teaching activity Individual work, presented to the classroom, containing a scientific research with the update of one of the themes previously dealt In-lab experiment with a demonstration and the creation of a report. That report shall include a contextualization that will allow to understand in which context the experiment may be performed (the proceedings, the necessary materials, the results forecast, experimentation and conclusions) Group-work intent on furthering a theoretical depth Exam 60%;individual work 15%;group-work 15%;group report 10% Theoretical evaluation: exam (minimum passing grade of 7.0 points) Group work presented and reviewed in-class with a document delivered for the evaluation Lab-work with a written report for the evaluation. Evaluation of both the practical activity and the report Individual work presented and corrected in-class and delivered for evaluation

Essential Bibliography (including ISBN)

CASSAN, F.(Ed.) (2007), Atlas visual da ciência. Barcelona: Sol. (Clima ISBN 978-989-8114-15-0 2006; Exploração espacial ISBN 978-989-8114-17-4 2006; Universo ISBN 978-989-8114-19-8; Energia e movimento ISBN 978-989-8114-21-1; Rochas e minerais ISBN 978-989-8114-22-8; Vulcões e terramotos ISBN 978-989-8114-23-5) GROTZINGER, J.et al. (2007), Understanding earth, New York ,W. H. Freeman and Company, 5nd edition, ISBN 0-7167-6682-5 PROVIDÊNCIA, C. et al. (2001-2008) Ciência a Brincar (coleção), Lisboa, Editorial Bizâncio (Descobre o som ISBN:978-972-53-0358-0; Ciência a brincar1 ISBN: 972-53-0058-0; Descobre a água ISBN:972-53-0209-5; Descobre a Terra ISBN 972-53-0132-3; Descobre o Céu ISBN972-53-0283-4) VANCLEAVE, J. (1993-1998),coleção...para jovens, Lisboa: Dom Quixote. Ciências da terra ISBN:972-20-1102-2; Físico ISBN:972-20-1059-X; Oceanos ISBN:972-20-1493-5; Química ISBN:972-20-1463-3 www.nasa.gov