Unit 7: Earth Systems and Climate Change
Duration of Days: 14
I can analyze geoscience data to make a claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.
I can use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.
I can develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
I can analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth’s systems.
I can use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
STUDENTS WILL:
EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES:
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
-Developing and using models
- Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
HAVE DISCOURSE ON THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS:
HS-ESS2-2: Analyze geoscience data to make a claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.
HS-ESS2-4: Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.
HS-ESS2-6: Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
HS-ESS3-5: Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth’s systems.
HS-ESS3-6: Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CROSS CUTTING CONCEPTS:
- CAUSE AND EFFECT
- Stability and Change
-Scale, proportion and Quantity
-Energy & Matter
GS 3a, b, c, d: MODELING - Students can construct and use models to represent and analyze phenomena and systems.
GS 4a, b, c, d, e: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION - Students can analyze and interpret scientific data and solve problems using a range of tools, technology, and mathematical techniques.
GS 5a, b, c, d: EXPLANATION AND ARGUMENTATION - Students can develop, evaluate, and critique scientific claims/explanations, arguments, and solutions based on evidence from the natural and designed world.
Unit Assessment
Students will open website and pick an area of the island. Then create models explaining their chosen area and how it effects Earth systems and climate.
https://redi.openei.org/#/large-island/east/