5-ESS3-1 - Performance Expectation
Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
5th Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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informationindividual communitiesscience ideasEarth’s resourcesenvironment
Skills
- obtain (information about community actions) #dok2
- combine (information from multiple sources) #dok2
- describe (ways science is used to protect resources and the environment) #dok2
- analyze (community uses of science ideas) #dok3
- explain (importance of protecting Earth's resources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can obtain information about ways communities use science to protect Earth’s resources. #dok2
- I can combine information from different sources to explain how the environment is protected. #dok2
- I can describe examples of science-based actions that help protect resources and the environment. #dok2
- I can analyze examples to determine how science ideas help communities protect natural resources. #dok3
- I can explain why protecting Earth’s resources and environment is important for the community. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Communities use scientific ideas and knowledge to help protect natural resources and the environment.
- Combining information from various sources helps us understand the different ways people protect the Earth.
Essential Questions
- How do communities use science to protect Earth’s resources and the environment?
- What are some examples of science ideas that help keep the environment healthy?
- Why is it important for communities to protect natural resources?
- How can information from multiple sources help us learn about protecting the environment?
- In what ways can individuals contribute to their community’s efforts to protect Earth’s resources?