ESS2 - Standard
Earth's Systems
5th Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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modelgeospherebiospherehydrosphereatmosphereEarth’s systemsinteractionexample
Skills
- develop (models of Earth's systems interacting) #dok3
- describe (ways Earth’s systems interact using an example) #dok2
- explain (how different parts of the Earth system affect each other) #dok3
- analyze (examples of sphere interactions) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the four major Earth systems: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. #dok1
- I can describe ways in which two or more of Earth's spheres interact using examples. #dok2
- I can analyze examples to explain how changes in one Earth system can affect others. #dok2
- I can develop a model to show the interactions between two or more of Earth’s spheres. #dok3
- I can explain the effects of one sphere’s changes on another using specific scenarios. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The Earth's systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere) constantly interact and influence each other.
- Changes in one part of the Earth system can cause changes in other systems, demonstrating the interconnectedness of Earth's spheres.
Essential Questions
- What are the four major Earth's systems and what does each one include?
- How do Earth’s spheres interact with one another in everyday examples?
- How can changes in one Earth system lead to changes in others?
- Why is it important to understand the interactions between Earth’s spheres?
- How can models help us understand and predict interactions among Earth's systems?