HS-ESS2-4 - Performance Expectation
Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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modelflow of energyEarth’s systemsvariationschanges in climate
Skills
- use (a model to describe scientific phenomena) #dok2
- describe (how the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems affects climate) #dok2
- analyze (variations in energy flow and their impact on Earth’s climate) #dok3
- explain (the relationship between energy flows and climatic changes) #dok3
- develop (models to represent scientific concepts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize and identify key components of a model related to energy flow in Earth’s systems. #dok1
- I can list factors that cause variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems. #dok1
- I can use a model to describe how variations in energy flow impact Earth's climate. #dok2
- I can describe the interactions between different components of Earth’s systems in relation to energy flow and climate. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of how changes in energy flow lead to specific changes in climate. #dok3
- I can develop and explain a model that shows the relationship between energy variations and climate changes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Earth’s climate is regulated by the flow of energy into and out of its systems.
- Variations in the movement of energy through Earth’s systems drive changes in climate over time.
Essential Questions
- How does the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems influence climate?
- What factors cause variations in the amount of energy Earth receives and emits?
- In what ways can models help us better understand climate changes?
- How are different components of Earth’s systems interconnected through energy flow?
- What are some examples of energy flow variations leading to measurable changes in Earth’s climate?
