HS-ESS2-5 - Performance Expectation
Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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investigationproperties of watereffectsEarth materialssurface processes
Skills
- plan (an investigation of the properties of water) #dok2
- conduct (an investigation of the properties of water) #dok3
- gather evidence (about the effects of water on Earth materials and surface processes) #dok2
- analyze results (to determine the impact of water on Earth materials and surface processes) #dok3
- explain (how the properties of water affect Earth materials and surface processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify key properties of water. #dok1
- I can recall examples of how water interacts with Earth materials. #dok1
- I can describe surface processes affected by water. #dok1
- I can plan an investigation to test the properties of water. #dok2
- I can gather and organize evidence about water’s effects on Earth materials. #dok2
- I can interpret data from investigations about water and surface processes. #dok2
- I can conduct an investigation of how water shapes Earth's surface. #dok3
- I can analyze my findings to explain the influence of water on different materials. #dok3
- I can explain the relationship between the properties of water and surface processes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Water’s unique properties play a crucial role in shaping Earth’s materials and surface processes.
- Investigating the interactions between water and Earth materials helps explain many observable landforms and geological changes.
Essential Questions
- What are the essential properties of water that impact Earth’s surface?
- How do water’s properties influence the formation and change of landforms?
- In what ways does water interact with various Earth materials?
- What methods can scientists use to investigate the effects of water on Earth’s surface?
- How do investigations into water’s effects help us understand Earth’s dynamic systems?
