MS-ESS3-5 - Performance Expectation
Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Middle School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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questionsevidencefactorsriseglobal temperaturespast century
Skills
- ask questions (to clarify evidence) #dok2
- analyze evidence (about factors influencing temperature rise) #dok3
- identify factors (that caused rising global temperatures) #dok2
- synthesize information (related to global temperature change) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify factors that have contributed to the rise in global temperatures over the past century. #dok2
- I can ask questions to clarify evidence about changes in Earth's climate. #dok2
- I can analyze evidence to determine which factors are most significant in causing global temperature rise. #dok3
- I can synthesize information from multiple sources to explain the causes of rising global temperatures. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Rising global temperatures over the past century can be linked to multiple natural and human-caused factors.
- Understanding the evidence and factors influencing global temperature change is essential for addressing impacts on Earth's systems.
Essential Questions
- What evidence helps us identify the factors causing the rise in global temperatures?
- How can we clarify which factors have contributed most to recent temperature changes?
- What are the human and natural influences on global temperature over the past century?
- Why is it important to ask questions about the causes of global warming?
- How does clarifying evidence help us understand climate change?