AQS.SCI.6.A

Identify key features and characteristics of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems as they relate to aquatic environments.

Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
key featurescharacteristicsatmospheric systemsgeological systemshydrological systemsbiological systemsaquatic environments
Skills
  • identify (key features of atmospheric systems) #dok1
  • identify (key features of geological systems) #dok1
  • identify (key features of hydrological systems) #dok1
  • identify (key features of biological systems) #dok1
  • analyze (how characteristics of various systems relate to aquatic environments) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify key features of atmospheric systems as they relate to aquatic environments. #dok1
  • I can identify key features of geological systems as they relate to aquatic environments. #dok1
  • I can identify key features of hydrological systems as they relate to aquatic environments. #dok1
  • I can identify key features of biological systems as they relate to aquatic environments. #dok1
  • I can compare characteristics of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems in aquatic contexts. #dok2
  • I can analyze the role that various system characteristics play in shaping aquatic environments. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Aquatic environments are shaped and influenced by the interconnected features and characteristics of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems.
  • Understanding the key components of Earth's systems helps explain the diversity and dynamics of aquatic environments.
Essential Questions
  • What are the key features of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems in aquatic environments?
  • How do different systems interact to shape aquatic environments?
  • In what ways do the characteristics of these systems impact aquatic ecosystems?
  • Why is it important to identify the features of multiple systems when studying aquatic environments?
  • How does our understanding of Earth's systems help us make sense of aquatic environmental changes?