5.SCI.10.A
Explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle and affect weather.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Sunoceanwater cycleweatherinteractionexplanationprocess
Skills
- explain (how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle) #dok2
- explain (how the Sun and the ocean affect weather) #dok2
- describe (the interaction between the Sun and the ocean in the water cycle) #dok2
- identify (processes linking the Sun, ocean, water cycle, and weather) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify the processes that connect the Sun, the ocean, the water cycle, and weather. #dok1
- I can describe how the Sun and the ocean each play a role in the water cycle. #dok2
- I can explain how the interaction between the Sun and the ocean can affect weather patterns. #dok2
- I can use evidence to explain the relationship between energy from the Sun, movement in the ocean, and patterns in weather. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The Sun and the ocean work together in the water cycle, which impacts Earth's weather.
- Understanding the Sun-ocean relationship helps explain patterns and changes in the water cycle and weather.
Essential Questions
- How do the Sun and ocean interact in the water cycle?
- What role does the Sun play in weather and the water cycle?
- How does the ocean influence weather patterns?
- How are weather and the water cycle connected?
- Why is understanding the Sun and ocean important for predicting weather?