7.SCI.9.C
Analyze the characteristics of Earth that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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characteristicsEarthlifeproximity of the Sunpresence of watercomposition of the atmosphere
Skills
- analyze (the characteristics of Earth that allow life to exist) #dok3
- describe (the proximity of the Sun and its impact on life) #dok2
- describe (the presence of water and its role in sustaining life) #dok2
- describe (the composition of the atmosphere and its importance for life) #dok2
- explain (how Earth’s factors enable habitability) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize the characteristics of Earth that allow life to exist. #dok1
- I can identify the role of the Sun’s proximity, water, and atmosphere in supporting life. #dok1
- I can describe how Earth’s location in the solar system affects its ability to support life. #dok2
- I can describe why the presence of water is necessary for life on Earth. #dok2
- I can describe the importance of the atmosphere’s composition for sustaining life. #dok2
- I can analyze how the combination of Earth’s characteristics allows for the existence of life. #dok3
- I can explain how changes in Earth’s features could affect its habitability. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Specific characteristics make Earth uniquely suitable for supporting life.
- The proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and atmospheric composition interact to create conditions necessary for life on Earth.
Essential Questions
- What characteristics of Earth make it habitable for life?
- How does Earth’s distance from the Sun influence its ability to support living organisms?
- Why is the presence of water essential for life on Earth?
- In what ways does the composition of Earth’s atmosphere contribute to sustaining life?
- Could changes to any of these characteristics impact Earth’s ability to support life?