Climate Change- Updated Earth Science Standard
Next Generation Science Standards: Earth and Space Science - Earth Systems 9th-12thGrade HS-ESS2-4. "Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate."
Identify how you could integrate global perspectives/competencies into each standard.
Global perspectives can be integrated as students research energy flow applications in various parts of the world. This can include energy usage by human activities as well as the implications of natural differences due to latitude, volcanic eruptions, proximity to ocean currents, etc.
Explain specific lesson plan modifications for each standard in order to demonstrate global perspectives/competencies (indicate which global competencies you are targeting)
· Research the effects of volcanic eruptions, meteor impacts, ocean currents, and other natural phenomena on climate. (Investigate the World)
· Students use a tool, such as the Nature Conservancy’s Carbon Footprint Calculator to
determine their own carbon footprint. Then students estimate a carbon footprint for themselves if they lived 100 years ago. Students can either estimate or enlist the help of e-pals or students in another part of the world to determine carbon footprints for teenagers in various countries. (Recognize Perspectives; Communicate Ideas)
· Analyze data to investigate a possible indicator of climate change, such as surface temperatures, precipitation patterns, glacial ice volumes, sea levels, and biosphere
distribution. (Investigate the World)
· Create and implement a plan to reduce the carbon footprint of the classroom or school. (Take
Action)
Summative assessment
Create a model to demonstrate the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems and use it to explain impacts on climate.
Identify how you could integrate global perspectives/competencies into each standard.
Global perspectives can be integrated as students research energy flow applications in various parts of the world. This can include energy usage by human activities as well as the implications of natural differences due to latitude, volcanic eruptions, proximity to ocean currents, etc.
Explain specific lesson plan modifications for each standard in order to demonstrate global perspectives/competencies (indicate which global competencies you are targeting)
· Research the effects of volcanic eruptions, meteor impacts, ocean currents, and other natural phenomena on climate. (Investigate the World)
· Students use a tool, such as the Nature Conservancy’s Carbon Footprint Calculator to
determine their own carbon footprint. Then students estimate a carbon footprint for themselves if they lived 100 years ago. Students can either estimate or enlist the help of e-pals or students in another part of the world to determine carbon footprints for teenagers in various countries. (Recognize Perspectives; Communicate Ideas)
· Analyze data to investigate a possible indicator of climate change, such as surface temperatures, precipitation patterns, glacial ice volumes, sea levels, and biosphere
distribution. (Investigate the World)
· Create and implement a plan to reduce the carbon footprint of the classroom or school. (Take
Action)
Summative assessment
Create a model to demonstrate the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems and use it to explain impacts on climate.