NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 3 – Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. MS. Collect data to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer scientific questions or test design solutions under a range of conditions.
ask them to experiment with the calculator to see what factors have the greatest effect on the final result
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 4 – Analyzing and Interpreting Data. MS. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for phenomena.
write on the second half some things they will do to reduce their carbon footprints
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 7 – Engaging in Argument from Evidence. MS. Construct an oral and written argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support or refute an explanation or a model for a phenomenon or a solution to a problem.
Direct them to use the information to complete Part 2
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1- Patterns. MS. Patterns in rates of change and other numerical relationships can provide information about natural systems.
Have students devise a plan to reduce the carbon footprint of their classroom.
Common Core. Math.MP.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
read about the projections for different regions of the United States.
C3 Framework. Dimension 2. Geography.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics.
Although the age at which maximum carbon sequestration occurs varies with tree species, the general shape of this relationship is similar for all species.
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1 – Patterns. MS. Patterns in rates of change and other numerical relationships can provide information about natural systems.
Invite groups to create posters, maps, or other visual representations to summarize and share their findings
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.SL.6.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
Have each group do one of the journeys suggested on the student page, using information from the maps and E-Zones student page
C3 Framework. Dimension 2. Geography.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics.
Climate is the characteristic set of atmospheric conditions of a place over a long period of time
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas. MS-ESS2.D – Weather and Climate. Weather and climate are influenced by interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, ice, landforms, and living things. These interactions vary with latitude, altitude, and local and regional geography, all of which can affect oceanic and atmospheric flow patterns.