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.
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.
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.
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.
Have students devise a plan to reduce the carbon footprint of their classroom.
Common Core. Math.MP.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Ask the students what they know about climate
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.
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.
ask groups to share at least one thing they discovered through their group’s journey
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1 – Patterns. MS. Patterns may be used to identify cause and effect relationships.
Ask groups to present their final exhibits to the class
Common Core. ELA-Literacy. SL.6.4, SL.7.4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Have groups write responses to the following questions in their lab journals or on scrap paper
Common Core. ELA-Literacy. W.6-8.1. Write arguments focused on discipline content.