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Energy Through Earth Systems Unit 6B

Energy Through Earth Systems Unit 6B. Created By Caleb Howland, Kathy Rome, & Dave Wildeman. Enduring Understanding. Examples of how human activity affects our climate. How our atmosphere allows for life on Earth. Understanding how biogeochemical cycles are essential for life. Sequence.

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Energy Through Earth Systems Unit 6B

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  1. Energy Through Earth Systems Unit 6B Created By Caleb Howland, Kathy Rome, & Dave Wildeman

  2. Enduring Understanding • Examples of how human activity affects our climate. • How our atmosphere allows for life on Earth. • Understanding how biogeochemical cycles are essential for life.

  3. Sequence • Pretest • Human impact within Earth’s systems (Part 1) • 5 minutes to brainstorm types of energy they use daily. • Whiteboard discussion • 2-3 minutes to brainstorm ways in which energy is wasted. • Whiteboard discussion • Light Bulb Efficiency Activity – Investigation 1 • Temperature of different surfaces – Investigation 2 • Light Absorption for Specific Substances – Investigation 3 • Mock Energy Audit Activity – Formative Assessment Activity • Quiz 1

  4. Sequence Continued • Atmospheric relationship with life (Part 2) • Electromagnetic Radiation Web quest – Activity 4A • EM Spectrum Rubric • ROYGBIV Activity – Activity 4B • Quiz 2

  5. Sequence Continued • Biogeochemical cycles relationship with life (part 3) • Carbon Cycle Activity – Activity 5A • Carbon Cycle Extension – Investigation 5B • Nitrogen Cycle Activity – Activity 6 • Quiz 3 • Posttest

  6. Activities & Investigations • Part 1 • Light Bulb Efficiency Lab – Investigation 1 • Comparison of 5 types of light bulbs using IRTs • Showing the different surface temperature of each. • Temperature of Different Surface – Investigation 2 • Inquiry activity were students explore the absorption of solar energy from different surfaces. • Light Absorption for Specific Substances – Investigation 3 • Test the heating and cooling rates for water, sand, soil.

  7. Energy Audit – Formative Assessment Activity • Students will write a report on a type of energy use in their school and make suggestions for saving energy. • Family CO2 Contribution Handout – Worksheet 1 • Students will calculate how many pounds of carbon dioxide are produced each week by their family’s vehicles.

  8. Part 2 • Electromagnetic Radiation Webquest – Activity 4A • Each group will research and present information on one form of EM radiation • Rubric Included • What’s the frequency, Roy G. Biv? – Activity 4B • Students will discover and verify the relationship between wavelength and frequency of the EM spectrum. • Worksheet Included

  9. Part 3 • Carbon Cycle Activity – Activity 5A • Students will understand the carbon cycle and why it’s critical to the biosphere. • Carbon Cycle Extension – Investigation 5B • Students will explore the rate at which plants absorb carbon dioxide. • Nitrogen Cycle Game – Activity 6 • Review game to help students reinforce the stages of the nitrogen cycle.

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