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Earth sciences Common Core HSN-Q.A.2 resources
The Earth In the Universe Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (66 pages of student handouts and 2 PowerPoints with a total of 133 slides) which can be used to compose a unit introducing concepts involving the earth in the universe. Some of the concepts addressed include the origin of the universe and solar system, using HR diagrams to characterize stars, star evolution, the components of the solar system, Kepler's first and second laws, eccentricity and the position of a planet in its orbit in relation to
Grades:
8th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Big Bang Lab
This wonderfully simple lab will show students how the Big Bang happened. Using balloons and measuring points as the balloon inflates brings the concept to life. Students will collect and analyze data while also relating to the Doppler Shift and Red Shift.Materials: Balloons, string, ruler and pencil.Teacher Key included.Included is a YouTube Video that the students will watch to generate a follow up class discussion about the lab and related content.Educating the World Together!
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Astronomy Lab Bundle
High School — Lesson 1: Water Resources and Water Footprints
This lesson gives students an in-depth understanding of key water issues. They learn about water resources and water footprints, then use the Water Footprint Calculator to analyze their direct and virtual water consumption. Students get a foundation of knowledge and learn why they should care about protecting water resources, which makes it easier for them to make a fundamental shift in attitude about their water use. Designed for high school – upper secondary level, ages 15 to 18 – the lessons
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-LS2-1
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Overview: Lessons For Understanding Our Water Footprint
This is an overview of the Water Footprint Calculator lesson plans. You can find all of the free lesson plans at Watercalculator.org: https://www.watercalculator.org/resource/water-footprint-lessons/“Lessons for Understanding Our Water Footprint” will help students recognize that water is a limited resource that needs to be conserved. These lessons will promote conversation about how students’ food choices and shopping habits have a larger impact on their water consumption than they may realize.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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