8th Grade Science Guide

8.4 Natural Resources 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

●​ I can analyze and interpret graphs to

●​ Nasa Discussion on cause ●​ Climate Change Synthesis report for policy makers - This is a

resources they will complete a graphic organizer and write a summary of all factors leading to climate change.

identify patterns and the factors that affect regional climates.

dense report but has some good graphs on how different countries are contributing to climate change

●​ Graphic Organizer

Activity: Turning the Raw Data into a Graph

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can link carbon cycle dynamics to the

●​ Students will turn data into a graph. They will

●​ Lesson Plan ●​ Look at graphing bias, can use CSD Climate

greenhouse effect and to climate change.

learn about graphing bias and manipulation of data. Have students manipulate axis to show graphing bias.

Change Curriculum page 23.

●​ I can analyze and interpret graphs to

identify patterns and the factors that affect regional climates.

Activity: Micro:bit Energy Awareness

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ Energy Awareness

●​ I can examine and

●​ 6 Lessons. Students learn how we can monitor our use of energy and use it to make decisions about how we can save energy, save money and have a positive impact on climate change. ●​ The first lesson relates to being a climate activities. This may be considered

monitor use of energy so we can make better decisions about conserving energy.

controversial. Use that portion with caution only with administrator approval