BHS Earth Science Guide

Climate

Earth Science

Quarter 4

McGraw Hill Module 11

● Students use their analysis of the data to describe* a selected aspect of present or past climate and the associated physical parameters (e.g., temperature, precipitation, sea level) or chemical composition (e.g., ocean pH) of the atmosphere, geosphere, or hydrosphere. ● Students use their analysis of the data to predict the future effect of a selected aspect of climate change on the physical parameters (e.g., temperature, precipitation, sea level) or chemical composition (e.g., ocean pH) of the atmosphere, geosphere, or hydrosphere. ● Students describe* whether the predicted effect on the system is reversible or irreversible. ● Students identify one source of uncertainty in the prediction of the effect in the future of a selected aspect of climate change. ● In their interpretation of the data, students ○ Make a statement regarding how variation or uncertainty in the data (e.g., limitations, accuracy, any bias in the data resulting from choice of sample, scale, instrumentation, etc.) may affect the interpretation of the data; and ○ Identify the limitations of the models that provided the simulation data and ranges for their predictions. *When “describe” is referenced, any of the following descriptions could be used: written, oral, pictorial, and kinesthetic Standard 3.7 Developing the claim Students construct an argument that is supported by generalizing from multiple sources of evidence, which includes the following idea: ● One change to Earth’s surface can create climate feedback loops that cause changes to other systems, including: ○ Geosphere ○ Biosphere Identifying scientifc evidence Students identify and describe evidence supporting the claim, including: ● Students organize data that represent measurements of changes in hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, or geosphere in response to a change in Earth’s surface. ● Students describe* what each data set represents. ● The relationships between the changes in one system and changes in another (or within the same) Earth system ● Possible feedback, including one example of feedback to the climate. ● Students analyze data to identify effects of human activity and specifc technologies on Earth’s systems if present. Evaluating and critiquing the evidence Students evaluate the evidence and include the following in their evaluation: ○ Atmosphere ○ Hydrosphere