Alva Roy Hanson Jr.
This unit utilizes the Next Generation Science Standards. A combination of middle school and high school standards have been included, due to the population of my students.
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HS-ESS3-5: Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems.
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MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
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HS-ESS3-1: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.
Since this unit is coupled with an English Language Arts unit, the following cross-curricular standards will be utilized:
RST. 11-12.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
(HS-ESS3-1)
,(HS-ESS3-2),(HS-ESS3-4)
RST.11-12.8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-ESS3-2),(HS-ESS3-4)
WHST.9-12.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-ESS3-1)
This unit focuses heavily on the 21
st
Century Competencies. All of these competencies will be incorporated into the students’ classroom activities and projects.
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Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:
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Reason effectively
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Make insightful judgments and decisions
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Solve problems
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Accessing and Analyzing Information
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Use research tools to access and evaluate information from multiple sources
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Organize and synthesize information using multiple methods
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Communication and Collaboration
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Articulate ideas clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences using multiple modes
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Communicate effectively and work productively with others
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Creativity and Innovation
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Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work by, implementing and sharing new ideas
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Initiative, Leadership and Accountability
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Set and meet high standards and goals for one’s self and others
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Manage time and resources to produce high quality results in a timely manner
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Take responsibility for one’s own learning
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Citizenship and Responsibility
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Exercise empathy and respect for diverse cultures and perspectives
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Contribute to and take responsibility for the larger community
