1-21-2012 Sunshine Almost Always Makes Me Happy

Continuing my way through the standards, offering links, lessons, and ideas to help teach the 

Core Curriculum Content Standards

Science Grades 6-8

5.4 Earth Systems Science: All students will understand that Earth operates as a set of complex, dynamic, and interconnected systems, and is a part of the all-encompassing system of the universe.

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Content Area Science Standard 5.4 Earth Systems Science: All students will understand that Earth operates as a set of complex, dynamic, and interconnected systems, and is a part of the all-encompassing system of the universe. Strand E. Energy in Earth Systems: Internal and external sources of energy drive Earth systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)	RESOURCES
6	The Sun is the major source of energy for circulating the atmosphere and oceans.	5.4.6.E.1	Generate a conclusion about energy transfer and circulation by observing a model of convection currents.	Our Neighborhood Star Encouraging Dialogue on the Energy Challenge Waves, Radiation, and Space Earthquakes and Global Warming Collecting Energy From the Sun Fuels for Power Atmosphere Global Warming Satellite Meteorology WeatherSpark Hurricanes and Hurricane Observations BrainPop Weather FOSS Weather and Water Water Planet Photovoltaic Cells Animation The Greenhouse Effect Animation JetStream: Online School for Weather Global Energy Transfer Energy Rules! Heat Transfer The Atmosphere in Motion on DE
8	The Sun provides energy for plants to grow and drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds, ocean currents, and the water cycle.	5.4.8.E.1	Explain how energy from the Sun is transformed or transferred in global wind circulation, ocean circulation, and the water cycle.