Earth & Sky

Patterns of change are evident in the Earth’s global systems, particularly as they relate to both energy and resources. To help students see how changing one aspect of our world affects others, students make a graphic organizer connecting natural resources, energy, and human activities. They also research a global issue, thereby gaining an understanding of some of the issues facing us today as a global society.

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• Earthshine
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• Odd Weather
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• Sound PCBs
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• Sylvia Earle Part 2
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• Wolf Relocations
• Winter Flounder
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• Whale Emergence
• Three Sisters Volcano
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