5-ESS2-1

SCUSD NGSS Curriculum Guide ==== **5-ESS2-1: Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.** [Clarification Statement: Examples could include the influence of the ocean on ecosystems, landform shape, and climate; the influence of the atmosphere on landforms and ecosystems through weather and climate; and the influence of mountain ranges on winds and clouds in the atmosphere. The geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere are each a system.] [//Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to the interactions of two systems at a time.//] ====

Science Background for the Teacher:
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Key Vocabulary:

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Possible Assessments (formative and/or summative):
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Key Student Activity:
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Key Teacher Demo/Activity:
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Common Student Misconceptions:
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Things to Avoid/Correct:
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