Content Statements:
The hydrologic cycle illustrates the changing states of water as it moves through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. (7ESS.1)
Matter is transferred continuously between one organism to another and between organisms and their physical environments. (7LS.1)
Student expectations/learning goals:
I can describe the movement of water through all four spheres of Earth (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere).
I can identify the changes in thermal energy as water changes state in the hydrologic cycle.
I can recognize that the sun is the source of energy that drives the hydrologic cycle.
I can investigate an area that exhibits a unique water contamination problem.
I can plan and conduct an investigation to determine what factors impact photosynthesis in plants.
I can use an energy pyramid to demonstrate the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
I can recognize the role of decomposers is to return mineral nutrients to the soil and air.
I can identify the factors (porosity and permeability) that influence the rate at which water flows through a material.
I can use GPS/GIS programs, topographic maps and/or aerial maps to identify regions where surface water run-off and/or acid rain could impact ground or surface water quality and show the results graphically.
Fruitvale Information:
The link below allows you to see the packet that is being worked on.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzQFYSs3-EPNby05UlFCOXZUM00/view?usp=sharing
General terms and ideas:
Factors that determine how fast a liquid moves through a solid:
Porosity: the percentage of the Earth material that is composed of pores (spaces)
Permeability: a measure of how easily water can flow through an aquifer; measures how connected the pores are in the Earth material
Aquifers: Earth materials that contain groundwater and through which groundwater may flow freely. (Examples - gravel, sand)
Aquitards: Earth materials that have low permeability that slow or completely block the flow of water. (Examples - clay)