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NGSS Standards: MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-2, MS-PS4-2
Unit Overview: This unit explores the phenomenon of La Niña and El Niño patterns and their impact on New Mexico's climate and drought conditions. Students will investigate the water cycle, air masses, ocean currents, and thermal energy transfer to understand how these factors contribute to regional climates and drought prediction.
Use this CALENDAR to write in your agenda each MONDAY!!!
Weather vs Climate
Climate Independent Project (choose a location)
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: NONE
Week 2: Influences on Climate 1
Water Cycle
Energy + Force in the Water Cycle
Sunlight + Climate
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: LN-LR2 (20% of grade), LN-SMT1 (60% of grade)
Week 3: Influences on Climate 2
Oceans + Climate
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: LN-LR3 (20% of grade), LN-SMT2 (60% of grade)
Week 4: Influences on Climate 3
Atmosphere + Climate
Air Masses + Climate
Landforms + Climate
Ice + Climate
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: EA-LR4 (20% of grade), EA-SMT3 (60% of grade),
Week 5 - Independent Project PRESENTATIONS + Unit Final + 6th Grade Field Trip
Week 5 - Independent Project PRESENTATIONS + Unit Final + 6th Grade Field Trip
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, each group will present their Independent Project, which will explain the influences on the climate in a chosen city in the world. As we watch, we will grade each project using the RUBRIC.
On Thursday and Friday, we will have our 6th grade field trip to the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. On the day you DO NOT go on the field trip, you'll take the UNIT FINAL, and have time to turn in any late or missing work!
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: Unit Post-Test (10% of grade), Unit Reflection (20% of grade), Independent Project (10% of grade)
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