Atmosphere of Venus
Phenomenon:
Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, even though it's not the closest planet to the sun.
Student Task:
Construct an explanation for what causes the surface temperature of Venus to be so hot.
Model
Students develop a model to
Investigate
Students plan and carry out an investigation to
Obtain Information
Students read to obtain information about
Analyze Data
Students analyze and interpret data to
Explanation:
Exemplar explanation goes here
NGSS Standard:
MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
Utah SEEd Standard:
Standard 6.1.3 Use computational thinking to analyze data and determine the scale and properties of objects in the solar system.
Standard 6.3.4 Construct an explanation supported by evidence for the role of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth’s energy balance, and how it enables life to exist on Earth.
Recommended Teaching Sequence:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Formative Assessment:
Use what students have written in their science notebooks as a formative assessment, including
Do students understand that
Lesson Contributor:
April Mitchell, Science Specialist, Salt Lake City School District