The Process of Science, the Four Spheres of the Earth (Biosphere/ Atmosphere/Hydrosphere/Geosphere), Science Graduation Standard #1-- Asking Scientific Questions
Essential Questions:
How can we ask scientific questions to help us gain information about the Earth?
What are the characteristics of a "good" scientific question?
How do Earth’s systems interact?
Science Graduation Standard #1: Ask questions that arise from examining models or a theory, to clarify and/or seek additional information and relationships about the ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact
Earth’s major systems are the geosphere (solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments), the hydrosphere (water and ice), the atmosphere (air), and the biosphere (living things, including humans). These systems interact in multiple ways to affect Earth’s surface materials and processes. The ocean supports a variety of ecosystems and organisms, shapes landforms, and influences climate. Winds and clouds in the atmosphere interact with the landforms to determine patterns of weather. (5-ESS2-1)
Class Notes and Activity Guides
Practice Sheet: Types of scientific questions, and tips for developing good scientific questions.