HS-ESS2-4
Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.
Clarification statement: Examples of the causes of climate change differ by timescale, over 1-10 years: large volcanic eruption, ocean circulation; 10-100s of years: changes in human activity, ocean circulation, solar output; 10-100s of thousands of years: changes to Earth's orbit and the orientation of its axis; and 10-100s of millions of years: long-term changes in atmospheric composition and plate tectonic movement.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of the results of changes in climate is limited to changes in surface temperatures, precipitation patterns, glacial ice volumes, sea levels, and biosphere distribution.
Resources
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-ESS2-4 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
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