4. Modeling Energy in the GL System

Lauren Levites, Umit Aslan, Shruti Researcher
Biology, Environmental Science
60 min
High School
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Overview

In this lesson, students use a computational model. This computational model allows them to trace the movement of matter through the water cycle. Students will able able to "zoom in" on a single molecule to see the change in energy during evaporation and condensation.

Students will also be able to adjust the season and collect data using CODAP to analyze seasonal differences in precipitation.

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Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Earth and Space Sciences
    • [MS-ESS2-4] Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
  •   NGSS Crosscutting Concept
    • Patterns
    • Energy
    • Stability and Change
  •   NGSS Practice
    • Analyzing Data
    • Constructing Explanations, Designing Solutions
    • Using Models
    • Conducting Investigations
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Data Practices
    • Analyzing Data
    • Collecting Data
    • Visualizing Data
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
    • Constructing Computational Models
  •   Systems Thinking Practices
    • Understanding the Relationships within a System
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