TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Concept G: The geosphere, hydrosphere, and
atmosphere are continually interacting through
processes that transfer energy and Earth’s
materials
5.2.G.b Describe the effects of natural
phenomena (e.g., burning organic material,
volcanic eruptions, lightning, changes in
global wind and ocean currents) on the
properties of the atmosphere
STRAND 7C, 8.3B
Concept F: Constantly changing properties of the
atmosphere occur in patterns which are described
as weather
5.2.F.a & b Predict the weather at a
designated location using weather maps
(including map legends) and/or weather data
(e.g., temperature, barometric pressure, cloud
cover and type, wind speed and direction,
precipitation). Discover and evaluate patterns
and relationships in the causes of weather
phenomena and regional climates (e.g.,
circulation of air and water around the Earth,
movement of global winds and water cycles
due to solar radiation)
STRAND 7D
C1
C2
C4
C5
C9
E
C3
Discuss volcanic eruptions and their impact on
humans. Also the meteor impact on dinosaurs and
the resulting weather and earth conditions. Discuss
the 2004 tsunami and the number of people from all
over the world that went down to help the victims.
This brought some peace to that part of the world.
(1.10, 3.5)
Look at the different types of weather fronts. Discuss
local weather possibilities, like formation of
tornados. Take the local climate and compare it to
another place in the world.
(1.2, 3.5)
Students will predict what would happen if a
meteor hit earth today on the scale of the one
that killed the dinosaurs. Study the impact on
humans, economics, weather, etc.
Students will evaluate the two different
weather systems.
Standard 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems
(Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere)
1. Earth’s Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept A: The Earth’s crust is composed of
various materials, including soil, minerals, and
rocks, with characteristic properties
5.1.A
Not assessed
Standard 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems
(Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere)
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