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Earth sciences Common Core SL.9-10.3 resources

Cosmic Voyage-A Trip through Time & Space (add: COVID-19) [Distance Learning]

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Learning Objectives___Quantify the size of the COVID-19 virus compared to other small items like atoms, molecules, a human hair, etc.___Quantify the size of the human being compared to a virus, an atom, a water droplet, a country, a planet, a galaxy, the universe.___Experience the true scale of the observable universe.Sequence:1. Student reads a brief reading introducing scale and size, with connections made to size of viruses and the importance of wearing protective masks and social distancing.

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

CCSS:

7.G.A.1

, 6.RP.A.3d

, SL.6.2

, SL.6.3

, SL.7.1c

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-4

, HS-ESS1-6

, HS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-3

...

Is nuclear power a better option for energy than fossil fuels? - Civil Discourse

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Thinkalong

Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.Each module consists of:a compelling and timely question;related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;extension

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

SL.6.1

, SL.6.1a

, SL.6.1d

, SL.6.2

, SL.6.3