Foundations of Physical Science with Earth and Space Science Student Text and Investigation Manual

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1 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.i.1.a scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it. Determine the motion of a star relative to Earth based on a red or blue shift in the wavelength of light from the star. 696 brightness of a star 726 how doppler shift and cosmic background radiation are evidence for Big Bang 727 evidence for Big Bang 728 evidence for Big Bang 731 evidence for Big Bang ess.i.1.b scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it. Explain how evidence of red and blue shifts is used to determine whether the universe is expanding or contracting. 696 brightness of a star 726 how doppler shift and cosmic background radiation are evidence for Big Bang 727 evidence for Big Bang 728 evidence for Big Bang 731 evidence for Big Bang ess.i.1.c scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it. Describe the big bang theory and the red shift evidence that supports this theory. 726 how doppler shift and cosmic background radiation are evidence for Big Bang 727 evidence for Big Bang 728 evidence for Big Bang 731 evidence for Big Bang Page 1 of 34

2 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.i.1.d scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it. Investigate and report how science has changed the accepted ideas regarding the nature of the universe throughout history. 726 historical theories of universe 727 theories of universe origin ess.i.1.e scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Describe the big bang theory and evidence supporting it. Provide an example of how technology has helped scientists investigate the universe. 681 how astronomical instruments help us universe 712 history of the telescope 713 types and uses of telescopes 716 spacecraft as tools of astronomy 192 measuring apparent brightness to calculate the distance to stars and galaxies 719 how astronomical instruments helped us learn about the universe 724 astronomical instruments ess.i.2.a scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Compare the elements formed in the big bang (hydrogen, helium) with elements formed through nuclear fusion in stars. 701 evidence that elements with atomic numbers greater than lithium have been found in stars 728 evidence that elements with atomic number higher than lithium were made in stars Page 2 of 34

3 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.i.2.b scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Relate the life cycle of stars of various masses to the relative mass of elements produced. 695 how stars produce energy 695 explain how stars produce energy 697 general features of the life cycle of stars 698 how stars form and how they produce energy and stars life cycle 699 how stars form and features of life cycle 700 formation of stars 701 life cycle of a star 703 star s life cycle 727 how stars form 728 star life cycle 179 using a spectrometer to identify elements 180 analyzing light from different light sources 181 analyzing light from a star 182 star life cycle and H-R diagram 183 graphing star data 184 groupings on the H-R diagram ess.i.2.c scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Explain the origin of the heavy elements on Earth (i.e., heavy elements were formed by fusion in ancient stars). 701 evidence that elements with atomic numbers greater than lithium have been found in stars 728 evidence that elements with atomic number higher than lithium were made in stars Page 3 of 34

4 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.i.2.d scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Present evidence that the process that formed Earth s heavy elements continues in stars today. 695 how stars produce energy 695 explain how stars produce energy 697 general features of the life cycle of stars 698 how stars form and how they produce energy and stars life cycle 699 how stars form and features of life cycle 700 formation of stars 701 life cycle of a star 701 evidence that elements with atomic numbers greater than lithium have been found in stars 703 star s life cycle 727 how stars form 728 star life cycle 728 evidence that elements with atomic number higher than lithium were made in stars 179 using a spectrometer to identify elements 180 analyzing light from different light sources 181 analyzing light from a star 182 star life cycle and H-R diagram 183 graphing star data 184 groupings on the H-R diagram Page 4 of 34

5 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.i.2.e scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Compare the life cycle of the sun to the life cycle of other stars. 690 features and emissions of the sun ess.i.2.f scientific evidence that supports theories that explain how the universe and solar system developed. Relate the structure and composition of the solar system to the processes that exist in the universe. Relate the structure of the solar system to the forces acting upon it. 662 describe compare and explain the orbits of moons and planets 664 relative sizes and distances within the solar system 681 orbits of other bodies in the solar system 682 other bodies in solar system 278 position of Earth among planets 683 orbits on bodies in solar system Page 5 of 34

6 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.1.a the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Describe the unique physical features of Earth s environment that make life on Earth possible. Compare Earth s, solar energy, and water to those of other planets and moons in the solar 158 compare Earth with the other planets with respect to supporting life 203 Earth compared with other planets with respect to supporting life 247 comparison of Earth s to other planets 662 describe compare and explain the orbits of moons and planets 681 orbits of other bodies in the solar system 682 other bodies in solar system 683 orbits on bodies in solar system ess.ii.1.b the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Describe the unique physical features of Earth s environment that make life on Earth possible. Compare the conditions that currently support life on Earth to the conditions that exist on other planets in the solar 158 compare Earth with the other planets with respect to supporting life 203 Earth compared with other planets with respect to supporting life 247 comparison of Earth s to other planets Page 6 of 34

7 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.1.c the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Describe the unique physical features of Earth s environment that make life on Earth possible. Evaluate evidence for existence of life in other star systems, planets, or moons, either now or in the past. 729 evidence for the existence of planets orbiting other stars Page 7 of 34

8 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.2.a the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Observe and list abiotic factors (e.g., temperature, water, nutrients, sunlight, ph, topography) in specific eco 246 composition of Earth s 246 nitrogen cycle 250 water vapor as part of the 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 256 water vapor as part of 256 types of precipitation based on dewpoint 257 types of water 257 different forms of precipitation 261 fate of incoming solar radiation 267 water vapor as part of 267 types of water on Earth 302 describe components of the such as oxygen and nitrogen and water vapor 142 water cycle model 143 water cycle model Page 8 of 34

9 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.2.b the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Observe and list biotic factors (e.g., plants, animals, organic matter) that affect a specific ecosystem (e.g., wetlands, deserts, aquatic). 259 latitudes affect where biomes occur ess.ii.2.c the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Predict how an ecosystem will change as a result of major changes in an abiotic and/or biotic factor. 246 nitrogen cycle 259 latitudes affect where biomes occur 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources ess.ii.2.d the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Explain that energy enters the vast majority of Earth's ecosystems through photosynthesis, and compare the path of energy through two different eco 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 259 latitudes affect where biomes occur 261 fate of incoming solar radiation Page 9 of 34

10 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.2.e the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Analyze interactions within an ecosystem (e.g., water temperature and fish species, ing and water ph). 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 550 acid rain 552 acid rain 566 depleting Ogallala aquifer 567 protecting watersheds 96 ocean acidification 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 240 oil seeps ess.ii.2.f the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Analyze how ecosystems differ from each other due to abiotic and biotic factors. Plan and conduct an experiment to investigate how abiotic factors influence organisms and how organisms influence the physical environment. 246 nitrogen cycle 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 550 acid rain 566 depleting Ogallala aquifer 567 protecting watersheds 96 ocean acidification 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 240 oil seeps Page 10 of 34

11 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.3.a the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Examine Earth's diversity of life as it changes over time. Observe and chart the diversity in a specific area. 259 latitudes affect where biomes occur ess.ii.3.b the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Examine Earth's diversity of life as it changes over time. Compare the diversity of life in various biomes specific to number of species, biomass, and type of organisms. 259 latitudes affect where biomes occur ess.ii.3.c the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Examine Earth's diversity of life as it changes over time. Explain factors that contribute to the extinction of a species. 452 fossil record helps to history of Earth 681 asteroid impact of 65 million years ago 252 general history on Earth Page 11 of 34

12 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.ii.3.d the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Examine Earth's diversity of life as it changes over time. Compare evidence supporting various theories that explain the causes of largescale extinctions in the past with factors causing the loss of species today. 252 general history on Earth ess.ii.3.e the features of Earth s evolving environment affect living systems, and that life on Earth is unique in the solar Examine Earth's diversity of life as it changes over time. Evaluate the biological, esthetic, ethical, social, or economic arguments with regard to maintaining biodiversity. 165 energy usage and conservation 346 research economic impact of fuel cells 346 research environmental impact of fuel cells 367 understand how waste products from technology create pollutants 552 acid rain Page 12 of 34

13 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iii.1.a gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Explain the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Define and describe the location of the major plates and plate boundaries. 466 structures formed at types of plate boundaries 490 structures formed at types of plate boundaries 494 types of formations found at different plate boundaries 518 types of plate boundaries 120 types of features found along plate boundaries 121 three types of plate boundaries and features associated with them 123 structures that form at certain plate boundaries 124 students know the structures that form at plate boundaries 124 types of features at plate boundaries 132 know what forms at different types of plate boundaries 132 students know structures that form at the three different plate boundaries ess.iii.1.b gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Explain the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Compare the movement and results of movement along convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries. 67 students know that ocean floor gives evidence for plate tectonics 466 plate tectonics 489 plate boundaries 494 sea floor characteristics show evidence of plate tectonics 130 theory of plate tectonics 252 plate tectonics 253 plate tectonics Page 13 of 34

14 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iii.1.c gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Explain the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Relate the location of earthquakes and volcanoes to plate boundaries. 466 structures formed at types of plate boundaries 490 structures formed at types of plate boundaries 494 types of formations found at different plate boundaries 508 ring of fire 512 volcanoes at divergent boundaries 515 source of silica-rich magma 518 types of plate boundaries 120 types of features found along plate boundaries 121 three types of plate boundaries and features associated with them 123 explanation for placement and properties of volcanoes 123 structures that form at certain plate boundaries 124 students know the structures that form at plate boundaries 124 types of features at plate boundaries 132 know what forms at different types of plate boundaries 132 students know structures that form at the three different plate boundaries 133 explanation of location of volcanoes 148 predict evolution of land features resulting from erosion 150 predict results of erosion 151 predict results of erosion 226 mountain building Page 14 of 34

15 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iii.1.d gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Explain the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Explain Alfred Wegener s continental drift hypothesis, his evidence, and why it was not accepted in his time. 39 critique based on evidence ess.iii.1.e gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Explain the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics. Evaluate the evidence for the current theory of plate tectonics. 67 students know that ocean floor gives evidence for plate tectonics 466 plate tectonics 489 plate boundaries 494 sea floor characteristics show evidence of plate tectonics 130 theory of plate tectonics 252 plate tectonics 253 plate tectonics Page 15 of 34

16 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iii.2.a gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Describe the processes within Earth that result in plate motion and relate it to changes in other Earth Identify the energy sources that cause material to move within Earth. 466 forces like volcanoes and erosion form and shape Earth 473 diagram inner Earth 475 diagram inner structure of Earth 490 forces like volcanoes and erosion form and shape Earth 500 diagram inner Earth 501 diagram inner structure of Earth 522 inner workings of volcano 119 model Earth 120 model inner layers of Earth ess.iii.2.b gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Describe the processes within Earth that result in plate motion and relate it to changes in other Earth Model the movement of materials within Earth. 465 rock cycle 473 diagram inner Earth 475 diagram inner structure of Earth 500 diagram inner Earth 501 diagram inner structure of Earth 522 inner workings of volcano 119 model Earth 120 model inner layers of Earth 248 exploring the rock cycle 249 modeling rock types to study rock cycle 250 geologic transformation scenarios 582 rock cycle 598 rock cycle Page 16 of 34

17 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iii.2.c gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Describe the processes within Earth that result in plate motion and relate it to changes in other Earth Model the movement and interaction of plates. 67 students know that ocean floor gives evidence for plate tectonics 466 plate tectonics 489 plate boundaries 494 sea floor characteristics show evidence of plate tectonics 130 theory of plate tectonics 252 plate tectonics 253 plate tectonics ess.iii.2.d gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Describe the processes within Earth that result in plate motion and relate it to changes in other Earth Relate the movement and interaction of plates to volcanic eruptions, mountain building, and climate changes. 148 predict evolution of land features resulting from erosion 150 predict results of erosion 151 predict results of erosion 226 mountain building ess.iii.2.e gravity, density, and convection move Earth s plates and this movement causes the plates to impact other Earth Describe the processes within Earth that result in plate motion and relate it to changes in other Earth Predict the effects of plate movement on other Earth 466 plate tectonics 130 theory of plate tectonics 252 plate tectonics 253 plate tectonics Page 17 of 34

18 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iv.1.a water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Explain the water cycle in terms of its reservoirs, the movement between reservoirs, and the energy to move water. Evaluate the importance of freshwater to the biosphere. Identify the reservoirs of Earth s water cycle (e.g., ocean, ice caps/glaciers,, lakes, rivers, biosphere, groundwater) locally and globally, and graph or chart relative amounts in global reservoirs. 67 describe marine environments 257 types of water 267 types of water on Earth 594 features of water environments rivers 142 water cycle model 143 water cycle model 144 attributes of rivers 146 attributes of rivers 206 major attributes of marine environments ess.iv.1.b water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Explain the water cycle in terms of its reservoirs, the movement between reservoirs, and the energy to move water. Evaluate the importance of freshwater to the biosphere. Illustrate the movement of water on Earth and describe how the processes that move water (e.g., evaporation of water, melting of ice/snow, ocean currents, movement of water vapor by wind) use energy from the sun. 256 types of precipitation based on dewpoint 256 water cycle related to 257 different forms of precipitation 257 types of water 267 types of water on Earth 269 water cycle affects 567 protection of watersheds 568 water cycle and volcanic activity 142 explain relationship between solar energy and precipitation and rivers and oceans 142 water cycle model 143 understand relationship between solar energy and water cycle 143 water cycle model 144 explain how water is related to erosion 146 water cycle related to erosion 266 how rock cycle is related to erosion Page 18 of 34

19 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iv.1.c water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Explain the water cycle in terms of its reservoirs, the movement between reservoirs, and the energy to move water. Evaluate the importance of freshwater to the biosphere. Relate the physical and chemical properties of water to a water pollution issue. 530 a water molecule is v- shaped 530 water structure and its function as a solvent 545 water as universal solvent 548 water as universal solvent 550 acid rain 566 depleting Ogallala aquifer 567 protecting watersheds 96 ocean acidification 240 oil seeps ess.iv.1.d water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Explain the water cycle in terms of its reservoirs, the movement between reservoirs, and the energy to move water. Evaluate the importance of freshwater to the biosphere. Make inferences about the quality and/or quantity of freshwater, using data collected from local water 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 550 acid rain 566 depleting Ogallala aquifer 567 protecting watersheds 96 ocean acidification 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 240 oil seeps ess.iv.1.e water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Explain the water cycle in terms of its reservoirs, the movement between reservoirs, and the energy to move water. Evaluate the importance of freshwater to the biosphere. Analyze how communities deal with water shortages, distribution, and quality in designing a long-term water use plan. 246 nitrogen cycle 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 566 groundwater 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources Page 19 of 34

20 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iv.2.a water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Analyze the physical and biological dynamics of the oceans. Describe the physical dynamics of the oceans (e.g., wave action, ocean currents, El Nino, tides). ess.iv.2.b water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Analyze the physical and biological dynamics of the oceans. Determine how physical properties of oceans affect organisms (e.g., salinity, depth, tides, temperature). 67 describe marine environments 594 features of water environments rivers 144 attributes of rivers 146 attributes of rivers 206 major attributes of marine environments 261 differences between fresh and salty water Page 20 of 34

21 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iv.2.c water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Analyze the physical and biological dynamics of the oceans. Model energy flow in ocean eco 67 describe marine environments 594 features of water environments rivers 142 explain relationship between solar energy and precipitation and rivers and oceans 143 understand relationship between solar energy and water cycle 144 attributes of rivers 146 attributes of rivers 206 major attributes of marine environments ess.iv.2.d water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Analyze the physical and biological dynamics of the oceans. Research and report on changing ocean levels over geologic time, and relate changes in ocean level to changes in the water cycle. 67 describe marine environments 256 water cycle related to 269 water cycle affects 567 protection of watersheds 568 water cycle and volcanic activity 594 features of water environments rivers 144 attributes of rivers 144 explain how water is related to erosion 146 attributes of rivers 146 water cycle related to erosion 206 major attributes of marine environments 266 how rock cycle is related to erosion Page 21 of 34

22 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.iv.2.e water cycles through and between reservoirs in the hydrosphere and affects the other spheres of the Earth Analyze the physical and biological dynamics of the oceans. Describe how changing sea levels could affect life on Earth. ess.v.1.a Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Describe how matter in the cycles through other Earth Trace movement of a carbon atom from the through a plant, animal, and decomposer, and back into the. 329 how special properties of carbon make the great variety of biomolecules 234 carbon and hydrogen and nitrogen and oxygen combine to form biomolecules 234 carbon and hydrogen and nitrogen and oxygen combine to form biomolecules 234 explain how special bonding properties of carbon make possible the great variety and complexity of biomolecules Page 22 of 34

23 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.v.1.b Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Describe how matter in the cycles through other Earth Diagram the nitrogen cycle and provide examples of human actions that affect this cycle (e.g., fertilizers, crop rotation, fossil fuel combustion). 246 nitrogen cycle ess.v.1.c Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Describe how matter in the cycles through other Earth Interpret evidence suggesting that humans are influencing the carbon cycle. 246 nitrogen cycle 373 greenhouse gases 374 how greenhouse gases work Page 23 of 34

24 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.v.1.d Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Describe how matter in the cycles through other Earth Research ways the biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere interact with the (e.g., volcanic eruptions putting ash and gases into the, hurricanes, changes in vegetation). 250 effect of elevation on climate 255 effect of latitude on climate 261 mountains affect climate 264 things that affect climate and 511 volcanoes vary in shape and type of eruption 514 shield and composite volcanoes 573 effects of climate based on warm or cold ocean currents 132 students know that there are two kinds of volcanoes 132 two types of volcanoes violent and gentle 133 types of volcanoes ess.v.2.a Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Trace ways in which the has been altered by living systems and has itself strongly affected living systems over the course of Earth s history. Define ozone and compare its effects in the lower and upper. 246 composition of Earth s 250 water vapor as part of the 256 water vapor as part of 267 water vapor as part of 265 climate change over time and what it would do to currents 302 describe components of the such as oxygen and nitrogen and water vapor Page 24 of 34

25 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.v.2.b Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Trace ways in which the has been altered by living systems and has itself strongly affected living systems over the course of Earth s history. Describe the role of living organisms in producing the ozone layer and how the ozone layer affected the development of life on Earth. 246 composition of Earth s 250 water vapor as part of the 256 water vapor as part of 267 water vapor as part of 302 describe components of the such as oxygen and nitrogen and water vapor ess.v.2.c Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Trace ways in which the has been altered by living systems and has itself strongly affected living systems over the course of Earth s history. Compare the rate at which CO2 is put into the to the rate at which it is removed through the carbon cycle. 246 nitrogen cycle ess.v.2.d Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Trace ways in which the has been altered by living systems and has itself strongly affected living systems over the course of Earth s history. Analyze data relating to the concentration of atmospheric CO2 over the past 100 years. 373 greenhouse gases 374 how greenhouse gases work Page 25 of 34

26 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.v.2.e Earth's interacts with and is altered by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Trace ways in which the has been altered by living systems and has itself strongly affected living systems over the course of Earth s history. Research, evaluate, and report on international efforts to protect the. ess.vi.1.a source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Illustrate the distribution of energy coming from the sun that is reflected, changed into heat, or stored by plants. 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 261 fate of incoming solar radiation 671 relative amount of solar radiation ess.vi.1.b source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Describe the pathways for converting and storing light energy as chemical energy (e.g., light energy converted to chemical energy stored in plants, plants become fossil fuel). 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 261 fate of incoming solar radiation Page 26 of 34

27 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.1.c source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Investigate the conversion of light energy from the sun into heat energy by various Earth materials. 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 261 fate of incoming solar radiation 671 relative amount of solar radiation ess.vi.1.d source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Demonstrate how absorbed solar energy eventually leaves the Earth system as heat radiating to space. 206 heat conduction 208 natural and forced convection 209 thermal radiation 210 apply knowledge of heat transfer to different situations 50 movement of heat convection 51 convection 51 convection 61 heat transfer through radiation 251 fate of incoming solar radiation 261 fate of incoming solar radiation 671 relative amount of solar radiation ess.vi.1.e source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Construct a model that demonstrates the reduction of heat loss due to a greenhouse effect. 373 greenhouse gases 374 how greenhouse gases work Page 27 of 34

28 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.1.f source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space. Research global changes and relate them to Earth systems (e.g., global warming, solar fluctuations). 250 effect of elevation on climate 253 large scale movement of air and how it affects 254 how differential heating of Earth causes air movements 254 Coriolis effect 254 know the relationship between rotation of Earth and the circular motion of air currents 255 how air movement affects 255 differential heating of Earth results in circulation of air 255 Coriolis effect 255 effect of latitude on climate 256 movement of air affects 261 mountains affect climate 263 large scale movement of air causes changes 264 movement of air affects 264 things that affect climate and 50 modeling convection in Earth's 52 exploring sea and land breezes 61 heating land and water 150 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 151 draw conclusions about effects of human activity on resources 260 global winds and ocean currents 261 exploring salinity and temperature-dependent layering 263 understanding the North Atlantic gyre 264 thermohaline currents 264 differential heating causes circulation of currents Page 28 of 34

29 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space 265 differential heating of Earth leads to distribution of heat 265 Coriolis effect 269 Coriolis effect 269 movement of air affects 378 global climate change and you 436 how human activity affects resources renewable and nonrenewable 436 effects of human activity on natural resources 573 effects of climate based on warm or cold ocean currents 702 compare Sun with other stars 703 compare Sun with other stars Page 29 of 34

30 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.2.a source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Relate energy sources and transformation to the effects on Earth Describe the difference between climate and, and how technology is used to monitor changes in each. 249 measuring atmospheric pressure with barometers 250 effect of elevation on climate 253 involves transfer of energy 253 large scale movement of air and how it affects 255 how air movement affects 255 effect of latitude on climate 256 movement of air affects 257 changes in 261 mountains affect climate 263 large scale movement of air causes changes 263 changes in 264 reasons for changes in 264 things that affect climate and 264 movement of air affects 265 is due to energy transfer 267 reasons for changes in 50 modeling convection in Earth's 52 exploring sea and land breezes 61 heating land and water 61 investigate solar radiation and its effect on heating and cooling of land and water 62 modeling incoming solar radiation 64 use techniques for atmospheric measurement 65 use techniques for atmospheric measurement 66 describe changes in 228 techniques of atmospheric measurement 229 causes for tornadoes 231 hurricanes Page 30 of 34

31 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space 268 causes of severe 269 movement of air affects 269 changes in and causes for storms 270 reasons for tornadoes 270 know has to do with energy transfer 573 effects of climate based on warm or cold ocean currents Page 31 of 34

32 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.2.b source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Relate energy sources and transformation to the effects on Earth Describe the effect of solar energy on the determination of climate and (e.g., El Nino, solar intensity). 253 large scale movement of air and how it affects 254 how differential heating of Earth causes air movements 255 differential heating of Earth results in circulation of air 255 how air movement affects 256 movement of air affects 263 large scale movement of air causes changes 264 movement of air affects 265 differential heating of Earth leads to distribution of heat 269 movement of air affects 671 the seasons 50 modeling convection in Earth's 52 exploring sea and land breezes 61 heating land and water 174 modeling the reason for the seasons 176 modeling the intensity of light that falls on Earth 177 comparing axial tilt with distance from energy source 260 global winds and ocean currents 261 exploring salinity and temperature-dependent layering 263 understanding the North Atlantic gyre 264 thermohaline currents 264 differential heating causes circulation of currents Page 32 of 34

33 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.2.c source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Relate energy sources and transformation to the effects on Earth Explain how uneven heating at the equator and polar regions creates atmospheric and oceanic convection currents that move heat energy around Earth. 254 how differential heating of Earth causes air movements 255 differential heating of Earth results in circulation of air 265 differential heating of Earth leads to distribution of heat 260 global winds and ocean currents 261 exploring salinity and temperature-dependent layering 263 understanding the North Atlantic gyre 264 thermohaline currents 264 differential heating causes circulation of currents ess.vi.2.d source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Relate energy sources and transformation to the effects on Earth Describe the Coriolis effect and its role in global wind and ocean current patterns. 254 know the relationship between rotation of Earth and the circular motion of air currents 254 Coriolis effect 255 Coriolis effect 265 Coriolis effect 269 Coriolis effect Page 33 of 34

34 Correlation to Utah Core Foundations of Physical with Earth and Space ess.vi.2.e source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth Relate energy sources and transformation to the effects on Earth Relate how patterns are the result of interactions among ocean currents, air currents, and topography. 253 large scale movement of air and how it affects 255 how air movement affects 256 movement of air affects 256 water cycle related to 257 changes in 263 large scale movement of air causes changes 263 changes in 264 movement of air affects 264 reasons for changes in 267 reasons for changes in 268 causes of severe 269 movement of air affects 269 water cycle affects 269 changes in and causes for storms 270 reasons for tornadoes 50 modeling convection in Earth's 52 exploring sea and land breezes 61 heating land and water 66 describe changes in 229 causes for tornadoes 231 hurricanes Page 34 of 34

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