Atmosphere Scale

Learning
Target

Atmo 3.

I can identify that the sun is a

source of energy for Earth.

I can identify that the energy source

for Earths global climate system is
the sun.

I can identify that the energy source for

Earths global climate system is the sun.
I can identify other minor sources of
energy that may contribute to global
climate and weather

I can identify the amplitude,

wavelength, and frequency
of a wave

I can calculate or measure the

amplitude, wavelength,
frequency and velocity of a wave

I can describe a model for waves

that includes how the amplitude,
wavelength, velocity and frequency
are related to the energy of a wave.

I can draw or build a model for waves

that includes how the amplitude,
wavelength, velocity and frequency are
related to the energy of a wave.

I can compare and

contrast how energy is
transmitted through
conduction, convection,
radiation and absorption.

I can explain a model (diagram)

which describes how energy, in
the form of waves, can be
reflected, absorbed, stored, and
redistributed among the
atmosphere, ocean, and land
systems, and re-radiated into
space, through conduction,
convection and radiation.

I can develop and explain a model

(diagram) to describe how energy,
in the forms of waves, can be
reflected, absorbed, stored, and
redistributed among the atmosphere,
ocean, and land systems, and reradiated into space, through
conduction, convection and
radiation.

N/A

I can identify the gases that

make up the atmosphere

I can identify the three main

gases that make up the
atmosphere and the approximate
percentage of each gas in the
atmosphere

I can create a diagram that

identifies the three main gases that
make up the atmosphere and the
approximate percentage of each gas
in the atmosphere.

I can create a diagram that identifies

the three main gases and trace gases
that make up the atmosphere and the
approximate percentage of each gas in
the atmosphere.

I can recognize that the

atmosphere is broken into
layers

I can identify the four major

layers of the atmosphere

I can identify the four major layers of

the atmosphere and identify one
characteristics of each layer

I can identify the four major layers of the

atmosphere and identify several
characteristics of each layer

I can label a diagram of the

carbon cycle.

I can develop a model (ex.

diagram) to describe the cycling
of carbon through photosynthesis
and respiration between the and
biosphere.

I can develop a model (ex.

diagram) to describe the cycling of
carbon among the hydrosphere,
atmosphere, geosphere, and
biosphere.

I can develop a model (ex. diagram)

to describe the cycling of carbon
among the hydrosphere, atmosphere,
geosphere, and biosphere and include
the chemical changes that carbon
experiences in the carbon cycle.

I can define coevolution.

I can identify and describe an

example of coevolution of Earths
systems and life on Earth.

I can construct an argument based

on evidence about the simultaneous
coevolution of Earth's systems and
life on Earth.

N/A

I can identify current and

past CO2 data to explain
how CO2 levels have
changed over time.

I can analyze current and past

CO2 data to explain how CO2
levels have changed over time.

I can analyze current and past CO2

data and predict changes in future
CO2 levels based on current data.

I can analyze current and past CO2

data, predict changes in future CO2
levels based on current data, and
explain the impact of my prediction on
Earths systems.

I can define positive and

negative feedback loops.

I can identify and describe an

example of a positive feedback
loop and an example of a
nxegative feedback loop.

I can model a positive and negative

feedback loop that relates to the
carbon cycle and connect these to
human activities on earth.

I can model a positive and negative

feedback loop that relates to the climate
change and connect these to human
activities on earth.

I can describe how energy

flows into and out of Earths
system (Electromagnetic
radiation)

I can describe how energy flows

into and out of Earths system
(Electromagnetic radiation) and
connect to changes in surface
temperature.

I can use a model to describe how

variations in the flow of energy into
and out of Earths systems result in
changes in climate (Ex. Changes in
surface temperatures, precipitation
patterns, glacial ice volumes, sea
levels, and biosphere distribution)

I can use a model to describe how

variations in the flow of energy into and
out of Earths systems result in changes
in climate and relate to feedback loops.

I can identify one example

of a climate change.

I can identify and describe one

example of a climate change.

I can assess the potential impact of

one example of a climate change
(temperature or precipitation) on sea
level, glacial ice, atmospheric
composition, or ocean composition.

I can assess the potential impact of

multiple examples of climate change
which occur together on sea level,
glacial ice, atmospheric composition, or
ocean composition.

Atmo 4

Atmo 5

Atmo 6

Atmo 7

Atmo 8

Atmo 9

Atmo 10

Atmo 11

I can identify that the sun

emits light energy.
Atmo 1

Atmo 2