8-Earth+Systems,+Structures+&+Processes

8.E.1.1 Explain the structure of the hydrosphere including: • Water distribution on earth • Local river basin and water availability 8.E.1.2 Summarize evidence that Earth’s oceans are a reservoir of nutrients, minerals, dissolved gases, and life forms: • Estuaries • Marine ecosystems • Upwelling • Behavior of gases in the marine environment • Value and sustainability of marine resources • Deep ocean technology and understandings gained 8.E.1.3 Predict the safety and potability of water supplies in North Carolina based on physical and biological factors, including: • Temperature • Dissolved oxygen • pH • Nitrates and phosphates • Turbidity • Bio-indicators 8.E.1.4 Conclude that the good health of humans requires: • Monitoring of the hydrosphere • Water quality standards • Methods of water treatment • Maintaining safe water quality • Stewardship || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * 8.E.1 Understand the hydrosphere and the impact of humans on local systems and the effects of the hydrosphere on humans. **
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * I will create a model and/or drawing of the water cycle. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will distinguish between the differences in changes of state of matter within the water cycle. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will investigate water as the universal solvent. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will create a chart using percentages to show the distribution of salt water and fresh water on Earth. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will locate a local river basin and recognize the importance to the community as a source of water. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will model the movement of groundwater. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will evaluate the movement and impact of pollutants transported and distributed in water on Earth. 8.E.1.1**
 * I will compare and contrast the different layers/zones of the ocean due to variations in temperature, pressure and light. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will describe the resources and changes found in off shore and deep ocean waters. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will compare and contrast the processes of upwelling and downwelling using a Venn diagram. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will identify tidal zones and the diversity of life associated with tidal ranges. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will analyze the effects of tides, waves and currents on resources and human life. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will determine how scientists study hydrothermal vents, submarine hot springs and methane cold seeps using technology. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will analyze data from technology to monitor the oceans. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will write about and display a model representing an estuary habitat for a variety of marine species. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will investigate the impact of pollutants on esturies. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will identify and name a variety of producers and consumers within a aquatic food web. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will create an aquatic/terrestrial food web. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will identify the importance of microbes in the aquatic food web. 8.E.1.2**
 * I will analyze water samples to determine chemical factors such as ph, dissolved oxygen, nitrates, and salinity. 8.E.1.3**
 * I will analyze water samples to determine physical factors such as temperature and turbidity. 8.E.1.3**
 * I will understand that water may contain colorless, odorless and tasteless contaminants. 8.E.1.3**
 * I will identify bio-indicators. 8.E.1.3**
 * I will investigate the importance of bio-indicators in pond and stream ecosystems. 8.E.1.3**
 * I will identify government agencies responsible for regulating water quality. 8.E.1.4**
 * I will distinguish between laws protecting water quality such as The Clean Water Acto of 1972 and The Safe Drinking Act of 1974. 8.E.1.4**
 * I will create a chart representing techniques used to clean drinking and waste water. 8.E.1.4**
 * I will categorize a variety of urban and agricultural pollution sources. 8.E.1.4**
 * I will give examples of environmental stressors that impact aquatic populations. 8.E.1.4**
 * I can debate environmental issues related to North Carolina hydrological systems. 8.E.1.4**

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * I can describe the water cycle. 8.E.1.1**
 * I can analyze the property of water as a solvent.8.E.1.1**
 * I can explain the distribution of water on Earth.8.E.1.1**
 * I can identify local river basins and watersheds and understand the importance as a resource.8.E.1.1**
 * I can determine the importance of ground water as a valuable resource.8.E.1.1**
 * I can determine that all major watersheds on Earth transport water and materials to the ocean.8.E.1.1**
 * I can evaluate the Earth's ocean as a resource or reservoir based on its contents and composition. 8.E.1.2**
 * I can identify the movement of water, minerals, and dissolved gases within the ocean. 8.E.1.2**
 * I can evaluate technologies used to explore the ocean. 8.E.1.2**
 * I can explore the importance of estuaries. 8.E.1.2**
 * I can analyze the relationship between aquatic and terrestrial food webs. 8.E.1.2**
 * I can determine the health of a water system by analyzing physical, chemical, and biological variables. 8.E.1.3**
 * I can identify the role of bio-indicators to study environmental factors. 8.E.1.3**
 * I can explain the importance of laws related to protecting the Earth's water. 8.E.1.4**
 * I can represent the steps used in water treatment plants. 8.E.1.4**
 * I can distinguish between point source and non-point source pollution. 8.E.1.4**
 * I can determine ways to become a good environmental steward. 8.E.1.4**

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**

 * Fresh water, salt water, glaciers, ground water, salinity, hydrosphere, aquifer, watersheds, river basin 8.E.1.1**
 * Estuaries, marine ecosystems, upwelling, downwelling, benthos, nekton, hydrothermal vent, phytoplankton, zooplankton, chemosynthes, methane cold seeps, intertidal 8.E.1.2**
 * Temperature, dissolved oxygen, ph, hardness, nitrates, turbidity, bio-indicators, deep ocean technology, sonar, remote sensing, desalination 8.E.1.3**
 * Point source pollution, non-point source pollution, fertilizers, eutrophication, aeration, percolation, micro-organisms, pesticides 8.E.1.4**

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