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SCIENCE.5.10.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

S.1.10.C

compare the properties of puddles, ponds, streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans, including color, clarity, size, shape, and whether it is freshwater or saltwater; and

S.4.10.A

describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process;

S.5.10.A

explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle and affect weather;

S.7.11.A

analyze the beneficial and harmful influences of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed; and

S.7.11.B

describe human dependence and influence on ocean systems and explain how human activities impact these systems.

AQUA.10.A

identify sources of water in a watershed, including rainfall, groundwater, and surface water;

AQUA.10.B

identify factors that contribute to how water flows through a watershed;

AQUA.10.C

analyze water quantity and quality in a local watershed or aquifer; and

AQUA.12.A

differentiate among freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems; and

AQUA.12.B

identify the major properties and components of different marine and freshwater life zones.

EARTH.9.B

investigate and model how surface water and ground water change the lithosphere through chemical and physical weathering and how they serve as valuable natural resources;

EARTH.9.D

evaluate how weather and human activity affect the location, quality, and supply of available freshwater resources.

EARTH.10.A

describe how the composition and structure of the oceans leads to thermohaline circulation and its periodicity;

EARTH.10.B

model and explain how changes to the composition, structure, and circulation of deep oceans affect thermohaline circulation using data on energy flow, ocean basin structure, and changes in polar ice caps and glaciers; and

EARTH.10.C

analyze how global surface ocean circulation is the result of wind, tides, the Coriolis effect, water density differences, and the shape of the ocean basins.

ENVIR.10.A

identify sources of emissions in air, soil, and water, including point and nonpoint sources;

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Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Recurring themes and concepts provide a connective structure for scientific ideas across disciplines. The connection(s) below show some ways that teachers can help students understand how the content they are learning fits into the broader understanding of science. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made but highlight some that are appropriate for this grade level.

Patterns

Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.

The water cycle is a pattern of repeating processes and states that create weather patterns.

Scale, proportion, and quantity in systems

It is important to consider how changes in scale, proportion, or quantity affect a system’s structure or performance. Scale refers to the size of an object in relation to another object or its environment. Proportion is the ratio of one quantity to another. Quantity is a count of a set of objects or a measurement of a substance.

The ocean's impact on weather comes from the large quantity of water it contributes to the water cycle.

Model the interdependence and parts of a system

A system is a whole made of parts that work together. It has components and boundaries. It can interact with or be part of other systems.

The water cycle (system) is dependent on the Sun's energy and the water from the ocean (parts). Without sufficient energy from the Sun, the ocean would not evaporate and produce enough water vapor in the air for weather events. Without sufficient water evaporating into the air, precipitation would be limited.

Flow of energy and cycling of matter through systems

Matter and energy are conserved, changing forms but maintaining quantities. Energy flows within a system or between systems through transfers and transformations. Matter is cycled within systems through physical and chemical processes.

Through the water cycle, thermal energy from the Sun flows into and out of the water, cycling matter through evaporation, condensation, or precipitation. The ocean affects local and global weather, such as rain (matter) and wind (energy) from tropical storms.

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the science TEKS and math, English language arts and reading, social studies, and technology applications. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.

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Science.5.10.A

SCIENCE.5.10.A — Vertical Alignment

Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Cross-curricular Connections