SCIENCE.8.11 — 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.
investigate different types of severe weather events such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood and explain that some events are more likely than others in a given region.
S.8.11
Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact global climate. The student is expected to:
examine the interrelationships between aquatic systems and climate and weather, including El Nio and La Nia, currents, and hurricanes; and
analyze the impact on humans of naturally occurring extreme weather events such as flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms;
analyze the natural and anthropogenic factors that affect the severity and frequency of extreme weather events and the hazards associated with these events;