A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
differentiate between weather and climate.
use scientific evidence to describe how human activities, including the release of greenhouse gases, deforestation, and urbanization, can influence climate; and
Cause-and-effect relationships are relationships between two or more variables or phenomena whereby one variable or event leads to a predictable response. Events have causes—sometimes simple, sometimes multi-faceted.
The particles released into the air by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts (cause) can affect climate by blocking solar radiation (thermal and light energy) from reaching Earth's surface.
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.
Earth's climate system consists of the hydrosphere (water), the atmosphere (air), the geosphere (solid part of Earth), and the biosphere (the living components). Natural events like volcanic eruptions or abrupt changes in ocean currents may influence climate by impacting the interaction between the parts of the climate system.
Math.8.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication
ELAR.8.5.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
ELAR.8.5.H synthesize information to create new understanding
ELAR.8.6.I reflect on and adjust responses as new evidence is presented
ELAR.8.6.J defend or challenge the authors' claims using relevant text evidence