MS-ESS2-4 | Performance Expectation
Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
NGSS Performance Expectation
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MS-ESS2-4 | Performance Expectation
Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
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Learn about the energy all around us through a hands-on power generating lab, a web app exploring resilient energy mixes, and stories about Māui’s innovation. In Te Reo Māori, the unit title translates to "It is through positive energy that we thrive." This unit connects to Māori leadership in self-sufficiency and sustainability as inspiration for the future of energy engineering!
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Lesson 3
In Lesson 3, students explore the origins of hydroelectricity, specifically the role of solar radiation in driving the water cycle.
Included resources
3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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