Transpiration and Climate Change (Water Cycle, Deforestation, and Climate Change #2)

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Subject English Language Arts — Writing • Science — Earth and Space Science

Grade Level Grades 6-8

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Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards

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Access Free Lesson Plan Here: Transpiration and Climate Change (Water Cycle, Deforestation, and Climate Change #2)

In this lesson, students learn about transpiration and how transpiration plays a role in cooling cities that experience extreme heat due to climate change.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students explore the idea of transpiration through a hands-on experiment.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn about trees' connection to urban heat islands.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a proposal to improve tree equity in their neighborhoods.

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Transpiration and Climate Change (Water Cycle, Deforestation, and Climate Change #2) - SubjectToClimate - SML.pdf

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February 10, 2023

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MS-ESS2-4

Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.