Grade: 7 - Earth and Space Science 7

7.ESS.7
Describe the positive and negative environmental impacts of obtaining and utilizing various renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. Determine which energy resources are the most beneficial and efficient.

I Can Statements	Academic Vocabulary
I can describe the positive and negative environmental impacts that stem from obtaining renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. I can describe the positive and negative environmental impacts that stem from utilizing renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. I can decide which energy resources are the most beneficial. I can decide which energy resources are the most efficient.	Renewable resources Nonrenewable resources Solar energy Wind energy

I Can Statements

Academic Vocabulary

I can describe the positive and negative environmental impacts that stem from obtaining renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana.

I can describe the positive and negative environmental impacts that stem from utilizing renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana.

I can decide which energy resources are the most beneficial.

I can decide which energy resources are the most efficient.

Renewable resources
Nonrenewable resources
Solar energy
Wind energy

Cross Cutting Concepts
Cause and Effect Relationships can be classified as causal or correlational, and correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Energy and Matter Energy may take different forms (e.g. energy in fields, thermal energy, energy of motion). Systems and System Models *Systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part of larger complex systems.

Cross Cutting Concepts

Cause and Effect
*Relationships can be classified as causal or correlational, and correlation does not necessarily imply causation.

Energy and Matter
*Energy may take different forms (e.g. energy in fields, thermal energy, energy of motion).

Systems and System Models
*Systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part of larger complex systems.

Science and Engineering Process Standards
SEPS 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence SEPS 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Science and Engineering Process Standards

SEPS 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

SEPS 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Looking Back	Looking Ahead
Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. (K.ESS.4) Develop solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. (1.ESS.4) Develop solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of humans on the natural environment and the natural environment on humans (4.ESS.4) Investigate ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s resources and environment. (5.ESS.3)	Research how human consumption of finite natural resources (i.e. coal, oil, natural gas, and clean water) and human activities have had an impact on the environment (i.e. causes of air, water, soil, light, and noise pollution). (8.ESS.3) Evaluate the use of sustainable versus nonrenewable resources. Explain the consequences of overuse and continued increased consumption of limited resources. Analyze and evaluate the benefits of researching, designing, and developing sustainable resources for private use and industry. (ES.3.4)

Looking Back

Looking Ahead

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. (K.ESS.4)

Develop solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. (1.ESS.4)

Develop solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of humans on the natural environment and the natural environment on humans (4.ESS.4)

Investigate ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s resources and environment. (5.ESS.3)

Research how human consumption of finite natural resources (i.e. coal, oil, natural gas, and clean water) and human activities have had an impact on the environment (i.e. causes of air, water, soil, light, and noise pollution). (8.ESS.3)

Evaluate the use of sustainable versus nonrenewable resources. Explain the consequences of overuse and continued increased consumption of limited resources. Analyze and evaluate the benefits of researching, designing, and developing sustainable resources for private use and industry. (ES.3.4)

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Grade: 7 - Earth and Space Science 7

7.ESS.7 Describe the positive and negative environmental impacts of obtaining and utilizing various renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. Determine which energy resources are the most beneficial and efficient.

7.ESS.7
Describe the positive and negative environmental impacts of obtaining and utilizing various renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. Determine which energy resources are the most beneficial and efficient.