Water World SlidesWater World Exploring the Earth's Hydrosphere Mission: Hydro-Discovery The Hydrosphere The Hydrosphere is all the water on Earth. Water in the oceans and lakes Water underground (groundwater) Water in the air (clouds and vapor) Frozen water (glaciers and ice) About 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water! Not All Water is the Same Saltwater Found in Oceans and Seas. Most of Earth's water is salty! 97% Freshwater Found in Rivers, Lakes, and Ice. This is what we drink! Only 3% The Great Journey How water moves around our planet Evaporation The sun warms up water and turns it into invisible vapor. Condensation Vapor cools down and turns back into tiny liquid droplets (clouds). Precipitation Water falls from the sky as rain, snow, or hail. Collection Water gathers in oceans, lakes, and rivers to start again! Mystery Question! If most of Earth is covered in water, why is it so important to conserve (save) the water we use in our homes? Turn and Talk Think Deeply Ready to Explore? Grab your field journal. We are going to build our own mini-hydrosphere! Draw Experiment Observe
Hydro Journal WorksheetHydro-Journal Entry #1: The Big Splash Scientist: Date: Read All About It Earth is a very special place because it is covered in water! Scientists call all this water the hydrosphere. This includes the salt water in our big oceans and the fresh water in our rivers and lakes. Even the clouds in the sky and the ice at the North Pole are part of the hydrosphere. Water doesn't just sit still. It is always moving in a giant loop called the water cycle. The sun heats up the water, and it turns into an invisible gas called water vapor. This is called evaporation. When it gets high in the sky, it cools down and turns back into clouds. This is condensation. Finally, the water falls back down as rain or snow, which we call precipitation! Think Like a Pro 1. What do scientists call all the water on Earth? 2. Which process happens when the sun heats up the water? Condensation Evaporation Precipitation 3. Why is "Freshwater" so important to humans even though there is only a little bit of it? Sketch the Cycle Draw a picture showing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Use arrows to show how the water moves! Keep Earth Blue
Mini Hydro Lab ReportMini-Hydro Lab Experiment: Water Cycle in a Bag Lead Scientist: Gear Check Ziploc Bag (Gallon) Permanent Markers Blue Food Coloring 1/4 Cup of Water Clear Tape A Sunny Window Lab Procedure 1 Design: Draw a sun, clouds, and waves on your bag using your markers. 2 Mix: Add 2 drops of blue food coloring to your water and pour it into the bag. 3 Seal: Close the bag tightly! Make sure no air (or water) can escape. 4 Observe: Tape your bag to a sunny window and wait for the "weather" to start! My Hypothesis What do you think will happen when the sun warms up the water in the bag? Lab Results Draw what your bag looks like after 1 hour in the sun. Scientist's Debrief 1. Did you see "clouds" forming at the top of the bag? What part of the cycle is that? 2. What did you see running back down the sides of the bag?
Hydro Artist Project GuideProject: Hydro-Artist Creating a 3D Water Cycle Model Final Project The Mission Your goal is to build a 3D model that shows how water travels through the hydrosphere! You will use recycled materials to create a world where water evaporates, condenses, and falls as precipitation. Success Criteria: • Include a body of water (Ocean/Lake) • Show mountains or land • Label the 4 stages of the cycle • Use at least 3 different materials Inspiration Sketches Diorama in a Shoebox Plate Model (Flat) Phase 1: Blueprint My Materials List: Think: cotton balls for clouds, blue paper for water, etc. Design Sketch: Artist's Checklist All stages are labeled correctly Model is neat and colorful Creative use of materials Earth's Systems: The Hydrosphere • Grade 3 Science
Hydrosphere Answer KeyAnswer Key Water World Explorers Lesson Bundle Teacher Use Only Hydro-Journal Worksheet 1. What do scientists call all the water on Earth? The Hydrosphere 2. Which process happens when the sun heats up the water? Evaporation 3. Why is "Freshwater" so important to humans even though there is only a little bit of it? Sample Answer: Freshwater is the water we need to drink to survive. It is also the water we use for farming (crops) and cleaning. Since there is very little of it (3%), we must be careful not to waste it. Mini-Hydro Lab Report 1. Did you see "clouds" forming at the top of the bag? What part of the cycle is that? Condensation Note: Students should see fog or mist appearing on the inside of the plastic bag near the top. 2. What did you see running back down the sides of the bag? Precipitation Note: As droplets get larger and heavier, they will slide down the plastic, mimicking rain or runoff. Common Misconceptions The Myth: Evaporated water disappears forever. The Fact: Water only changes state (liquid to gas) and stays in the atmosphere until it condenses. The Myth: All clouds are made of water vapor. The Fact: Clouds are actually tiny liquid water droplets or ice crystals that have already condensed from vapor.
Project Inspiration GalleryInspiration Gallery Hydro-Artist 3D Models Stuck on how to build your model? Check out these three different ways you can show the water cycle! The Shoebox World Build Plan: Use a shoebox on its side to create a 3D scene. Paint the back as the sky and use the bottom as the land and ocean. Cotton Balls (Clouds) Blue Saran Wrap (Water) Paper Cup (Mountain) Pro Tip: Glue glitter on the water to show it "evaporating"! The Hanging Cycle Build Plan: Use a clothes hanger or two sticks crossed together. Hang different parts of the cycle at different heights! String/Yarn Cardboard Cutouts Yellow Felt (Sun) Pro Tip: This is great for showing how rain "falls" from the clouds! Cycle in a Bottle Build Plan: Use a large 2-liter soda bottle (cut in half by a teacher). Build a tiny ecosystem inside with real dirt and a small "pond" of water. Plastic Bottle Small Pebbles Plastic Figurines Pro Tip: Use a real bottle to make a "terrarium" that actually works! Remember: The most important part is the labeling!
Hydro Logic SlidesSystem Analysis Hydro Logic The Science of Earth's Water Systems Unit 01: Hydrosphere The Hydrosphere Definition & Scope 01 Earth is a water world. Scientists call all this water the Hydrosphere. Liquid Oceans, lakes, and rivers. Solid Glaciers and ice caps. Gas Clouds and water vapor. Sub-Surface Water underground. 71% Of Earth's surface is covered by water. Water Inventory Saltwater Found in oceans. Most of our planet's water is salty and cannot be drunk by humans. 97% Global Share Freshwater Found in rivers, lakes, and ice. We use this for drinking, farming, and washing. 3% Global Share The System Loop Water Cycle Dynamics 01. Evaporate Sun heat turns liquid water into gas (vapor). It rises into the air. 02. Condense Vapor cools down. It turns back into tiny water drops. This forms clouds. 03. Precipitate Water falls from the clouds. It can be rain, snow, or ice. 04. Collect Water flows over land and collects in big bodies of water. Critical Logic If 71% of Earth is water, why do cities often run out of water for people to use? 1 Analyze Data 2 Debate Ideas
Hydro Logic Slides 7th GradeSystem Analysis Hydro Logic The Science of Earth's Water Systems Unit 01: Hydrosphere The Hydrosphere Definition & Scope 01 Earth is a water world. Scientists call all this water the Hydrosphere. Liquid Oceans, lakes, and rivers. Solid Glaciers and ice caps. Gas Clouds and vapor. Underground Water in soil. 71% Of Earth's surface is covered by water. Water Inventory Saltwater Found in oceans. Most of our planet's water is salty. Humans cannot drink it. 97% Global Share Freshwater Found in rivers, lakes, and ice. We use this for drinking and farming. 3% Global Share The System Loop Water Cycle Dynamics 01. Evaporate Sun heat turns liquid water into gas (vapor). It rises up. 02. Condense Vapor cools. It turns back into drops. This forms clouds. 03. Precipitate Water falls from clouds. It can be rain, snow, or ice. 04. Collect Water flows over land. It fills oceans and lakes. Critical Logic If 71% of Earth is water, why do cities often run out of water for people to use? 1 Analyze Data 2 Debate Ideas
Hydro Logic Dossier WorksheetSystem Analysis Protocol Hydro Dossier AGENT ID: DATE: Core Concepts The Hydrosphere Fresh vs. Salt System Cycles Data Visualization Global Water Split SALT 97% FRESH 3% Mission Briefing The Earth is a giant system. One of the most important parts is the hydrosphere. This is all the water on our planet. It includes the oceans, rivers, and ice. It even includes the water in the air and underground. Water is always moving. We call this the water cycle. The sun heats the water. It turns into gas. This is evaporation. The gas cools and turns into clouds. This is condensation. Then, water falls back to Earth as rain or snow. This is precipitation. 01. In your own words, what is the hydrosphere? 02. Most of Earth is water. Why do we still need to save water? 03. Label the stages of the system logic below: STAGE A Water turns to gas STAGE B Clouds form STAGE C Rain or Snow Logic Series: Earth Systems Subject: 01-HYDRO Ver: 7.3.0
Closed System Simulation LabSimulation Protocol Classified: System-X Simulation 01 Atmospheric Water Loop STATUS: ACTIVE AGENT: Hardware List Poly-Chamber (Ziploc Bag) Marking Tool (Sharpie) H2O Solution + Blue Tint Adhesive (Tape) Solar Source (Window) The Logic: We are creating a "closed system." No water can get in or out. We want to see how the system recycles water using solar energy. Operational Steps 01 Labeling Draw the system parts on your bag: A sun, a cloud, and a water line at the bottom. 02 Charging Add 1/4 cup of blue water to the bag. Seal it tight. No leaks allowed. 03 Deployment Tape the bag to a window that gets direct sunlight. This is your "Solar Engine." Prediction Log What will happen to the water when the sun heats it up? Sensor Observation Sketch the system after 60 minutes of solar exposure: Draw Visual Data Here Post-Sim Analysis A. Identify the gas state phase: B. Identify the runoff phase:
Hydro System Blueprint ProjectProject Specification Project: Hydro-Struct System Blueprint 3D Hydrosphere Prototype Phase: Final Build Objective Build a Physical 3D Model that simulates Earth's water loop. Your model must show how water moves through the system from the ground to the atmosphere and back. Required Data Points Ocean/Lake Area Land/Mountains The 4 Cycle Phases 3+ Recycled Parts Structural Layouts A Diorama Build Open-box scene with depth. B Kinetic Mobile Hanging system with motion. C Bottle Terrarium Working closed-loop system. Technical Blueprint Inventory List: 01 02 03 04 Drafting Area: 2D System Schematic Technical Accuracy All cycle phases are positioned and labeled correctly. Structural Integrity Model is built well and uses creative materials. Visual Logic Clear visual paths showing the flow of the system. Earth Systems Analysis Subject ID: 01-HYDRO-BUILD
Terra Logic Slides 7th GradeDeep Earth Scan Terra Logic The Science of Earth's Geosphere Unit 02: Geosphere The Geosphere Solid Ground Analysis Solid The Geosphere is all the solid parts of Earth. Surface Rocks and sand on top. Internal Heavy metal core. Terrain Mountains and hills. Deep Hot, melted rock. Everything we walk on is part of the Geosphere. It is the heavy "body" of our planet. Core Layers The Crust The thin, cold skin of Earth. This is where we live! OUTER LAYER The Mantle A thick, hot layer of rock. It moves very slowly. MIDDLE LAYER The Core The center of Earth. It is made of hot metal. INNER LAYER Internal Energy Heat Engine Dynamics Thermal Power The center of Earth is as hot as the surface of the sun! System Change This heat pushes on the crust. It makes volcanoes and mountains. Terra Logic If the core is so hot, why doesn't the ground we walk on melt under our feet? 1 Analyze Layers 2 Explain Why
Terra Logic Dossier WorksheetTerra Scan Protocol Terra Dossier AGENT ID: SECTOR: Core Concepts Geosphere Layers Internal Heat Surface Terrain Layer Analysis Structural Cross-Section Mission Briefing The geosphere is the solid part of our planet. It is made of rocks, soil, and sand. It starts at the ground we walk on and goes all the way down to the center of Earth. Earth is built in layers. The crust is the top layer. It is thin and cold. Below that is the mantle. This layer is very thick and hot. At the very center is the core. The core is made of hot metal. It provides the heat that changes the Earth's surface! 01. What three things make up the geosphere? 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 02. Which layer of the Earth is the hottest? > ANALYSIS: _________________________________________________ 03. Matching Protocol: Match the layer to its description. A. Crust Center made of metal B. Mantle Thin top where we live C. Core Thick, hot middle layer Terra Series: Earth Systems Subject: 02-GEOSPHERE Security Level: Level 1 Access
Tectonic Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 02 Project: Tectonic-Shift Plate Simulation Crustal Movement Analysis DATA LOAD: READY SENSOR: Hardware Required Mantle Medium (Frosting) Tectonic Plates (Crackers) Analysis Tray (Plate) Data Log (Pen) The Logic: Earth's crust is not one solid piece. It is broken into big plates. The hot mantle underneath makes them move. We will simulate these movements today. System Operations STEP_01 Spread a thick layer of "Mantle" (frosting) onto your analysis tray. STEP_02 Place two "Plates" (crackers) side-by-side on top of the mantle. STEP_03 Slowly pull the plates apart. Record what happens to the mantle underneath. STEP_04 Push the plates together. One plate should slide over the other. Data Entry: Observation A What happens when the plates pull apart? Data Entry: Observation B What feature is created when you push the plates together? Mountain Ocean Forest Simulation Lab: Terra Logic Ver: T-2.1.0
Terra System Blueprint ProjectProject Specification: 02 Project: Terra-Struct Terra Blueprint Geosphere Layer Prototype Phase: Final Build Objective Build a Physical 3D Model of Earth's internal layers. Your model must show the different zones from the surface crust down to the heavy metal core. Structural Data Points The Crust (Thin) The Mantle (Thick) The Core (Center) 3+ Colors/Materials Build Formats A Clay Sphere Layers wrapped around a center. B Pizza Plate Flat circles showing the layers. C Jar Display Layers of sand or liquid in a jar. Structural Schematic Material Inventory: 01 02 03 Drafting Area: Cross-Section View Terra Logic Build Specification Subject ID: 02-TERRA-MODEL
Terra Logic Slides 7th GradeDeep Earth Scan Terra Logic The Science of Earth's Geosphere Unit 02: Geosphere The Geosphere Solid Ground Analysis Solid The Geosphere is all the solid parts of Earth. Surface Rocks and sand on top. Internal Heavy metal core. Terrain Mountains and hills. Deep Hot, melted rock. Everything we walk on is part of the Geosphere. It is the heavy "body" of our planet. Core Layers The Crust The thin, cold skin of Earth. This is where we live! Outer Layer The Mantle A thick, hot layer of rock. It moves very slowly. Middle Layer The Core The center of Earth. It is made of hot metal. Inner Layer Internal Energy Heat Engine Dynamics Thermal Power The center of Earth is as hot as the surface of the sun! System Change This heat pushes on the crust. It makes volcanoes and mountains. Terra Logic If the core is so hot, why doesn't the ground we walk on melt under our feet? 1 Analyze Layers 2 Explain Why
Aero Logic Slides 7th GradeAtmospheric Scan Aero Logic The Science of Earth's Atmosphere Unit 03: Atmosphere The Atmosphere Gas Shield Analysis Air The Atmosphere is the thick layer of air around Earth. Oxygen Gas that we breathe. Nitrogen The main gas in air. Protection Blocks space rocks. Climate Keeps Earth warm. It acts like a giant blanket. It keeps the heat in and protects us from the sun. Aero Layers Troposphere The bottom layer. This is where weather happens! WEATHER ZONE Stratosphere The middle layer. It contains the Ozone to block UV rays. OZONE SHIELD Exosphere The outer edge. It fades away into deep space. SPACE BORDER Air Pressure Weight of the Sky Invisible Force Air has weight! Gravity pulls it down towards Earth. System Load The air at the bottom of the sky is thick. The air at the top is thin. Aero Logic If gravity is always pulling air down, why doesn't all the air just sit on the ground? 1 Analyze Motion 2 Explain Why
Aero Logic Dossier WorksheetAero Scan Protocol Aero Dossier AGENT ID: SECTOR: Core Concepts Atmosphere Layers Ozone Protection Air Pressure System Composition Gas Mix Ratio NITROGEN 78% OXYGEN 21% Mission Briefing The atmosphere is a layer of gas that wraps around Earth. It acts like a giant shield. It keeps us warm and blocks dangerous rays from the sun. The atmosphere has layers. The Troposphere is at the bottom. This is where clouds form and planes fly. Above that is the Stratosphere. It has a special layer called the Ozone. This layer blocks harmful UV light. Without our atmosphere, Earth would be a cold, dead rock! 01. What is the most common gas in our air? Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen 02. Name two things the atmosphere does for Earth: 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 03. System Logic: Where do we find most weather? > SECTOR: _________________________________________________ Aero Series: Earth Systems Subject: 03-ATMOSPHERE Security Level: Alpha-1
Air Pressure Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 03 Project: Pressure-Check Pressure Test Atmospheric Weight Analysis DATA LOAD: ACTIVE SENSOR: Hardware Required System Base (Large Bowl) Atmosphere Sim (Water) Observation Tube (Glass) Sealant (Cardboard Square) The Logic: Air pressure is the weight of all the air above us. We can't see it, but it pushes on everything. We will use water to prove it is there. System Operations STEP_01 Fill your observation tube (glass) all the way to the top with water. STEP_02 Place the cardboard square over the mouth of the glass. Make sure it is flat. STEP_03 Hold the cardboard in place. Flip the glass upside down over the bowl. STEP_04 Slowly let go of the cardboard. Watch closely! Data Entry: Observation Does the water stay in the glass or fall out? Why? System Mechanics Identify what is pushing UP on the cardboard: Air Pressure Gravity Simulation Lab: Aero Logic Subject ID: 03-AERO-PRES
Aero System Blueprint ProjectProject Specification: 03 Project: Aero-Column Aero Blueprint Atmospheric Layer Prototype Phase: Final Build Objective Build a Physical 3D Model of the Atmosphere's layers. Your model must show how the air changes from the ground (Troposphere) up to the edge of space (Exosphere). Structural Data Points The Troposphere (Weather) The Stratosphere (Ozone) The Mesosphere (Cold) The Thermosphere (Hot) Build Formats A Layer Jar Colored water or beads in a jar. B Mobile Column Hanging circles in a line. C Wall Mural Large poster with 3D elements. Structural Schematic Inventory List: 01 02 03 Drafting Area: Vertical Column View Aero Logic Build Specification Subject ID: 03-AERO-MODEL
Bio Logic Slides 7th GradeBiological Scan Bio Logic The Science of Earth's Biosphere Unit 04: Biosphere The Biosphere Biological Life Analysis Life The Biosphere is every living thing on Earth. Plants Forests and grass. Animals Mammals and birds. Humans People everywhere. Microbes Tiny hidden life. Life exists in the deep ocean, on the high mountains, and everywhere in between. Life Zones Land Life Animals and plants that live on the geosphere (solid ground). TERRESTRIAL Water Life Life inside the hydrosphere (oceans and rivers). AQUATIC Sky Life Birds and insects that move through the atmosphere. AERIAL System Link Inter-System Dynamics Life Needs Support Living things need water (Hydrosphere) and air (Atmosphere) to survive. System Balance Plants use CO2 from the air and turn it into oxygen for us to breathe. Bio Logic If one part of Earth's system changes, how does it affect the living things in the Biosphere? 1 Analyze Change 2 Predict Results
Bio Logic Dossier WorksheetBio Scan Protocol Bio Dossier AGENT ID: SECTOR: Core Concepts Life Requirements Habitat Diversity System Links Life Analysis Biometric Sample Data Mission Briefing The biosphere is the living part of Earth. It includes every plant, animal, and human. Life can be found almost everywhere on our planet. Life needs other systems to survive. Living things need water from the hydrosphere. They need air from the atmosphere. They need land from the geosphere to grow and build homes. All these systems work together like a giant machine! 01. What three groups make up the biosphere? 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 02. System Interlink: What does a tree get from the Atmosphere? > LOG: _________________________________________________ 03. Label the habitat zones below (Land, Water, or Sky): ZONE A A deep-sea fish ZONE B A mountain goat ZONE C A soaring eagle Bio Series: Earth Systems Subject: 04-BIOSPHERE Security Level: Green Access
Biosphere Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 04 Project: Life-Support Life Simulation Biological Activation Analysis BIO-LOAD: ACTIVE SENSOR: Hardware Required Bio-Samples (Seeds) Moisture Pad (Paper Towel) Containment (Plastic Bag) Thermal Source (Sunlight) The Logic: Life is a system that needs the right inputs to start. We will simulate the perfect environment to activate our bio-samples (seeds). System Operations STEP_01 Wet the "Moisture Pad" (paper towel) and fold your seeds inside it. STEP_02 Slide the pad into the "Containment" bag. Seal it to keep the moisture in. STEP_03 Tape the bag to a window. This provides the energy (heat) the seeds need. STEP_04 Check the samples every day. Record when you see "Activation" (sprouts). Activation Log Identify the three inputs used from other Earth systems: Water (Hydrosphere) Heat (Atmosphere) Air (Atmosphere) Seeds (Biosphere) Visual Data Sketch the seeds after 3 days of simulation: Simulation Lab: Bio Logic Subject ID: 04-BIO-LIFE
Bio System Blueprint ProjectProject Specification: 04 Project: Bio-Habitat Bio Blueprint Habitat Prototype Design Phase: Final Build Objective Build a Physical 3D Habitat for a specific organism (animal or plant). Your model must show how the other Earth systems provide what your organism needs to stay alive. Support Requirements Water Source (Hydro) Shelter/Ground (Terra) Air/Ventilation (Aero) Labelled Organism Build Formats A Shoebox Home 3D diorama of an ecosystem. B Bottle Garden Real plants in a closed bottle. C Landscape Model Large board showing many animals. System Schematic Organism Profile: Selected Organism: Primary Habitat: Drafting Area: Habitat Prototype Design Bio Logic Build Specification Subject ID: 04-BIO-MODEL
Hydro Impact Slides 7th GradeSystem Interlink Hydro Impact How Water Changes Other Systems Protocol: Interactions Geo Interaction Weathering & Erosion Scrape Water hits the Geosphere and changes it in two ways: Weathering Water breaks big rocks into tiny pieces. Erosion Moving water carries the pieces away. Moving water is like a giant sandpaper. It carves out rivers and canyons over time. Bio Interaction Fueling Life Plants use water to make food. Without the Hydrosphere, the Biosphere would die. Hydration Animals and humans need fresh water to keep their bodies working properly. Aero Interaction Atmosphere Linkage Vapor Path Water leaves the ground and enters the Atmosphere as a gas. Heat Shield Water vapor in the air traps heat. This keeps Earth from getting too cold. Logic Check If water is soft and rocks are hard, how can a river cut a canyon through solid rock? 1 Force + Time 2 Explain Why
Hydro Impact Dossier WorksheetInteraction Protocol: HYDRO Impact Dossier AGENT ID: STATUS: ANALYZING Cross-System Links Hydro -> Geo Hydro -> Aero Hydro -> Bio Technical Note: WATER IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE FOR CHANGE ON EARTH'S SURFACE. IT NEVER STOPS SHAPING THE OTHER SYSTEMS. Mission Briefing Water is always changing the world around it. When water hits rocks, it can break them. This is called weathering. When moving water carries those broken rocks away, it is called erosion. Water also interacts with the air. It leaves the ground and turns into gas. This helps keep the planet warm. Most importantly, water supports life. Plants and animals must have water from the hydrosphere to survive in the biosphere. 01. What is the difference between weathering and erosion? WEATHERING: EROSION: 02. How does the hydrosphere help the biosphere? > ANALYSIS: _________________________________________________ 03. Logic Check: What system does water vapor move into? Geosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Hydro Series: Interaction Protocols Subject: 01-HYDRO-IMPACT Ver: 1.2.B
Weathering Erosion Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 05 Project: Erosion-Force Scrape Test Weathering & Erosion Simulation SYSTEM: HYDRO-GEO AGENT: Hardware Required Sugar Cubes (Rocks) Water Sprayer (Rain) Plastic Tray (Land) Sand (Soil) The Logic: Water changes the geosphere by breaking things down and moving them. In this lab, we will use sugar to show how "rocks" can dissolve and wash away. System Operations STEP_01 Build a "Mountain" out of sugar cubes on one side of your tray. STEP_02 Surround the mountain with sand to act as soil. STEP_03 Use the water sprayer to rain on the mountain. Spray for 2 minutes. STEP_04 Tilt the tray slightly to see where the water and sand move. Data Entry: Weathering What happened to the shape of the sugar cubes after the rain? Data Entry: Erosion Where did the sand (soil) go when the water started flowing? Simulation Lab: Hydro Impact Subject ID: 01-HYDRO-GEO-SIM
Terra Impact Slides 7th GradeStructural Interaction Terra Impact How the Ground Links with Other Systems Protocol: Geo-Link System Drift Pangaea Protocol Move A long time ago, all land was one giant piece called Pangaea. The Process: Earth's plates move very slowly. They pulled the giant land piece apart to make the continents we have today. It is like a giant puzzle that is always being moved around by the heat inside the Earth. Water Storage Aquifers The Geosphere acts like a giant sponge. It holds water in tiny holes in the rocks underground. System Logic We dig wells into these rocky "storage tanks" to get fresh water to drink. Soil Science Inorganic vs Organic Inorganic Stuff that was never alive. Like sand, clay, and pieces of rock. Organic Stuff that was once alive. Like dead leaves and tiny bugs. Logic Check If a rock is solid, how can water move through it to fill an aquifer? 1 Tiny Gaps 2 Explain Why
Terra Impact Dossier WorksheetInteraction Protocol: TERRA Impact Dossier AGENT ID: STATUS: ANALYZING Geo-System Links Pangaea (Drift) Aquifers (Hydro) Soil (Bio) Technical Note: SOIL IS THE INTERFACE WHERE THE GEOSPHERE AND BIOSPHERE COLLIDE. IT IS A MIX OF ROCKS AND DEAD LIFE. Mission Briefing The geosphere links with other systems in many ways. Millions of years ago, the land was one giant piece called Pangaea. Over time, the land drifted apart. Rocks also hold water for the hydrosphere. These underground storage tanks are called aquifers. Finally, the ground mixes with the biosphere to make soil. Soil has inorganic parts (rocks) and organic parts (dead plants and bugs). 01. What was Pangaea? > DEFINITION: ________________________________________________ 02. Where do aquifers hold water? In the sky Inside rocks underground On top of mountains 03. Logic Check: What is in "Organic" soil? DATA_A: __________________________________ DATA_B: __________________________________ Terra Series: Interaction Protocols Subject: 02-TERRA-IMPACT Ver: 2.1.X
Aquifer Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 06 Project: Aquifer-Storage Tank Test Underground Water Storage SYSTEM: GEO-HYDRO SENSOR: Hardware Required System Tank (Clear Cup) Storage Layer (Pebbles) Filter Layer (Sand) Input (Blue Water) The Logic: Water doesn't just sit on top of the ground. It sinks into the rocks. These rocks act as a "storage tank" called an aquifer. We will build one today. System Operations STEP_01 Fill your cup half-way with "Rocks" (pebbles). This is your storage zone. STEP_02 Add a thin layer of sand on top of the rocks. This is your filter zone. STEP_03 Slowly pour blue water into the cup. Watch how it moves through the layers. STEP_04 Observe the water sitting in the gaps between the rocks at the bottom. Data Entry: Storage Where is the water being held in your model? System Link How does the geosphere (rocks) help the hydrosphere (water)? Simulation Lab: Terra Impact Subject ID: 02-TERRA-HYDRO-SIM
Aero Impact Slides 7th GradeAtmospheric Dynamics Aero Impact How Air Shapes the Planet Protocol: Aero-Link Geo Interaction Deposition Protocol Drop Wind from the Atmosphere picks up sand and dust. Deposition: When the wind slows down, it drops the sand in new places. This makes sand dunes and hills. Air is a carrier. It moves the geosphere from one place to another using wind power. Bio Interaction Gas Exchange The Atmosphere provides gases that life needs. Animals breathe Oxygen. Plants breathe CO2. System Balance Life recycles the air. Plants take our "waste" gas and turn it back into fresh oxygen! Hydro Interaction Water Movement Storm Engine Heat in the Atmosphere moves water vapor around to create rain and snow. Wind Currents Strong winds push on the Hydrosphere to create giant ocean waves. Logic Check If the air is invisible, how can it be strong enough to move giant piles of sand? 1 Force of Motion 2 Explain Why
Aero Impact Dossier WorksheetInteraction Protocol: AERO Impact Dossier AGENT ID: STATUS: ANALYZING Aero-System Links Deposition (Geo) Breathe (Bio) Winds (Hydro) Technical Note: THE ATMOSPHERE IS A GIANT SHIELD. IT PROTECTS LIFE AND MOVES THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH WITH WIND. Mission Briefing The atmosphere is more than just air. It has power! Wind can pick up small pieces of the geosphere. When the wind stops, it drops those pieces. This is called deposition. The atmosphere also gives gases to the biosphere. We breathe in oxygen. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide. Finally, the atmosphere pushes on the hydrosphere. This makes ocean waves and moves water across the globe. 01. What is deposition? > DEFINITION: ________________________________________________ 02. Which gas do humans need from the air? Nitrogen Oxygen Argon 03. System Check: What creates ocean waves? > INPUT: _________________________________________________ Aero Series: Interaction Protocols Subject: 03-AERO-IMPACT Ver: 3.2.A
Deposition Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 07 Project: Wind-Shaper Drop Test Atmospheric Deposition Simulation SYSTEM: AERO-GEO STATUS: ACTIVE Hardware Required Wind Engine (Hairdryer or Fan) Sediment (Dry Sand) Barrier (Small Rocks) Test Zone (Large Tray) The Logic: DEPOSITION HAPPENS WHEN THE WIND LOSES ENERGY. IT DROPS WHATEVER IT IS CARRYING. THIS SHAPES THE LAND WE LIVE ON. System Operations STEP_01 Pour a pile of sand on one end of the tray. This is your sediment source. STEP_02 Place a few small rocks in the middle of the tray to act as barriers. STEP_03 Turn on your fan or hairdryer (low speed) and blow the sand towards the rocks. STEP_04 Watch where the sand stops and forms a pile. This is deposition! Data Entry: Observation Did the sand pile up in front of the rocks or behind them? System Mechanics Sketch the new "Sand Dune" that your wind created: Simulation Lab: Aero Impact Subject ID: 03-AERO-GEO-SIM
Bio Impact Slides 7th GradeBiological Interactions Bio Impact How Living Things Change the Earth Protocol: Bio-Link Aero Interaction Transpiration Protocol Exhale Plants in the Biosphere act like mini-pumps. Transpiration: Plants take water from the soil and "sweat" it out of their leaves into the Atmosphere. This water "breath" from plants helps create clouds and rain in the sky! Geo Interaction Decomposers Worms and fungi in the Biosphere break down dead stuff. They turn it into food for the Geosphere (soil). System Logic Living things don't just use the ground—they help create rich soil that helps other things grow. Hydro Interaction Natural Filtration Root Anchor Plant roots hold soil in place. This prevents the Hydrosphere from washing the ground away (erosion). Water Filter Wetlands (full of life) act like a giant filter. They clean the water as it moves through the system. Logic Check If plants take water from the ground and put it in the air, could a forest actually change the weather? 1 Rainmakers 2 Explain Why
Bio Impact Dossier WorksheetInteraction Protocol: BIO Impact Dossier AGENT ID: STATUS: ANALYZING Bio-System Links Transpiration (Aero) Decomposers (Geo) Root Anchor (Hydro) Technical Note: LIFE IS NOT JUST A PASSENGER ON EARTH. LIFE ACTIVELY RECYCLES THE AIR, THE WATER, AND THE SOIL. Mission Briefing Living things change the Earth systems every day. Plants pump water into the atmosphere through their leaves. This is called transpiration. It puts water vapor into the air to make rain. On the ground, tiny life forms like worms break down dead leaves. They are decomposers. They turn waste into rich soil for the geosphere. Finally, roots from the biosphere hold the soil in place. This stops moving water in the hydrosphere from washing the land away! 01. What is transpiration? > LOG: _________________________________________________ 02. How do decomposers help the geosphere? They make rocks harder They turn dead stuff into soil They drink all the water 03. System Logic: What stops soil erosion? DATA: __________________________________ Bio Series: Interaction Protocols Subject: 04-BIO-IMPACT Ver: 4.1.C
Transpiration Simulation LabSimulation Protocol: 08 Project: Transpiration-Scan Plant Breath Biological Water Output Simulation SYSTEM: BIO-AERO SENSOR: Hardware Required Bio-Pump (Green Leafy Plant) Capture Chamber (Plastic Bag) Sealant (Rubber Band) Energy Source (Sunlight) The Logic: PLANTS DO NOT JUST DRINK WATER. THEY MOVE IT FROM THE GROUND TO THE SKY. WE WILL CAPTURE THIS "WATER BREATH" TO PROVE THE LINK. System Operations STEP_01 Select a healthy branch with several leaves on your plant. STEP_02 Place the plastic bag over the leaves. Do not crush them! STEP_03 Seal the bag around the stem using the rubber band. Make it airtight. STEP_04 Leave the plant in the sun for 2 hours. Watch the inside of the bag. Data Entry: Transpiration What appeared on the inside of the bag? Where did it come from? System Link How does the biosphere (plants) help the atmosphere (air)? Simulation Lab: Bio Impact Subject ID: 04-BIO-AERO-SIM
