EEn-+Earth+Systems,+Structures+and+Processes+2.4

EEn.2.4.1 Evaluate human influences on freshwater availability EEn.2.4.2 Evaluate human influences on water quality in North Carolina’s river basins, wetlands and tidal environments. || ===‍‍‍**Literacy Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**===
 * ===**Essential Standard/Clarifying Objective(s)**===
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to //grades 9–10 texts and topics//.
 * RST.9-10.10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
 * RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.

Mathematical Practice:

 * Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them.
 * Use appropriate tools strategically. ||
 * ===‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍**I can...**
EEN 2.4.1
 * Describe various ways that humans use water.
 * Describe the benefit and consequence of water use by humans.
 * Describe how aquifer depletion can affect the geology and water quality of an area.
 * Describe how human population can affect water quality.
 * Describe how groundwater pollution can affect populations with same water resource.

EEN 2.4.2
 * Describe how ground and surface water pollution affects wetlands and estuaries.
 * Describe how wastewater treatment systems impacts water availability.
 * Evaluate water quality using chemical and physical testing.
 * Describe non-point pollution sources.
 * Describe the effects of non-point pollution sources.
 * Describe conservation measures affect available water resources.

‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
salt-water intrustion, subsidence, potable water, point source, non-point source, sedimentation, river basins, wetlands, semi-diurnal tides, diurnal tides

Labs and Activities
Computer simulations Teacher demos <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Labs/activities: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NC Geological formation web search <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Groundwater pollution labs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Analysis of drinking water lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Glacial movement activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stream Ecology lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Eagle Population lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Water quality Testing <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Biodegradable wastes & DO lab

‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wordsplash <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Brainstorm <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Graphic organizers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Peer check <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KWL organizer <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vocabulary flash cards <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bell ringers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ticket out door <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teacher observation of group activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">‍Lab performance <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lab report <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rubrics <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Independent practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One sentence summary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chain Notes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">‍Quizzes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Portfolio <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Multiple choice tests

‍‍‍**Differentiation**
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Visual examples <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Shorten the assignment <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alternate higher level assignment <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project choices: written, visual poster, power point, make diorama <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guided practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Independent practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frayer model <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KWL organizer <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Graphic organizers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vocabulary flash cards <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crossword puzzle <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Concept maps <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Timelines of concepts <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Draw advertisement <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mnemonic device <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 verse rap

‍‍‍**Intervention:**
Separate setting Extended time Peer tutoring Provide teacher notes Guided notes Visual examples

‍‍‍**Enrichment:**
Alternate higher level assignment Frayer model KWL organizer

‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**
Common Core Standards DPI Curriculum Support Materials Text: software, supplemental materials Computer lab United Streaming Videos: Supplemental texts Activity books Media center <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Materials for labs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Worksheets <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Analogies <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Puzzles <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guided notes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Power points