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Unit: Weather and climate

NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑4
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MS‑ESS2‑5
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MS‑ESS2‑6
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MS‑ESS2.C.1
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MS‑ESS2.C.2
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MS‑ESS2.C.3
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MS‑ESS2.C.4
,
MS‑ESS2.D.1
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MS‑ESS2.D.2
,
MS‑ESS2.D.3

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The water cycle

Just how old is that water in your glass?
NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑4
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MS‑ESS2.C.1
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MS‑ESS2.C.3

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Weather

There's a 90% chance this lesson is about weather.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑5
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MS‑ESS2.C.2
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MS‑ESS2.D.2

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Quiz 1

Level up on the above skills and collect up to 160 Mastery points

Global winds and currents

Every day's a windy day on planet Earth!
NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑6
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MS‑ESS2.C.4
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MS‑ESS2.D.3

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Regional climates

If weather is your mood, climate is your personality.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑6
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MS‑ESS2.D.1

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Quiz 2

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About this unit

This unit explores the science behind Earth's weather and climate. Learn about the water cycle, weather fronts, atmospheric and ocean currents, regional climates, and more.