Interactions of Earth's Systems

6Science39 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how Earth's systems interact.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The four main Earth systems are the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

  • Earth Systems science is an interdisciplinary field that combines areas of study like ecology, geology, meteorology, chemistry, oceanography, and physics to understand Earth as a whole.

  • Studying Earth Systems helps us understand how the Earth was made, what it’s like now, and how it will change in the future.

Practice

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe one way the biosphere and the hydrosphere interact in a mangrove swamp wetland.

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