Connect the Spheres Earths Systems Interactions Developed by

Connect the Spheres: Earth’s Systems Interactions Developed by the GPM Education and Public Outreach Team NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

ENGAGE We’re going on a nature walk! Your Task: Record at least 5 observations Remember: § Quiet please! § Be respectful of nature and other students As we walk, think about… §What do you see? §What’s happening in nature? §Have you noticed any changes? §Even something simple is important!

The spheres Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere

Identify the interactions Observation: a bird flew from one branch to another Bird needs water to survive Bird breathes oxygen from the air

Identify the interactions, continued For example: a bird flew from one branch to another Bird needs water to survive The bird’s habitat (tree) grows in the soil Bird breathes oxygen from the air The bird and tree require sunlight

What can you conclude? Bird needs water to survive The bird’s habitat (tree) grows in the soil Bird breathes oxygen from the air The bird and tree require sunlight

The spheres Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere

Beat the Clock! Part 1 1. 2. 3.

Beat the Clock! Part 2 2. 1. 3.

Beat the Clock! Part 3 2. 1. 3.

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