Learn how energy enters Earth systems, moves through them, and drives change by measuring inputs, calculating transfers, and modeling energy flow.
What Students Do in Unit 3
In Unit 3, learners examine how energy flows through Earth systems by measuring inputs, calculating transfers, and analyzing how energy drives physical and environmental change.
- Identify major sources of energy within Earth systems
- Measure energy-related quantities such as temperature and time
- Record observations tied to energy input and output
- Calculate rates and transfers of energy between systems
- Compare energy flow across different conditions
- Model how energy drives system behavior
- Use basic technology to organize data and examine energy patterns
Technology in Unit 3
Technology in Unit 3 is used to support measurement, calculation, and representation of energy flow. Learners use simple digital tools to organize data, calculate rates, and model how energy moves through Earth systems.
Technology compresses space and time — learners observe measurable outcomes within operating systems.
- Digital tables to calculate energy-related values
- Simple graphs showing energy change and transfer
- Public datasets to compare energy patterns across regions
What’s Included in Unit 3
- Guided readings focused on energy sources and transfer
- Field Bench™ activities measuring temperature and change
- Energy calculation and modeling tasks
- Practice quizzes with unlimited attempts
- One parent-scored module quiz
- Completion checkpoints to confirm mastery
Unit 3 is fully self-paced and parent-guided.
Who Unit 3 Is For
- Learners ready to explore how energy drives system behavior
- Students developing confidence with basic calculations and models
- Learners who benefit from structured, evidence-based investigation
- Homeschool families using ESAs, vouchers, or direct pay
Standards Alignment and Credit
Unit 3 aligns with high school Earth & Space Science standards used across U.S. states and territories, including NGSS HS-ESS and state-developed frameworks. Emphasis on energy flow, calculation, and system interactions supports continued progression toward full-course credit.