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BELLRINGERS
ESS2: Earth's Systems
MS ESS2-1
Cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy
- How does the heat deep within the Earth affect the surface of the Earth?
- Why do volcanoes erupt?
- Explain where lava comes from and why it's so hot.
- What causes magma and lava to turn into igneous rock?
- What causes a geyser to erupt?
- Explain how trees have the energy needed to live and grow?
- Explain how energy that starts in the sun eventually becomes energy that elephants use to live and grow.
- Make a list of at least 5 effects of wind energy in nature.
- Where do all the tiny grains of sand on a beach come from?
![Model of Earth showing the core](https://virtualscienceteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-14-at-9.24.44-PM-1024x568.png)
How does the heat deep within the Earth affect the surface of the Earth?
Common Misconceptions
- Volcano eruptions begin at the top of the volcano.
![Lava](https://virtualscienceteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-14-at-9.34.01-PM-1024x574.png)
Include a diagram in your explanation.
![Lava and igneous rock](https://virtualscienceteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-14-at-9.38.36-PM-1024x576.png)
Common Misconceptions
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Common Misconceptions
![Elephants](https://virtualscienceteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-14-at-9.52.52-PM-1024x572.png)
Common Misconceptions
Common Misconceptions
Additional Resources
Common Misconceptions
Additional Resources