Solar System and Earth-Sun-Moon Relationships / Energy

Virginia SOL 6.4.ET

Investigate basic sources of energy and energy transformations.

What students need to be able to do

  • Recognize that the sun is important in the formation of most energy sources on Earth.
  • Recognize that Earth’s energy budget relates to living systems and Earth’s processes.
  • Recognize that radiation, conduction, and convection distribute energy.
  • Recognize that energy transformations are important in energy usage.