8.E.1 Role of Water: Explain the
relationship between the
hydrosphere and the atmosphere.
Airplanes fly in the
atmosphere which can
negatively affect it.
Astronomy
8.D.3. Effects of Tilt:
Recognize and explain
the effects of the tilt of
the Earth’s axis.
Earth’s tilt affects seasons and
weather depends on seasons.
An airplane ride can be dramatically affected by
weather.
Biology
8.D.1. Change Over Time: Recognize and
describe that evolutionary change in species
over time occurs as a result of genetic variation
in organisms and environmental changes.
Humans traveling by airplane can change the
entire species. As humans we may better deal
with jet lag.
Chemistry
8.D.3. Chemical Reactions: Provide
evidence to support the fact that
common substances have the ability to
change into new substances.
Airplanes today are mainly made of
aluminum. The element can rust and change
form.
Physics
8.A.1. Motion: Develop an
explanation of motion using the
relationships among time,
distance, velocity and acceleration.
Airplanes are in motion while in
the air. The distance time and
acceleration always varies.
Thermodynamics
8.B.2. Heat
Transformations: Identify
and explain that heat energy
is a product of the
conversion of one form of
energy to another.
The jet fuel that powers airplanes does not
disappear in the air. It changes from a gas to a
liquid
Environmental Issues
8.B.1. Environmental Impact: Recognize and explain how human activities can accelerate or magnify
many naturally occurring changes.
Humans using airplanes can affect the atmosphere and an animals natural habitat.