What grade levels do these standards cover?

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

Where can I read the official document?

Indiana Academic Standards Earth and Space Science

HS-ESS1-1.
Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy in the form of radiation.HS-ESS1-1
HS-ESS1-2.
Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.HS-ESS1-2
HS-ESS1-3.
Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.HS-ESS1-3
HS-ESS1-4.
Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system. [HS-ESS1-4
HS-ESS1-5.
Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks.HS-ESS1-5
HS-ESS1-6.
Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history.HS-ESS1-6

HS-ESS2-1.
Develop a model to illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. [HS-ESS2-1
HS-ESS2-2.
Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.HS-ESS2-2
HS-ESS2-3.
Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection.HS-ESS2-3
HS-ESS2-4.
Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate.HS-ESS2-4
HS-ESS2-5.
Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.HS-ESS2-5
HS-ESS2-6.
Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.HS-ESS2-6
HS-ESS2-7.
Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth.HS-ESS2-7
HS-ESS2-8.
Construct an explanation of how heat (energy) and water (matter) move throughout the oceans causing patterns in weather and climate.HS-ESS2-8
HS-ESS2-9.
Construct an explanation for how energy from the Sun drives atmospheric processes and how atmospheric currents transport matter and transfer energy.HS-ESS2-9

HS-ESS3-1.
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.HS-ESS3-1
HS-ESS3-2.
Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.HS-ESS3-2
HS-ESS3-3.
Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.HS-ESS3-3
HS-ESS3-4.
Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.HS-ESS3-4
HS-ESS3-5.
Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems.HS-ESS3-5
HS-ESS3-6.
Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.HS-ESS3-6

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?: 2022
Where can I read the official document?: Indiana Academic Standards Earth and Space Science

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