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K–12 Standards

Earth and Space Science

Other South Carolina Science sets

Earth’s Place in the Universe ESS1

  • 1

    Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate that energy generated by nuclear fusion within the sun (and other stars) radiates to and influences orbiting planets. E-ESS1-1

  • 2

    Construct an explanation of the Big Bang Theory based on evidence to show that the universe is changing over time.E-ESS1-2

  • 3

    Construct an explanation using evidence to explain the ways elements are produced over the life cycle of a star.E-ESS1-3

  • 4

    Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the universe due to gravity.E-ESS1-4

  • 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.E-ESS1-5

  • 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.E-ESS1-6

Earth’s SystemsESS2

  • 1

    Use evidence to argue how Earth’s internal and external processes operate to form and modify continental and ocean-floor features throughout Earth’s history.E-ESS2-1

  • 2

    Analyze data to make the claim that one change to Earth’s surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.E-ESS2-2

  • 3

    Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior that describes cycling of matter through convection processes.E-ESS2-3

  • 4

    Use a model to describe how causes of short and long-term variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes to climate.E-ESS2-4

  • 5

    Investigate the ways that water (given its unique physical and chemical properties) impacts various Earth systems. E-ESS2-5

  • 6

    Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon through the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.E-ESS2-6

  • 7

    Communicate scientific information that illustrates how Earth’s systems and life on Earth change and influence each other over time. E-ESS2-7

Earth and Human ActivityESS3

  • 1

    Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources and occurrence of natural hazards have influenced human activity.E-ESS3-1

  • 2

    Evaluate competing design solutions that address the impacts of developing, managing, and using Earth’s energy and mineral resources.E-ESS3-2

  • 3

    Use computational representation to illustrate the relationships among the management of Earth’s resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.E-ESS3-3

  • 4

    Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems. E-ESS3-4

  • 5

    Analyze data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of regional or global climate change and associated future impacts to Earth’s systems. E-ESS3-5

  • 6

    Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.E-ESS3-6

  • 7

    Create an argument, based on evidence that describes how changes in climate on Earth have affected human activity. E-ESS3-7

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

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