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Standard 1: Earth
& Space
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A. Compare how the positions and motions
of the objects in the universe cause predictable and cyclic events. |
1. Describe how objects in the solar
system explain such phenomena as days, years, seasons, eclipses, tides and
moon cycles. 2. Describe the effect that
asteroids or meteoroids have when moving through space and sometimes entering
planetary atmospheres (e.g., meteor, “shooting star” and
meteorite). 3. Compare the orbits and
composition of comets and asteroids with that of Earth. 4. Diagram the life cycle of a star and
predict the next likely stage of a star. |
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B. Explain that the universe is
composed of vast amounts of matter, most of which is at incomprehensible
distances and held together by gravitational force. Describe how the universe
is studied by the use of equipment such as telescopes, probes, satellites and
spacecraft. |
5. Explain that the universe
consists of billions of galaxies that are classified by shape. 6. Explain that gravitational force
is the dominant force determining motions in the solar system and in
particular keeps the planets in orbit around the sun. 7. Explain interstellar distances
are measured in light years (e.g., the nearest star beyond the sun is 4.3
light years away). 8. Name and describe tools used to
study the universe (e.g., telescopes, probes, satellites and spacecraft). |
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E. Describe the processes that
contribute to the continuous changing of the Earth’s surface (e.g.,
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, erosion, mountain building and lithospheric
plate movements). |
10. Describe the interior structure of
Earth and Earth’s crust as divided into tectonic plates riding on top
of the slow moving currents of magma in the mantle. 11. Explain that some processes involved in
the rock cycle are directly related to thermal energy and forces in the
mantle that drive plate motions. 11.a
Construct a diagram of the rock cycle to explain how rocks form and change. 12. Conclude that most major geological
events (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hot spots and mountain
building) result from plate motion. 13. Explain that folding, faulting and
uplifting can rearrange the rock layers so the youngest is not always found
on top. 13.a
Describe, compare, and contrast the different kinds of faults. 14. Use and create models to analyze the
size and shape of Earth, its surface and its interior (e.g., globes,
topographic maps, satellite images). |
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