SCIENCE
SKILLS AND CONCEPTS:
Processes
& Forces that Shape the Earth
- Identify
land features and locations
- Classify,
describe, and compare igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- Classify
and describe minerals according to their characteristics and uses
- Describe
the causes of earthquakes and volcanic activity
- Explain
the movement of heat and materials within the Earth as related to
lithospheric plates
- Describe
the characteristics and physical properties within the Earth’s
oceans
- Explain
how human activities have altered the Earth’s environment
The
Water Cycle
- Demonstrate
an understanding of the water cycle
- Explain
the flow and collection of water on the surface of the Earth
Atmosphere
and Weather
- Identify
the gases that make up the atmosphere of Earth
- Demonstrate
an understanding of the processes of conduction, radiation,
and convection
- Explain
the relationship between pressure, temperature, and density of air
- Illustrate
and describe that high pressure areas are related to clear, dry
weather and that low pressure areas are associated with
precipitation
- Describe
how severe weather events impact human activities and identify some
safety precautions
- Construct
and use simple weather instruments
Astronomy
- Explain
that the universe contains millions of stars and galaxies and that
our star is a medium size star in the Milky Way Galaxy
- Describe
the solar system as consisting of nine unique planets with
components such as comets, asteroids, and meteors
- Model
the basic motions of rotation and revolution of the Earth and the
Moon relative to the Sun, and describe how this affects the tides,
length of day, seasons and phases of the moon and eclipses.
- Distinguish
between the many artificial satellites and describe how they are
used.
KEY
TEXT
Science Explorer - Earth Science
-- Prentice Hall
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