By the end of grade eight, students will:
STRUCTURE OF EARTH SYSTEM
E.8.1 Using the science themes, explain and predict changes
in major features of land, water, and atmospheric systems
E.8.2 Describe underlying structures of the earth that cause
changes in the earth's surface
E.8.3 Using the science themes during the process of investigation,
describe climate, weather, ocean currents, soil movements and
changes in the forces acting on the earth
E.8.4 Using the science themes, analyze the influence living
organisms have had on the earth's systems, including their impact
on the composition of the atmosphere and the weathering of rocks
EARTH'S HISTORY
E.8.5 Analyze the geologic and life history of the earth, including
change over time, using various forms of scientific evidence
E.8.6 Describe through investigations the use of the earth's
resources by humans in both past and current cultures, particularly
how changes in the resources used for the past 100 years are the
basis for efforts to conserve and recycle renewable and non-renewable
resources
EARTH IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
E.8.7 Describe the general structure of the solar system, galaxies,
and the universe, explaining the nature of the evidence used
to develop current models of the universe
E.8.8 Using past and current models of the structure of the solar
system, explain the daily, monthly, yearly, and long-term cycles
of the earth, citing evidence gained from personal observation
as well as evidence used by scientists
Content Standard E
For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706
Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:43:08 PM
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