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K–12 Standards

Grade 11

Other Alabama Science AAS sets

Earth’s Place in the Universe

  • 1

    Recognize the life cycle of a star.SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.1

  • 2

    Identify the structure and motion (orbits, revolution around the sun) of the main components of our solar system.SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.2

  • 2a

    Identify the motion of natural and human-made objects in our solar system.SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.2a

  • 2e

    Use a model of Earth and the sun to recognize Earth’s tilt on its axis and orbit around the sun causes the four seasons. SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.2e

  • 3

    Recognize examples of Alabama’s contributions to space explorations.SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.3

Earth’s Systems

  • 4b

    Identify how weather elements affect the earth's physical characteristics (e.g., wind, snow, rain, and sleet).SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.4b

  • 4c

    Recognize that rock can change due to cooling, pressure, heating, melting, and compaction.SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.4c

  • 4d

    Recognize evidence on water’s effect on the surface of Earth. SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.4d

  • 4e

    Identify significant geologic characteristics of Alabama and the southeastern United States (e.g., caves, sinkholes, and energy resources).SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.4e

  • 6c

    Identify the layers of Earth and the characteristics of Earth’s layers. SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.6c

  • 7

    Use a model to explain the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, and how the sun provides the energy that drives the cycle. SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.7

  • 7b

    Investigate examples of how weather can be effected by the sun. SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.7b

  • 8

    Identify weather conditions, including temperature, wind speed, humidity, and severe weather events (e.g., tornadoes, hurricanes, floods).SCI.AAS.ESS.HS.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
2023 Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

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