Earth Science: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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- Grade 6
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- Astronomy: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Biology - Integrated: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Chemistry - Integrated: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Chemistry II: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Disciplinary Literacy Standards for Science: Grades 9, 10
- Environmental Science: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Physical Science - Integrated: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Physics: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
- Disciplinary Literacy Standards for Science: Grades 11, 12
History of Earth
- ES-ESS1-5.
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.ES-ESS1-5
- ES-ESS1-6.
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.ES-ESS1-6
- ES-ESS2-1.
Develop a model to illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.ES-ESS2-1
- ES1-ETS1-1.
Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.ES1-ETS1-1
Earth's Systems
- ES-ESS2-2.
Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.ES-ESS2-2
- ES-ESS2-3.
Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection.ES-ESS2-3
- ES-ESS2-5.
Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.ES-ESS2-5
- ES-ESS2-6.
Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.ES-ESS2-6
- ES-ESS2-7.
Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth.ES-ESS2-7
- ES2-ETS1-1.
Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.ES2-ETS1-1
- ES2-ETS1-3.
Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.ES2-ETS1-3
Human Sustainability
- ES-ESS3-1.
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.ES-ESS3-1
- ES-ESS3-2.
Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.ES-ESS3-2
- ES-ESS3-3.
Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among the management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.ES-ESS3-3
- ES-ESS3-4.
Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.ES-ESS3-4
- ES-ESS3-6.
Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.ES-ESS3-6
- ES3-ETS1-1.
Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.ES3-ETS1-1
- ES3-ETS1-2.
Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.ES3-ETS1-2
- ES3-ETS1-4.
Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.ES3-ETS1-4
Weather and Climate
- ES-ESS2-4.
Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate.ES-ESS2-4
- ES-ESS3-5.
Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth's systems.ES-ESS3-5
- ES4-ETS1-3.
Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and tradeoffs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.ES4-ETS1-3
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2018
- Where can I read the official document?
- Arkansas Science Standards: Earth Science
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