Earth and Space Science

Other Iowa Science sets

• Kindergarten
• Science and Engineering Practices
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade
• Astronomy
• Engineering, Technology, and Society
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Life Science
• Physical Science

Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. HS-ESS1-2

Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. HS-ESS1-3

Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.HS-ESS1-4

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. HS-ESS1-5

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. HS-ESS1-6

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. HS-ESS2-1

Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth’s surface can create feedback that causes changes to other Earth systems. HS-ESS2-2

Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior to describe and explain the cycling of matter by thermal convection. HS-ESS2-3

Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in climate changes and trends. HS-ESS2-4

Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of fluids (i.e. wind and water) and their effects on Earth materials and surface processes.HS-ESS2-5

Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.HS-ESS2-6

Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution in Earth’s systems and life on Earth.HS-ESS2-7

Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and climate changes and trends have influenced human civilizations. HS-ESS3-1

Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.HS-ESS3-2

Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity. HS-ESS3-3

Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces society’s influence on natural systems.HS-ESS3-4

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 changes and trends and associated future impacts to Earth systems.HS-ESS3-5

Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified over time.HS-ESS3-6