Grade 5: SCSS 1.1, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
Grade 6: SCSS 4.2, 4.4
Grade 7: SCSS 4.3, 4.5
Grade 8: SCSS 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Grade 5 Science
Scientific Inquiry
Standard 5-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific
inquiry, including the foundations of technological design and the processes,
skills, and mathematical thinking necessary to conduct a controlled scientific
investigation.
Indicators:
1.1 Identify questions suitable for generating a hypothesis.
1.6 Evaluate results of an investigation to formulate a valid
conclusion based on evidence and communicate the findings of the evaluation
in oral or written form.
Landforms and Oceans
Standard 5-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of features,
processes, and changes in Earth’s land and oceans. (Earth Science)
Indicators:
3.1 Explain how natural processes (including weathering, erosion,
deposition, landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and floods) affect
Earth’s oceans and land in constructive and destructive ways.
3.2 Illustrate the geologic landforms of the ocean floor
(including the continental shelf and slope, the mid-ocean ridge, rift
zone, trench, and the ocean basin).
3.3 Compare continental and oceanic landforms.
3.4 Explain how waves, currents, tides, and storms affect
the geologic features of the ocean shore zone (including beaches, barrier
islands, estuaries, and inlets).
3.5 Compare the movement of water by waves, currents,
and tides.
3.6 Explain how human activity (including conservation
efforts and pollution) has affected the land and the oceans of Earth.
Grade 6 Science
Earth’s Atmosphere and Weather
Standard 6-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
relationship between Earth’s atmospheric properties and processes and
its weather and climate. (Earth Science)
Indicators:
4.2 Summarize the interrelationships among the dynamic processes of
the water cycle (including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, condensation,
surface-water flow, and groundwater flow).
4.4 Summarize the relationship of the movement of air
masses, high and low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms
(including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) and other weather
conditions.
Grade 7 Science
Ecology: The Biotic and Abiotic Environment
Standard 7-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how
organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of
their environment, (Earth Science, Life Science)
Indicators:
4.3 Explain the interaction among changes in the environment due to
natural hazards (including landslides , wildfires, and floods), changes in
populations, and limiting factors (including climate and the availability of
food and water, space, and shelter).
4.5 Summarize how the location and movement of water
on Earth’s surface through groundwater zones and surface-water
drainage basins, called watersheds, are important to ecosystems and to
human activities.
Grade 8 Science
Astronomy: Earth and Space Systems
Standard 8-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth
Science)
Indicators:
4.2 Summarize the characteristics of the surface features of the Sun:
photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominences and solar flares.
4.3 Explain how the surface features of the Sun may
affect Earth.
4.4 Explain the motions of Earth and the Moon and the
effects of these motions as they orbit the Sun (including day, year,
phases of the Moon, eclipses, and tides).
4.5 Explain how the tilt of Earth’s axis affects
the length of day and the amount of heating on Earth’s surface,
thus causing seasons of the year. |
Grade 5: S5E1 c
Grade 6: S6E3 a, c, d / S6E5 h
Grade 5 Science
S5E1: Students will identify surface features of the Earth caused
by constructive and destructive processes.
Indicator:
c. Relate the role of technology and human intervention in the control
of constructive and destructive processes.
Examples include, but are not limited to
Seismological studies
Flood control (dams, levees, storm drain management, etc.)
Beach reclamation (Georgia coastal islands)
Grade 6 Science
S6E3: Students will recognize the significant role of water
in earth processes.
Indicators:
a. Explain that a large portion of the Earth’s surface is water,
consisting of oceans, rivers, lakes, underground water, and ice.
c. Describe the composition, location, and subsurface topography of
the world's oceans.
d. Explain the causes of waves, currents, and tides.
S6E5: Students will investigate
the scientific view of how the earth's surface is formed.
Indicator:
h. Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic
material. |
