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Topic Distribution
6th Grade Earth Science
Geology – 40%
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S6E5.A - Crust, mantle, core
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Compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth’s crust, mantle, and core, such as:
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S6E5.B - Composition of rock
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Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of Earth
S6E5.E - Lithosphere plates
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Classify rocks by their process of formation
S6E5.D - Rock processes
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Describe the composition of rocks in terms of minerals
S6E5.C - Classify rocks
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Demonstrate understanding that lithosphere plates constantly move and cause major geological events on Earth’s surface
S6E5.F - Earth surface processes
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Describe the physical processes that affect Earth’s surface, such as:
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Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of Earth’s surface
S6E5.J - Conserving natural resources
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Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material
S6E5.I - Human activity and erosioin
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Identify how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of Earth
S6E5.H - Describe soil
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plate tectonics
erosion
deposition
volcanic eruption
gravity
S6E5.G - Fossils and climate
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temperature
density
composition
Determine methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air
S6E6.B - Renewable and nonrenewable resources
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Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources
Hydrology and Meteorology – 40%
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S6E3.A - Water on Earth's surface
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Demonstrate understanding that a large portion of Earth’s surface consists of water, such as:
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S6E3.B - Water cycle
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Relate various atmospheric conditions to stages of the water cycle
S6E3.C - Ocean characteristics
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Describe characteristics of the world’s oceans, such as:
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Explain the causes of ocean movements, such as:
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waves
currents
tides
S6E4.A - Land/water heat absorbtion
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composition
location
subsurface topography
S6E3.D - Ocean movements
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oceans
rivers
lakes
underground water
ice
Demonstrate understanding that land and water absorb and lose heat at different rates
S6E4.B - Unequal heating land/water
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Explain the effects of unequal heating of land and water surfaces, such as:
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wind systems
weather patterns
weather events
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S6E4.C - Moisture evaporating
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- Cloud formation
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Relate how moisture evaporating from oceans affects weather patterns and weather events
Demonstrate understanding of the conditions under which clouds form
S6E6.A - Sun energy wind water
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Explain the role of the Sun as the major source of energy and the Sun’s relationship to wind and water energy
Astronomy – 20%
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S6E1 - Scientific views of universe
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S6E1.B - Solar System position
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Demonstrate understanding of current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved
Describe the position of the Solar System in the Milky Way and the universe
S6E1.C - Compare and contrast planets
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Compare and contrast planets in terms of:
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S6E1.D - Motion of objects sky
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Interpret models and describe the alignment of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during solar and lunar eclipses
S6E2.C - Earth tilt
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Interpret models and describe the alignment of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during the phases of the
Moon
S6E2.B - Solar and lunar eclipses
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Differentiate between the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors
S6E2.A - Earth, Moon, and Sun
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Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motions in the Solar System
S6E1.F - Comets, asteroids, and meteors
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Explain the motion of objects in the day and night sky in terms of relative position
S6E1.E - Gravity solar system
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size relative to Earth
surface and atmospheric features
relative distance from the Sun
ability to support life
Relate the tilt of Earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year
- Sunlight climate seasons
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Distinguish how the various angles of the sunlight on the surface of Earth affect climate and seasons