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Prentice Hall Science Explorer © 2005, 16 Book Series Correlated to:

South Dakota Science Goals, Indicators, and Grade Level Standards (Grades 6-8)

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SOUTH DAKOTA SCIENCE GOALS AND INDICATORS, GRADES 6-8 (DRAFT 10/04)

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The following correlation demonstrates sample coverage of the Prentice Hall Science Explorer © 2005 16 Book Series to the South Dakota Science Goals, Indicators, and Grade Level Standards for Grades 6-8. A full correlation will be available upon request. Goal 1 - NATURE OF SCIENCE Students will explore, evaluate, and communicate personal and scientific investigations to understand the nature of science. Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL: Sixth Grade

• Recognize scientific knowledge as not merely a set of static facts, but is dynamic and affords the best current explanations. >> Examples: flat Earth, spontaneous generation

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 10-11, 23-24 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 108-109 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 8-9, 76-80 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 178 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 18-22, 23-29 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 6, 11-12 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 132-133 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 137-141 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 72-77


South Dakota Science Goals, Indicators, and Grade Level Standards, (Grades 6-8)




(Continued) • Recognize scientific knowledge as not merely

a set of static facts, but is dynamic and affords the best current explanations. >> Examples: flat Earth, spontaneous generation

(Continued) Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 58, 60, 76-77 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 18-19, 138-139 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 19, 46, 51 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 94-95 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 21-22

• Identify important contributions to the advancement of science from people of differing cultures, genders, and ethnicity.

• >> Example: George W. Carver-peanuts, Gregor Mendel-genetics, Sylvia Earle-oceanography, Darwin-evolution

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 10, 11, 18, 23 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 108-109, 151 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 8, 9, 76, 138 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 84-85 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 57 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 132-133 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 58, 60, 76-77 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 18-19, 138-139 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 19, 46, 51 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127






(Continued) • Identify important contributions to the

advancement of science from people of differing cultures, genders, and ethnicity.

• >> Example: George W. Carver-peanuts, Gregor Mendel-genetics, Sylvia Earle-oceanography, Darwin-evolution

(Continued) The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 6-12

Seventh Grade

• Describe societal response to major scientific findings or theories.

>> Examples: cloning, stem cell research, biotechnology

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 109 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 127-129, 138-140 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 124-125, 166-169 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 82, 120-121 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 18-22, 23-29 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 6, 11-12 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 132-133 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 140 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 72-77 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 72-77 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 138-139 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 19, 46, 51






(Continued) • Describe societal response to major scientific

findings or theories. >> Examples: cloning, stem cell research, biotechnology

(Continued) Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127, 146 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 108-115

• Investigate important contributions to the advancement of science from people of differing cultures, genders, and ethnicity.

>> Examples: Louis Pasteur-disease, Rachel Carson-ecology, Linnaeus-classification, Redi-biology, Darwin-evolution, Jane Goodall-zoology

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 10, 11, 18, 23 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 108-109, 151 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 8, 9, 76, 138 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 140, 141 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 84-85

Eighth Grade

1. (C) Differentiate among facts, predictions, theory, and law/principles in scientific investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23, 196, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 182, 186-187 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 174, 178-179 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 252, 256-257 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 196, 200-201 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 178, 182-183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 160, 164-165 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 178, 182-183 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 152, 156-157






(Continued) 1. (C) Differentiate among facts, predictions,

theory, and law/principles in scientific investigations.

(Continued) Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 164, 168-169 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 158, 162-163 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 162, 166-167 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 212, 216-217 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 148, 152-153 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 148, 152-153 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 5, 21-22

• Define fact, predictions, theory, and law/principle.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23, 196, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 182, 186-187 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 174 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 252, 256-257 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 196, 200-201 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 178, 182-183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 160, 164-165 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 178, 182-183 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 152, 156-157






(Continued) • Define fact, predictions, theory, and

law/principle.

(Continued) Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 164, 168-169 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 158, 162-163 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 162, 166-167 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 212, 216-217 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 148, 152-153 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 148, 152-153 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 5, 21-22

• Discuss how theory becomes law.

The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 21-22

• Evaluate important contributions to the advancement of science from people of differing cultures, genders, and ethnicity.

>> Examples: Marie Curie-radiation, Hess, Galileo-astronomy, Kepler-astronomy, Newton-physics, Neil Tice-astronomy, Mendeleev-physics

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 72-77 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 76, 77, 81, 140, 141 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 7-11 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 19, 46, 51 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127, 146






Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL: Sixth Grade

1. (Ap) Pose questions that can be explored through scientific investigations.

>> Example: How does light affect plant growth?

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 6, 58, 120, 151, 160 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 60, 155, 164-165, 186 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 31, 54, 129, 154, 178 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 54, 152, 181, 208, 256 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 74-75, 144-145, 200 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 58-59, 123, 167, 182 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 46-47, 70-71, 164 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 18, 40-41, 114, 182 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 26-27, 116-117, 156 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 14, 63, 102, 168 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 21, 96, 147, 162 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28, 54, 135, 148, 166 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 28, 40, 156, 216 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 12, 42, 152






(Continued) 1. (Ap) Pose questions that can be explored

through scientific investigations. >> Example: How does light affect plant growth?

(Continued) Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 24, 88, 112, 152 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 14-23, 56

• Conduct systematic scientific investigations

o Use appropriate supportive technologies

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 142 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 16, 63 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90, 164-165 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 21, 94, 183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188

o Describe the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or measurement procedure.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 182-183, 195 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 184-185, 196-197 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 176-177, 189 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 254-255, 267






(Continued) o Describe the limits of accuracy

inherent in a particular measuring device or measurement procedure.

(Continued) Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 198-199, 210-211 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 180-181, 192-193 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 162-163, 175 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 180-181, 193 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 154-155, 167 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 166-167, 179 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 160-161, 173 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 164-165, 177 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 214-215, 227 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 44-51, 52-57

o Manipulate one variable over time with many repeated trials to test an hypothesis.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59, 87, 120-121 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 33, 46, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 146-147 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 36-37, 208-209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 68-69, 74-75, 144






(Continued) o Manipulate one variable over time

with many repeated trials to test an hypothesis.

(Continued) Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 167, 182-183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 70-71, 164-165 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 40-41, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117, 156-157 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 102-103, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54, 66-67, 96-97 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 54-55, 90-91, 149 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 16-17, 40-41, 164 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 12, 152-153 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 53, 88-89 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 13-19, 23, 56-57

o Construct and interpret graphs from data to make predictions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 53, 94, 106, 163 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 46, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 43 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 43, 90, 175 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 125, 160 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 186-188






(Continued) o Construct and interpret graphs from

data to make predictions.

(Continued) Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 71 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 40, 140 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 35, 41, 107, 117, 129 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 83 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 66-67, 127, 147 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 21, 72-73, 90-91 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 16-17, 62-63, 165 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 79 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 69 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 23, 68-76

o Use research methods to investigate practical and/or personal scientific problems and questions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 18, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 31, 67 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 54, 208 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 129, 179, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 73, 136-137






(Continued) o Use research methods to investigate

practical and/or personal scientific problems and questions.

(Continued) Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 6, 55 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 55, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 39, 128-129, 141 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 62, 153 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 96, 128 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 35, 110-111, 122 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 135 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 11, 58, 136 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 57, 88-89 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 56-57, 112-113

o Describe and demonstrate various safety factors associated with different types of scientific activity.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 15, 96, 128, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 132, 208, 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 88, 130, 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 163, 198-199






(Continued) o Describe and demonstrate various

safety factors associated with different types of scientific activity.

(Continued) Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55, 82, 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56, 66, 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 116, 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 46, 102, 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 96, 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 72, 90, 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 188, 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 113, 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81

o Use appropriate scientific equipment safely in all investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 50, 79, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 60, 61, 93, 164-165 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 14-15, 54 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 152, 208-209, 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 74-75, 144-145, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 123, 163, 167 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55, 70-71






(Continued) o Use appropriate scientific equipment

safely in all investigations.

(Continued) Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56-57, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 125, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 54, 96-97 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29, 72-73, 148 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 52-53, 113 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 124, 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81

o Wear appropriate attire.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 180-181






(Continued) o Wear appropriate attire.

(Continued) Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81, 148-149

Seventh Grade 1. (Ap) Conduct scientific investigations using given procedures.

• Use appropriate supportive technologies

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 142 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 16, 63 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90, 164-165 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 21, 94, 183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117






(Continued) • Use appropriate supportive technologies

(Continued) Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 91

• Determine the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or procedure.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 182-183, 195 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 184-185, 196-197 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 176-177, 189 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 254-255, 267 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 198-199, 210-211 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 180-181, 192-193 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 162-163, 175 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 180-181, 193 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 154-155, 167 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 166-167, 179 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 160-161, 173






(Continued) • Determine the limits of accuracy inherent in a

particular measuring device or procedure.

(Continued) Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 164-165, 177 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 214-215, 227 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 44-51, 52-57

• Control variables to test hypotheses by repeated trials.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59, 87, 120-121 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 33, 46, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 36-37, 208-209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 68-69, 74-75, 144 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 167, 182-183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 70-71, 164-165 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 40-41, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117, 156-157 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 102-103, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54, 66-67, 96-97 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 54-55, 90-91, 149






(Continued) • Control variables to test hypotheses by

repeated trials.

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 16-17, 40-41, 164 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 12, 152-153 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 124, 153 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 16-17, 23, 56-57

• Identify sources of experimental error.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 184-185 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 46, 155, 187 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 91 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 145, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 47, 71 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 18, 115 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 41 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 135, 169 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54, 67 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 73, 91 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 17, 29, 137






(Continued) • Identify sources of experimental error.

(Continued) Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 153 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 64-65

• Interpret to make predictions and/or justify conclusions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 59, 87, 121, 185 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 33, 46, 93, 127 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 36-37, 66-67, 209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 41, 144-145, 157 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 59, 86, 123, 136, 167 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 47, 70, 71,122 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 41, 56, 183 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 27, 41, 53, 91 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 83, 135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 35, 54, 66-67, 107 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 29, 45, 55, 73, 111 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 29, 41, 63, 89, 137 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 20-21, 52-53 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 5, 16, 69, 89, 124






(Continued) • Interpret to make predictions and/or justify

conclusions.

(Continued) The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 5, 19-20

• Use research methods to investigate practical and/or personal scientific problems and questions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 18, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 31, 67 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 54, 208-209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 129, 179, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 73, 136-137 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 6, 55 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 55, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 39, 128-129, 141 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 62, 153 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 96, 128 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 35, 110-111, 122 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 135 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 11, 58, 136 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 57, 88-89 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 56-57, 112-113






• Describe and demonstrate various safety factors associated with different types of scientific activity.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 15, 96, 128, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 132, 208, 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 88, 130, 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 163, 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55, 82, 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56, 66, 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 116, 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 46, 102, 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 96, 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 72, 90, 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 188, 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 113, 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81






• Demonstrate appropriate use of apparatus and technologies for investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 120-121, 125, 158-159 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 93, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 63 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90, 164-165 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 74-75, 144-145, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 37, 123, 167 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 46, 55, 70 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56-57, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 102-103, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 54 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29, 72-73 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 12, 58, 92, 113 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 97-100, 124-125 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 56-57, 76






• Use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 15, 96, 128, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 60-61, 93, 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 132, 208, 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 88, 130, 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 163, 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55, 82, 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56, 66, 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 116, 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 46, 102, 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 96, 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 72, 90, 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 188, 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 113, 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81






• Wear appropriate attire.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81, 148-149






• Analyze the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 16-17 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 64-65, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 66-67, 123-128 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 84-85, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 43, 74, 132-133 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 64-65, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 90-91, 99 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 92-93 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 122-123 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 64, 138-139, 146 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 136-137 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 94-95 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 112-114, 116






Eighth Grade 1. (S) Design a replicable scientific investigation

• Use appropriate supportive technologies

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 142 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 63 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90, 164-165 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 21, 94, 183 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 91

• Assess the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or procedure.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 182-183, 195 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 184-185, 196-197 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 176-177, 189 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 254-255, 267 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 198-199, 210-211






(Continued) • Assess the limits of accuracy inherent in a

particular measuring device or procedure.

(Continued) Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 180-181, 192-193 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 162-163, 175 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 180-181, 193 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 154-155, 167 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 166-167, 179 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 160-161, 173 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 164-165, 177 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 214-215, 227 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 150-151, 163 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 44-51, 52-57

• Control variables to test hypotheses by repeated trials, and by identifying sources of experimental error.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59, 87, 120-121 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 33, 46, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 146-147 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 36-37, 208-209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 68-69, 74-75, 144 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 167, 182-183






(Continued) • Control variables to test hypotheses by

repeated trials, and by identifying sources of experimental error.

(Continued) Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 70-71, 164-165 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 40-41, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117, 156-157 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 102-103, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 54, 66-67, 96-97 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 54-55, 90-91, 149 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 16-17, 40-41, 164 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 12, 152-153 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 124, 153 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 16-17, 23, 56-57

• Interpret data to justify predictions or conclusions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 59, 87, 121, 185 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 33, 46, 93, 127 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 31, 63, 82-83, 122 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 36-37, 66-67, 209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 41, 78, 144-145, 157 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 59, 86, 123, 136, 167 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 46, 47, 71, 83, 122






(Continued) • Interpret data to justify predictions or

conclusions.

(Continued) Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 41, 56, 183 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 27, 41, 53, 91 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 83, 135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 35, 54, 66-67, 107 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 29, 45, 55, 73, 111 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 29, 41, 63, 89, 137 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 20-21, 52-53 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 5, 16, 69, 89, 124 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 5, 19-20

• Use research methods to investigate practical and/or personal scientific problems and questions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 58-59 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 18, 141 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 31 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 54, 102, 163, 208-209 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 129, 179, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 73, 136-137 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 6, 55 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 55, 66-67






(Continued) • Use research methods to investigate practical

and/or personal scientific problems and questions.

(Continued) Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 39, 128-129, 141 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 62, 153 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 96, 128 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 35, 110-111, 122 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 135 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 11, 58, 136 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 57, 88-89 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 56-57, 112-113

• Select appropriate scientific equipment and technologies for investigations and experiments.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 47, 58-59, 120-121 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 60, 61, 93, 164-165 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 14-15, 54 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 90, 164-165 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 74-75, 144-145, 183 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 123, 163, 167 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 46, 55, 82 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56-57, 66-67, 165 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 40-41, 116-117






(Continued) • Select appropriate scientific equipment and

technologies for investigations and experiments.

(Continued) Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 102-103, 134-135 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 54, 96-97 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 28-29, 72-73, 148 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 40-41, 136-137, 188 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 58, 92 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 124, 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81

• Use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 15, 96, 128, 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 54, 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 132, 208, 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 88, 130, 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 163, 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 55, 82, 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 56, 66, 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 15, 116, 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 46, 102, 184-185






(Continued) • Use proper safety procedures in all

investigations.

(Continued) Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 34-35, 96, 178-179 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 72, 90, 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 188, 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 113, 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81

• Wear appropriate attire.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 200-201 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 202-203 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 194-195 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 272-273 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 216-217 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 198-199 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 180-181 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 198-199 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 172-173 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 184-185 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 178-179






(Continued) • Wear appropriate attire.

(Continued) Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 182-183 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 232-233 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 168-169 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 168-169 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 77-81, 148-149

• Evaluate the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 16-17 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 64-65, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 66-67, 123-128 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 84-85, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 43, 74, 132-133 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 64-65, 66-67 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 90-91, 99 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 63, 92-93 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 122-123 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 64, 138-139, 146






(Continued) • Evaluate the benefits and potential of

scientific investigations.

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 136-137 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 96-97, 126-127 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 94-95 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 112-113, 116

Goal 2 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE Students will use appropriate scientific models to describe and quantify the nature and interactions of matter and energy. Indicator 1: describe structures and properties of and changes in matter. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade 1. (K) Identify the subatomic particles that make up atoms

• electrons, protons, and neutrons.

Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 11, 32, 74-79, 140-141 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 6-11, 13 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 15 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 73

2. (Ap) Classify matter based on physical and chemical properties. >> Example: mass, weight, volume, acidity, density, texture, color, melting point, boiling point

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 87-90, 114-123 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 6-11 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 6-9






(Continued) 2. (Ap) Classify matter based on physical and

chemical properties. >> Example: mass, weight, volume, acidity, density, texture, color, melting point, boiling point

(Continued) Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 122-125 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 186, 187 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 47

• Compare and contrast compounds and elements. >> Examples: sugar, salt, water (as compounds); Au, Fe, Na (as element symbols)

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 25-30 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 124 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 7 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 10-12, 90, 91, 100 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 7, 12

• Use the periodic table as a tool to describe elements. >> Example: symbols, metals/non-metals, groups/rows, families

Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 74-79, 80-87, 88-97, 98-207 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 12-21

3. (C) Describe phase changes in matter differentiating between the particle motion in solids, liquids, and gases. >> Example: (Diagram of Particle Matter in Phase Changes)

Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 48, 49 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 10, 11 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 54-55 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 23, 48-64 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 190-194






Seventh Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Eighth Grade 1. (An) Classify matter as elements, compounds, or

mixtures. >> Example: Na and Cl are elements that, chemically combined, form salt (NaCl) (compound). >> Example: salt and water form a mixture that can be physically separated.

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 25-30 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 124 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 6, 7 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 6, 10-15 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 7

2. (Ap) Use the Periodic Table to compare and contrast families of elements & to classify elements as metals, metalloids, or non-metals.


• Describe the relationship between the organization and the predictive nature of the periodic table.


• Use the Bohr model to show the arrangement of the subatomic particles of atomic numbers 1 through 18. (Diagram)

Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 77 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 10-11

• Compare and contrast other atomic models

Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 76-77 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 8-11

3. (C) Compare properties of matter resulting from physical and chemical changes >> Example: weathering, burning, melting, acid rain

Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 140 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 164






(Continued) 3. (C) Compare properties of matter resulting from

physical and chemical changes >> Example: weathering, burning, melting, acid rain

(Continued) Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 10-11 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 54-55 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 22-27, 48-54 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 46-55

• Ionic/covalent bonding

Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 22-29, 30-35

Indicator 2: Analyze forces, their forms, and their effects on motion. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade 1. (C) Describe how push/pull forces acting on an

object produce motion. >> Example: (Illustration of see saw, sailboat on water, kite)

Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 128-131 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 16-19, 42, 102-103 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 34-41, 42-50, 51-54

• Demonstrate how all forces have magnitude and direction.

Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 128-131 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 16-19, 42 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 34-41, 42-50, 51-54

• Newton’s Laws of Motion

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 16-18, 42 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 51-54, 55-63






Seventh Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Eighth Grade No grade level standards exist at this level

Indicator 3: Analyze various interactions of energy and matter. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade

1. (C) Identify types of energy transformations. >> Example: mechanical to electrical, chemical to light, kinetic to potential (and vice versa)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 114-119 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 44, 46-48, 50-52 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 45 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 42-48 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 86 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 144 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 36-41 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 30-33 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 52-53, 67-68, 128 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 158-165, 166-169 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 55-57, 98-101 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 84-87






• Explain basic principles of electricity and magnetism including static, current, circuits, magnetic fields

Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 6-13, 78-84, 85-93

• Investigate the properties of light (Electromagnetic spectrum)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 114, 115 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 37 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 119 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 104-112, 113-118, 119-124

• Illustrate sunlight to chemical (photosynthesis)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 114-121 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 44-48, 52 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 42, 43 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 144

Seventh Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Eighth Grade No grade level standards exist at this level






Goal 3 - LIFE SCIENCE Students will describe structures and attributes of living things, processes of life, and interaction with each other and the environment. Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in living things. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade 1. (C) Illustrate the difference between plant and animal cells.

• Plant cells have chloroplasts and cell walls

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 7, 105, 116, 145 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 17, 20, 22, 46, 52

• Recognize cells as the building blocks of living things.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 7, 8, 89, 105 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 7 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 6-11, 16, 20-21 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 6-9

• Observe cells with a compound microscope.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 79 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 11, 14-15, 22 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 91, 224

2. (C) Explain the importance and scientific use of a classification system.

• Management of diversity for organization and categorization

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 16-24 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 10-11






• Uniform scientific communication >> Example: Identification and classification of newly-discovered organisms

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 24, 26-29 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 10-11

• Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species


• Kingdom classification system. (monera, protista, plantae, fungi, animalia)


Seventh Grade

• (K) Identify basic cell organelles and their functions.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 7, 105 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 7-9 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 16-22 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 7

• Observe cells with a compound microscope. >> Example: cell membranes, cell wall, cytoplasm, vacuoles, nucleus

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 79 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 11, 14-15, 22 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 91, 224

• Describe the function of the cell membrane to include active transport, passive transport, (diffusion, osmosis)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 49 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 17, 21, 33, 36-37






• Describe cell walls as providing support and shape

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 49, 50, 105, 107, 108 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 17

• Describe cytoplasm

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 49, 89 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 19, 37

• Describe vacuoles

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 76, 77, 105 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 22

• Describe the function of the nucleus

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 27, 77 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 18

• DNA replication

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 56, 62, 102

• protein synthesis (ribosomes)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 49 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 18, 19, 99, 100, 101 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 140-141

• transcription/translation

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 98-101

• endoplasmic reticulum

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 19

• lysosomes

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 22

• chloroplasts role in photosynthesis

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 105, 116, 145 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 22, 46, 47






• mitochondria role in respiration

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 19, 51

2. (C) Identify and explain the function of the human systems and the organs within each system

• skeletal/support

Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 12-19

• muscular


• digestive

Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 7 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 60-70 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 112-115

• respiratory


• circulatory

Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 78-84, 85-90

• reproductive


• endocrine


• immune

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 60-65 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 145-154

• nervous

Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 176-181, 182-191 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 55, 126-127

• excretory


• integumentary







3. (Ap) Classify organisms by using the currently recognized kingdoms.

>> Examples: monera, protista, plantae, fungi, animalia


• Identify and compare the basic structure and function of major taxa.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 26-29 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 7-9, 10-11

• Describe the levels of organization within organisms. >> Example: cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 7 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 7-8 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 7

4. (C) Describe and identify the structure of vascular and non-vascular plants. >> Example: structures of root stems, leaves and flowers

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 122, 124, 126, 136, 144

Eighth Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Indicator 2: Analyze various patterns and products of natural and induced biological change. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade

• Investigate the lineage of organisms to predict traits and features. >> Example: family genealogy, Mendel’s pea plants, Punnett Squares

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23, 24 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 78, 86-89, 90-91

• Describe the difference between a hybrid and a purebred trait.

Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 77, 78, 80, 88, 169






Seventh Grade 1. (C) Distinguish between processes involved in sexual and asexual reproduction.

• Model the process of cell division. >> Example: mitosis and meiosis

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 52 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 55-63

• Identify the role of genetics in the transmission of traits and characteristics in organisms. >> Example: Punnett Square, selective breeding, adaptations, natural selection, multiple traits, pedigree

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23, 24 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 76, 82-83, 86-89

Eighth Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Indicator 3: Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the environment. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade

• Model cycles in ecosystems. >> Example: water, carbon dioxide/oxygen

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 56 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 64 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 52 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 48-53 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 16-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 54-55

• Describe the relationship between characteristics of biomes and the organisms that live there.

Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 58-69






• Describe how organisms adapt to biotic and abiotic factors in a biome.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 145 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 6-12, 24-31

Seventh Grade 1. (Ap) Predict the effects of biotic and abiotic

factors on a species survival. >> Example: adaptations, genetic defects, population disturbances, over-reproduction, animal behavior, flooding, global warming, oil spills, human activity

Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 60-61 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 138-148 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 24-31, 32-35, 95-105 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 134-137, 138-145 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 144-145, 148-149 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 132

• Describe processes by which matter and energy flow through an ecosystem. >> Example: photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen cycle.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 56, 86, 92, 117, 145 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 62-67 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 52 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 42-47, 48-53 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 36-41

• Use geospatial technologies to investigate natural phenomena. >> Example: GPS, GIS, remote sensing

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 60-65 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 23-25 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 64-65






Goal 4 - EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE Students will analyze the composition, formative processes, and history of the universe, solar system, and Earth. Indicator 1: Understand the various structures and processes of the Earth system. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL: Sixth Grade 1. (C) Describe how the spheres (lithosphere,

hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) of the Earth interact.

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 114-116 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 6-12, 54-57 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 6-13, 91-98 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 38-45, 75-79 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 12-18, 19-27 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 6-9, 10-15, 16-21 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 26-27

• Impact of humans and natural events

Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 24, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 146 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 166-169 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 82-88, 116-121, 138-145 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 68-73, 96-97 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59






(Continued) • Impact of humans and natural events

(Continued) Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 57-67, 68-77, 149 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 135-141 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 28, 128

• Composition of spheres

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 4-13, 14-17 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 12-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 6-9, 16-21 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 27

2. (Ap) Examine the role of water on the Earth.

• Surface>> Examples: waves, glaciers, rivers

Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 75-79, 93-94, 97-98 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 19-27, 94-101

• Underground>> Example: aquifers

Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 80-81 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 34-39

• Atmosphere>> Examples: precipitation, humidity

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 12-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 54-60

3. (C) Explain processes involved in the formation of the Earth’s structure

>> Examples: plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes

Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 55 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 32-36, 51-59, 82-85 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 66-71






(Continued) 3. (C) Explain processes involved in the formation

of the Earth’s structure >> Examples: plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes

(Continued) Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 134 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 26-29

• Interpret topographic and digital maps to identify surface features >> Example: local, global, regional

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 24, 33, 57, 69, 101 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 26-30

• Explain the formation of different rock types and their characteristics.

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 148-151, 152-156, 160-163

• Use geospatial technologies to investigate natural phenomena. >> Example: GPS, GIS, remote sensing

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 60-67 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 23-25 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 62, 64-65

Seventh Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Eighth Grade 1. (Ap) Identify and classify minerals and rocks

according to physical and chemical properties. >> Example: luster, streak, fracture/cleavage, hardness (Mohs Scale,) specific gravity, color, magnetic >> Example: acid test, flame test, fluorescence

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 114-123

• Rock cycle- relate to Law of Conservation of Matter


2. (An) Explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping Earth.

Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 55 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 4-13, 18-22, 23-31, 32-36 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 134






• Plates boundaries

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 34-35, 46-47, 83-84

• Volcanoes

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 80-86, 91-98

• Earthquakes

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 42-50, 51-59 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 26-29

• Seismic waves

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 51-59, 60-67 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 26-29

• Mountains

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 22, 35, 48-49, 104

• convection currents in the mantle

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 14-17, 37

• Changes over time >> Examples: of “Changes over time”: Adaptations, extinction, geologic time, extinct species, fossils, surface features

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 23 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 106-111 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 136-158 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 55 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 46, 49, 164-165 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 130-133, 134-139, 140-145 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 99-101 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 130-134 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 152-153






(Continued) • Changes over time

>> Examples: of “Changes over time”: Adaptations, extinction, geologic time, extinct species, fossils, surface features

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 18-21

3. (An) Explain the factors that create weather and the instruments and technologies that assess it.

>> Example: NOAA, AMS

Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 70-79, 80-85, 92-98

• Differentiate between climate and climate zones >> Example: air masses, fronts, pressure systems, Coriolis effect, wind systems, humidity, storms

Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 108-117, 118-128

• Affects of the ocean on weather

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 116-121 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 110-111, 136

• Condensation

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 11, 16-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 57

• Evaporation

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 10, 11, 16-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 54

• Cloud Formation

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 16-17 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 57-60

4. (Ap) Examine the chemical and physical properties of the ocean to determine causes and effects of currents and waves.

>> Example: density, temperature, salinity

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 108-115

• El Niño

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 119-120 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 136






• Ocean Zones

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 146-149, 150-157

• Ocean Floor Features


5. (An) Explain the impact of weathering and erosion on the earth.

• Soils

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 166 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 118-121 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 48-55, 56-59

• Deposition (deltas)

Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 77-78 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 20

• Land transformations (Grand Canyon)

Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 66-71, 118

• Glaciation

Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 91-95, 144 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 25

• Use geospatial technologies to investigate natural phenomena.

>> Example: GPS, GIS, remote sensing

Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 60-67 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 23-25 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 62, 65-66






Indicator 2: Analyze essential principles and ideas about the composition and structure of the universe. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL: Sixth Grade 1. (K) Identify the organization and relative scale of

the solar system.

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 72-77, 84-93, 94-103

• sun, moon, Earth, other planets and their moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 102-106 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 6-15, 30-35, 104-107

• origins and age of the universe

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 148-153

• Explain the association of time measurement with celestial motions>> Example: time zones, leap years, international dateline

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 7, 9, 12-13

Seventh Grade No grade level standards exist at this level Eighth Grade 1. (An) Compare celestial bodies within the solar

system using composition, size, and orbital motion.

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 85-91, 94-101

• Describe the composition of the Sun, the planets, asteroids, and comets

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 78-83, 84-93, 94-103 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 109

• Use of spectroscopic analysis of celestial bodies.

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 128

• Measurement in space

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 130, 146

• Constellations

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 73, 126






• Galaxies Life cycle of a star

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 136-139, 144-145 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 111

• HR Diagram


• Law of Gravitation

Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 103 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 16-19, 59, 78, 140 Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 46-50

• Big Bang Theory


• Doppler Effect

Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: the foundation of this objective is met on 149-

150

2. (An)Differentiate the influences of the relative positions of the earth, moon, and sun.

• Lunar and solar eclipses, moon phases, tides, seasons

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 162-163 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 102-106 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 10-15, 20-29






Goal 5 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY Students will identify and evaluate the relationships and ethical implications of science, upon technology, environment, and society. Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL : Sixth Grade 1. (C) Describe how science and technology have

helped society to solve problems. >> Examples: GPS/GIS, prevention and treatment of diseases, vaccinations, water treatment, prosthetics

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 165, 166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 1-3, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 64-67, 68, 130 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 20, 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 1-3, 60-67 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 21-25 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 57-63 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 92-98 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 58, 64, 122-123 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 118-128 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 74-77






(Continued) 1. (C) Describe how science and technology have

helped society to solve problems. >> Examples: GPS/GIS, prevention and treatment of diseases, vaccinations, water treatment, prosthetics

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 1-3, 195-199 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 90-91, 114-122 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 1-3, 29, 82 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 98-107, 110-111

Seventh Grade 1. (C) Describe how science and technology are

used to solve problems in different professions and businesses.

>> Examples: GPS/GIS, agriculture and genetics, medical and bio-technology (EKG), food industry and chemistry

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 165, 166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 1-3, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 64-67, 68, 130 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 20, 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 1-3, 60-67 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 21-25 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 57-63 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 92-98 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 58, 64, 122-123 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 118-128 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 74-77






(Continued) 1. (C) Describe how science and technology are

used to solve problems in different professions and businesses.

>> Examples: GPS/GIS, agriculture and genetics, medical and bio-technology (EKG), food industry and chemistry

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 1-3, 195-199 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 90-91, 114-122 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 1-3, 29, 82 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 98-107, 110-111

Eighth Grade 1. (C) Describe how science and technology have

been influenced by social needs, attitudes, and values.

>> Examples: GPS/GIS, Corps of Engineers (dams), NOAA (weather satellites), NASA (space exploration), USGS (mapping)

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 112-113, 165, 166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 24, 64-65, 68-69 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 64-67, 68, 130 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 20, 100-101, 156-157 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 43, 74-75, 128-129 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 21-25 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 57-63 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 92-98 Astronomy (Book J) SE/TE: 58-63 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 28, 122-123 Chemical Interactions (Book L) SE/TE: 64, 146






(Continued) 1. (C) Describe how science and technology have

been influenced by social needs, attitudes, and values.

>> Examples: GPS/GIS, Corps of Engineers (dams), NOAA (weather satellites), NASA (space exploration), USGS (mapping)

(Continued) Motion, Forces, and Energy (Book M) SE/TE: 100, 138-139 Electricity and Magnetism (Book N) SE/TE: 90-91, 96-97 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 58, 82, 94, 134-135 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 108-115

Indicator 2: Analyze relationships/interactions among science, technology, environment, and society. GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS STUDENTS WILL Sixth Grade 1. (K) Given a scenario, identify the problem(s) of

human activity on the local, regional, or global environment.

>> Example: urban expansion, water treatment

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 165-166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 24 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 67 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 166-169 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 128-129 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 165-167 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 138, 140-141 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 28, 128






(Continued) 1. (K) Given a scenario, identify the problem(s) of

human activity on the local, regional, or global environment.

>> Example: urban expansion, water treatment

(Continued) Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 58-59 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 111

Seventh Grade 1. (Ap) Given a scenario, predict the consequence(s)

of human activity on the local, regional, or global environment. >> Example: Missouri River dams and water needs

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 165-166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 24 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 67 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 166-167 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 128-129 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 165-167 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 138, 140-141 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 28, 128 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 58-59 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 111






Eighth Grade 1. (S) Given a scenario, offer solutions to problems

created by human activity on the local, regional, or global environment.

>> Example: global warming, deforestation

From Bacteria to Plants (Book A) SE/TE: 165-166 Animals (Book B) SE/TE: 24 Cells and Heredity (Book C) SE/TE: 67 Human Biology and Health (Book D) SE/TE: 166-167 Environmental Science (Book E) SE/TE: 22, 121, 180, 184-185 Inside Earth (Book F) SE/TE: 128-129 Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G) SE/TE: 56-59 Earth’s Waters (Book H) SE/TE: 165-167 Weather and Climate (Book I) SE/TE: 138, 140-141 Chemical Building Blocks (Book K) SE/TE: 28, 128 Sound and Light (Book O) SE/TE: 58-59 The Nature of Science and Technology (Book P) SE/TE: 111

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