Standard
Benchmark
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4
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The student will develop an understanding of energy in the earth system, geochemical cycles, the formation and organization of earth system, the dynamics of the earth/moon/sun system, and the organization and development of the universe.
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4.1
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The student will develop an understanding of the sources of energy that power the subsystems and cycles of the dynamic earth: the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.
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4.1.1
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The student understands constructive and destructive processes, including weathering, erosion and deposition, dynamically reshape the surface of the earth.
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4.1.2
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The student understands the theory of Plate Tectonics explains that internal energy drives the earth's ever changing structure.
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4.1.3
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The ultimate source of atmospheric and oceanic energy comes from the sun. Energy flow drives global climate and weather. Climate and weather are influenced by geographic features, cloud cover, and the earth's rotation.
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4.1.4
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The student understands the processes of water cycling through surface water (oceans, lakes, streams, glaciers), ground water (aquifers), and the atmosphere. (hydrological cycle)
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4.2
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The student will develop an understanding of the origin and development of the dynamic earth system.
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4.2.1
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The student understands geological time is used to understand the earth's past.
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4.3
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The student will develop an understanding of dynamics of our solar system.
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4.3.1
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The student understands gravitational attraction of objects in the solar system keeps solar system objects in orbit.
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4.3.2
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The student understands the relationship between the earth, moon, and sun explains the seasons, tides and moon phases.
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4.3.3
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The student understands the relative sizes and distances of objects in the solar system.
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4.3.4
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The student understands the sun, earth, and other objects in the solar system formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas.
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4.4
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The student will develop an understanding of the organization of the universe, and its development.
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4.4.1
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The student understands stellar evolution.
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4.4.2
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The student understands the current scientific explanation of the origin and structure of the universe.
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4.4.3
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The student understand how the tools of astronomy have revolutionized the study of the universe.
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