Earth+and+Space

In the fourth six weeks we will cover these major concepts. 1. The Sun and its interaction with oceans and land have a strong influence on climates around the world. 2. The Earth, Sun and Moon move in cyclical patterns. 3. The Earth's rotation causes changes in seasons. 4. Components of the universe.

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Category 3 Reporting Category 3: Earth and Space

The student will demonstrate an understanding of components, cycles, patterns, and natural events of Earth and space systems.

Grade 8

(8.7) Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to

(A) model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons; Readiness Standard (B) demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle; and Readiness Standard (C) relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides.

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Supporting Standard (8.8) Earth and space. The student knows characteristics of the universe. The student is expected to (A) describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram for classification; Readiness Standard (B) recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star;

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Supporting Standard (C) explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe; and media type="youtube" key="FhfnqboacV0" width="425" height="350"

Supporting Standard (D) model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe. Supporting Standard

STAAR Grade 8 Science Page 6 of 12

Texas Education Agency

Student Assessment Division

Fall 2010

(8.9) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to (A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;

Supporting Standard (B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and

Readiness Standard (C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering. Readiness Standard (8.10) Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems. The student is expected to (A) recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents; Supporting Standard (B) identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts; and Supporting Standard (C) identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes. Supporting Standard

Grade 7

(7.8) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to

(C) model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed. Supporting Standard

Grade 6

(6.11) Earth and space. The student understands the organization of our solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it. The student is expected to

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