RC3: Earth & Space [SW3-4]

5.7(A)  explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels

5.7(B)  recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth’s surface by wind, water, or ice

5.8(C)  demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky

5.8(A)  differentiate between weather and climate

5.8(B)  explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle

5.8(D)  identify and compare the physical characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

4.7(A)  examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants

4.7(C)  identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation

4.8(A)  measure, record, and predict changes in weather

4.8(B)  describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process

4.8(C)  collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time

3.7(B)  investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides

3.8(D)  identify the planets in Earth’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun