Code Proposed Standards Code Current Standards ESS1A The Universe and Its Stars Describe the presence of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky over time

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1 Kindergarten Earth Science Code Proposed Standards Code Current Standards ESS1A The Universe and Its Stars Describe the presence of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky over time 6.1.A.K.a. Observe and describe the presence of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky 6.1.A.K.b. Observe there are more stars in the sky than anyone can count and that they are scattered unevenly and vary in brightness ESS1B Earth and the Solar System 6.2.A.K.a. Describe the Sun as only being seen in the daytime and appears to move across the sky from morning to night 6.2.B.K.a. Observe the Moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the daytime 6.2.B.K.b. Observe that the Moon appears to change shape over the course of a month ESS2D Weather and Climate ESS2E Biology ESS3C Human Impacts on Earth Systems Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. With prompting and support, construct an argument using evidence for how plants and animals (including but not limited to humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. 5.1.C.K.a. 5.2.F.K.a. 5.2.F.K.b. Observe wind as moving air that is felt Observe and describe daily weather: precipitation (e.g., snow, rain, sleet, fog), wind (i.e., light breezes to strong wind), cloud cover, temperature Observe and describe the general weather conditions that occur during each season

2 6.2.C.K.a. Current Kindergarten standards not included Observe and describe the characteristics of the four seasons as they cycle through the year (summer, fall, winter, spring) First Grade Earth Science Code Proposed Standards Code Current Standards ESS1A The Universe and Its Stars Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted. ESS1B Earth and the Solar System Make observations during different seasons to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year. ESS2D Weather and Climate Identify patterns indicating relationships between observed weather data and weather phenomena (e.g., temperature and types of precipitation, clouds and amounts of precipitation) 5.2.F.1.a. 5.2.F.1.b. 5.2.F.1.c. 5.2.F.1.d. 5.3.A.1.a. Observe, measure, record weather data throughout the year (i.e., cloud cover, temperature, precipitation, wind speed) by using thermometers, rain gauges, wind socks Compare temperatures in different locations (e.g., inside, outside, in the sun, in the shade) Compare weather data observed at different times throughout the year (e.g., hot vs. cold, cloudy vs. clear, types of precipitation, windy vs. calm) Identify patterns indicating relationships between observed weather data and weather phenomena (e.g., temperature and types of precipitation, clouds and amounts of precipitation) Current 1 st grade standard not included Observe and describe ways water,

3 both as a solid and liquid, is used in everyday activities at different times of the year (e.g., bathe, drink, make ice cubes, build snowmen, cook, swim) Second Grade Earth Science Code Proposed Standards Code Current Standards ESS1-C The History of the Planet Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly. 5.2.A.2.a. Observe and identify examples of slow changes in the Earth s surface and surface materials (e.g., rock, soil layers) due to processes such as decay (rotting), freezing, thawing, breaking, or wearing away by running water or wind ESS2-A Earth's Materials and Systems Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land. ESS2-B Plate Tectonics and Large Scale Systems Interactions ESS2-C Roles of Water in Earth s Surface Processes ESS3-C Human Impacts of Earth Systems Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid. 5.2.A.4.b. 5.3.A.2.a. Identify the major landforms/bodies of water on Earth (i.e., mountains, plains, river valleys, coastlines, canyons) Observe and describe ways humans use Earth s materials (e.g., soil, rocks) in daily life Third Grade Earth Science

4 Code Proposed Standards Code Current Standards ESS1A The Universe and it's Stars 6.1.A.3.a. Describe our Sun as a star because it provides light energy to the solar system ESS1B Earth and the Solar System ESS2D Weather and Climate Explain how the Sun's position in the sky and the Earth's rotation affect the length and direction of shadows. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. 6.2.A.3.a. 6.2.C.3.a. 6.2.C.3.b. 6.2.C.3.c. 5.2.E.5.b. 5.2.F.5.a. 5.2.F.5.b. 5.1.C.3.c. 6.1.A.3.a. Illustrate and describe how the Sun appears to move slowly across the sky from east to west during the day Observe and identify there is a day/night cycle every 24 hours Describe the changes in length and position (direction) of shadows from morning to midday to afternoon Describe how the Sun s position in the sky changes the length and position of shadows Identify the different forms water can take (e.g., snow, rain, sleet, fog, clouds, dew) as it moves through the water cycle Identify and use appropriate tools (i.e., thermometer, anemometer, wind vane, rain gauge, satellite images, weather maps) to collect weather data( i.e., temperature, wind speed and direction, precipitation, cloud type and cover.) Identify and summarize relationships between weather data (e.g., temperature and time of day, cloud cover and temperature, wind direction and temperature) collected over a period of time. Current 3 rd Grade standards no longer included Identify air as a substance that surrounds us, taking up space and moves around us as wind Observe and identify the Moon as a reflection of light

5 6.2.B.3.a. Illustrate and describe how the Moon appears to move slowly across the sky from east to west during the day and/or night 6.2.B.3.b. Describe the pattern of change that can be observed in the Moon s appearance relative to time of day and month as it occurs over several months 5.1.B.3.a. Identify that liquid water can be changed into a gas (vapor) in the air. 5.1.B.3.b. Identify that clouds are composed of tiny droplets of water 5.2.E.3.a. Describe clouds and precipitation as forms of water

6 Fourth Grade Earth Science Code Proposed Code Current ESS1C The History of the Planet Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time. ESS2A Earth Materials and Systems Plan and conduct scientific investigations or simulations to determine how natural processes (e.g. weathering and erosion) shape Earth's surfaces 5.2.A.4.c. Describe how weathering agents (e.g., water, chemicals, temperature, wind, plants) cause surface changes that create and/or change Earth s surface materials and/or landforms/ bodies of water 5.2.A.4.d. Describe how erosion processes (i.e., action of gravity, waves, wind, rivers, glaciers) cause surface changes that create and/or change Earth s surface materials and/or landforms/ bodies of water ESS2B Plate Tectonics and Large Scale Systems Interactions ESS3B Natural Hazards Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth s features. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. 5.2.A.4.e. 5.3.A.4.b. Relate the type of landform/water body to the process by which it was formed Propose ways to solve simple environmental problems (e.g., recycling, composting, ways to decrease soil erosion) that result from human activity Human Impacts on Earth Systems 5.3.A.4.a. Identify the ways humans affect the erosion and deposition of Earth s materials (e.g., clearing of land, planting vegetation, paving land construction of new buildings)

7 Fifth Grade Earth Science Code Proposed Standard Code Current Standard ESS1-A The Universe and its Stars Support an argument that relative distances from Earth affects the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars. ESS1-B Earth and the Solar System Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. 6.2.C.5.b. Relate changes in the length and position of a shadow to the time of day and apparent position of the Sun in the sky, as determined by Earth s rotation ESS2-A Earth Materials and Systems Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. 6.2.C.5.c. 5.1.C.5.a. Relate the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky to the rotation of the Earth Recognize the atmosphere is composed of a mixture of gases, water, and minute particles ESS2-C Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes ESS3-C Human Impacts on Earth Systems Describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth s resources and environment. 5.2.E.5.a. 5.1.B.5.a. 5.3.A.5.a. 5.3.A.5.b. Describe and trace the path of water as it cycles through the hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere (i.e., the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface run-off/ groundwater flow) Classify major bodies of surface water (e.g., rivers, lakes, oceans, glaciers) as fresh or salt water, flowing or stationary, large or small, solid or liquid, surface or groundwater Explain how major bodies of water are important natural resources for human activity(e.g., food recreation, habitat, irrigation, solvent, transportation) Describe how human needs and activities (e.g., irrigation damming of

8 5.3.A.5.c. 6.2.C.5.a. 1.2.C.5.a. 6.1.A.5.c. 6.1.A.5.a. 6.1.a.5.b. 6.1.B.5.a. 6.2.B.5a. rivers, waste management, sources of drinking water) have affected the quantity and quality of major bodies of fresh water Propose solutions to problems related to water quality and availability that result from human activity Current 5 th grade standards not included Identify that the Earth rotates once every 24 hours Identify the Sun as the primary source of energy for temperature change on Earth MS-ESS2-6* 5EMSS Column B Identify that planets look like stars and appear to move across the sky among the stars Observe and identify the Earth is one of several planets within a solar system that orbits the Sun Observe and identify the Moon orbits the Earth in about a month Describe physical features of the planet Earth that allows life to exist (e.g., air, water, temperature) and compare these to the physical features of the Sun, the Moon, and other planets Sequence images of the lit portion of the Moon seen from Earth as it cycles day-to-day in about a month in order of occurrence