STANDARD 5.9 (EARTH SCIENCE): by Grade 12
Strands with Cumulative Progress IndicatorsA. Earth, Moon, Sun System
Reinforce indicators from previous grade level.
B. Solar System
- Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of gas and dust left from exploding stars.
C. Stars
- Describe the physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of stars.
D. Galaxies and Universe
- Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond.
- Cite evidence to describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current explanations of its evolution.
