Students participate in activities that provide evidence, illustrations and visualizations for some of the changes in the earth's crust.

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3rd - 5th

Students explore the planet Earth, outer space, and Earth's axis. They demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including literal meaning, inference and critical analysis.

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2nd - 3rd

Students examine the sun's impact on the Earth. They read online articles, explore various websites, and answer questions using information found on the Internet.

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11th - Higher Ed

Students distinguish between the branches of Earth Science and identify jobs/tasks in each branch of Earth Science. They summarize 'The Origin of the Earth'-Protoplanet Hypothesis. Students locate information on Earth's Shape, Dimensions, and Internal Heat.

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6th - 8th

Students describe the layers of the Earth and how the surface is changed by the movement of tectonic plates. In a lab, they label and measure different seismic waves and review earthquake hazards and safety procedures. They examine the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes.

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6th