8th Grade (SCI) Earth Space Science Standards [ESS1] Earth’s Place in the Universe
SCI-MS.ESS1.03 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the
solar system.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the analysis of data from Earth-based instruments, space-based telescopes, and spacecraft
to determine similarities and differences among solar system objects. Examples of scale properties include
the sizes of an object’s layers (such as crust and atmosphere), surface features (such as volcanoes), and
orbital radius. Examples of data include statistical information, drawings and photographs, and models. Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
The solar system consists of the sun and a
collection of objects, including planets, their
moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit
around the sun by its gravitational pull on
them.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can identify the appropriate unit for measuring distances in space.
I can list celestial objects in the correct order by size.
Reasoning Targets
I can justify or defend my choice for the appropriate unit for measuring distances in space.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
I can
Proficiency Scale
The Student can ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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2 Developing
... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
identify the appropriate unit for measuring distances in space.
list celestial objects in the correct order by size.
3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
justify or defend my choice for the appropriate unit for measuring distances in space.
4 Advanced
... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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8th Grade (SCI) Earth Space Science Standards