8th Grade (SCI) Earth Space Science Standards [ESS2] Earth's Systems
SCI-MS.ESS2.01 Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of
energy that drives this process.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the processes of melting, crystallization, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation,
which act together to form minerals and rocks through the cycling of Earth’s materials (e.g. rock cycle) Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS2.A: Earth’s Materials and Systems
All Earth processes are the result of energy
flowing and matter cycling within and among
the planet’s systems. This energy is derived
from the sun and Earth’s hot interior. The
energy that flows and matter that cycles
produce chemical and physical changes in
Earth’s materials and living organisms
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can recognize the five characteristics that define a mineral (i.e. solid, inorganic, naturally occurring, crystalline structure, pure substance/definite chemical composition). (Minerals)
I can describe the two major groups of minerals. (Minerals)
I can identify the three types of rock and how they form. (Rocks)
I can recognize the difference between weathering and erosion. (Rocks)
Reasoning Targets
I can
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can identify the properties of a mineral. (Minerals)
I can identify a mineral utilizing its properties. (Minerals)
I can use texture and composition to classify igneous rocks. (Rocks)
I can distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks. (Rocks)
I can distinguish between clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks. (Rocks)
Product Targets
I can diagram and explain the journey of rock as it moves through the rock cycle. (Rocks)
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).
recognize the five characteristics that define a mineral (i.e. solid, inorganic, naturally occurring, crystalline structure, pure substance/definite chemical composition). (Minerals)
describe the two major groups of minerals. (Minerals)
identify the properties of a mineral. (Minerals)
identify the three types of rock and how they form. (Rocks)
use texture and composition to classify igneous rocks. (Rocks)
distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rock. (Rocks)
distinguish between clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks. (Rocks)
recognize the difference between weathering and erosion. (Rocks)
3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
identify a mineral utilizing its properties. (Minerals)
diagram and explain the journey of rock as it moves through the rock cycle. (Rocks)
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