ESS.1: Earth in the Universe
1.1: The planet Earth is a very small part of a very large universe that has developed over a huge expanse of time.
ESS.1A: Students will develop an understanding of the universe, its development, immense size, and composition.
1.2: The sun, moon, and planets have predictable patterns that are explained by forces and laws. Patterns of motion in the solar system can be described and predicted based on observations and an understanding of gravity.
ESS.1B: Students will develop an understanding of Earth, the solar system, and the laws that predict the motion of celestial bodies.
ESS.2: Earth Structure and History
13.1: Earth’s interior is divided into a solid inner core, a liquid outer core, a pliable mantle, and a solid crust. Even though the crust is solid, it is always in motion and is recycled through time.
ESS.2A: Students will develop an understanding of the structure and composition of Earth and its materials.
13.2: Radioactive decay lifetimes and isotopic content in rocks provide a way of dating rock formations and thereby fixing the scale of geological time. Plate Tectonics is the unifying theory that explains the movements of rocks on Earth’s surface and provides a comprehensive account of its geological history. Physical and chemical weathering is a result of the interactions of Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
ESS.2B: Students will develop an understanding of the history and evolution of the earth.
ESS.3: Earth’s Systems and Cycles
29.1: Earth’s surface is comprised of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, all of which are interconnected. The complex and dynamic interactions between these systems have shaped Earth, influenced climate, and shaped the evolution of life.
ESS.3A: Students will develop an understanding of Earth’s systems and cycles.
ESS.4: Earth’s Resources and Human Activity
40.1: The dynamic Earth impacts human society. Natural hazards and other geological events have shaped the course of human history. In addition, humans also impact the Earth through resource extraction and land use.
ESS.4A: Students will develop an understanding of Earth’s resources and the impact of human activities.
Correlation last revised: 5/4/2026
